TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

1. TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center

9.1
505 Deaderick St (btw 5th and 6th Ave N), Nashville, TN
Performing Arts Venue · 46 tips and reviews

Tamara G.Tamara Guzlas Cantrell: Great evening. Coffee is a bit strong but worth it.

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1981, this is the state’s premier theater venue. The performance venues are named after three U.S. Presidents who hailed from TN: Jackson, Polk & Johnson.

Tennessee RepTennessee Rep: You can find all of Tennessee Rep's season productions at TPAC's Johnson Theater. It's a wonderful theater space!

Performance Studios Costumes is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

2. Performance Studios Costumes

8.1
523 W Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN
Performing Arts Venue · 10 tips and reviews

Susie R.Susie Reel: This is THE PLACE for costumes and theatrical makeup! Blythe was fascinated by it all!

JaimeJaime: If you need the perfect wig for a costume, ask for Charles! He'll find EXACTLY what you need.

Chris W.Chris Weston: Rentals are only $35-85 and it includes most of the outfit (not shoes)!

Noah Liff Opera Center is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

3. Noah Liff Opera Center

7.1
3622 Redmon St (at 37th Ave), Nashville, TN
Performing Arts Venue · 3 tips and reviews

Ryan M.Ryan Mac: What a great space for your next event. It's also the birthplace for all of Nashville Opera's productions.

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Anastasia F.Anastasia Francis: Amazing wedding venue! Belles Fleurs does amazing flowers there too!!

The Well Coffeehouse is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

4. The Well Coffeehouse

8.7
700 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood, TN
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews

CoreyCorey: I recommend the iced white choc latte: super sweet, but it's the best ever. Busy coffee shop but for good reason. It's worth it!

Megan C.Megan Craft: Inventive! Love the specialty drink ideas. Free Wifi! Have Chemex, Aeropress, French press, Beehouse, and Hario V6 processes! Can't wait to try more next visit. :)

Ciera C.Ciera Crain: Has a very good Chai Tea Latte!!!

Nashville Children's Theatre is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

5. Nashville Children's Theatre

7.8
25 Middleton St (behind Metro Howard Building), Nashville, TN
Theater · 4 tips and reviews

Kathryn C.Kathryn Colegrove Ralston: Come early on a nice day, get some concessions and hang out in the courtyard outside Read more.

City SaverCity Saver: Use your Nashville City Saver coupon book to receive a free child's ticket with the purchase of an adult ticket for the same time (valid weekends only). The book contains two of these great offers!

Patrick L.Patrick Larkin: It's a small theater, so there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house.

deavor is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

6. deavor

7.2
305 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN
Coworking Space · 2 tips and reviews

Bo L.Bo Latham: This it it.

Kirk S.Kirk Slawek: So cooool.

Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

7. Woods Amphitheater at Fontanel

7.8
4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 22 tips and reviews

Sarah F.Sarah Frumkin: Free parking and an amazing venue with beautiful sunset views.

Scott F.Scott Fortune: Outstanding concert venue with fantastic sound and all good seats.

Jeff H.Jeff Hollis: Great venue but a pain in the ass to get out of when there is a sold out show! Had a blast at the Imagine Dragons concert.

Ryman Auditorium is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

8. Ryman Auditorium

9.4
116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 175 tips and reviews

Brandon F.Brandon Frankel: Such a great venue- try the tour earlier in the day

Lucky MagazineLucky 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.

HISTORYHISTORY: 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.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

9. Schermerhorn Symphony Center

9.4
1 Symphony Pl (4th Ave.), Nashville, TN
Concert Hall · 44 tips and reviews

RyanRyan: Beautiful symphony hall with great acoustics. Not a bad seat in the house.

Michael B.Michael Burcham: Sit in the Founders Level and drink wine. It makes for a great evening!

Nashville S.Nashville Symphony: One hour before each classical performance there is a program in the balcony lobby called Classical Conversations. Join the discussion! - also available on LiveStream on our Facebook page (Thursdays)

Centennial Park is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

10. Centennial Park

9.4
2500 W End Ave (at 25th Ave), Nashville, TN
Park · 92 tips and reviews

Divya M.Divya Mulanjur: Big beautiful park with loads of space and Nashville's Parthenon at the center.

Eric M.Eric McClelland: Make a stop by the recently renovated Parthenon. Say hi to Athena.BTW, if you've seen Percy Jackson, the exteriors of the Parthenon were shot in the little field in front of the entrance. And the

Nashville Parent MagazineNashville Parent Magazine: The duck pond is an irresistible draw for young kids! Bring a picnic lunch and let the young ones run free on the acres of open lawn. Festivals and fairs abound so check their calendar for dates.

Grand Ole Opry House is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

11. Grand Ole Opry House

9.3
2804 Opryland Dr (at Briley Pkwy), Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 111 tips and reviews

Stefany B.Stefany Beals: Wonderful time. Loved the variety show aspect of it. The chicken strips from concession were actually quite tasty.

ToryBurchToryBurch: Even through changes over the years, the musical soul of the Grand Ole Opry remains. This is where legends Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Tim McGraw have all performed.

Zack B.Zack Bennett: Immaculate restoration after the flood. Take the tour!

Exit/In is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

12. Exit/In

9.0
2208 Elliston Pl (Louise Ave), Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 25 tips and reviews

AEG TMGAEG TMG: All the big names started their career here at legendary Exit/In - great place to hang out and surrounded by awesome bars and restaurants that are open late.

ChadChad: Great place for live music. The venue has been there since 1971 and so many huge artists have played there.

Nat A.Nat A.: An amazing venue built to rock! Intimate and cozy. Plenty of room to headbang...or whatever!

The Basement East is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

13. The Basement East

9.0
917 Woodland St, Nashville, TN
Rock Club · Historic Edgefield · 11 tips and reviews

Tyler C.Tyler Coe: This is now the best room in East Nashville to see live music. No bad sight lines, sounds awesome, spacious smoking deck, good beer selection. See a show here.

Stephanie D.Stephanie D: One of the best venues for live music I’ve ever experienced. Chill atmosphere & staff, laidback crowds, great acts. Plus, clean restrooms and free water cups!

Cyndie T.Cyndie Todd: Be prepared not to sit.

RCA Studio B is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

14. RCA Studio B

8.9
1611 Roy Acuff Place (Music Sq W), Nashville, TN
Historic and Protected Site · 21 tips and reviews

Jordan C.Jordan Cheek: Loved this tour! So informational and you felt like you could feel the artists in there as they performed!

Sharon P.Sharon Pickeral: Dolly Patton crashed into the side of the building and u can still see the mark.

Megan G.Megan Goodman: Our tour guide George was awesome! Definitely don't skip this tour even if your not a huge country fan

Bridgestone Arena is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

15. Bridgestone Arena

9.0
501 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Hockey Stadium · 153 tips and reviews

MuratMurat: Centrally located, easy to get there. Coming by car could be a challenge. Home for Preds, fantastic to watch them. Great for big events as well.

NHLNHL: Survival Tip: Section 303 is a group known as "The Cellblock". They refer to themselves as "the loudest section of the loudest arena in the NHL." Make sure you're ready to be LOUD if seated here!

Nashville PredatorsNashville Predators: Make sure you visit for a Preds game! Watch some great hockey with the best fans in the NHL.