Discover the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with a self-guided tour. Immerse yourself in the rich history and legendary moments of this celebrated music venue.
- Ryman Auditorium - Arrive at the Ryman Auditorium and redeem your voucher for a Tour ticket. At the start of your tour, you will be immersed in the Ryman’s magical history during “Soul of Nashville,” a one-of-a-kind theater experience which puts the spotlight on more than a century of legendary performances and showcases a new collaboration with Darius Rucker, The Fisk Jubilee Singers, Sheryl Crow and Vince Gill.
Five new exhibits are now open: Workin’ on a Building, Showplace of the South, Mother Church of Country Music, Ryman Stage to Screen, and Ryman Renaissance. Peruse genuine artifacts and enjoy videos with hosts Charles Esten, Marty Stuart, Nicole Kidman, Ricky Skaggs, Robin Roberts and Trisha Yearwood as they take you through each chapter of the fascinating Ryman story.
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- Self-guided tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium
- ‘Soul of Nashville’ introductory movie
- In-depth exploration of ‘The Mother Church of Country Music’
- Access to the Hatch Show Print gallery and artist artifacts
- Souvenir photo opportunity on the Ryman Auditorium stage
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
More than just a well-known sight in Nashville, Ryman Auditorium stands out as one of the most bustling and acclaimed venues in contemporary music. Influential figures across generations like artists, ideators, innovators, non-conformists and revolutionaries have made their imprint on its renowned stage. With performances from Elvis to Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash to Wu-Tang Clan, Paul Simon to Tom Petty, B.B. King to Kings of Leon, the Ryman continues to serve as a creative fountainhead where illustrious instances are yet to be unfolded.
Constructed in 1892, the Ryman Auditorium, a live performance venue boasting 2,362 seats, is globally recognized as ‘The Mother Church of Country Music’ and is one of Nashville’s genuine symbols. Presently, the narrative of this eminent landmark vibrantly comes alive like never before through a leading-edge Soul of Nashville self-guided video experience and all-new multimedia exhibits, which will submerge visitors into the profound narrative of the Ryman.
- Your tickets will be held at the theater box office for collection on the day of the Self-Guided tour. You will be required to present this voucher, along with photo ID in exchange for your tickets.
- Please Note: On-stage photo availability may vary according to Ryman Auditorium commitments.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.