Things to Do in Nashville During CMA Fest Thursday (Concerts, Fan Events)
Your complete guide to concerts, fan club parties, and can’t-miss events happening across Nashville during CMA Fest on Thursday.
Written by Amanda Tempel
Date Published: March 31, 2026
What’s Happening in Nashville During CMA Fest on Thursday?
CMA Fest brings thousands of country music fans to Nashville but but the party doesn’t stop at the official stages. From fan club parties and pop-up concerts to special shows and free events across downtown, here’s everything happening in Nashville on Thursday, June 4, 2026, during CMA Fest.
Official CMA Fest Performances on Thursday, June 4
Here are the confirmed performers for CMA Fest on Thursday:
11:00 am - 11:30 am - Russell Dickerson - Chevy Riverfront Stage
11:00 am - 11:25 am - The Kruse Brothers - Good Molecules Reverb Stage
11:15 am - 11:45 am - The Jack Wharff Band - Dr. Pepper Amp Stage
11:15 am - 11:45 am - Alana Springsteen - Chevy Vibes Stage
11:20 am - 11:45 am - Sterling Elza - Wrangler Remix Stage
11:45 am - 12:10 pm - Tyce Delk - Good Molecules Reverb Stage
11:50 am - 12:20 pm - Ty Myers - Chevy Riverfront Stage
12:05 pm - 12:35 pm - Kaylee Bell - Dr. Pepper Amp Stage
12:05 pm - 12:35 pm - Chase McDaniel - Chevy Vibes Stage
12:05 pm - 12:30 pm - Hogslop String Band - Wrangler Remix Stage
12:30 pm - 12:55 pm - Just Jayne - Good Molecules Reverb Stage
12:40 pm - 1:10 pm - Ashley Cooke - Chevy Riverfront Stage
12:50 pm - 1:15 pm - Ashley Kutcher - Wrangler Remix Stage
12:55 pm - 1:25 pm - Cody Hibbard - Dr. Pepper Amp Stage
12:55 pm - 1:25 pm - Karley Scott Collins - Chevy Vibes Stage
1:15 pm - 1:40 pm - Brad Cox - Good Molecules Reverb Stage
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Cooper Alan - Chevy Riverfront Stage
1:35 pm - 2:00 pm - Sons of Habit - Wrangler Remix Stage
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm - Pecos & The Rooftops - Dr. Pepper Amp Stage
1:45 pm - 2:15 pm - Kelsey Hart - Chevy Vibes Stage
2:00 pm- 2:25 pm - Jason Scott & The High Heat - Good Molecules Reverb Stage
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm - Ernest - Chevy Riverfront Stage
2:20 pm - 2:45 pm - BODHI - Wrangler Remix Stage
2:35 pm - 3:05 pm - Willow Avalon - Dr. Pepper Amp Stage
2:35 pm - 3:05 pm - Walker Montgomery - Chevy Vibes Stage
2:45 pm - 3:10 pm - Alexandra Kay - Good Molecules Reverb Stage
3:05 pm - 3:30 pm - Gannon Fremin & CCREV - Wrangler Remix Stage
3:10 pm - 3:40 pm - Stephen Wilson Jr. - Chevy Riverfront Stage
3:25 pm - 3:55 pm- Drake Milligan - Dr. Pepper Amp Stage
3:25 pm - 3:55 pm - Graham Barham - Chevy Vibes Stage
3:30 pm - 3:55 pm - Julia Cole - Good Molecules Reverb Stage
3:50 pm - 4:15 pm - Brooke Lee - Wrangler Remix Stage
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Redferrin - Chevy Riverfront Stage
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm - Shaylen - Dr. Pepper Amp Stage
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm - Tayler Holder - Chevy Vibes Stage
4:15 pm - 4:40 pm - Stella Lefty - Good Molecules Reverb Stage
4:35 pm - 5:00 pm - Hayden Coffman - Wrangler Remix Stage
4:50 pm - 5:20 pm - Vincent Mason - Chevy Riverfront Stage
5:05 pm - 5:35 pm - Travis Bolt - Dr. Pepper Amp Stage
5:00 pm - 5:25 pm - Bryan Andrews - Good Molecules Reverb Stage
5:05 pm - 5:35 pm - Colt Ford - Chevy Vibes Stage
5:20 pm - 5:45 pm - ROME - Wrangler Remix Stage
5:40 pm - 6:10 pm - Shane Smith & the Saints - Chevy Riverfront Stage
8:00 pm - Nightly concert at Nissan Stadium featuring Ella Langley, Jason Aldean, Tucker Wetmore, Deana Carter, and Gretchen Wilson.
All lineups subject to change. Download the CMA Fest app for full details.
Check back often as more events are announced.
CMA Fest FAQs
What are the best things to do in Nashville during CMA Fest on Thursday?
CMA Fest officially kicks off with five stages of free music in downtown Nashville.
Are there free events during CMA Fest in Nashville?
Yes, there are five stages including the Chevy Riverfront, Dr. Pepper Amp, Good Molecules Reverb Stage, Chevy Vibes, and Wrangler Remix stages that are free and do not require tickets.
Do you need tickets for fan club parties?
Most fan club parties require tickets or memberships, and many sell out in advance.
What time do CMA Fest events start in Nashville?
CMA Fest kicks off at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 4, 2026, and goes late into the night with performances at Nissan Stadium.
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