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Dave Matthews Band
Friday, November 6
at Bridgestone Arena
Craig Morgan
Saturday, November 7
at Ryman Auditorium
Red Bull Jukebox Nashville
Saturday, November 7
at The Pinnacle
The Milk Carton Kids
Sunday, November 8
at Ryman Auditorium
30th Annual Concert for Cumberland Heights
Monday, November 9
at Ryman Auditorium
Yebba
Tuesday, November 10
at Ryman Auditorium
Lauren Alaina
Thursday, November 12
at Ryman Auditorium
Judah & The Lion
Friday, November 13
at The Pinnacle

holiday shows

Holiday Voices with the Nashville Symphony Chorus
Tuesday, December 1
at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Elf In Concert
Wednesday, December 2
at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Home Alone In Concert
Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 6
at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas
Tuesday, December 8
at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
A Very Dave Barnes Christmas
Thursday, December 10
at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Drew and Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas
Friday, December 11
at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Holiday Brass Spectacular with members of the Nashville Symphony
Sunday, December 13
at Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Bluebird at the Symphony Christmas with Charles Esten and Friends
Tuesday, December 15
at Schermerhorn Symphony Center

music guides

The Truth Opens This Week—See Upcoming Concerts and Helpful Tips

The Best Intimate Music Venues in Nashville

Must-Visit Honky-Tonks in Nashville

Nashville’s Best Record Stores

The Best Local Music Stores in Nashville

Nashville’s Best Open Mic & Songwriters Nights

free live music every day

Friends in Low Places

The Twelve Thirty Club

The Stage

Robert’s Western World

Rippy’s

Tootsies Orchid Lounge

Legends Corner

Station Inn

karaoke

Wild Beaver Saloon

Sid Gold’s Request Room

Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole

AJ’s Good Time Bar

Fran’s East Side

Santa’s Pub

Ms. Kelli’s

Lonnie’s Western Room

Lipstick Lounge

where to line dance and two-step

Urban Cowboy Line Dancing

Stompin Grounds Nashville

Nashville Palace

Skinny Dennis

Category 10 (Luke Combs Honky-Tonk Bar & Venue)

Ole Red

music museums & guided tours

Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

RCA Studio B

The Museum of Christian & Gospel Music

Patsy Cline Museum

National Museum of African American Music

The Johnny Cash Museum

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

music shops

8th Avenue Guitar Works

Nelson Drum Shop

Drum Supply House

Carter Vintage Guitars

Gruhn Guitars

Fanny’s House of Music

Fork’s Drum Closet

vinyl record stores

Garage Sale Bar (East)

Swaggie Records

Grimey’s New & Preloved Music

Vinyl Tap

The Groove

Third Man Records

Next @ Nissan Stadium

Next @ Ascend Amphitheater

Next @ Bridgestone Arena

Next @ The Ryman

intimate music venues

The Amber Cat

Show Stop

Rudy’s Jazz Room

Basement East

The Basement

3rd & Lindsley

The Cobra

Exit / In

The 5 Spot

Bluebird Cafe

open mic nights in Nashville

Tennessee Brew Works

Open Mic Mondays is every Monday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Sign-ups begin at 5:30pm. Admission is free.

Commodore Grille

Nashville Songwriter's Showcase is every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. Sign-ups are in-person only. See the website for exact details based on the day.

The 5 Spot

ON THE SPOT! is a featured songwriters and open mic night at The 5 Spot hosted by Suzie Chism. Every Wednesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, enjoy cheap drinks and good music. FREE to attend.

Bluebird Cafe

Monday Open Mic Night is every Monday from 6:00pm to 7:45pm. Sign-ups begin at 11:00am on the day of the show. See the Bluebird's website to sign-up.

annual music festivals

Deep Tropics Music, Art & Style Festival
every year in August
CMA Fest
every year in June
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival
every year in June
Americanafest
every year in September
Touch of Brews Festival
every year in October
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
every year in September