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    Grand Ole Opry

    4.4 (1k reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Debi W.

    Our first time and now I get why this is such a special place. We came when they were honoring the music of Don Williams and the stars came out for this opportunity to thank him. Trisha Yearwood and Keith Urban were the most familiar and each shared their personal stories of how Don has influenced their lives. John Foster, an American Idol winner, opened the night with Tulsa Time. The Isaac's were amazing and their harmonies unforgettable. We loved the relaxed feel of the event and and how respectful the audience was of the stories being shared. It was by far the most enjoyable concert I've ever attended, and I wasn't a country music lover prior. That is changing as a result and I bought a t-shirt to show it. We came early and parked at the mall where we had dinner. This allowed us to walk to the Opry afterwards. There are lots of stairs which I think would be challenging for someone who struggles with walking.

    Tribute to Alan Jackson
    Eddy M.

    Honest experience review: Want to cry like a grown up? Live the history of country music first hand with this tour. 5/5, would recommend it to anyone in the area. Was in town for Alan Jackson's final concert so when in the area? Why not visit country's hall of fame. From historic music lessons, to entertainment that's still aired on iHeart radio, you're touring where the past and future greats are privileged to perform. While shows are still going and people are still being inducted and asked to join the family of greatness. Tears or joy are found as you hear the passion and feel the greatness. Walking through the halls, through the rooms, through the stage!!!! Where you get to take a picture on the stage itself.... Just an experience as a musician myself, would say anyone would appreciate. Such an honor to walk the stage many future greats will be walk. Grateful for all the work that exists to preserve this history.

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    Glenn C.

    Take the tour, it was great seeing the backstage areas and stepping on stage- Verycool! Get your pic inside the circle, IYKYK...

    Jeremy N.

    This was an experience I was NOT ready for but very happy that this is now a locked in memory that I got to experience. For a bachelor party, one of the guys booked tickets for us to go to a show. I personally knew none of the lineup that was performing throughout the evening but still wanted to go and check this out anyways. Walking up to the place, nothing too special. As you got closer, the flair started to show of how great this place is. Then walking in....WOW! Not what I expected at all. The decor is incredible. It's so hard to explain so you have to see it for yourself. Likewise when you get in to your seats (we were on the first level), sitting down to look at the stage is just something so unique and different from a typical music venue. Usually the shows are broadcasted live to a radio station, so they really put out a good show each night. You could lightly talk to people around you during the shows, so it wasn't incredibly loud like most places. The lights that were behind the different performers felt so nice on your eyes too. Everyone sounded great and the last guy had been performing for over 50 years! They still brought him out and he put on a heck of a closing performance! It was sad to walk out of this place. My friends felt the same way, we did a lap of the place and stuck around in the gift shop for a bit to continue absorbing the evening. We still even stood outside for a while taking pictures. The Grand Ole Opry...is something! Words can barely describe this place. You have to see it yourself, pictures don't do the justice.

    Scott E.

    I attended a concert and went on the tour at the Grand Old Opry. Both were absolutely terrific. The backstage tour was far more involved than I would have expected, full of cool trivia and a great photo op. And of course the room is legendary for a reason. This place is known everywhere for a reason. A visit isn't cheap, but it's money well spent.

    Eric B.

    The Grand Ole Opry is the iconic venue that you really have to see if you're in Nashville. A perhaps lesser example is First Avenue/7th Street Annex in Minneapolis. It also doesn't hurt to have seen the Ken Burns Country Music production to add a bit of history and context to this place and Ryman. Auditorium. It's a decent Taxi/Uber ride out here (and back), with drop off and finding one to go back pretty easy. There are snacks and a gift shop here, but if you want to make it a dinner and a show, there are places nearby. Gayle and I, along with Erin and Jim attended the April 30 performance of Opry Country Classics. The Larry Gatlin (and Brothers) were the MCs, with the Opry band handling the backup music, and Charlie Mattos doing the folksy "Play by Play", all live on WSM (We Shield Millions) Radio. Performers were Janie Fricke, Hanna Dasher, Moe Bandy, and Daily and Vincent as the featured artist. It was a great show! We had a nice 4 seat pew near the front, the sight lines (direct and via screens) were clear, and the sound quality/mix was excellent. Daily and Vincent (with the guest banjo player) were fantastic and I've already preordered their next album. The only minor irritation was Hanna Dasher shamelessly promoting her cook book (Stand by Your Pan), but even that added to the high quality entertainment value of this show. I'd love to experience this again.

