Where is CMA Fest held? Nashville music festival drew 95K country fans in 2025, here's what to know
The countdown to CMA Fest is on — the world's biggest celebration of country music is 342 days away. The 2026 event will once again showcase four jam-packed days of live performances and interactive fan experiences, bringing the country music community together for the ultimate celebration.
The 2025 event attracted an estimated 95,000 fans from around the globe to Downtown Nashville, where more than 300 performances lit up stages across the city. From surprise stadium performances to exclusive fan experiences and must-see sets, the weekend delivered standout shows and powerful fan-artist connections.
Tickets to the event are now on sale and will be available for purchase through June 7, 2026.
In the meantime, fans can relive all the show stopping performances from the comfort of home with the "CMA Fest presented by SoFi" concert television special, airing June 26 on ABC at 7 p.m. CT.
The three-hour program, hosted by country artists Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, will feature multiple country superstars including Kelsea Ballerini, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Darius Rucker, Shaboozey, and Lainey Wilson. The special be available to stream the following day on HULU.
Still can't get enough country music? Here's what to know about CMA Fest 2026.
The 53rd CMA Fest will take place from June 4-7, 2026.
The festival takes over downtown Nashville each year, featuring a variety of free outdoor stages along Lower Broadway including the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza, the Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park, the Hard Rock Stage in front of the Hard Rock Cafe at First and Broadway, the Riverfront Stage, and the Dr Pepper Amp Stage at Ascend Amphitheater.
Throughout the day, fans can enjoy artist meet-and-greets, shop for exclusive festival merchandise and explore indoor activities at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center.
Each night wraps up at Nissan Stadium, where the event's headliners take the stage.
Tickets to the four-day event are now available for purchase at Ticketmaster. Prices vary, as multiple packages are available.
While the lineup for the 2026 event has yet to be announced, fans can sign up for CMA's Country Connection emails and visit CMAfest.com for information and updates.
The 2025 festival featured some of the biggest names in country music, including Brooks & Dunn, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, and Rascal Flatts.
Here's a closer look at the lineup:
Abbey Cone
Alana Springsteen
Alex Lambert
Alli Walker
Angel White
Angie K
Ashland Craft
Ashley Anne
Ashley Cooke
Ashley McBryde
Austin Snell
BODHI
Bailey Zimmerman
Billy Dean
Blake Shelton
Blanco Brown
Blessing Offor
BoomTown Saints
Brandon Lake
Braxton Keith
Brendan Walter
Brian Fuller
Britnee Kellogg
CECE
Carson Wallace
Casey Barnes
Chandler Walters
Charlie Worsham
Chris Lane
Christian Hayes
Clayton Mullen
Cody Johnson
Colbie Caillat
Colin Stough
Colt Graves
Conner Smith
Cooper Alan
Craig Campbell
Crowe Boys
Dailey & Vincent
Danielle Bradbery
Darius Rucker
Darryl Worley
Dasha
David Nail
Dillon Carmichael
Drake Milligan
Drew Baldridge
Dylan Marlowe
Dylan Schneider
Eddie and The Getaway
Edwin McCain
Ella Langley (listed twice)
Emily Ann Roberts
Erin Kinsey
Exile
Filmore
Frankie Ballard
Gabby Barrett
Gavin Adcock
George Birge
Giovannie and The Hired Guns
Graham Barham
Greylan James
Harper O'Neill
Hayden Blount
Hayden Coffman
Hudson Westbrook
Hueston
Iam Tongi
Ian Munsick
Jackson Dean
Jade Eagleson
Jake Worthington
Jamie O' Neal
Jason Scott & The High Heat
Jay Webb
Jerrod Niemann
John Morgan
Jordan Davis
Josh Gracin
Josh Ross
Kameron Marlowe
Karley Scott Collins
Kashus Culpepper
Kaylee Rose
Keith Urban
Kelsey Hart
Kevin Smiley
Kylie Morgan
LECADE
Lakeview
Lauren Watkins
Leah Turner
Liam St. John
Lorrie Morgan
Luke Borchelt
MŌRIAH
MaRynn Taylor
Mackenzie Carpenter
Maddie & Tae
Madeline Merlo
Marcus King
Mark Wills
Mason Ramsey
Matt Schuster
Max McNown
Megan Morone
Megan Moroney
Meghan Patrick
Mickey Guyton
Midland
O.N.E The Duo
Owen Riegling
Palmer Anthony
Pam Tillis
Parker McCollum
Payton Smith
Peytan Porter
Pistol Pearl and the Western Band
Preston James
RVSHVD
RaeLynn
Randall King
Red Clay Strays
Redferrin
Reid Haughton
Reyna Roberts
Riley Green
Rita Wilson
Rodney Atkins
SKEEZ
Sacha
Sam Barber
Sam Williams
Shaboozey
Shaylen
Shenandoah
Sister Hazel
Solon Holt
Sophia Scott
Sterling Elza
T Graham Brown
Tanner Adell
Tayler Holder
The Heels
The War And Treaty
Thelma and James
Thompson Square
Tiera Kennedy
Tigirlily Gold
Trey Lewis
Troubadour Blue
Tucker Wetmore
Ty Herndon
Tyler Braden
Tyler Farr
Tyler Joe Miller
US Navy Band Country Current
Vincent Mason
Waylon Wyatt
Wesko
Willie Jones
Zach Top
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