AmericanaFest Returns!

• Following last year’s unfortunate cancellation of AmericanaFest due to the pandemic, we are pleased to report that AmericanaFest is indeed returning live, Sept. 22-25, 2021 in multiple venues throughout Nashville. A limited amount of passes are now on sale here, including Conference + Festival Passes and Festival Passes.

2021’s music festival and conference event will be structured a bit differently than in years past — AmericanaFest will take place over four days, from Wednesday, Sept. 22 through Saturday, Sept. 25, with three days of music business panels as part of its conference at The Westin Nashville from Wednesday through Friday; three nights of music discovery showcases Thursday to Saturday; and parties on Wednesday evening in addition to many daytime special events hosted by friends and supporters of AmericanaFest throughout the week. The Americana Music Association’s critically acclaimed Americana Honors & Awards ceremony will once again serve as the hallmark event of the week, celebrating the roots music community’s brightest musicians on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 22 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Tickets for the show will be on sale at a later date.

Artists interested in showcasing at this year’s festival can find out more information on how to apply here now through April 30. The first programming announcement for AmericanaFest 2021 will be revealed in late summer. If you are still holding passes for the canceled 2020 event, watch your email for information regarding their transfer and refund options. For more details on everything, please visit americanamusic.org.