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

David S.David Schwartz: Really nice venue w/all the amenities you’d expect for close to Broadway quality performances including full bar and closed caption/signing for the hearing impaired. Parking can be a challenge.

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

8.3
523 W Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN
Performing Arts Venue · 10 tips and reviews

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)!

Harvie B.Harvie Butler: Charles is the make up queen!

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

3. Noah Liff Opera Center

7.4
3622 Redmon St (at 37th Ave), Nashville, TN
Performing Arts Venue · 3 tips and reviews

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

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

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

4. The Well Coffeehouse

8.6
700 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood, TN
Coffee Shop · 17 tips and reviews

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!!!

Gretchen H.Gretchen Hays: Vanilla chai is very good, I highly recommend! I got it "half sweet" for a more subtle flavor and it was perfect.

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

5. Nashville Children's Theatre

8.0
25 Middleton St (behind Metro Howard Building), Nashville, TN
Theater · 4 tips and reviews

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

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!

Linda B.Linda Brewer: Get your kids started with a love of the arts!

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

7.9
4225 Whites Creek Pike, Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 22 tips and reviews

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.

Jeff L.Jeff Lee: Probably one of the coolest outdoor concert venues in the country. You are literally in "The Woods" and it is a very intimate setting for a show.

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

David S.David Schwartz: It is a must venue for music lovers. Fantastic acoustics, historic site and a cozy setting. No matter who you see here, you will have a great time. It's worth the trip. Tours are available.

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

Heather Z.Heather Zigli: Great acoustics, many seating (price) options, multiple bars, and a gift shop:)

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

Antonello L.Antonello Loddo: Great for spending a sunny spring day outside

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

Michelle L.Michelle L: Fantastic place to see a show! So much history here. Gift shop available.

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!

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

12. Ascend Amphitheater

9.2
310 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 29 tips and reviews

Kelsey Y.Kelsey Young: Live music with a beautiful view of the Nashville skyline on a summer night is literally perfect 🎵🌆🎶

Kyann F.Kyann F: I love this venue! The views of the city from the Bud Light Loft are amazing. Try some hot chicken from Hattie B's or some bbq from Martins followed by a Padrino Pop.

Jackie M.Jackie Marie: Beautiful venue, just the right size with an awesome view of Nashville.

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

13. Exit/In

9.2
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!

Live On The Green Music Festival is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Nashville.

14. Live On The Green Music Festival

9.0
1 Public Sq, Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 18 tips and reviews

Suzanne S.Suzanne Summar: Don't forget to swing by the craft beer tent located at the back middle of lawn. Yum. Beer.

The Mowgli'sThe Mowgli's: Hey guys! We are playing here on 8/15/13! Come hang out! Get your tickets here: Read more.

Kevin B.Kevin Buckley: I can't stand to fllllyyyyyyyy I'm not that naiveeeeeee

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.