The details, in daylight
Big Thief played Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on 23 August 2026. This show has already taken place — see Big Thief's page on KeenToGo for their upcoming dates.
The Mother Church of Country Music: an 1892 gospel tabernacle whose pews and legendary acoustics hosted the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. Playing the Ryman — and stepping into its circle of worn wood — is country music's holiest rite. Big Thief are a Brooklyn indie-folk band led by Adrianne Lenker, whose intimate, exploratory albums U.F.O.F. and Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You earned Grammy nominations and rapturous acclaim.
Asked about the venue
About Ryman Auditorium
Why is the Ryman Auditorium famous?
Known as the 'Mother Church of Country Music', the 1892 Nashville tabernacle hosted the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974 and is revered for its acoustics — artists still record live albums there.
How many seats does the Ryman have?
2,362, on the original curved wooden pews — one of the most intimate legendary venues in America.