Ryman Auditorium
Music Venue, Concert Hall, and Historic and Protected Site
Nashville
"I've sat in every section and there's not a bad seat in the house."(11 Tips)
"... from 1943 to 1974, the Mother Church of Country Music, complete with the original stained glass..."(6 Tips)
"balcony tickets and prepare to weep from the beauty of the venue"(23 Tips)
"The backstage tour was the best with Danielle!!"(3 Tips)
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Erik Gl.April 28, 2017Ambiance music and history in one place. See a show, any show and it'll be great
Best venue in the world. If you are buying tickets late, you are better off anywhere on the balcony than way back on the floor level.
Lucky MagazineJuly 5, 2012It 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.
Laurie HenrySeptember 2, 2016Great self-guided tour. Especially enjoyed being there as they set up for CMA Honors.
Allison KasicFebruary 7, 2016Get there early to pick up a Hatch Show Print at the Kerch stand on the 2nd floor. They only sell ~200 per show.
Drew McLellanApril 7, 2013The balcony seats are actually better than floor seats as long as you are in the lower 3rd of the balcony.
Dan MillerJanuary 20, 2017The self-guided tour has some interesting stuff, but unless you're a serious devotee and want to see some artifacts of the Opry, it's not worth paying full-price for.
Jim RobertFebruary 19, 2016We 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.
Shows at the Ryman are always great and we are proud to work with one of the best venues in the world! Go to shows at the Ryman - you won't regret it!
Bayard SaundersNovember 19, 2009Bring your own cushion for the church pews if you must, but the shows are so good you'll spend most of the time on your feet. Historic Nashville showplace filled with friendly ghosts of Christmas past Read more
Richard RevillaFebruary 8, 2014Amazing place. One of the greatest concert halls in American History.
Nicki L.April 19, 2013Make sure you get Buddy Clarke to give you a tour! Worked here since 1964 and knows lots of first hand info!
HISTORYJuly 7, 2010Previously known as the Grand Old Opry House, this auditorium first opened as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1892. It was built by Thomas Ryman & renamed in his honor after his death.
Scott WargaJanuary 18, 2014Stop by and check the schedule, we saw the Texaco Star Showdown for free it was fantastic.
T KJuly 29, 2016I'm partial to the Ryman. My first love in Nashville and what keeps me in this city!
Mick ManagementSeptember 28, 2011A favorite venue of Justin Townes Earle, Earle will be at the Ryman vying for the Album and Song of the Year awards at the 2011 Americana Music Awards on Oct. 13th.
Kate StarrOctober 26, 2012Take your time here. This is the "Mother Church of Country Music" and THEN SOME. Make sure to take the back stage tour. Read more
We actually prefer the seats up top but they are all good.
Robert WinfreeMay 5, 2021Ryman Auditorium at 24 minutes drive to the northeast of Nashville dentist Nashville Smiles
Kelsey YoungApril 9, 2018Gavin Degraw & Andy Grammer on the “Something Worth Saving” tour at the Ryman 🎶
Steven SeltzerSeptember 5, 2016So much history here- a MUST SEE when you are in Nashville. Thank God they didn't tear it down!
City SaverMarch 8, 2013Use your Nashville City Saver coupon to receive a free adult tour admission when a second adult tour admission of equal or greater value is purchased.
- Debbie WJune 23, 2017Nice to know the history, but felt the admission was expensive for what you received.
1075 The RiverSeptember 21, 2011There's nothing like seeing a show at the Ryman. Listen to 1075 The River and check out 1075theriver.com for your shot to win tickets to various shows here.
Maria AbdelnourMarch 18, 2010I saw Lady Antebellum play at The Ryman, I had the best time! Also, get a tour of the place! The history of this building is beyond inspiring.
Eric D LussierSeptember 27, 2013Shell out the $4 additional for the dressing room and backstage tour.
There is no better place to see a show than The Mother Church.
I mean, it’s the Mother Church. What else is there to say?
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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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- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
(615) 458-8700
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