8 Live Music Experiences in Nashville Worth Booking

1.Nashville’s Wildest Honky Tonk Public Party Bus (21+)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes on Nashville’s open-air Honky Tonk Party Express, with LED lights, a premium sound system, an onboard host, and dancing through downtown. You will stop at Ole Smoky Distillery for a moonshine shot, then return to 1343 Lewis Street. The tour is public, limited to 25 people, and strictly 21+.

“Fantastic time they know how to get the party started . Jake the DJ and Kim our driver were wonderful . So kind and appreciative to all the people on the bus . I would highly recommend”

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2.Nashville’s Honky-Tonk Walking Sightseeing Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 305 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $31

Join Christy, Christine, or another Hick Chick Tours guide for a three-hour walk through downtown Nashville. You’ll hear stories at the Ryman and Printer’s Alley, visit several bars with live music, and receive drink discounts with your wristband. Bring a valid ID, comfortable shoes, and money for drinks.

“Our guide Chrissie was great! She really made the experience memorable. The bars we visited were unique and offered music options that we did not get elsewhere. We even returned to one of them later in the evening based on Chrissie’s recommendation and the band was phenomenal.”

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3.Nashville to Jack Daniel’s: BBQ Lunch, Live Music & Trivia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $147

Travel from Nashville to Lynchburg with Tipsy Tours host Jay, live country music, games, and alcohol-infused trivia on the bus. At Jack Daniel’s Distillery, a guide explains the whiskey-making process before the Angel’s Share tasting. BBQ lunch, bottled water, admission, and roundtrip transport are included.

“If you are wanting something to do for the day with fun and a great tour of a distillery and fabulous lunch this is it! Our host Jay was awesome!”

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4.Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour with BBQ and Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 6h 30m · from $134

Spend about 6.5 hours traveling from downtown Nashville to Lynchburg on a Tipsy Tours bus, with music, trivia, and a dance contest along the way. At Jack Daniel’s, take a 105-minute guided tour and taste six whiskeys, then enjoy BBQ and free time around the town square. Guides such as Jay keep the ride lively.

“It was an interesting and amusing tour. Our guide was perfect guy. He entertained us all the way to the factory and back… I recommended it”

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5.Nashville Live Music Bar Crawl with Local Venues & Drink Specials

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking from Printer’s Alley to Fifth + Broadway with a local English-speaking guide such as AJ. Visit music bars, hear live performers, learn about Nashville landmarks, and use drink specials along the way. Drinks cost extra, and the group is capped at 25 people.

“We could not have picked a better way to experience Nashville’s nightlife. AJ, our guide, was amazing. Her knowledge of the area, along with everyone she knows, makes you feel like you are an insider. I am so glad we did it and that we had the opportunity to meet so many good people. Oh, the music was great too.”

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6.Live Music Bar Crawl with Local Artists

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Join Crawl Nashville for a two-hour walk through Printers Alley, 2nd Avenue, and Broadway. Your English-speaking guide takes you into 3 to 4 music bars for live sets, drink specials, and no-cover entry. Rio has earned praise for his local insight, though guide service can vary.

“Rio is amazing! So knowledgeable about the area and a great guide!”

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7.Country Christmas Music Show at the Opry House

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · from $64

You’ll attend Opry Country Christmas at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House, where artists such as Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery, Lady A, and Chris Janson perform holiday favorites. Your reserved seat gives you access to the one-day evening show. Food, drinks, and transportation are not included.

“The music, lights and scenery was wonderful. Wished we had better seats. My fault for ordering late. Beautiful show overall 🎄”

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8.Honky Tonk Party Shuttle Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews

You get private transportation from Nashville International Airport to a downtown hotel or nearby destination for $250 per group of up to 15. Call after landing for pickup. The ride takes about 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your destination. Kelly G is praised for making the related honky tonk party-bus experience fun and comfortable.

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