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    Rick S.

    The Grand Ole Opry is a legendary institution celebrating its centennial in 2026. I have been to many shows here and they have been always fun and family friendly, even if the humor is a bit corny at times. We traveled up from Austin to see Orville Peck's debut. Although he was limited by an untimely case of laryngitis, the show was still great with a full bill of talent including Mickey Guyton, Kaitlin Butts, Cleto Cordero (Flatland Cavalry), Dasha, and Margo Price. The only annoyance was the constant movement of two cameramen providing the feed for the big screens as they kept walking in front of us. Highly recommended.

    Jasmine A.

    The Grand Ole Opry refers to a live country music radio broadcast, not a theater. Founded on November 28, 1925, it is the longest-running radio broadcast in US history, with over 5,200 episodes. The Grand Ole Opry has operated out of several venues, and since 1974, performances have been in the Grand Ole Opry House; previously, it was the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville between 1943 to 1974. This year (2026) is a special year, as the Grand Ole Opry turns 100, and on February 28, 2026, there was a performance to celebrate 25 year anniversary of the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" The movie is well known for its soundtrack, and it introduced bluegrass music to a new generation. Performing were several artists from the soundtrack, such as Alison Krauss (my fifth time seeing her!), Emmylou Harris, Dan Tyminski, The Whites, The Fairfield Four, and the actor Tim Blake Nelson. There were also numerous other artists performing songs from the soundtrack such as Old Crow Medicine Show, Billy Strings, Sarah Jarosz, Molly Tuttle, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, and many, many more. Even though I didn't know most of the performers, I really enjoyed the show. After the performance, there was a Q&A with Tim Blake Nelson, Dan Tyminski, and Chris Thomas King. [Yelp collections: Nashville, TN 2026; Plays, Shows, and Musicals]

    Gail U.

    Doc decided to show Hubs the Opry cuz he wasn't with us on one of our cross country USA trips. Nice to come before 8 am when only the maintenance drivers are around. Soft spot in our hearts cuz couple of summers ago we were supposed to come but change of plans. Works out cuz we are here now, heading to Dollywood tomorrow. Side note: guess what Doc named her car years ago when she first got it. Did you guess?

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    Mike M.

    Such a wonderful experience. We were here for our Anniversary and the Grand Ole Opry was on the list A very incredible experience. We saw the Gatlin Brothers, Jaelee Robert's, the Isaacs, John Foster and The Oak Ridge Boys. It was a wonderful evening. Then after the show we took the back stage tour. Very good night

    Celebrating our 51st Anniversary
    Joni P.

    We had a wonderful time celebrating our 51st anniversary attending the Grand Ole Opry. Saw a lot of great performers & wonderful music & comedy. Comfortable padded church pews for seating. Our seats Section 7 far Left of stage. Row C seats 3 & 4. Purchased tickets 4 days before.

    Matt B.

    We bought tickets and were able to attend a show on a Saturday night during the 100th year of the Opry. We had a great time, although they really pack the rows of pews with people. I deducted a star because of the chaotic self-serve concession stands. There's no system or organization to help people get their concessions and then pay for the items.

    Debbie G.

    This was our first time yo the Grand Ole Opry. We had great seats, 7 rows from the front on the right. I had only heard of the Gatlin Brothers on the line up but each performer was fantastic. They each song three Christmas songs. We had the pleasure of two identical twins turning 90 sitting in front of us. They were so sweet! Such a joy! We will definitely plan another trip to this place on a return visit. Enjoy!

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    Name upscale hotels near Grand OO, please?

    Gaylord Opryland Resort

    Where to eat near Opry?

    There are a number of restaurants nearby & at Opry Mills Mall next door.

