Grand Ole Opry
The home of country music in Nashville - a live radio show running since 1925, where legends and newcomers share the same famous stage.
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The Grand Ole Opry is the beating heart of country music, a live radio show broadcasting since 1925, the longest-running in American history. On its Nashville stage, legends and rising stars perform in the same show, keeping alive the tradition that made the city Music City, and a circle of wood from its old home is set into the stage.
What you actually see
- A live Opry show - the multi-act variety show of country stars and newcomers.
- The famous stage circle - the wooden circle from the Ryman set into the floor.
- The Ryman Auditorium - the historic downtown home, still hosting winter shows.
- Backstage tours - the daytime tours of the dressing rooms and stage.
When to go
Year-round; shows run through the week, with the historic Ryman Auditorium hosting the Opry in winter. Book tickets ahead for popular nights.
Honest expectations
It is a show, so you buy a ticket for a performance rather than visit a museum, and the line-up is a variety bill rather than a single headliner. The main Opry House is a modern venue outside downtown; the historic Ryman is the atmospheric alternative. It suits country fans most.
Nearby
Downtown Nashville's honky-tonks on Broadway and the Country Music Hall of Fame are nearby.
What to pack for Grand Ole Opry
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
