CMA Fest Nashville: Complete Guide & Planning Hub
What Is CMA Fest?
CMA Fest is the world’s largest country music festival, held every summer in downtown Nashville. The multi-day event features hundreds of artists performing across major stages, riverfront venues, and pop-up spots throughout Music City.
Every June, fans from around the world descend on Nashville for daytime discovery shows, nighttime stadium concerts, fan experiences, and surprise appearances - making CMA Fest one of the most exciting weeks of the year for country music lovers.
CMA Fest Guides & Resources
This page is your starting point for everything CMA Fest. Below you’ll find links to all of my in-depth guides, updated annually as new information is released.
Tickets & Passes
CMA Fest ticket types explained
Stadium vs. daytime stages
What’s included (and what’s not)
Stages & Venues
CMA Fest takes place across multiple iconic Nashville locations, each offering a different experience - from massive nighttime concerts to intimate daytime sets.
Nissan Stadium – Nightly headliner shows
Ascend Amphitheater – Curated evening performances
Riverfront, Broadway, and fan-focused daytime stages
Read: CMA Fest Stages & Venue Guide
Lineups & Schedules
Artist lineups and daily schedules roll out in phases leading up to CMA Fest. I track:
Official lineup announcements
Daily stage schedules
Last-minute updates and changes
Read: CMA Fest Lineup & Schedule Guide
Meet the Artists & Fan Experiences
One of the biggest reasons fans attend CMA Fest is the chance to meet country artists up close. From official fan fair signings to surprise pop-ups, there are multiple ways to interact with artists throughout the week.
Read: How to Meet Country Singers at CMA Fest
(Fan signings, pop-ups, meet-and-greets & insider tips)
CMA Fest by Year
Looking for coverage from a specific year? I archive my CMA Fest guides so fans can revisit past lineups and plan ahead.
Planning CMA Fest?
Bookmark this page and check back often - it’s your one-stop CMA Fest hub for tickets, stages, schedules, travel tips, and everything you need to know before heading to Nashville.
A complete guide to CMA Fest fan club parties, including how to get access, what to expect, and a chronological list of events as they’re announced. Updated regularly to help fans plan their CMA Fest week.