    Are there any good bars or restaurants before the show to go to that is walking distance to the Grand Old Opry?

    Not like there are close to the Ryman. We were very surprised by that. The mall has Chili's and other places like that. There is a Paula Deen place there as well.

    What is the name of the music center in Nashville?

    Ryman Auditorium

    How long is the daytime tour?

    45min-1hr depending on who your tour guide is!😊

    We're visiting Nashville for the first time for a weekend. We want to check out the Grand Ole Opry, but don't know any of the performers that will be there when we're in town. Is it still worth attending for the experience?

    I would say yes! It's a memorable experience. If you enjoy country music you will enjoy just being there listening to a live performance and watching the broadcast unfold. It's great!

    For the Grand Ole Opry House is back of mezzanine better than back of main floor?

    NO I think being as close as you can is best even if it's on the floor. They do have big screens to see no matter where you sit.

    Hey there coming into Nashville for the weekend- I noticed that tickets for shows at the Grand Ole Opry House are not starting till feb but there seem to be shows at Opry at the ryhman. Can someone give a newbie tips, what's the difference?

    The Ryman Theatre is where the Opry started. The show got popular and they built the Grand Ole Opry to accommodate a bigger audience. They move back to the Ryman during the holidays to remember that it all started there.… 

    Any parking tips and pre-show dinner ideas!? Did I read somewhere about parking along the side of the venue for a faster exit? What time should we arrive for a 7pm show? Appreciate your tips! Thanks!

    Parking is at the Mall was not as easy as it is not as easy as one would hope. I walked about for 10 - 15 minutes from where I parked to get to the doors after I dropped the family off. We were there early for the Tour, so the mall was still busy.… 

    Where can I find valid coupons?

    I do not know that answer.

    How far in advance do you need to buy tickets?

    Visiting Nashville for the week. Does anyone know if they offer daytime tours of the Grand Ole Opry House?…

    https://www.opry.com/backstagetours/daytime I googled that for you.

    Hoping to go to the opry for one of the 930pm shows, but with an early evening commitment, will be cutting it tight on arriving. I'm assuming the headliner is last? I'm wondering if it's similar format to other concerts.

    Usually the concerts are in 3 segments with many different musicians. Yes, in my 2 experiences the headliner has preferment last. A great experience, oy to be missed.

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    “The backstage tour is a terrific experience even if you're not so knowledgeable about the history of the Opry.”

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    Fantastic experience! I was one of the fortunate ones to have been invited to enjoy the VIP Cavalia…read moreexperience thanks to being a Yelp Elite! The VIP experience included: 1. Full buffet prior to the show for 1.5 hours which consisted of smoked salmon, grilled chicken, fried rice, prime rib, pasta salad, kale salad, shrimp cocktail, couscous, hummus, etc - Foodwise I was pretty underwhelmed. Everything tasted alright but nothing made me want to go back for seconds. It was definitely all filler to soak up for alcohol. 2. Open bar with champagne, wine, beers, and juices - I readily helped myself to multiple glasses of their red and white wine (one selection each). The bartenders were heavy with the pours and very friendly. Be generous with the tips, folks! They take care of you! You're also welcome to take your drinks in to the show which my boyfriend and I took full advantage of. 3."Kid's Corner" - I saw pepperoni and cheese pizza. Heard there were also sliders and mini hot dogs but I never saw any. My boyfriend loved the pizza. Hah. 4. Free parking! - It's a gravel lot and usually costs $20. The interior of my car is absolutely ruined from all the dust and sand that came in from this but it was worth it. I've been needing to get my car cleaned anyways. I would recommend getting rug covers though if you don't want to have to clean your rugs the next day. 5. Dessert hour during intermission - I'm not a big sweets person, but my boyfriend really enjoyed the cookies. There were also an array of cakes. I loved the fruits (watermelon, cantaloupe, honey dew). 6. Free popcorn! - Self explanatory. Freshly popped from one of those movie-theater popcorn machines. So good! 7. VIP-only restrooms - I don't recall seeing a ton of people here so it felt like it was exclusive to those who were in VIP. Clean and way better than portapotties. 8. Meet and greet with the performers - Two of the performers came into the VIP tent after the show to sign our book. Really nice guys! 9. Access to the mainstage, stables and training area - I think I missed the actual group tour and just ended up stumbling into the stables area. Loved seeing the horses up close. Some were very friendly and came right up to you. One even licked my entire forearm! They all looked well taken care of. 10. Cavalia book souvenir - Nice book with gorgeous photos printed on heavy paper. Great item to have to relive your experience! 11. AMAZING seats. - We were literally SO close to the stage. There was also a boutique area in the VIP tent for you to pick up more souvenirs like books, plushes, and shirts from the show. The show itself was better than I was expecting! I absolutely loved watching how well trained the horses were (Fun fact: it typically takes a horse 9 years to be trained for one of these shows!). I wish my dog was this well trained. The vocalist was GREAT. She sounded beautiful. The acrobats were very impressive as they demonstrated their gravity defying acts. The stage itself was also breathtaking. It's HUGE. So many gorgeous colors and lighting! The only thing I wish it had was more of a narrative/storyline or maybe there was and I just completely missed it. Overall, we had an absolutely great time. We also got to meet fellow Yelp Elites (Hey Brittany and Scott!) which made the experience even more enjoyable! Once again, fantastic job Johnny and team! Can't wait for the next event!

