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Appearances (Coming Soon)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nashville Bars

Inside Music City Center

Close-Up

Spotlight

Radio Disney

Broadway and Beyond

Acoustic Corner

Acoustic Corner is located inside the Nashville Visitor's Center

Maui Jim

​The Maui Jim Broadway stage is located in the plaza outside of the Bridgestone Arena.

Chevy Breakout

​The Chevy Breakout stage is located in the plaza near the Hilton and across from the CMHOF

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.

Forever Country

​The Forever Country stage will be located in the park area behind Ascend Amphitheater.

Chevy Riverfront

The Chevy Riverfront stage is located on the river just past 1st Ave. Admission is free, but 4-day passholders are granted early admission.

CMA Festival Nights

Firestone

The Firestone stage is located at the Ascend Amphitheatre. Tickets are required for admission. This stage is NOT included with your 4-day pass.

Nissan Stadium