CMA Fest Guide for Returning Attendees

 

WELCOME BACK TO CMA FEST! We are extremely excited to be putting on the 51st CMA Fest in downtown Nashville – the heart of Music City. Your attendance continues to directly support students nationwide! A portion of the proceeds are donated to the CMA Foundation whose mission is to give every child access to quality music education.

To help remind of you all the important details, we’ve put together a quick refresher guide below.

TICKET TYPES & MOBILE TICKETING

If you’ve already purchased the CMA Fest Four-Night Stadium Pass, you’re good to go! Still considering all the options? Only going to be in Nashville for the weekend? Take a look at our Passes & Tickets page to find the best fit for you – we’ve got it all, including parking!

WE’VE GONE MOBILE! All tickets and passes will be mobile this year for a convenient and secure experience. So, your phone is all you need! Check out all the options below.

SEE ALL PASS & TICKET OPTIONS

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE! Riverside Retreat is back for its third year! Located just north of the Riverfront Stage at Fort Nashboro, Riverside Retreat is an exclusive mini oasis for a limited number of CMA Fest fans.
Early Admission with Private Entrance to the Riverfront Stage
Outdoor and Shaded Seating
Exclusive Discounted Bars with Specialty Drinks
Cell Phone Charging Stations
Exclusive Food Options
Air-Conditioned Restrooms
And more! Open 8:30AM-5PM each day.

LEARN MORE

CMA CONNECT APP & CMA FAN ACCESS

The CMA Connect App is the one-stop shop for all things CMA Fest!
Lineups & stage schedules
Festival maps
Official merch & playlists
FREE STUFF with CMA Fan Access – By scanning QR codes on-site in the app, you’ll be entered for chances to win awesome prizes. The more QR codes you scan, the better prizes you’re eligible to win! Best of all, it’s totally FREE.
AND MORE!

Download it from the Apple Store or Google Play and turn on notifications to stay up-to-date!

DOWNLOAD THE APP

You’ve been to CMA Fest before, so you’re already a pro! Here are some reminders to make the most out of your experience:

WHAT TO PACK

In addition to your clear bag and refillable water bottle, here are some things we recommend you pack:
Phone with CMA Connect App downloaded & tickets ready! Plus a phone charger or external battery.
Sunglasses & Sunscreen
Boots made for walkin’ (but, really, any comfortable shoe)
Rain coat or poncho, just in case
Photo ID for alcohol purchases

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

SUSTAINABILITY

We’re doing our part to be responsible humans on Mother Earth and want to share our efforts with you. Some of these we’ve been doing for many years (and you just didn’t know it)!

  • Free Hydration Stations brought to you by DripDrop throughout the festival to encourage multiple-use containers and reduce single-use plastic
  • CMA Fest has partnered with RAIN to provide sustainable aluminum bottled spring water available for sale at daytime CMA Fest concessions.
  • Donating unused backstage catering to community organizations through Musically Fed that are comprised of at least 50% veterans and who focus on feeding the food insecure
  • Diverting waste to reduce garbage going to landfills, which helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and environmental pollution
  • Serving food & beverage at outdoor vendors using compostable service ware