    First you get checked in and if you get the VIP you get the buffet with drinks before the show…read more Then you go in the show and its assigned seats. The show last about an hour and then you get a 30 min intermission and go back into the VIP area for desserts and then back to the show. This was such an amazing show from the music, the stages, artists and horses. Its so worth every penny!!! It was so entertaining. We got a chance to meet the horses and some of the artists. And also go backstage and check out all the setup. Best experience ever. I will never forget this show!!! They are only here til the 15th of October so don't hesitate to go see the awesome show and splurge on the VIP package.

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    Lakewood Theatre - 39 Steps.

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    Over the years I've heard jokes about "Community Theater" but this is the first time I've ever…read moreactually been to one. It's a unique, but fun, experience. Imagine coming to a friendly strangers house and watching friendly strangers perform a play for you in their living room. That's the Lakewood Theater experience. The better half and I saw 39 Steps, and it was thoroughly enjoyable. The players do a wonderful job of telling a story with a bare minimum of props and some pretty decent acting. If you are looking for a Broadway experience, you'll probably be disappointed but if you are looking for some fun in an intimate setting I highly recommend it.

    STILL SCRATCHING MY HEAD!…read more Let's be honest, Lakewood Theatre is a very small, very old, slightly neglected theater. HOWEVER, this little theatre really delivered when it came to their recent production of A Christmas Carol. My husband and I were simply bewildered by the talent here as it is a very small town and this venue does not exactly scream: Talent resides here! According to one audience member, the theatre has been around for approximately 30 years but the building is quiet a bit older and this is most evident with the seats. The wooden seats are super narrow and somewhat uncomfortable for those that are fluffier than most. They appear to be at least fifty years old. The production was very professional as was the cast. My husband and I both agreed that this group of talented actors and actresses deserve a larger and much nicer space. Regardless of the venue, the play did not suffer one bit. We enjoyed every aspect of it including the singing and instrumental performances. This play was perfect for the entire family and proudly represented the spirit of Christmas. Lakewood is a great little theatre and worth checking out if you are looking for great plays and performances.

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    Music City Burlesque - This is from their summer show

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    The lovely and talent ladies of Nashville's Music City Burlesque are a reason to be proud of living…read morein this city. Beautiful and skilled burlesque dancers who make me proud to be a woman! Most of their performances are at Marathon Music Works, though I have also seen shows at Darkhouse Theater and Exit In (I have reviews for all the venues) but the Marathon shows are the best. They have a Cabin Fever show each winter which is worth braving the cold for. They have done special shows with the touring Suicide Girls and with local songwriters. The tickets are always reasonably priced so there's no excuse not to go. These ladies are not strippers. They are dancers, classical and edgy. So many people I know are nervous about going to one of their shows but these are classy, fun girls providing classy, fun entertainment. The crowds are energetic and great to be a part of. The dancing is about tantalizing, teasing, enticing...and it's fun! Their skits are a combination of dance and humor and beauty. I would highly recommend attending one of these shows. You will not be disappointed. I am proud to say I attend every show I can and I bring anyone I can with me, and everyone has fun...so check out their website and check out their shows!

