CMA Fest | 6.5.25 – 6.8.25

CMA Fest presented by SoFi takes over downtown Nashville June 5-8, 2025! Four nights of all-star shows at Nissan Stadium and four days of jam-packed daily concerts at FREE stages throughout downtown Nashville!

Buy four-night stadium passes and single-night tickets now at CMAFest.com before they sell out!

Performers Include: Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks and Dunn, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, Riley
Green, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Rascal
Flatts, Red Clay Strays, Darius Rucker, Shaboozey, Blake Shelton, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Bailey
Zimmerman and more!

FREE ACTIVITIES: 5 free daytime, outdoor stages featuring 200+ artists – see lineups in the official CMA Connect App: CMAFest.com/app!
Free activities for the whole family, including games, activities and giveaways!

FAN FAIR X: Located inside Music City Center on Level 3, Fan Fair X is where you truly live the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience – all in the relief of air conditioning! Discover everything from indoor stages with acoustic performances and interviews, games, shopping, comfortable seating and so much more. Fan Fair X is open 10AM to 5:30PM Thursday through Sunday. 

RIVERSIDE RETREAT: Upgrade your experience with VIP access to the Chevy Riverfront Stage, Dr Pepper Amp Stage,
and Chevy Vibes Stage offering exclusive amenities like shaded areas, mobile charging stations,
and air-conditioned restrooms. Plus, enjoy early entry to the free daytime concerts and
discounted beverages. Tickets are on sale now at CMAFest.com!

Hundreds of artists perform for FREE at CMA Fest presented by SoFi to support the CMA Foundation’s mission of enriching music education programs across the country. By attending CMA Fest, you are helping the CMA Foundation work to ensure every student, no matter their situation, has an opportunity to participate in high-quality music education. For more information, visit CMAFoundation.org.

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