The Grand Ole Opry is the iconic venue that you really have to see if you're in Nashville. A…read moreperhaps 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.

The Grand Ole Opry refers to a live country music radio broadcast, not a theater. Founded on…read moreNovember 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]

In a city that claims to love music, it seems that it only likes certain kinds (mostly one kind?)…read more The opera has had disappointing crowds each time I've gone, which is really too bad, because the opera here is doing some really interesting things and producing some great productions. This past season, I went to all but one of their operas. In October 2017, I went to Tosca (twice actually). Tosca is Puccini, so this opera was classic and traditional and beautiful (and really sad, of course). In January 2018, I went to Hercules vs. Vampires, which was a 60s cult movie set to a new operatic score and sung before a large screen playing the film - it was wildly fun and funny. And in April 2018, I went to Susannah - a more modern opera, sung in English, and set in East Tennessee; it's described as a "folk opera." For this last opera, I went with a friend of mine who had never been to an opera before, and we both really enjoyed the production! In three operas I saw over the course of a single season, the Nashville Opera blew me away! This past season was a great mix of traditional and modern and playful. It feels very much like they are trying to be a modern opera for a growing, youthful city, so I hope that more people give the opera a try during the upcoming season. It's more varied and interesting and entertaining and beautiful than a lot of people might expect. Keep up the great work, Nashville Opera!

I am sure that this review will be upgraded to 5 stars within the next 6 months as I finally plan…read moreto check out a few of their upcoming events and shows. However, what I can give feedback on is the absolutely beautiful facility they have in Sylvan Park... WOW! I had no idea that this modern HQ was behind Climb Nashville and the Nashville Ballet all this time. Once you turn the corner, you can't miss the large and contemporary offices. I met with their Marketing Manager Andrea Smith who gave me a tour and filled me in on what they have in the pipeline for this season. From light-filled rehearsal space (which can double as an interesting event space, for all of you party planners) to the costume warehouse, I was a kid in a candy store. The most impressive thing for me is that the Nashville Opera yearns to grow their audience by infusing unique and fun elements into their shows such as the Western Wear Contest for the upcoming show of The Girl of the Golden West or Opera @ Dyer Observatory - Opera on the Mountain coming up in the Summer. Picnicking and opera music? Yes. Please. Don't count out the Nashville Opera as a stuffy institution because you'll miss out!

Beautiful symphony center! Very few bad seats in the house. Parking near here is nonexistent so…read moremake sure to Uber or be prepared to walk a long while. Ticket prices are fair. The orchestra is wonderful, whether seeing a play along with a movie, a band, or a true symphony show. I personally don't love classical music, just not my thing.... so you won't find me here often, but when I attend I always enjoy myself in this stunning venue!

The symphony has events throughout the year. We went to hear them play the live soundtrack of…read moreGladiator by Hans Zimmer. What an experience! They also had their chorus singing. It was absolutely phenomenal, and the schermerhorn venue is beautiful. Next time i lay try to book the boxes on the side as they seem more private. They had a 20 minute intermission in the middle of the movie which was shown on a large screen while the orchestra and chorus performed the live soundtrack. Great date night! I want to come back in the Fall for Star Wars!

We did an evening here watching the play Back to the Future. It's a fairly modern and large theater…read morethat was well designed when built. It's starting to show its age with things like worn carpet. Our seats were in the 'nose bleed' section and although the entire stage was visible we were quite a distance from the performance. Bathrooms were under built for the number of people. Concession stands were also under sized for the number of patrons resulting in very long lines. The play we saw was excellent, the theater needs some work.

TPAC has a great selection of events, between Nashville Rep Company, Nashville Ballet, and touring…read moreBroadway productions. Views and sound are great throughout the orchestra, grand tier, and balcony section. I also love snagging a deal in the loge section, with slightly obstructed views. The ushers are always very helpful in answering questions and assisting in locations your seats. The location of the stairs/elevators and the bathrooms create frequent bottlenecks around the theater. I also never purchase concessions due to the pricing.

On Saturday night, I attended an opera starring Belmont students and I was totally impressed. Not…read moreonly did I have any idea that the Troutt theater existed but the shows were relatively inexpensive (Free for Belmont students, $5 for anyone with a student ID, and $10-15 for the general public). The building itself is beautiful with marble floors and statues and the theater is small but comfortable with optimal seating throughout. There is even a balcony if you wish to sit above the crowd. I'd definitely check out another show!

A first-rate venue for its size. Not a bad seat in the house, great acoustics and lighting. Love…read morethe lobby and the access to the street and sidewalk on Belmont Blvd. We were very appreciative of how hospitable the staff was to the Salama theatre group.

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.

Starting ballet as an adult I was very nervous about being overwhelmed. However, that was never the…read morecase! Jen is one of the most down to earth, sweet, and caring people I've ever met! Her studio is extremely body positive. She accepts all students of every race, shape, size, age, gender identity, sexual orientation and ability. The variety of her students is a testament to how welcoming her studio is. You are never asked to do anything that might hurt you, and really encouraged her students to work with where their bodies are. I had a rib injury for a while and she was very understanding of my limitations and continued to work with what I could do. If you have any interest in dance, this is the place to go!

From the owner: We offer affordable dance classes for youth and adults no matter age or experience level.read more

Erica is amazing!!! It was my first class and she was patient and very informative. The class was…read moreso much fun and I can't wait for my second class. I can't remember her assistants name but she was also very helpful. GREAT CLASS!!!!!

From the owner: We provide a home for artists, a space for classes and workshops, and a venue for bringing people…read moreof all ages and backgrounds together - all to fulfill our non-profit mission of helping artist grow, connect, produce, and give back to the community.

I recently came here to see the new Dolly Parton musical, and WOW, this place is stunning!…read more I could not believe I was on a college campus. The Fisher Center is probably one of the prettiest theaters I have ever been inside. It has four tiers of seating, and even up at the top tier the views are still spectacular! The lobby looks like you have walked into an art museum, and even had an area when you walked in that they were able to make a mini Dolly museum/gift shop. The staff were so friendly and even gave me insights on the show before it started. They also have a free parking garage, which I was surprised by being in Nashville. You absolutely must come here to see a show!

Let me start by saying this is a gorgeous Theatre with fantastic acoustics. We were so looking…read moreforward to attending the Musicians Hall of Fame event. Sadly, the fiasco start of the evening was so horrible and unexpected. Guests who paid high ticket prices and were all well dressed were treated very rudely by the usher staff. We went to 7 different ushers trying to find our seat. Each looked at the ticket and each gave us a different answer. When we followed their direction it took us to incorrect seating. After going up and down to various floors we finally requested a supervisor. We were finally led to the correct seats and left with a bad experience to start the evening. My suggestion is to better train your team so they can correctly guide the guests. Also the majority whom we asked were very short and argumentative with us. I was shocked to experience this. Come on, Nashville and Belmont, we can do much better than this. It should be a joy and not a harrowing experience to experience this amazing place. I do want to add that the seats I originally purchased were not granted as they were used by the celebrity hosts and we were ticketed to alternate seating which was not as good.

This is my favorite theater here in Nashville! They have so many unique movies as well as new and…read moreclassics. The midnight movies are always such a fun time! It's also great there is free parking included in your movie ticket. The only thing to note is that there is a small theater upstairs, so good to get those tickets early because they sell out so fast.

First time at the belcourt and it did not disappoint.. friendly staff, excellent seating and the…read moremovie was shown in 35mm film! Just a great experience!!