RYMAN AUDITORIUM ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP FOR SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS BLUEGRASS NIGHTS AT THE RYMAN

Springer Mountain Farms “Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman” returns to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, beginning Tuesday, June 16, and continuing Tuesday nights through July 21, 2026.

Celebrating the Ryman’s legacy as the birthplace of bluegrass music, the six-show series will feature performances from some of the genre’s most celebrated artists. The 2026 season opens with Dailey & Vincent and concludes with a performance from Country Music Hall of Fame member and 14-time GRAMMY Award winner Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. Additional artists appearing throughout the series include Watkins Family Hour, Sam Bush, Sierra Hull and The Infamous Stringdusters.

Season passes for all six shows are available now, with single-show tickets going on sale Feb. 20.

2026 Springer Mountain Farms “Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman” Lineup:

June 16 – Dailey & Vincent
June 23 – Watkins Family Hour with Mason Via
June 30 – Sam Bush with Sister Sadie
July 7 – Sierra Hull
July 14 – The Infamous Stringdusters
July 21 – Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. CT and are preceded by WSM Radio’s free “Pickin’ on the Plaza” pre-show, featuring live performances from regional bluegrass artists on the Ryman’s PNC Plaza beginning at 5:30 p.m. CT.

First introduced in 1994, “Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman” has played a pivotal role in reviving and sustaining the Ryman Auditorium following its renovation. Over the past three decades, the series has become a cornerstone of the venue’s programming, honoring the legacy of bluegrass pioneers such as Bill Monroe, whose life-size statue was unveiled as part of the Ryman’s Icon Walk in 2017.

About Ryman Auditorium
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was built 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). The Ryman’s thriving concert schedule hosts more than 200 shows annually, 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. Ryman Auditorium is part of Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP).