Ascend Amphitheater

Ascend Amphitheater is an open-air venue situated along the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville with a total capacity of about 6,800. It features reserved seating sections and a lawn area where visitors can choose how they want to watch performances.

The venue opened in 2015, adding a new outdoor performance space to Nashville's growing entertainment scene. This addition allowed the city to host larger concerts under the open sky and expanded options for live music events.

The venue brings together music fans for performances across many genres, from country to rock, making it a gathering place for Nashville's diverse music community. Visitors experience live performances with the Cumberland River as a natural backdrop to the show.

The venue is centrally located in Nashville with convenient parking nearby and modern sound equipment to ensure quality audio during performances. Being an outdoor space, visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions and dress appropriately depending on the season.

During a severe weather emergency at the 2021 Bonnaroo Festival, this amphitheater became a backup venue for displaced artists including Phoebe Bridgers. This unexpected role showed how outdoor spaces can serve important functions beyond their regular schedule.

Location: Nashville

Inception: July 30, 2015

Official opening: July 30, 2015

Website: http://ascendamphitheater.com

GPS coordinates: 36.15918,-86.77166

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:21