Ryman Auditorium

Take a tour of this historic performing arts venue and watch shows on a stage that has welcomed world-renowned names from Sarah Bernhardt to Johnny Cash.

Delve into over 100 years of entertainment history in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium. Browse museum exhibits, peak inside the dressing rooms and cut your own record in the recording studio. Watch performances by both emerging and internationally famous artists, ranging from bluegrass and country to hip-hop and soul genres.

The Ryman Auditorium dates back to 1892, when it opened as the Union Gospel Tabernacle and served as a stage for the no-nonsense evangelist Reverend Samuel Porter Jones. From 1943 to 1974, the venue was the location for the country music radio program The Grand Ole Opry. See a show in today’s venue, which has a seating capacity of more than 2,300. It takes its name from the original owner, businessman and riverboat captain Thomas Ryman. Past performers include the music legends Elvis Presley, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline.

Join a tour of the auditorium to experience its century-old past. Follow a chronicle timeline of its evolution and some of the most-revered shows. Browse a display of posters autographed by big-name showbiz stars and watch videos presented by Hollywood icons. Learn about the many television shows and movies that have been filmed here, including Coal Miner’s Daughter, Sweet Dreams and The Johnny Cash Show.

See the dressing rooms where performers wait anxiously before facing their expectant audiences. Snap a souvenir photo while you stand on the stage. Visit the venue’s studio and record your own version of classic country and pop songs.

Check the event schedule for a list of varied concerts and festivals. Choose from hundreds of shows per year. From late June until late July is the annual Bluegrass Nights festival.

Located in Downtown Nashville, the auditorium is easy to reach by foot and public bus. If you drive, use the valet parking service, available for most concerts or one of the nearby paid lots.

Paid self-guided and guided tours of the Ryman Auditorium are offered daily. Purchase tickets at the box office, which is open daily, or via the official website.

Attractions and Neighbourhoods near Ryman Auditorium

Nashville

Nashville’s nickname is “Music City”, and with good reason!

Johnny Cash Museum

Discover hundreds of original artifacts that retrace the life and career of one of the Music City’s most celebrated recording artists.

Tennessee State Museum

From mastodon bones to dugout canoes, cotton gins to 12-string guitars, it’s easy to follow the trail of Tennessee history at this museum.

Riverfront Park

The heart and soul of Nashville's outdoor music and festival scene is also a great place to hang out and watch the Cumberland River flow by.

Tennessee State Capitol

Walk in the footsteps of former U.S. presidents and state governors on a tour of this elegant 19th-century legislative building.

Hotels near Ryman Auditorium

Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown

623 Union St

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of National Museum of African American Music and Nashville Broadway. Ryman Auditorium and Bridgestone Arena are also within 10 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Quality Inn Nashville Downtown - Stadium

303 Interstate Dr

Rated 3.2 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cumberland Park, Nissan Stadium, and Riverfront Park. Nashville Broadway and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Nashville Riverfront Station is 20 minutes by foot.

Comfort Inn Downtown Nashville

1501 Demonbreun St

Rated 3.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Nashville Broadway, Vanderbilt University, and Bridgestone Arena. Music City Center and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Nashville Riverfront Station is 23 minutes by foot.

The Capitol Hotel Downtown, Ascend Hotel Collection

711 Union Street

Rated 3.7 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tennessee State Capitol, Ryman Auditorium, and Bridgestone Arena. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Nissan Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Nashville Riverfront Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Holiday Inn Express Nashville Downtown Conf Ctr, an IHG Hotel

920 Broadway

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Nashville Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, and Ryman Auditorium. Music City Center and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are also within 15 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 12 minutes by foot.

DoubleTree by Hilton Nashville Downtown

315 4th Avenue N

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Ryman Auditorium, Bridgestone Arena, and Riverfront Park. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Music City Center are also within 15 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 10 minutes by foot.

Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown

310 4th Avenue South

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is steps from Nashville Broadway and Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Bridgestone Arena and Music City Center are also within 10 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Clarion Hotel Nashville Downtown - Stadium

211 N 1st Street

Rated 4.1 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of First Horizon Park, Nissan Stadium, and Nashville Broadway. Nashville Municipal Auditorium and Riverfront Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). Nashville Riverfront Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Renaissance Nashville Hotel

611 Commerce St

Rated 4.4 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nashville Broadway, Ryman Auditorium, and National Museum of African American Music. Bridgestone Arena and Johnny Cash Museum are also within 10 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Knights Inn Nashville

99 Spring St

Rated 3.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of First Horizon Park, Nissan Stadium, and Nashville Broadway. Riverfront Park and Ryman Auditorium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Nashville Riverfront Station is 26 minutes by foot.

Hilton Nashville Downtown

121 4th Ave S

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in The District, this hotel is steps from Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville Broadway, and Ryman Auditorium. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Bridgestone Arena are also within 5 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Omni Nashville Hotel

250 5th Ave S

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this spa hotel is steps from Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Music City Center. Johnny Cash Museum and Schermerhorn Symphony Center are also within 10 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Best Western Plus Music Row

1407 Division Street

Rated 4.0 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hank Williams Jr. Museum, Nashville Broadway, and Vanderbilt University. Bridgestone Arena and Music City Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Nashville Riverfront Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Hotel Indigo Nashville, an IHG Hotel

301 Union Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Tennessee State Capitol, Ryman Auditorium, and Bridgestone Arena. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Ascend Amphitheater are also within 15 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Downtown

706 Church Street

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this aparthotel is steps from Nashville Broadway, Nashville Public Library, and National Museum of African American Music. Legislative Plaza and War Memorial Auditorium are also within 10 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 13 minutes by foot.

The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection

1001 Broadway

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this historic hotel is steps from Frist Center for Visual Arts and Nashville Broadway. Bridgestone Arena and Ryman Auditorium are also within 10 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown

301 3rd Ave S

Rated 4.5 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is steps from Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Nashville Broadway, and Ascend Amphitheater. Bridgestone Arena and Johnny Cash Museum are also within 5 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Courtyard By Marriott Nashville Downtown

170 4th Ave N

Rated 4.3 / 5 by Guests

Located in The District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Nashville Broadway and Ryman Auditorium. Bridgestone Arena and Riverfront Park are also within 10 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown/The Gulch

901 Division St

Rated 4.6 / 5 by Guests

Located in Downtown Nashville, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Yazoo Brewing Company, Nashville Broadway, and Music City Center. Bridgestone Arena and RCA Studio B are also within 15 minutes. Nashville Riverfront Station is 23 minutes by foot.