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Ryman Auditorium

Ryman Auditorium

Music Venue, Concert Hall, and Historic and Protected Site
Nashville
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    JD M.
    "I've sat in every section and there's not a bad seat in the house."(11 Tips)
    C-SPAN
    "... Auditorium, or the "Mother Church of Country Music", opened for traveling ministers in 1892..."(6 Tips)
    Tyler R.
    "balcony tickets and prepare to weep from the beauty of the venue"(23 Tips)
    Angie O.
    "The backstage tour was the best with Danielle!!"(3 Tips)
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  • Lorren S.
    I saw Imogen Heap here at the Ryman. Amazing experience. Not a bad seat in the whole building. Eat at one of the many restaurants downtown and see a show here. Makes for an excellent night out. :)
  • Laurie H.
    Laurie HenrySeptember 2, 2016
    Great self-guided tour. Especially enjoyed being there as they set up for CMA Honors.
  • City Saver
    City SaverMarch 8, 2013
    Use 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.
  • Ian K.
    Ian KonskerSeptember 16, 2011
    Its truly a spectacular venue, whether ur there there to see music or stand up acoustics are amazing and every seat is the best seat in the house.
  • HISTORY
    HISTORYJuly 7, 2010
    Previously 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.
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    karen liebsAugust 10, 2014
    Historic and amazing. Take it all in. The music, the heart, all of it.
  • Steven S.heart icon on user image
    Steven SeltzerSeptember 5, 2016
    So much history here- a MUST SEE when you are in Nashville. Thank God they didn't tear it down!
  • Anna T.
    Anna T.June 14, 2013
    Can't be on your phone... Get a large draft beer. Great people watching.
  • Ken G.heart icon on user image
    Ken GrossApril 13, 2016
    Neat history and story about restoration. Self walking tour is ok. You can hear lots from guides in other groups.
  • T K.heart icon on user image
    T KJuly 29, 2016
    I'm partial to the Ryman. My first love in Nashville and what keeps me in this city!
  • Edward F.
    Nice historical site with a great introduction video presentation
  • Leigh Anne B.heart icon on user image
    Leigh Anne BusterAugust 19, 2014
    Be careful where your seats are. There are support columns that obstruct view and being seated under the balcony can obstruct view if you're tall.
  • Richard R.heart icon on user image
    Richard RevillaFebruary 8, 2014
    Amazing place. One of the greatest concert halls in American History.
  • Kelly R.heart icon on user image
    Kelly Reeves 🐱February 28, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Not a bad seat in the house, though try to sit in the balcony in the middle. Heaven!
  • Drew M.
    Drew McLellanApril 7, 2013
    The balcony seats are actually better than floor seats as long as you are in the lower 3rd of the balcony.
  • Dan M.
    Dan MillerJanuary 20, 2017
    The 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.
  • Justin W.
    Justin WilsonMarch 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
  • Scott W.
    Scott WargaJanuary 18, 2014
    Stop by and check the schedule, we saw the Texaco Star Showdown for free it was fantastic.
  • Kelsey Y.heart icon on user image
    Kelsey YoungApril 9, 2018
    Gavin Degraw & Andy Grammer on the “Something Worth Saving” tour at the Ryman 🎶
  • Kate S.
    Kate StarrOctober 26, 2012
    Take your time here. This is the "Mother Church of Country Music" and THEN SOME. Make sure to take the back stage tour. Read more
  • Tendai Dephine N.heart icon on user image
    Tendai Dephine NdoroSeptember 10, 2017
    Great space, beautiful architecture.
  • Nicki L.
    Nicki L.April 19, 2013
    Make sure you get Buddy Clarke to give you a tour! Worked here since 1964 and knows lots of first hand info!
  • Alex S.
    Alex SilarajsOctober 27, 2017
    Great history. Well worth the money to take the tour.
  • 1075 The River
    1075 The RiverSeptember 21, 2011
    There'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.
  • Nathan
    NathanMarch 31, 2015
    Must stop when you are in Nashville. Great live music venue.
  • Smithsonian Channel
    Smithsonian ChannelJune 23, 2011
    After Elvis Presley played the “Grand Ole Opry” here in 1954, one show manager told him “not to quit his day job.” He never appeared on country’s most famous program again. (From Aerial America) Read more
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James ChurchOctober 7, 2016
    Great concert venue! Not a bad seat in the house!
  • Robert W.heart icon on user image
    Robert WinfreeMay 5, 2021
    Ryman Auditorium at 24 minutes drive to the northeast of Nashville dentist Nashville Smiles
  • AEG TMG
    AEG TMGOctober 8, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    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!
  • Brice B.heart icon on user image
    Brice BayApril 4, 2015
    Amazing place to see a concert. Love this place
  • cam B.heart icon on user image
    cam BaechleFebruary 26, 2021
    Favorite place to see a show in all of Nashville
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SMay 28, 2015
    One of the best live music venues in the country.
  • Bayard S.
    Bayard SaundersNovember 19, 2009
    Bring 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
  • Guyetri P.heart icon on user image
    Guyetri PJuly 8, 2016
    Learned the history of the building and the Grand Ole Opry
  • Kelsey Y.heart icon on user image
    Kelsey YoungApril 9, 2018
    Aleissa Cara on the “Know-It-All” tour at the Ryman 🎶
  • Steve H.
    Steve HorsleyAugust 18, 2017
    Great historical site, learned a lot!
  • Eric D L.
    Eric D LussierSeptember 27, 2013
    Shell out the $4 additional for the dressing room and backstage tour.
  • Carolina S.
    Carolina SantiagoSeptember 29, 2021
    Love the Ryman! Nice comfy venue.
  • Jenny B.heart icon on user image
    Jenny BonserApril 26, 2016
    The movie that starts the tour is much more than the ordinary tour movie
  • Mick Management
    Mick ManagementSeptember 28, 2011
    A 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.
  • Erin M.
    Erin MosowOctober 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    We actually prefer the seats up top but they are all good.
  • Maria A.
    Maria AbdelnourMarch 18, 2010
    I 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.
  • Keri K.heart icon on user image
    Keri K.April 18, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    There is no better place to see a show than The Mother Church.
  • Cliff M.
    Cliff ManningMay 16, 2014
    Love this place. Balcony is the best spot.
  • Kelsey Y.heart icon on user image
    Kelsey YoungApril 9, 2018
    Kelli Pickler - Grand Ole Opry at the Ryman 🎶
  • Sensitive F.heart icon on user image
    Sensitive FoodieFebruary 4, 2015
    Best music venue in the country, we are spoiled here!
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James CJuly 22, 2016
    Great place to see the history of country music.
  • Ellen M.
    Ellen MontworiJune 22, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Elvis Costello did a fabulous acoustic show!
  • Nick H.
    Nick HeltonNovember 17, 2013
    Floor seats are PERFECT !!!! They are totally worth the money !
  • Eileen B.heart icon on user image
    Eileen BensonJanuary 22, 2015
    Balcony seats are great!
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