Ryman Auditorium ’s Sidewalk Sessions return this fall, bringing free live music to downtown Nashville on select dates from Sept. 8 through Oct. 30. Presented on the outdoor PNC Plaza, the series invites locals and visitors alike to enjoy rising artists ahead of select Ryman shows. Guests can grab a drink, browse the Ryman Shop, and enjoy performances steps away from the historic Mother Church of Country Music.

Sept. 8 – Kiran Gupta – 5:30pm

Sept. 19 – Adam Simons – 6:00pm

Sept. 24 – George Fitch – 5:30pm

Oct. 2 – Kimi Most – 5:00pm

Oct. 7 – Pretty Tied Up – 6:00pm

Oct. 16 – George Croft – 6:00pm

Oct. 23 – Matt Mann & The Shine Runners – 6:00pm

Oct. 30 – Paul Nestler – 5:00pm

Fall Sidewalk Sessions kick off Monday, Sept. 8 and run through Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. Performances be

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