CMA Theater

Plan Your Visit

The Theater hosts a variety of musical performances ranging from country, bluegrass, folk, to the latest Americana acts. The CMA Theater was built with its audience in mind, to ensure that each seat feels like a "front row" experience.

Directions & Parking

CMA Theater Location

224 Rep. John Lewis Way S.
Nashville, Tennessee 37203

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Traveling West on I-40

  • Exit 209A Broadway
  • Turn right on Broadway
  • Turn right on 5th Avenue
  • The CMA Theater is located on 5th Avenue between Demonbreun St and Korean Veterans Blvd

Traveling East on I-40

  • Exit 209B Broadway / Demonbreun
  • Turn left on Broadway
  • Turn right on 5th Avenue
  • The CMA Theater is located on 5th
  • Avenue between Demonbreun St and Korean Veterans Blvd

Traveling South on I-65

  • Merge with I-40E towards Huntsville (exit 84A)
  • Exit 209B Broadway / Demonbreun
  • Turn left on Broadway
  • Turn right on 5th Avenue
  • The CMA Theater is located on 5th Avenue between Demonbreun St and Korean Veterans Blvd

Traveling North on I-65

  • Merge with I-40W towards Memphis (exit 82A)
  • Exit 209A Broadway
  • Turn right on Broadway
  • Turn right on 5th Avenue
  • The CMA Theater is located on 5th Avenue between Demonbreun St and Korean Veterans Blvd

Traveling East on I-24

  • Exit 49 Shelby Avenue
  • Turn left on Shelby Avenue
  • Go over bridge, take right 5th Avenue
  • The CMA Theater is located on 5th Avenue between Demonbreun St and Korean Veterans Blvd

From I-24 West

  • Merge with I-40 W towards Memphis (Exit 52 A)
  • Follow I-40 W towards Memphis to Exit 209 A Broadway
  • Turn Right on Broadway
  • Turn Right on 5th Avenue
  • The CMA Theater is located on 5th Avenue between Demonbreun St and Korean Veterans Blvd

Parking

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FAQs

Your tickets will be emailed directly to you, separately from the confirmation email. Tickets will be in a PDF attachment titled “Your E-Tickets”.

Will-Call: Tickets can be picked up inside the Museum’s Jerry & Ernie Williams Grand Lobby located at 224 Rep. John Lewis Way South. The box office is to your left upon entry.

All sales are final. See printed ticket and order confirmation for full terms and conditions.

The CMA Theater box office is located in the Museum’s Jerry & Ernie Williams Grand Lobby located on Rep. John Lewis Way South. The box office will open approximately 2 hours before show time, and remain open until 30 minutes after the show has begun.

Please call 615-760-6556 and a reservations specialist will be happy to assist you with booking accessible seats, reserving assisted listening devices, or answering any other questions you may have.

Most events allow photography without flash. Videography is never allowed during a performance. Photography restrictions may vary depending on the event.

No weapons are allowed.

All service animals are permitted.

Please contact the CMA Theater main line at 615-760-6556 and we will be happy to answer any other questions.

Accessibility

Mobility Accommodations

The 224 Rep. John Lewis Way South entrance access ramp is located to the side of the doors. Inside, the Museum is equipped with elevator service at all levels, including elevators to all floors of the CMA Theater. Ramps and automated door entrances are in place for wheelchair accessibility.

Accessible Seating

Please reserve designated accessible seating, which is available for every show. If this is no longer available for your desired event, please contact our CMA Theater main line at 615-760-6556. 

Accessible Restrooms

Wheelchair-accessible and Family restrooms are available in the CMA Theater. Accessible water fountains are on the fourth floor of the CMA Theater.

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Contact the CMA Theater

Ticketing: (615) 760-6556

Email: info@cmatheater.com

Box Office Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 7 days a week.

On concert nights, box office will reopen 2 hours prior to show time.

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