Ascend Amphitheater – Nashville’s Waterfront Outdoor Venue

Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, Tennessee opened in the summer of 2015 and has become a hot spot for outdoor concerts in the Music City. Ascend Amphitheater is located on the shores of the Cumberland River in downtown Nashville’s West Waterfront Park. Concert-goers can enjoy the riverfront setting and a great view of the Nashville skyline.

The amphitheater has capacity for 6,800, with 2,300 fixed seats. Live Nation manages the venue and does a good job of bringing in a mix of quality acts.

The 2022 performer lineup at Ascend Amphitheater includes Jack White, Rex Orange County, Leon Bridges, Sting, Parker McCollum, AJR, St. Paul & The Broken Bones + Fitz & The Tantrums, Russ, Train, Bon Iver, Ben Rector, 5 Seconds of Summer, Riley Green, Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, Glass Animals, Dispatch + O.A.R, Styx + REO Speedwagon, David Gray, Jack Johnson, and Goo Goo Dolls.

Thanks to its downtown Nashville location, there are lots of hotels nearby that provide easy access to the venue as well as Nashville’s many restaurants and attractions. Hyatt Place Nashville Downtown and Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Downtown are good option located in the two blocks between Ascend Amphitheater and the Country Music Hall of Fame. See our complete list of hotels closest to Ascend Amphitheater.