Venue Comparison
Ryman Auditorium vs Bridgestone Arena
Side by side: parking, seats, entry policies, and fan experience.
| Feature | Ryman Auditorium | Bridgestone Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Nashville, TN | Nashville, TN |
| Capacity | 2,362 | 17,159 |
| Year Opened | 1892 | 1996 |
| Roof | closed | closed |
| Parking From | $20 | $25 |
| Transit Access | good | good |
| Clear Bag Required | — | — |
| Cashless | — | — |
| Mobile Tickets Only | — | — |
| Avg beer price | N/A | N/A |
| Avg hot dog | N/A | N/A |
| Avg burger | N/A | N/A |
| Avg water | N/A | N/A |
| Avg parking | N/A | N/A |
| ATM fee | N/A | N/A |
| Team shirt | N/A | N/A |
| Mobile ordering | N/A | N/A |
| Best For | Concert | NHL, Concert |
| Primary Teams | Touring Artists, Grand Ole Opry | Nashville Predators, Touring Artists |
Ryman Auditorium
Walk from Broadway downtown.
Best sections
- Main Floor
- Balcony Center
Avoid
- Balcony Confederate Gallery corners
Bridgestone Arena
Downtown Nashville — walk from Broadway.
Best sections
- Lower Bowl 100s
Avoid
- 300s upper end