International Travel Tips
International Travel recommendations for CMA Music Festival
- Book hotels and flights as early as possible – the earlier the better. Transatlantic flights are heavily booked at that time of year. You can get better prices on flights the earlier they are booked.
- If you would prefer not to rent a car, try and book your hotel in the Downtown area and use the shuttles to get around the event.
- If coming to CMA Music Festival for the first time and unsure of your way around, consider travelling with a tour group who will have someone on hand to help you and make sure you make the best of your trip.
- It will be very hot, make sure you pack light clothing, wear a hat, use sunscreen and drink plenty of water.
- Everyone is very friendly in Nashville and will want to make your experience a happy one for you, if you are unsure, please ask and generally just talk to people, they will enjoy it as much as you do.
- Research events and other area attractions in Nashville around the time of CMA Music Festival, so you can make the most of your trip.
- Especially for the International Country Music fan, who will often not have access to seeing many artists in their own country, this is a wonderful opportunity to see so many artists in the space of a few days - pace yourself and enjoy the experience.
- Now is the perfect time to book a trip to the CMA Music Festival and take advantage of the very favorable exchange rates.
- CMA’s Global Artist Party is the unofficial kick of to the CMA Music Festival and will be held at The Stage on June 2nd (6pm-10.30pm). It is free to the public, but space is limited – so come early!
- The AristoMedia Acoustic Afternoon, co-sponsored by CMA, is on June 3rd (1.30pm-4pm) at Second Fiddle, also free to the public but again, space is limited.
- Visit Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau for addional information.
Additional festival tips can be found in the general information section of the website.
