Nashville: Grand Ole Opry Show & Backstage Tour Tickets

Summary

Country music legends live then behind the scenes at the opry

You’ll feel Nashville’s pulse at the Grand Ole Opry show, then slip backstage right after the last song for an intimate tour with a local guide. Walk through legendary dressing rooms, stand on the iconic wooden circle, and peek into Studio A—all while soaking up stories and little details you’d never get from your seat.

What’s the experience like?

We shuffled into the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville just as the pre-show buzz was picking up—boots tapping, folks chatting about who might take the stage tonight. Our seats were close enough to see the sweat on guitar strings (didn’t expect that). The show itself was a parade of voices—newcomers I’d never heard and a couple legends my dad would’ve recognized. Each artist only did a few songs, so it felt like flipping through radio stations but in person. There’s something about that wooden circle on stage—everyone around me kept glancing at it like it was sacred ground.

After the last encore, our guide—a local named Chris with a drawl you could pour over pancakes—waved us backstage. The air back there was different: quieter, almost reverent, but still humming with leftover energy. We saw the Artist Entrance where everyone had filed in earlier (it still smelled faintly of cologne and coffee), and Chris pointed out these themed dressing rooms—one had old cowboy boots lined up like they were waiting for their owners to come back any minute. I tried to picture Dolly Parton or Darius Rucker getting ready in there; honestly made me smile.

We even got to step onto that famous circle for a second—my heart thudded louder than any applause I’d heard all night. Not sure if it was nerves or just knowing how many stories those boards could tell. Studio A was on our route too—the old HEE HAW studio—which made my uncle jealous when I texted him a photo (he replied with three banjo emojis). By then it was late, but nobody seemed in a rush to leave; maybe we were all hoping some of that music magic would stick to us for a bit longer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Attend Grand Ole Opry and backstage tour

• Enter Grand Ole Opry venue
• Watch live country music show
• Take post-show backstage tour
• Visit artist entrance
• Step on stage wooden circle
• See themed dressing rooms
• Stop at Studio A television studio

Top questions

What time does the Grand Ole Opry show start?

The show usually runs from 7pm to 9pm, with doors opening one hour before.

Is backstage access included with my ticket?

Yes, this ticket includes a post-show backstage tour right after the concert ends.

Can I stand on the famous wooden circle during the tour?

You may have the chance to step onto the famed wooden circle during your backstage tour, subject to availability.

Are there themed dressing rooms on the tour?

Yes, you’ll visit some of the Opry’s 18 uniquely themed dressing rooms as part of your backstage experience.

Is Studio A included in every tour?

Tours often include Studio A (the former HEE HAW studio), but access is subject to availability.

Does this include admission to the Grand Ole Opry show?

Your ticket includes entry to both the live show and guided backstage tour afterward.

Are seats assigned or general admission?

You can choose standard or premium seating options when booking your ticket.

Is this experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes, both the venue and backstage tour are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

Your evening includes admission to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry live show with reserved seating, plus a guided post-show backstage tour where you’ll visit themed dressing rooms, walk through Studio A if available, see where artists enter before performing, and maybe even stand on that storied wooden circle yourself before heading out into the night again.