NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 22, 2024) - Ryman Auditorium is thrilled to bring back its Sidewalk Session series this fall starting on Thursday, Sept. 5. Sponsored by Hiller, Middle Tennessee State University, New Belgium Brewing and Torchy’s Tacos, the pre-show party series will provide live music from today’s hottest up-and-coming artists on PNC Plaza for nine weeks this fall. These events are free and open to the public, feature drinks at the outdoor bar, and include giveaways from the new and expanded Ryman Shop.
The full artist lineup for the Sidewalk Sessions happening this fall can be found HERE and below. All guests are welcome, whether they are attending a ticketed show at the Ryman or are looking for free live music in downtown Nashville. Each week, the pre-show parties will kick off on the PNC plaza approximately two hours before Ryman ticketed concert events begin. The Ryman Shop, featuring one-of-a-kind retail items from Nashville’s most iconic stage, will also be open for all guests.
Sidewalk Sessions Artist Lineup on PNC Plaza Stage:
Sept. 5 – Manny Alexander
Performing on the Ryman stage on Sept. 5 is The Red Clay Strays
Sept. 12 – Drew Dixon
Performing on the Ryman stage on Sept. 12 is Something Corporate
Sept. 20 – Zac Hart
Performing on the Ryman stage on Sept. 20 is Niko Moon
Sept. 23 – Kennedy Taylor
Performing on the Ryman stage on Sept. 23 is The Beach Boys
Oct. 3 – Abby Blake
Performing on the Ryman stage on Oct. 3 is Brad Williams
Oct. 10 – Brooks Huntley
Performing on the Ryman stage on Oct. 10 is Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Oct. 17 – Landon Smith
Performing on the Ryman stage on Oct. 17 is Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Oct. 24 – Matthew Welde
Performing on the Ryman stage on Oct. 24 is Shane Smith & The Saints
Nov. 7 – Sam Jones & the Wretched Pews
Performing on the Ryman stage on Nov. 7 is Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
ABOUT RYMAN AUDITORIUM
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was imagined by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle. A 15-time winner of the prestigious Pollstar Theatre of the Year award, the historic venue is well-known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). Since the first concert on May 4, 1892, the Ryman has celebrated an array of entertainment acts and all genres of music on its hallowed stage – from magician Harry Houdini to comic actor Charlie Chaplin and former president Theodore Roosevelt to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., plus music icons from all genres including Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, B.B. King, Sheryl Crow, Garth Brooks, Lizzo and Harry Styles. The Ryman’s thriving concert schedule hosts more than 200 shows per year, and the venue is open for daytime tours year-round. The Ryman has also been featured in numerous film and television projects including Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Johnny Cash Show, American Idol, Nashville, and more. For more information, visit ryman.com.
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