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2023 Stage Schedules
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Appearances 

Includes ALL Artist Appearances:
Fan Club Parties, Performances, Special Events, Meet & Greet
Artists' Appearances
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Fan Club Parties

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Stage Schedules

Includes both Official CMA Fest Stages and other Stages around town.
Stages by Location
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Stages by Day
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Every year there are many stages setup in Downtown Nashville. From Daily shows inside Music City Center (ticket required for entry) to stages up and down broadway and beyond (free stages) to the nightly shows at Nissan Stadium (4-day pass required), there is something for everyone.

NOTE: Times and Artists are subject to change without notice.

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Stage Schedules are generally released in the Spring. Stage names and locations may change from year-to-year. The below represents past stages and are shown for as place holder only and does not imply they  will exist in the coming year.
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Inside Music City Center

Entry for these shows require a 4-day pass or a special Music City Center (Fan Fair pass). If you have the 4-day pass, you do NOT need to purchase additional admission. Currently, only the Close-up Stage is listed for 2022. Will keep placeholders for now.
  • Close-up
  • Spotlight
  • Broadway and Beyond

    These shows are free and open to the public. You do not need a 4-day pass to attend. However, 4-day Pass Holders do get early admission into the Riverfront Concert area. Acoustic Corner is not currently listed for 2022.
  • Maui Jim Reverb Stage
  • Chevy Vibes
  • Dr. Pepper Amp
  • Chevy Riverfront
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    CMA Festival Nights

    These stages require separate admission tickets. For Nissan Stadium, you must have  one of the 4-day passes issued by CMA Fest. Th Firestone stage requires separate tickets for each night. The Firestone stage is NOT included with the 4-Day Passes.
  • Ascend Ampitheatre
  • Nissan Stadium
  • Other Stages

  • Hard Rock
  • Margaritaville
  • Ryman Plaza
  • Spotify House
  • Glen Campbell Museum
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    Inside Music City Center

    Close-Up

    ​Get up close with your favorite Country artists and celebrities on the daytime CMA Close Up Stage, located in Fan Fair X inside Music City Center!
     

    Spotlight

    Discover your new favorites at CMA Fest by visiting the daytime CMA Spotlight Stage, located in Fan Fair X inside Music City Center. This stage showcases a wide variety of more than 50 emerging acts performing acoustic sets​

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    Broadway and Beyond

    Maui Jim Reverb Stage

    Located on the Southwest corner of 5th Avenue and Broadway.  Stop by for music all day long from Country Music’s rising stars! Access to this stage begins one hour before the first set of each day. 
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    Chevy Vibes

    ​The Stage at Walk of Fame Park is home to FREE daytime music by a variety of artists. While you're there, check out the Music City Walk of Fame on Nashville’s Music Mile, a landmark tribute to those who have contributed to the world through song. 
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    HGTV the Lodge

    The HGTV Lodge is located on 3rd Avenue just south of Broadway. While you don't need to purchase a ticket for the events here, you will need to "win" your way in via the "lottery". But, don't despair, there is usually a stand-by line as well.
    HGTV was not used in 2022.
     

    Ascend Park

    FREE Dr Pepper Amp Stage at Ascend Park, located behind the amphitheater! 
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    Chevy Riverfront

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    With a must-see lineup, the Riverfront Stage is the largest daytime stage at CMA Fest. Located at Riverfront Park on the bank of the Cumberland River, this stage is FREE to the public except as noted below.

    NEW in 2022 was RiverRetreat.
    ✓ Brand new hill area with exclusive and guaranteed admission to Chevy Riverfront Stage
    ✓ Shade, tailgate games, food and beverages, outdoor furniture, charging stations and more
    ✓ Exclusive air-conditioned comfort stations

    You do NOT need to buy the RiverRetreat ticket. It is an "add-on" with the perks listed above.
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    CMA Festival Nights

    Ascend Amphitheatre

    The Ascend Amphitheater Stage returns to CMA Fest on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights! Each night is packed with amazing Country Music from your favorites. Tickets are required for admission. This stage is NOT included with your 4-day pass.
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    Nissan Stadium

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    Important Event Info: CMA Fest is the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience in Nashville, Tennessee
    June 8-11, 2023! Buy four-day passes for access to nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium, admission to Fan Fair X inside Music City Center and so much more.

    Daytime, outdoor stages are open to the public. Visit CMAfest.com for more information and details about the festival, including ticket options, stages, clear bag policy, etc. Call the Box Office at 1-800-CMA-FEST for questions about passes and ticket options.

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    Other Stages

    Hard Rock

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    The Hard Rock Stage is returning to Nashville for #CMAFest 2023.

    Date: Thursday, June 8 - Sunday, June 11
    Time: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Daily

    It's Fun - It's Free - No tickets needed.
    It's for you the country music fans during Country's Biggest Party
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    SiriusXM at Margaritaville

     
     
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  • Ryman Plaza

     
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  • Spotify House at Ole Red Nashville

     
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  • Glen Campbell Museum

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