Complete Guide to CMA Fest 2024

The streets are buzzing, the sidewalks are full, stages are set and Country Music's biggest stars and hottest newcomers are in Nashville, Tenn. for the CMA Fest 2024 edition.  

With over 300 performers to choose from over the next four days in downtown Nashville, fans can be sure to fill up on some of the best Country Music from years past and today.  From Thursday, June 6 to Sunday, June 9, Nashville will be flowing with unending music, live sets, major concerts and just, in general, a good time.

Some of today's biggest stars including Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban will take the stage.

Fans can choose to go to paid concerts at Nissan Stadium or take in one of many free concert stages. 

Depending on what fans want to do tickets can range anywhere from $25 to $325, but you also can have a great experience for free.  Different stages across town are priced individually.

The four-night stadium pass goes for $325 and up.  A single-night stadium pass is around $110 and up.  The Ascend Amphitheater tickets start at $15 and the Fan Fair X tickets begin at just $25.

There are multiple free daytime outdoor shows that do not require tickets and are completely free.  Broadway and Fan Alley which both open at 10 a.m. daily are also free.

According to The Tennessean, here is a list of the stages and the types of performances they will feature:

• Nissan Stadium Main and Platform Stages: The stadium, located at 1 Titans Way, will feature four nights of concerts on its main stage and platform stage—located on the field. Certain performances at this location will be filmed for a special that will air on ABC later in the summer.
• Ascend Amphitheater: The amphitheater, located at 310 1st Ave South, will host three days of performances, Thursday through Saturday.
• CMA Close Up Stage: This indoor stage is located inside Fan Fair X on Level 3 of Music City Center. (Fan Fair X is open 9:30 a.m. CT to 5 p.m. CT Thursday through Saturday and 9:30 a.m. CT to 4 p.m. CT on Sunday. Seating and programming is first come, first served.) This stage will feature Q&As, acoustic performances and interactive experiences.
• CMA Spotlight Stage: This indoor stage is also located inside Fan Fair X. It will feature over 50 acts who will perform acoustic sets.
• Chevy Riverfront Stage: This is the largest daytime stage at CMA Fest. It is located at Riverfront Park, sitting on the bank of the Cumberland River. This stage is free to the public.
• Dr. Pepper Amp Stage: This free stage is at Ascend Park, located behind the amphitheater.
• Chevy Vibes Stage: This free stage is located at Walk of Fame Park, offering daytime performances
• Good Molecules Reverb Stage: This stage is located on the Southwest corner of 5th Avenue and Broadway at Bridgestone Plaza near the Broadway bars.
• Hard Rock Stage: This stage is located at the Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Nashville and will feature free daily performances from Thursday to Sunday. From Thursday to Saturday, there will also be nightly performances.

For more information, visit cmafest.com.