The Best Nashville Music Venues for Every Kind of Show
Looking for things to do in Nashville? Some of the best are live-music venues, from Basement East, an East Nashville club, and Cannery Hall just south of downtown to Skydeck on Broadway, Ascend Amphitheater on the riverfront, and Nissan Stadium for the biggest tours.
What are the best music venues in Nashville for things to do at night?
Nashville’s live-music scene goes far beyond the honky-tonks on Broadway. Whether you want a sweaty club show, a rooftop set, or a stadium tour, there’s a room for it. Here are five more of the best music venues in town and who each one is for, so you can build them into your trip.
Basement East
Known to locals as “The Beast,” Basement East is an East Nashville club that books indie, rock, and up-and-coming acts. Rebuilt after the 2020 tornado, it’s the spot for seeing your next favorite band in a small, high-energy room.
Cannery Hall
Cannery Hall is a large, multi-stage independent venue complex on 8th Avenue South, just south of downtown near the Gulch. With several rooms under one roof, it hosts everything from club shows to bigger touring acts, making it one of the most flexible spots in the city.
Skydeck on Broadway
For live music with a view, Skydeck on Broadway sits high above Lower Broadway atop Assembly Food Hall. It pairs a rooftop party with skyline views over the honky-tonks, which makes it an easy add to any downtown night out.
Ascend Amphitheater
Ascend Amphitheater is downtown’s outdoor amphitheater, set on the riverfront with the skyline right behind the stage. It’s where major touring acts play when the weather’s good, and the views make it one of the prettiest places to catch a show in Nashville.
Nissan Stadium
When the biggest tours in the world come to Nashville, they play Nissan Stadium. It’s also the home of CMA Fest’s nightly stadium concerts, so it’s the place for arena-and-up shows on a grand scale.
How do you pick the right venue?
Go to Basement East for an intimate club show, Cannery Hall for a flexible night with several stages, Skydeck on Broadway for rooftop views, Ascend Amphitheater for an outdoor show downtown, and Nissan Stadium for the biggest tours of the year.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best live music venues in Nashville beyond Broadway?
Basement East in East Nashville and Cannery Hall on 8th Avenue South are two of the best, one an intimate club, the other a large multi-stage complex.
Where are the biggest concerts held in Nashville?
Nissan Stadium for the biggest stadium tours and CMA Fest, and Ascend Amphitheater for major outdoor shows downtown.
Is there a rooftop music venue in Nashville?
Yes. Skydeck on Broadway is a rooftop live-music venue high above Lower Broadway.
What are fun things to do in Nashville at night?
Catching live music is the top one, with options from an intimate club like Basement East to a stadium show at Nissan Stadium.