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Experience the Thrill of the Opry on a Backstage Tour
Take it all in: the sights, the sounds, and the stories that only happen backstage – before the country music magic happens onstage. Come on over, hang out behind the scenes, and let us welcome you to get closer to the stars and legends that make music history every week, Live on the Opry. There’s simply nothing else like it.
Daytime Backstage Tours
Step into the heart of country music.
Highlights:
- Enjoy an immersive theater experience that transports you through 100 years of Opry magic.
- Relive unforgettable Opry moments and hear behind-the-scenes stories of the stars who shaped the Opry’s legacy.
- See the infamous Artists Entrance, where stars walk into the world-famous Opry every night.
- Explore artist-only backstage spaces—from the themed dressing rooms to the “Family Room” where artists gather before the show.
- NEW: Go Behind the Airwaves at WSM, the working studio and radio home of the Opry.
- Stand inside the iconic wooden circle where legends perform.*
Experience the backstage magic as a family! Children 12 & under tour free*. Visit the box office upon arrival to redeem.
*Stage and photo in the circle subject to availability.
*Child must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Does not apply to group tours.
Postshow Backstage Tours
Discover what happens after the curtain closes.
Highlights:
- Step backstage right after the final bows, where the post-show environment is alive with surprises around every corner.
- Explore exclusive spaces behind the curtain—including the Artist Entrance, themed dressing rooms, Family Room, and more.
- Stand inside the iconic wooden circle where your favorite stars perform.*
- Postshow tours often make a stop in Studio A, a live television studio and former home of HEE HAW.*
*Stage, photo in the circle, and Studio A subject to availability.
Country Duos
Two music icons, one great price.
Opry Tour Highlights:
- Enjoy an immersive theater experience that transports you through 100 years of Opry magic.
- Go on an expert-guided tour behind the curtain.
- Hang out where the stars gather before the show.
- Explore our themed dressing rooms and other backstage areas.
Ryman Tour Highlights:
- Take a short trip from the Opry to Ryman Auditorium—a famous landmark conveniently located off Broadway in downtown Nashville.
- See the most famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry—the site of countless iconic moments throughout the Opry’s 100-year history.
- See this season’s star-studded exhibits.
- Enjoy an immersive “Soul of Nashville” theater experience.
- Step onto the stage and stand where your favorite artists play.
Women of Country Tour
This one’s for the girls.
Highlights:
- Raise a glass with your entourage and enjoy complimentary mimosas and petit fours.
- Discover the impact of the legendary ladies of Country music, including Reba McEntire, Kelsea Ballerini, Dolly Parton, and more.
- Enjoy an immersive theater experience that transports you through 100 years of Opry magic.
- Embark on a specialized 45-minute tour of the artist dressing rooms, artist entrance, and family room.
- Get exclusive access to one of our uniquely themed dressing rooms where the ladies hang out before hitting the stage. Snap a one-of-a-kind backstage photo to commemorate the moment.
Opry Proposal Packages
Make the Moment Opry-Level Legendary
Our exclusive Proposal Packages allow you to pop the question on country music’s biggest stage, making your big moment unlike any you’ve seen before.
- Two tickets for the public tour or postshow tour (with the public)
- Three professional photos of the proposal moment on stage
- Personal VIP escort inside the “It Takes Two” dressing room
- A Champagne toast with keepsake glasses
- Three additional professional photos in the dressing room
- A commemorative poster
- & More
How long is a tour at the Opry?
The backstage tour typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour.
How much does a tour cost?
Tour tickets range from $39-$98.90 (before taxes & fees) depending on the ticket type and optional upgrades.
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