Ryman Auditorium

A National Historic Landmark and Mother Church of Country Music, the Ryman is a Nashville icon. We are currently Pollstar Magazine's Theatre of the Year and the Academy of Country Music Venue of the Year.

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    (615) 458-8700

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116 5th Ave N Nashville , TN 37219 United States

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David Schwartz

It is a must venue for music lovers. Fantastic acoustics , historic site and a cozy setting. No matter who you see here, you will have a great time. It's worth the trip. Tours are available.

Kelsey Young

It’s called the Mother Church of Country Music for a reason. Atmosphere is unique & the sound is just 1000x’s better here. Personally, I would much rather see artists here than in an arena. ????

Rex Hammock

Look for any reason to attend a concert in this beautifully restored musical treasure, regularly cited as one of the best musical venues of its size in the U.S. No bad seats and incredible acoustics .

Christine McKenna

the ryman is the best place to hear a concert in nashville, hands down! so many great bands come thru here. pros: intimate space , amazing acoustics , beer ... cons: hard to dance if you feel like it!

Tammy Gonzalez

Saw an ALS fundraiser concert and small venue where view is awesome. I was in balcony church pew seating and I felt like I was 5 rows back from stage. I hear their tours are great too.

Stephanie D

If you’re a music lover, you have to see a show here ASAP. It’s mandatory. The Ryman is a magical place. And I suggest parking at the library garage , entering on 6th St... it’s $10 after 5pm.

Tyler Ridings

My favorite venue in all of Nashville (possibly the world). If you get the option, choose balcony tickets and prepare to weep from the beauty of the venue and your favorite artist 's show.

C-SPAN

Ryman Auditorium, or the "Mother Church of Country Music ", opened for traveling ministers in 1892 and also served as the Grand Ole Opry beginning in 1943. To learn more watch this C-SPAN video. Read more

Kelsey Young

I imagine Tori Kelly’s vocals at the Ryman is what it sounds like in heaven. Her vocals & the venue sound is literal perfection. ???? Top 5 concerts I’ve been too! ????

Mike Seilback

Historic music venue in the former tabernacle. Amazing acoustics and a great place to see world class musicians and the famous Grand Ole Opry

Design*Sponge

One of the most beautiful places in Nashville, and an incredibly magical venue to see your favorite musician perform . Everyone from Johnny Cash to Bob Dylan and Neil Young have graced its stage. Read more

LorMaven

Visiting from New Jersey. Saw Father John Misty. Great sound and great view . I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house. Security scanners at the door are much nicer than what I usually encounter.

Tim Markham

Wow! We took the guided tour and it was worth it. So much history. You could easily spend a few hours here.

Design*Sponge

This one-time tabernacle church is an experience you will not soon forget, and there is not a bad seat in the house. Everyone should see a show here at least once in their lives. Read more

Kelsey Young

Dustin Lynch at the Opry at the Ryman ???? ... Pro Tip: During November & December if you get tickets to the Opry, your show will be at the Ryman due to the Rockettes show held at the Grand Ole Opry.

Jim A.

This is an amazing historical review of how bluegrass and country music found its voice in America. I enjoyed this tour much more than I thought I would!

Colin Lord

The self guided tour is great. They'll literally let you just wander around the building looking at stuff. You can take as much or as little time as you like.

David Hitchings

Went for a late self guided tour on a performance day and got to see the performance warming up which was cool. History of the Ryman video is an experience.

Dustin Soper

This is the most legendary concert venue in Nashville. Get to the Merch table (2nd Floor) early - they make exclusive Hatch Prints for nearly every show!

Cherise Mingus

A concert at The Ryman is an intimate experience. Balcony seats are best but you can't go wrong with seats anywhere. I have seen The Avett Brothers & Bon Iver here. It's the best venue in the south!

stephanie s.

Beautiful venue with fantastic acoustics ! Balcony seats are wonderful. Can't wait to return!

