Ryman Auditorium is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

1. Ryman Auditorium

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

Megan MMegan M: Best place to see live music! Acoustics are the best in Nashville plus there's not a bad seat in the house. Faves that I've seen here are Keith Urban and the Black Crowes, and I'm looking forward to

Rex H.Rex Hammock: Look for any reason to attend a concert in this beautifully restored musical treasure, regularly cited as one of the best musical venues of its size in the U.S. No bad seats and incredible acoustics.

Christine M.Christine McKenna: the ryman is the best place to hear a concert in nashville, hands down! so many great bands come thru here. pros: intimate space, amazing acoustics, beer... cons: hard to dance if you feel like it!

Acme Feed & Seed is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

2. Acme Feed & Seed

8.9
101 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Bar · 131 tips and reviews

Nick S.Nick Sawyer: Rule the Roost was great! Definitely recommend the wide array of hot sauces to try. Live music was awesome.

Ashley A.Ashley Alvarez: Very cute space, live music and cheap craft beer, a great rooftop view of downtown. Go!

AnushaAnusha: Amazing live music, killer moonshine slushies.

Bridgestone Arena is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

3. Bridgestone Arena

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

BreannaBreanna: Section 114 is amazing here for concerts. You have a perfect angle to take pictures and get the artist to read your signs (if you make any)

1075 The River1075 The River: If you're heading to a concert or game make sure you look for us on the plaza first for your shot to win prizes, ticket upgrades, and more!

ChadChad: Great place to see a concert! There is not a bad seat in the house.

Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

4. Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge

8.5
422 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Rock Club · 127 tips and reviews

Nathan M.Nathan Miller: Fun little bar, great for up-close and personal performances. I hear legends drop by from time to time.

Jen D.Jen Darby: Awesome live music! Definitely stop in if you're in the area

Carson W.Carson White: Tootsie's has a great rooftop experience with great live music!

Robert's Western World is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

5. Robert's Western World

8.7
416 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Bar · 131 tips and reviews

Stephanie F.Stephanie Fois: The live music is awesome, the atmosphere is authentic and fun, and the drinks are well priced. Great place to spend an evening out.

Kellie G.Kellie Goddard: Some of the best burgers I've had in a while. Love the live music and our waitress was a doll! Food takes a while to get to you but it's worth it.

Kirsten H.Kirsten Hancock: Make it a don't miss stop to hear great live music any time of day. Love this place. Fun to come in the afternoon when only a few ppl are here.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

6. Schermerhorn Symphony Center

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

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)

City SaverCity Saver: Use your Nashville City Saver coupon book to receive two offers for a free admission to a SunTrust Classical Series Concert when a second admission is purchased (up to $65 value).

Simon G.Simon Gideon: The very best live music experience in Nashville. Do your soul a favor and go!

McNamara's Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

7. McNamara's Irish Pub

8.8
2470 Old Lebanon Rd, Nashville, TN
Pub · 118 tips and reviews

DeniseDenise: Enjoy live Irish music! Relaxing and fun, downtown music venues have nuthin' on this place!

Krissy R.Krissy R-Harris: The live Irish music and step dance is the best!

Megen B.Megen Baze: Everything on the menu is delicious! Steak and Guinness Pie is outstanding. A pot of tea is a necessary part of the experience too. And sit in the bar for a great live music show.

Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

8. Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar

8.8
220 Printers Aly, Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 69 tips and reviews

Carolyn S.Carolyn Speegle: Love, love, love this bar!!! The best live music in Nashville and that's a strong title to have!

RachelRachel: Fantastic live music, great atmosphere.

Robin F.Robin Fincher: Drinking a awesome cocktail and listening to live music in beautiful Nashville!

Honky Tonk Central is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

9. Honky Tonk Central

8.3
329 Broadway (at 4th Ave S), Nashville, TN
Bar · 98 tips and reviews

Jessica H.Jessica Hendricks: Awesome bar! Lots of fun and live music. Expensive, but it's Nashville after all.

Kristen C.Kristen Callahan: Great food (especially the fried pickles and chicken finger appetizers), great live music, with three levels to choose from, and a band usually playing on each floor.

Alex K.Alex Konrath: Loved the openness of each floor with balconies and live music, a must go for anyone! Amazing staff and great food also.

TPAC - Tennessee Performing Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

10. 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

Narnia FansNarnia Fans: The Stage Adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters will perform here on Friday, April 27, 2012 at 8pm and Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 4pm & 8pm. Read more.

Jessica J.Jessica Jarupat: TPAC is wonderful. The place is clean, the workers are friendly, and it is the place to see live theatrical performances.

Reeju D.Reeju Davis: Saw I Love Lucy! Great performance.

Exit/In is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

11. Exit/In

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

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

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A classic live music venue highlighting local and international rock acts nearly every night. Check the movie-style marquee outside to see who is playing this week. Read more.

Philip C.Philip Campbell: Iconic live music venue. It's small enough that there isn't a bad place to watch a show in the whole building.

3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

12. 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill

8.8
816 3rd Ave S (at Lindsley Ave.), Nashville, TN
Bar · 54 tips and reviews

GretaGreta: One of the best live music venues in Nashville

Cherie W.Cherie W: one of my favorite music venues in town. always a great time

Elke N.Elke Nominikat: That's a GREAT place to experience live music with surprisingly delicious food, a decent wine selection and beer specials. Staff is friendly and quick. Come early to snatch a good table.

The Stage on Broadway is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

13. The Stage on Broadway

8.5
412 Broadway, Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 75 tips and reviews

Matt D.Matt Day: Best daytime live music!

Chris I.Chris Ingram: Cold beer and awesome place to see great live Country music

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Great place to listen to live music and dance the night away!

Mercy Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

14. Mercy Lounge

8.8
1 Cannery Row (at 8th Ave S), Nashville, TN
Rock Club · 36 tips and reviews

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Sam F.Sam Foutz: Great place to see Rock Concerts.

Sherpa ConcertsSherpa Concerts: One of Nashville's favorite music venues, Mercy Lounge will host Cash'd Out - a tribute to Johnny Cash - on 6/22. If you're a Cash fan (and who isn't?) this is a show you won't want to miss! Read more.

Grand Ole Opry House is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Nashville.

15. Grand Ole Opry House

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

Jeremy H.Jeremy Hissner: Great place for a relaxed concert!

Donna S.Donna Schultz: It appeared we couldn't get in to a sold out concert, but when we went to the box office 90 minutes prior, they released tickets that had been reserved for the stars and we got to sit in row D- $57.

StaceyStacey: Amazing concert (coming from someone with no country knowledge). I would definitely return!