Nashville's live music venues with addresses and official links: honky-tonks on Broadway, the Ryman and Opry, the Bluebird Cafe, Station Inn and club stages.
Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Addresses, phones and policies come from each venue’s own website, linked below. We list venues, not specific shows; each venue posts its own calendar. Hours and age rules change, so check before you go.
Nashville’s live music runs from 9:30 a.m. on Lower Broadway to late-night club stages across town. Downtown has the honky-tonks, the Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena; the Grand Ole Opry House is out by Opry Mills; and the songwriter and roots rooms, the Bluebird Cafe and the Station Inn, are in Green Hills and the Gulch. Police non-emergency: 615-862-8600.
Know before you go
- Bluebird Cafe: tickets only through its own website; resale tickets are not honored.
- Ages: Robert’s Western World is all ages until 6 p.m.; most club shows set their own limits.
- Late night: Tootsie’s and Robert’s close at 3 a.m.
- Downtown parking: the Nashville Downtown Partnership parking finder.
Honky-tonks on Broadway
| Venue | Address | Notes from its site |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Feed & Seed | 101 Broadway | 615-915-0888 |
| Robert’s Western World | 416 Broadway | 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. daily; all ages until 6 p.m., 21 and up after |
| Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge | 422 Broadway | 9:30 a.m. to 3 a.m., seven days |
More on the street, the Ryman and parking: A guide to Lower Broadway.
Concert halls and arenas
| Venue | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ryman Auditorium | 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N. | See its site |
| Grand Ole Opry House | 600 Opry Mills Drive | See its site |
| Schermerhorn Symphony Center | One Symphony Place | Tickets: 615-687-6400 |
| Bridgestone Arena | 501 Broadway | Box office, event days only: 615-770-7800 |
| Ascend Amphitheater | 310 First Ave. S. | Tickets on its site |
| Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) | 505 Deaderick St. | 615-782-4040 |
Songwriter and roots rooms
- The Bluebird Cafe, 4104 Hillsboro Pike, 615-383-1461. Tickets only through the cafe’s website and TicketWeb; it warns that tickets sold on secondary sites are fraudulent and will not be honored.
- The Station Inn, 402 12th Ave. S., 615-255-3307: “bluegrass, classic country, Americana and roots music.”
- The Listening Room Cafe, 618 Fourth Ave. S., 615-259-3600.
Club stages
- Exit/In, 2208 Elliston Place.
- The Basement East, 917 Woodland St., East Nashville.
- The Basement, 1604 Eighth Ave. S., Suite 330.
- 3rd & Lindsley, 818 Third Ave. S., 615-259-9891.
Getting home safely
- Street closures for downtown events are posted by the Nashville Downtown Partnership; plan your rideshare pickup around them.
- WeGo: routes and late service are on our getting around page.
- Emergencies: 911. Police non-emergency: 615-862-8600.
What this means for you
- Visiting the Bluebird? Buy only from its website; the cafe will turn away resale tickets.
- Bringing teenagers downtown: plan daytime sets; Robert’s goes 21 and up at 6 p.m.
Related guides: Lower Broadway, date night, New Year’s Eve and free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I hear bluegrass in Nashville?
The Station Inn, 402 12th Ave. S., bills itself as a home for bluegrass, classic country, Americana and roots music. Phone: 615-255-3307.
How do I get tickets to the Bluebird Cafe?
Only through the Bluebird’s own website with its ticketing partner TicketWeb. The cafe says tickets from other sources, including resale sites, will not be honored. It is at 4104 Hillsboro Pike.
Where is the Grand Ole Opry?
The Grand Ole Opry House is at 600 Opry Mills Drive. The Ryman Auditorium, 116 Rep. John Lewis Way N., is downtown.
What time do bars close in Nashville?
The best-known honky-tonks on Broadway, Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge and Robert’s Western World, are open until 3 a.m. every day.
Are Nashville music venues all ages?
It depends on the venue. Robert’s Western World is all ages until 6 p.m. and 21 and up after; check each venue’s site for its policy.
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