Lucky Magazine

It started as a church , then served as The Grand Ole Opry. Now, it’s one of the country ’s most famous music venues . David Byrne with St. Vincent, The Shins and Crosby Stills and Nash are playing soon.

Hotel Indigo

Home to the Grand Ole Opry® from 1943 to 1974, the Mother Church of Country Music , complete with the original stained glass windows , now hosts world-class musicians from across the musical spectrum. Read more

JBL

When you're finished with the Country Music Hall of Fame, take in a show at the historical Ryman Auditorium. It's been around since the 1800s and is called the "Mother Church of Country Music ."

Jim Robert

We attended the Nashville for Africa concert and it was fabulous. We also at before the concert at their new cafe and the food was great.

Miguel Gonzalez

The "stage level" section which is typically called the Orchestra section is called the "Mezzanine Section" and the upstairs second level is the "Balcony Section"

CMT

The "mother church " of country music is the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. The atmosphere and acoustics are spectacular in any section, but experiencing a show from the balcony is unforgettable.

John Michalko

All great seats and sound. Drinks are a little pricey . $9 for mixed drinks and tap beers . Sitting on church pews so bring a cushion.

JD Malone

Beautiful venue that has been recently restored. I've sat in every section and there's not a bad seat in the house.

Jason Dargavell

Shows at the Ryman are always great and we are proud to work with one of the best venues in the world! by: AEG...They are also ACM venue of the year & Pollstar theatre of the year.

Greg B

What an awesome place. You can just feel the history. As others have said, attend a concert if you can, the experience will be 2nd to nothing else!

Kyra Kilian

Amazing! I could "feel" the presence as soon as I walked in the door. A must do in Nashville. (Military discount offered)

Megan M

Best place to see live music ! Acoustics are the best in Nashville plus there's not a bad seat in the house. Faves that I've seen here are Keith Urban and the Black Crowes, and I'm looking forward to

Megan McNeill

The combo tour (guided backstage tour and self-guided around the rest) is well worth the $14 ticket price. Mariel was a great tour guide.

Jeff L

Good venue. Downstairs audience stands for most of the concert . Get seats in the balcony if you want to sit during event . Remember, it used to be a church ...

Jenny Ung

Cool interactive video to start off the personal guided tour , I was throughly impressed! A must-visit for Nashville!

James Moore

Not a bad seat in the house. The balcony is awesome!

David Calhoun

Fantastic venue! If you can't get floor seats close to the stage, go for the balcony . Always a great view !

Lacy Paschal

Sitting on the first few rows in the balcony is the best seat in the house in my opinion :) GREAT view and of course the sound in the Ryman is great anywhere.

Lyn H

Acoustically the best place to see live music in Nashville. Jack's BBQ off the Ryman alley has some amazing ribs ! Sit on the alley patio and gawk at the groupies after the show.

Sander Bruinsma

Take the guided tour to get a unique view of the backstage area

Derek Ellis

There is nothing like a show from the balcony . Larry Gatlin, Tj Shepard, and Jamey Johnson made it a fun night.

Lori Wiens

If you have a chance to see ANY music act @ The Ryman, GO FOR IT! There's really not a bad seat in the whole place! An awesome, sacred experience, no matter what act you are seeing!

Erik Gl.

Ambiance music and history in one place. See a show, any show and it'll be great

Sherpa Concerts

Nashville's best live music is at the Ryman, and Tedeschi Trucks Band will only prove that further when they rock this place on 4/29. That's a show you do not want to miss! Read more

Chris Ingram

The History and the feel of this place is awesome and seeing the Opry here for the first time was incredible!!!!!

Alex Brown

Very nice place to learn about Music City 's history

Allison Kasic

Get there early to pick up a Hatch Show Print at the Kerch stand on the 2nd floor. They only sell ~200 per show.

Stacey

So much Nashville history within these walls. A great stop for all visitors regardless of your opinion about country music .

Scott Bryant

Intimate & historic venue makes for a great time!

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