 CMA Close Up StageCMA has announced their artists of the Day for CMA Fest 2026. Thursday, June 4: Russell Dickerson Friday, June 5: Carly Pearce Saturday, June 6: Shaboozey Sunday, June 7: Ashley McBryde The Close-up stage is located inside Music City Center (Fan Fair X). Admission to Fan Fair X is included in your 4-day passes. Can be purchased as 1-day and 4-day passes for those without the Stadium 4-day pass. The remainder of the day is full of panel discussions with some of today's biggest stars and legends from the past.
 CMA Spotlight StageCMA has released the schedule for the Spotlight Stage at Music City Center for CMA Fest 2026.
Also known as Fan Fair X, this is included in your 4-day passes. Tickets can also be purchased on cmafest.com or ticketmaster.com for those without the 4-day passes. #CMAFest #CMAFest26 #CountryStarPhotos This is a great stage to discover someone new. Dates: Thursday, June 4 - Sunday, June 7 Times: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Music City Center 201 Rep. John Lewis Way South Nashville, TN 37203 BUY 4 Day Passes HERE You can also purchase ticket for Fan Fair x. You DO NOT need to purchase if you have the 4-day Passes. Fan Fair X tickets can be purchased HERE (1-day or 4-day)  Outdoor Stage Additions Several additions have been made to most of the FREE outdoor stages during CMA Fest 2026.
This year is bringing a wide variety of artists across multiple genres of music. A little Something for everyone. cmafest.com/tickets/ Chevy Riverfront: CeCe on Thursday, June 4 Chevy Riverfront Stage is the largest daytime stage at CMA Fest. Located at Riverfront Park on the bank of the Cumberland River, Dr. Pepper Amp: Filmore on Friday, June 5 Gabriella Rose and Nappy Roots on Sunday, June 7 Dr. Pepper Amp features newly charting successes, popular rising stars and crowd favorites. The Dr Pepper Amp Stage at Ascend Park, located behind the amphitheater! Chevy Vibes: Moriah on Thursday, June 4 Love & Theft on Sunday, June 7 The Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park is home to FREE daytime music by a variety of artists. Wrangler Remix Stage: Omer Netzer on Saturday, June 6 Morgxn on Sunday, June 7 NEW THIS YEAR! Located inside Fan Alley, the Wrangler Remix Stage features live performances from Country Music's rising artists throughout the day. No Changes to the Good Molecules Reverb Stage; Located on the Southwest corner of 5th Avenue and Broadway, the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza is set amongst the neon lights of Nashville’s famed downtown  Nissan AdditionsThe Country Music Association made additions to the nightly shows at Nissan Stadium for the National Anthem, Opening Acts each day and the Platform Stage.
This includes the National Anthem on opening day: Thursday June 4: Caylee Hammack The Opening Act for Each night: Thursday, June 4: Rhett Akins Friday, June 5: Jo Dee Messina Saturday, June 6: Sara Evans Sunday, June 7: Clay Walker And the Platform Stage Performers: Thursday, June 4: Vincent Mason, Willow Avalon, Zach John King Friday, June 5: Maggie Antone, Scoot Teasley Saturday, June 6: Emily Ann Roberts, Kaitlin Butts Sunday, June 7: The Jack Wharff Band, Kat Luna, Laci Kaye Booth Single day and 4-day passes are still available via TICKETMASTER  Stadium LineupToday, the Country Music Association announced the lineup for the Stadium shows during CMA Fest 2026. No specific dates/times were announced however.
Dates: Thursday, June 4 - Sunday, June 7 Times: 8 p.m. - ? Artists: Bailey Zimmerman , The Band Perry (small stage), Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jordan Davis, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, The Red Clay Strays, Riley Green, Russell Dickerson, Shaboozey, Stephen Willson Jr. (small stage), Tim McGraw, Tucker Wetmore, Zach Top BUY TICKETS (only 4 night available at this time) |
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