Live Music Venues in Nashville, TN

Music City USA - the heart of country music and a thriving scene for rock, indie, and Americana. Home to the Grand Ole Opry, historic honky-tonks, and world-class venues.

15 venues
Tennessee
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All 15 Venues in Nashville

The Basement

1604 8th Ave S

250 cap

Legendary underground venue in Nashville known for intimate shows and breaking new artists. Has hosted early performances from Kings of Leon, Jack White, and countless others.

RockIndieAlternativeAmericana
club

The Basement East

917 Woodland St

1000 cap

Larger sister venue to The Basement, located in East Nashville. Features a 1,000-capacity room with excellent sound and a more spacious layout.

RockIndieAlternativeCountry
club

Exit/In

2208 Elliston Pl

500 cap

Historic Nashville venue operating since 1971. Has hosted everyone from Jimmy Buffett to R.E.M. A cornerstone of Nashville's rock scene.

RockIndieAlternativePunk
club

The Bluebird Cafe

4104 Hillsboro Pike

90 cap

World-famous songwriter venue where Garth Brooks was discovered. Intimate listening room showcasing Nashville's best songwriters in the round format.

CountryFolkAmericanaSinger-Songwriter
club

Ryman Auditorium

116 5th Ave N

2362 cap

The 'Mother Church of Country Music' and former home of the Grand Ole Opry. A National Historic Landmark with legendary acoustics.

CountryRockFolkAmericana
theater

Marathon Music Works

1402 Clinton St

1500 cap

Industrial-chic venue in a renovated auto factory. Features exposed brick, high ceilings, and excellent production for mid-size touring acts.

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hall

The 5 Spot

1006 Forrest Ave

200 cap

East Nashville dive bar and music venue known for its Monday night dance parties and eclectic booking. A neighborhood favorite.

RockSoulFunkR&B
bar

Mercy Lounge

1 Cannery Row

500 cap

Part of the Cannery Ballroom complex, Mercy Lounge is a 500-capacity room known for quality indie and rock bookings.

RockIndieAlternative
club

Cannery Ballroom

1 Cannery Row

1000 cap

Nashville's premier mid-size venue in a historic building. Features excellent sound and hosts major touring acts across all genres.

RockIndieElectronicHip-Hop
hall

3rd and Lindsley

818 3rd Ave S

400 cap

Nashville's home for blues, soul, and Americana. A beloved venue known for its excellent sound and diverse booking.

BluesSoulAmericanaR&B
club

Station Inn

402 12th Ave S

200 cap

The world's most famous bluegrass venue. This unassuming building has hosted every major bluegrass artist for over 40 years.

BluegrassFolkAmericanaCountry
club

Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

925 3rd Ave N

1200 cap

Multi-purpose venue combining live music, bowling, and food. Part of the Brooklyn Bowl family with excellent production and diverse booking.

RockIndieElectronicHip-Hop
hall

Ascend Amphitheater

310 1st Ave S

6800 cap

Nashville's premier outdoor concert venue on the riverfront. Hosts major touring acts with stunning views of downtown.

RockCountryPopHip-Hop
outdoor

The End

2219 Elliston Pl

250 cap

Intimate Elliston Place venue known for punk, metal, and underground shows. A Nashville institution for heavier music.

PunkMetalHardcoreRock
club

Robert's Western World

416 Broadway

300 cap

Iconic Broadway honky-tonk known for traditional country and rockabilly. Free live music daily with no cover charge.

CountryRockabillyHonky-Tonk
bar

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