America's Premier Country Music Gathering

CMA Fest stands as the longest-running country music festival in the world, a four-day celebration anchored in Nashville, Tennessee every June. For 2026, the festival returns June 4-7 with a comprehensive experience spanning nighttime stadium performances and daytime activities across multiple outdoor stages. The event draws country music fans from across North America to experience performances by over 200 artists.

Festival Structure and Experiences

The 2026 edition provides multiple ways to experience the festival. Four-night stadium passes grant admission to all Nissan Stadium shows plus four days at Fan Fair X, the daytime festival component. Single-night stadium tickets offer flexibility for those attending specific evenings. Fan Fair X tickets provide access to daytime stages including Close Up Stage, Spotlight Stage, and various other performance venues. The Riverside Retreat experience adds premium daytime amenities including shade, food and beverages, and air-conditioned comfort stations in designated areas.

Supporting Music Education

A defining feature of CMA Fest is its charitable mission. Proceeds from ticket sales support the CMA Foundation, which focuses on music education. According to the festival's messaging, a portion of proceeds from CMA Fest supports the CMA Foundation and their mission to shape the next generation through high quality music education, with the foundation's belief that every child deserves the opportunity to participate in music.

Venue and Stage Lineup

The daytime festival features performances across multiple outdoor stages: Riverfront Stage, Amp Stage, Vibes Stage, Reverb Stage, and Remix Stage, along with specialty venues like Close Up Stage and Spotlight Stage. Nissan Stadium serves as the primary nighttime venue for Main Stage and Platform Stage performances. With eight distinct performance spaces, the festival distributes artists across diverse country music styles and emerging performers throughout the four days.