2026 CMA Music Festival
Events by Day
(Friday, June 5)
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Even if you don't have a four day pass for CMA Fest, there are plenty of things to keep you busy. Most of these require an additional fee. Where possible, a link will be included for purchasing these tickets. Events listed here are for major multiple artist events.
NOTE: All Date/Times and Artists can change at any time without notice.
If you have information on other events, please contact us at [email protected]
Flyers used on this page are the ones distributed by the event organizers. No ownership is implied.
Even if you don't have a four day pass for CMA Fest, there are plenty of things to keep you busy. Most of these require an additional fee. Where possible, a link will be included for purchasing these tickets. Events listed here are for major multiple artist events.
NOTE: All Date/Times and Artists can change at any time without notice.
If you have information on other events, please contact us at [email protected]
Flyers used on this page are the ones distributed by the event organizers. No ownership is implied.
Events/Performances for Friday, June 5
In addition to the Events above, the following Fan Club Parties are scheduled. See FAN CLUB page for details.
- ASCAP Takeover at 6th and Peabody at Noon
- Gibson Garage Fest at Gibson Garage at Noon
- Emily Brooke Live at Hat Bar at Noon
- EMR Fest at Hit Parader at 1:00 p.m.
- Billboard Country Live at Category 10 at 3:00 p.m.
- Musicians Corner at Centenial Park at 5:00 p.m.
- For the Love of Music at Lipstick Lounge at 7:00 p.m.
- CMA Fest Shows at The Mockingbird Theater at 7:00 p.m.
- Opry 100 at Grand Ole Opry House at 7:00 p.m
In addition to the Events above, the following Fan Club Parties are scheduled. See FAN CLUB page for details.
- Curb Fan Party with Sawyer Brown, Kelsey Hart and Sofie and the New Relics at One Fourteen at 1:00 p.m.
- Brothers Osborne at The Blue Room Nashville at 2:00 p.m.
- Mark Wills at Grand Ole Opry at 4:30 p.m.
ASCAP Takeover
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Once again, ASCAP is taking over 6th and Peabody during CMA Fest 2026. Date: Friday, June 5 Time: Noon-6 p.m. Location: 6th and Peabody 423 6th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203 Schedule: 12:00pm - Jillian Dawn 1:00pm - Kayley Bishop 2:00pm - Cale Dodds 3:00pm - Carlisle Wright 4:00pm - Mary Sarah (new album actually comes out that day) 5:00pm - Ryan Charles 6:00pm - Lane Smith Admission is FREE. |
Gibson Garage Fest
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The Friday Lineup for Gibson Garage Fest has been revealed for CMA Fest 2026. Get ready for a full day of incredible live performances and giveaways at the ultimate guitar playground:
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 12 - 6:00 p.m. Location: The Gibson Garage 209 10th Ave. South Suite 209 Nashville, TN 37203 This is the ultimate destination for music lovers and guitar enthusiasts alike. Don't miss it! FREE. ALL AGES |
BMI Ryman Block Party
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The fifth annual Ryman and BMI Block Party retunrs to CMA Fest 2026 The three-day free event is scheduled for June 4th through June 6th and is located at the outdoor stage on the PNC Plaza. Nashville’s prominent emerging talent will be showcased each day.
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EMR Fest
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East Music Row Fest: Blending the hip, innovative sides of Nashville’s new indie rock and alt-country music with the musicianship, professionalism, and ingenuity of Music Row.
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 1 PM - 5 PM Location: Hit Parader Nashville 174 3rd Avenue North Nashville, TN 37201 Performances by: Belles, Felicity, Cowboy Carl, Joey Myron, The Last Bandoleres, Kat Velasco FREE RESERVE your spot |
Billboard Country Live
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Billboard Country Live is back for 2026. Billboard Country Live will be at Category 10 for 2 great shows: June 4 and June 5. Headliners are The Red Clay Strays (June 4) and Tucker Wetmore (June 5). More artist to be announced as the dates approach.
