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Best Nashville Concert Venues Beyond Broadway

From intimate clubs to mid-size rooms to historic halls. Where the touring artists actually play.

22 venues

Anzie Blue

Hillsboro Village
Concert VenueWriter's Round VenueSongwriter / Acoustic

Intimate venue in Hillsboro Village known for hosting live shows and songwriter rounds. A smaller, seated space where you can catch local artists and emerging talent in a relaxed setting.

Songwriter roundsIntimate showsDate night

The Basement East

East Nashville
Concert VenueRock / Indie

Popular East Nashville concert venue known for hosting touring indie and rock acts. A go-to spot for catching live music outside the Broadway scene.

Rock showsTouring actsTicketed shows

Exit/In

West End
Concert VenueHistoric VenueRock / Indie

Historic Nashville concert venue known for hosting touring rock and indie acts. A staple of the local music scene with a long legacy of artists passing through its stage.

Rock showsMusic historyTicketed shows

The Basement

8th Ave S
Concert VenueRock / Indie

Small, intimate concert venue known for showcasing emerging artists and up-and-coming touring acts. A go-to spot for discovering new music in a close, high-energy setting.

Intimate showsLocal artistsTicketed shows

The End

West End
Concert VenueRock / Indie

Small, divey rock venue known for hosting local bands and touring indie and punk acts. A longtime staple of Nashville's rock scene with a raw, high-energy atmosphere.

Rock showsLocal artistsDivey bars

Marathon Music Works

Marathon Village
Concert VenueVariety

Mid-size concert venue known for hosting touring artists in a spacious, industrial-style setting. A go-to spot for live shows that feel bigger than a club but still up close.

Touring actsTicketed showsRock shows
Concert VenueWriter's Round VenueAmericana / FolkSongwriter / Acoustic

Established live music venue known for hosting songwriter rounds and Americana-focused performances. A seated, music-first setting built for hearing the stories behind the songs.

Songwriter roundsIntimate showsDinner and a show
Concert VenueVariety

Large indoor venue known for hosting concerts, events, and touring acts across a variety of genres. A flexible space that regularly brings bigger performances to downtown Nashville.

Touring actsTicketed showsLarger events
AmphitheaterConcert VenueVariety

Outdoor amphitheater located along the river, known for hosting touring artists and larger live shows. A go-to spot for concerts with city skyline views and a more open, scenic setting.

Outdoor concertsTouring actsLarger events

The Pinnacle

Downtown
Concert VenueVariety

Downtown concert venue at Nashville Yards known for touring artists, comedy, and larger live events. A state-of-the-art space built for big shows with strong sound, lighting, and production.

Touring actsTicketed showsLarger events

Brooklyn Bowl

Germantown
Concert VenueVariety

Multi-purpose venue known for hosting touring artists across a range of genres alongside bowling, food, and drinks. A go-to spot for live shows in a lively, all-in-one setting.

Touring actsTicketed showsBowling and musicGroups

Analog

West End
Concert VenueVariety

Intimate live music venue known for hosting a mix of genres including songwriter rounds, jazz, and touring acts. A seated setting focused on the music in a more refined, lounge-style environment.

Intimate showsDate nightTouring acts
Concert VenueRestaurant w/ Live MusicVariety

Concert venue, restaurant, and winery known for intimate shows, comedy, food, and wine. A seated experience where live music feels more like dinner and a show than a typical night out.

Dinner and a showDate nightSeated concerts

The East Room

East Nashville
Concert VenueLive Music VenueRock / IndieVariety

East Nashville music and comedy venue known for up-and-coming local and touring talent. A casual spot for catching live shows, comedy nights, and a more independent side of the Nashville scene.

Local artistsTicketed showsComedy
Concert VenueRock / Indie

Intimate venue at Third Man Records known for live music, cocktails, DJs, film screenings, and special events. A one-of-a-kind Nashville spot where the experience feels tied to the city's record-making culture.

Ticketed showsRecord loversIntimate shows

The Grand Ole Opry

Music Valley
Concert VenueHistoric VenueCountry

World-famous country music venue near Opryland known for showcasing legends, rising artists, and weekly live performances. A bucket-list Nashville experience built around the history and future of country music.

Bucket-list venuesCountry musicMusic history
Concert VenueHistoric VenueVariety

Historic downtown concert hall known as the Mother Church of Country Music and the Grand Ole Opry's most famous former home. A bucket-list Nashville venue for world-class shows, incredible acoustics, and serious music history.

Bucket-list venuesMusic historyTouring actsTicketed shows

Cannery Hall

The Gulch
Concert VenueHistoric VenueVariety

Historic Cannery Row venue complex known for touring artists, multiple stages, and shows across a wide range of genres. A go-to spot for concerts that can range from intimate songwriter sets to bigger live events.

Touring actsTicketed showsMulti-stage venue

The Cobra

East Nashville
Concert VenueRock / Indie

East Nashville bar and venue known for punk, metal, indie, and late-night live shows. A raw, high-energy spot for catching heavier bands and underground music.

Rock showsLocal artistsLate night

Eastside Bowl

East Nashville
Concert VenueVariety

East Nashville entertainment complex known for bowling, food, drinks, and touring shows at The '58. A go-to spot for concerts that pairs live music with a full night out.

Bowling and musicGroupsLocal feelTicketed shows

Riverside Revival

East Nashville
Concert VenueVariety

East Nashville concert and event venue set inside a restored former church. An intimate space for live shows, special events, and performances with a more polished neighborhood feel.

Ticketed showsIntimate showsUnique experience
Concert VenueRestaurant w/ Live MusicCountry

West Nashville dinner theatre known for live music, comedy, and a classic showroom experience. Built around country entertainment, dinner, and old-school Nashville charm.

Dinner and a showCountry musicComedy