CMA Fest Calendar of Concert Showcases, Events in Nashville

CMA Fest will officially launch June 5-8 in Downtown Nashville, with tens of thousands of fans expected to participate in nightly stadium concerts, plus hundreds of daytime performances at smaller venues.

They’re also afforded the opportunity to collect autographs at Fan Fair X in the Music City Center. 

On top of the official activities, a host of CMA Fest-adjunct events will take place beginning June 2. The following is a rundown of many of those events. (Advance confirmation may be required.)

June 2

• Darius & Friends Show

Ryman Auditorium

Darius Rucker’s annual concert featuring a surprise guest list.

• Ty Herndon’s Concert for Love & Acceptance

Category 10

The 10th and final edition includes Dasha, Sam Williams, Brooke Eden, David Archuleta, Shelly Fairchild, and Lindsay Ell.

June 3

• Craig Campbell’s Celebrity Cornhole Challenge

6th & Peabody

Featuring Jerrod Niemann and Gary LeVox.

• Whiskey Jam Takeover by River House

Whiskey Row

Performers: Austin Snell, Ryan Charles, The Kentucky Gentlemen.

June 4

• CAA Whiskey Jam Takeover

Whiskey Row

Featuring Warren Zeiders, 49 Winchester, Colby Cooper, and Carter Faith.

• Turn It Up! Texas Daytime Performances

Category 10

Featuring Smithfield, Jenna Paulette, and Jack Blocker.

June 5

• Warner Music Nashville’s Heatwave House

Barstool

Performers: Gabby Barrett, Ingrid Andress, Ian Munsick, Hudson Westbrook.

• FEMcountry Showcase by Leslie Fram

City Winery

Featuring Brittney Spencer, Lucie Silvas, Abbey Cone, and more.

• Billboard Country Live (June 5–6)

Category 10

Featuring Drew Baldridge, Max McNown, Reyna Roberts.

• Big Machine Pop-Up (June 5–7)

Bell Bottoms Up

Artists include Greylan James, Caroline Jones, Brett Young, and Midland.

• Spotify House at Ole Red (June 5–7)

Featuring Carly Pearce, Riley Green, Nate Smith, and others.

• BMI Block Party (June 5–7)

Outdoor stage at Ryman Auditorium

Performers: Kelsey Hart, Noah Rinker, Grace Tyler, Tyler Braden.

• Sounds Like Nashville by MCA (June 5–8)

Skydeck on Broadway

Featuring Tucker Wetmore, Vincent Mason, Crowe Boys, Caylee Hammack, Bryce Leatherwood, Sons of Habit.

June 6

• ASCAP Showcase

6th & Peabody

Featuring Jordan Fletcher, Maddie Lenhart, Beck and Call.