Hot Spots for Concerts in Nashville

Larger concert halls

The Pinnacle
(4,500) Opened in 2025, the downtown venue books primarily rock, hip hop, Americana, country, or similar genres. Has its own parking garage.

The TRUTH
(4,400) Premiering in October, Live Nation is the booking powerhouse behind this hall. A sample of coming attractions: Beck, Sting, Glorilla, and Limp Bizkit.

Grand Ole Opry House
(4,000) Of course, it’s the home of the Grand Ole Opry but other acts are booked, typically more sedate performers such as CeCe Winans and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Tennessee Performing Arts Center
(2,472) TPAC’s Jackson Hall is known primarily for large-scale local theatrical productions and as Broadway touring companies but occasionally it also hosts concerts.

Ryman Auditorium
(2,300+) The Mother Church of Country Music, internationally regarded for its acoustic perfection, sometimes snags top-tier acts who just want to play that hallowed hall (Springsteen, Ringo Starr, Billy Strings) as well as comics and touring acts who like the feeling of a large living room (Shawn Colvin, Vince Gill, Keb’ Mo). Photo at top: Wilco/John Shouse.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center
(1,850) A spectacular hall inspired by Europe’s finest, the symphony’s calendar is eclectic with classical performances as well as movie soundtracks but it also welcomes guest performers, especially during the holiday season.

The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
(1,727)  In addition to host Belmont University musical programs, the Fisher Center hosts theatre, comics, and (typically) tame music performances. The hall is absolutely stunning. Among its accolades, it hosted the world premiere of Dolly: An Original Musical.

Marathon Music Works
(1,500)  Leans toward alternative, hip hop, and rock acts for standing-room only show. Located in Marathon Village which has a few shops, restaurants, and distilleries. Cool old buildings were originally an auto manufacturing plant.

Cannery Hall Main Stage
(1,275) Leans toward edgy acts, primarily bands. It’s also home to two smaller rooms: The Mil (625, standing) and Row 1 (300, standing).

Brooklyn Bowl
(1,200) BB is all over the map music-wise. Mostly standing audiences with rock, alternative, Americana, and occasionally country acts on stage. Oh, and Taylor Swift dance parties with a DJ.

Harken Hall
(700) Love the rustic beauty of this new space which leans toward folk/country/Americana acts and hosts the monthly showcase Music City Roots. But they’ll surprise you with a big band revue as well. Seated and standing set-ups.