Dates & times
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
- 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
These are the previously published dates. Check the organizer for a new edition.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM; guided tour duration is 45 minutes.
Ryman Haunted History Tour opens a path beneath the stage
The Ryman Haunted History Tour takes visitors below the stage of a building that has served as a tabernacle, an Opry home and a performance hall. The guided visit is scheduled for Halloween evening, October 31, 2026.
A 45-minute visit
The ticketed tour includes a guide, access beneath the stage and a photo to remember the visit. The Ryman lists the event from 6 to 8 p.m., but says the tour itself lasts 45 minutes; its listed showtime is 6 p.m.
The venue has not specified which haunted stories or subjects the guide will cover. Visitors looking for a particular legend should treat the beneath-stage access as the confirmed feature, rather than expect a named story.
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The building above
The auditorium began as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, a religious meeting place inspired by riverboat captain Thomas Ryman. Its first concert was the 1892 May Music Festival; the Fisk Jubilee Singers also made their Ryman debut that year.
Manager Lula Naff brought the Grand Ole Opry to the building in 1943. The show remained there until 1974, and during that period Earl Scruggs made his Opry debut with Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys. Those are chapters in the venue’s history, not a confirmed itinerary for this tour.
After the Opry moved, the auditorium stood largely empty for nearly two decades. Renovations included repairs to the original woodwork and a new roof, and the Ryman reopened in 1994 as a performance hall and museum.
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Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Ryman Auditorium
- Ryman Haunted History Tour
Before you book
Check the ticket page
Admission is ticketed through AXS. Check the ticket page for pricing and any age conditions.
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Ask about the tour route
The Ryman says most of the tour is accessible, but some locations may not be accessible to visitors with mobility difficulties. Contact the venue ahead of booking if the route will affect your visit.
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Getting to the Ryman
Entrance and parking
Ryman Auditorium is at 116 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, TN 37219. The entrance is on the Fourth Avenue side of the building.
The Ryman has no public parking lot. It identifies self-parking across the street at Fifth + Broadway, 179 Rep. John Lewis Way N; parking can be purchased upon entering the garage. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point.
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Before you make a plan
How long is the tour?
The guided tour lasts 45 minutes. The event is listed from 6 to 8 p.m., with a 6 p.m. showtime.
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Does the tour go beneath the stage?
Yes. Beneath-stage access is included, along with a guide and a commemorative photo.
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Is the entire tour accessible to visitors with mobility difficulties?
The Ryman says most of the tour is accessible, but some locations may not be. Contact the venue in advance to discuss the route.
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Is this at the Ryman or the Opry House?
The tour is at Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, not at the separate Opry House on Opryland Drive.
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Location & Google Maps
Ryman Auditorium
116 Rep. John Lewis Way North, Nashville, Tennessee 37219
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