Date: Thursday, June 4 Time: 3:00 p.m. Location: Category 10 120 2nd Ave North Nashville, TN 37201 800-733-6779 Headliner: Tucker Wetmore Admission is FREE. All ages until 9 p.m. the 21+. In the past, RSVP did not guarantee admitance (not sure about 2026) RSVP |
Emily Brooke Live
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Emily Brooks is partnering with Gigi Pip Nashville Hat Bar this year for a special CMA Fest hang She’ll be playing an intimate acoustic set featuring unreleased music, sharing a little about what’s coming next, and hosting a meet and greet.
Come hang, make a custom hat to wear all weekend, and spend the afternoon with Emily Brooke. Date: Friday, June 5 Time: Noon - 2 p.m. Location: Gigi Pip Nashville Hat Bar Nashville Yards 941 Exchange Lane Nashville, TN |
Louisiana Country Takeover
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CJ Solar returns to Martins BBQ in downtown Nashville for Louisiana Country Music CMA Takeover. . The event highlights artists from the Louisiana country music scene, bringing "Bayou Country" to Music City. Featuring CJ Solar and a showcase of Louisiana-influenced country, Southern rock, and Delta blues
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: TBD Location: Martins BBQ 410 4th Ave South Nashville, TN Performances by: CJ Solar, Karen Waldrup, Hadlie Jo and more tba FREE |
Musicians Corner
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Since 2010, Musicians Corner has provided free public access to live music in the heart of Music City. Located in beautiful Centennial Park, the series generally takes place in May / June and September each year.
Over 1,500 artists have been showcased on the Musicians Corner stage, including legendary artists Emmylou Harris, Chris Stapleton, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Vince Gill, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Musicians Corner is a program of Centennial Park Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to preserve, enhance, and share the Parthenon and Centennial Park.
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For the Love of Music
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For the Love of Music Nashville Edition is coming to the Lipstick Lounge during CMA Fest 2026.
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 7:00 p.m. 21+ $10 Cover Charge Performaces by: Kelly Neff, A Girl Named Chuck and Carol Plunk. Location: The Lipstick Lounge 1400 Woodland Street Nashville, TN 37206 |
CMA Fest at Mockingbird Theater
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Second of three shows to be held at the Mockingbird Theater in Franklin, TN During CMA Fest.
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 7-10 p.m. Location: The Mockingbird Theater 230 Franklin Rd., Building 6 Franklin, TN 37064 (615) 429-0157 Performaces by: Ashley Jordan, Rachel Jeanette, Ryan O'Neill, Aubry Rodriguez and J Michael Harter TIckets: $20 BUY TICKETS |
Opry 100
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Multiple Shows occur thruout the week at the Grand Ole Opry.
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Grand Ole Opry House 600 Opry Mills Dr Nashville, Tennessee 37214 Artists: Deana Carter, Maddox Batson, Old Crow Medicine, Maggie Rose, Mark Wills, Jordan Davis Visit our OPRY PAGE for more details on individual shows. |
Special Events
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For the second year in a row, American Idol is bring live auditions to CMA Music Fest.
Date: Friday, June 5 Time: assigned to participants Think you could be an Idol like our winner Hannah Harper? Audition in person at #CMAfest in Nashville on June 5th!! SIGN UP to audition. NOT open to the public. |
Fan Club Parties
Sawyer Brown & Friends
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Brothers Osborne
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Mark Wills
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Bluebird Cafe
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Location:
4104 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 Phone: (615) 383-1461 |
Everyday, the Bluebird hosts 2 show: 6 p.m. & 9 p.m.sit Click HERE to Visit the BLUEBIRD section of our "by location" page for more details
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The Listening Room
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Location:
The Listening Room 618 4th Avenue South Nashville, TN |
Multiple times per day, The Listening Room has Writer's Rounds of 2 - 4 songwriters. Click HERE to Visit The Listening Room section of our "by location" page for more details.
6pm: Matt Rodgers & Friends
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8:30: Matt McKinney, Adam Craig, & Jordan Walker
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