Nashville Live Music Venues

The "Mother Church of Country Music." Former home of the Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). 2,362-seat venue with legendary acoustics. Major touring artists perform here regularly. Tickets $40-$200+. Tours available daily. One of the most hallowed music venues in the world. During game week, expect special performances and potential celebrity appearances.

The 90-seat venue where "Nashville" (the TV show) was set. This is where songwriters perform their own songs in intimate "in-the-round" sessions. Many hit songs were first performed here. Reservations open online on Mondays for the following week — they sell out in minutes. Show up early for the first-come line for bar seats. Absolute silence during performances (they will ask you to leave if you talk). Game week: nearly impossible to get tickets, but try the Monday online lottery.

The world's premier bluegrass venue. $15-20 cover. Intimate, no-frills room where the best instrumentalists in the world play nightly. If you appreciate acoustic music, this is sacred ground.

The longest-running radio show in American history (since 1925). Now at the Opry House in Music Valley, the show features multiple artists per evening in a variety-show format. Tickets $40-$100+. Backstage tours available. Game week: expect special shows and high-profile guest appearances.