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    Blackbird Theater - A dinner of the enlightened

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    One Saturday in August of 2010, I was having lunch at Panera with my then-girlfriend now-wife. We…read morewere discussing our plans for the day, and what we could do in the evening. It so happened that my eyes fell upon a pretty grim and ominous looking poster tacked to the community billboard at the back of the Panera. "Twilight of the Gods - Great minds die alike." A play by a new theater company in Nashville called Blackbird Theater. Curious, I looked it up on my phone and found it interesting enough that I bought us tickets for that very night. Since that first night, we've seen 3 other productions by Blackbird Theater: Arcadia, Magic and their current production, Amadeus. Blackbird Theater is a Nashville theater company by Greg Green and Wes Driver. They bill themselves as theater for the "intellectually adventurous," - in other words they specifically select plays that are challenging - in their dialog, in their ideas, in their acting and also in their production. From my experience they certainly deliver on all these. Production quality: From their very first play, I've always been impressed with their production quality. From the stage, to the props and wardrobes, to the acting - they've always have managed to create scenes specific to their era and to the mood. Acting: They've also been very skilled at finding impressive talent for their roles: In Twilight of the Gods, they had to cast for Mark Twain, Rasputin, Annie Oakley, Nietzsche and more. When you've got characters who are so well known to the public, it's easy for them to appear as caricatures, but in every case I've found the roles to be very convincing. Play selection: While I've missed two plays out of the 6 shows they've now done, from the 4 that I've seen I would say that while I definitely appreciate the plays they select, they are also not for everyone. As I mentioned, they select plays which tackle difficult material - philosophical, scientific, mathematical. That being said, the plays are far from being college lectures - they are entertaining, they are emotional, and even thrilling. As an example: The first play they had put on, Twilight of the Gods, was written by themselves (Wes Driver and Greg Green). It's a murder-mystery with notable Victorian people as the main characters. To put it brief: Clue for Grown Ups. The premise is that a wealthy intellectual is able to find historical luminaries reincarnated into present day people. With some convincing, he is able to transform these people back into their former selves - upon which they take on the appearance and mannerisms of the figures. The man's goal is to create a more enlightened age by specifically choosing a set of people who were experts in their own rites, and can discuss issues in a productive way. These discussions begin to be interrupted as the people are suddenly killed off - one by one. I managed to catch their current production, Amadeus, on opening night. Having seen the film, I wasn't sure what to expect. To put it simply, I was blown away. It was profound material and delivered better than Hollywood. For a play to span more than 30 years of time means a lot of scenes, and for characters to age. The actor who played the lead role, Salieri, was incredible as he transitioned back and forth between the young Salieri to the old. Most importantly, they managed to capture the mood, music and emotion of the story in a way that was deeper than the film (I could hear sniffles and tears of the audience). My major criticism unfortunately is with the venue - Blackbird Theater has all its shows at Lipscomb's Shamblin Theater. The theater itself is not bad: I like its proximity to some restaurants and coffee shops you can visit during intermission, and the main area is set up with circular tables that give the stage production more depth as those at the tables often feel more immersed within the play. What is really problematic for me are the chairs - which is not something I'd normally complain about. Shamblin Theater's chairs are awful - they are stiff, and upright in such away that three-quarters of the way through the production, you find yourself with a stiff lower back, and neck. The chairs are so bad they can sometimes become distracting, as you can't find a comfortable position. All in all, I'll finish off by saying that I look forward to future productions by Blackbird Theater, and there's a lot that can be said about a theater company when my only complaint is with the chairs. I encourage everyone (even those who may be intimidated by the idea of "intellectual theater") to give Blackbird Theater a shot - they're a small, local theater company that puts on high quality productions with ticket prices far less than what you'd find at TPac.

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