Grand Ole Opry House Seating Chart
The Grand Ole Opry House is the home of the Grand Ole Opry, the country music show, at 600 Opry Mills Drive in Nashville, Tennessee. It opened on Saturday, March 16, 1974, and set into its stage is a six-foot circle of white oak and maple cut from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium. A flood in 2010 put the stage underwater and closed the house for five months; the Opry returned on September 28 that year. The Opry lists about 4,400 seats.
Quick answer
The Grand Ole Opry House has about 4,400 seats, according to the Opry; its venue specs count 4,404. They split into 2,031 on the Main Floor, 960 in the Mezzanine and 1,413 in the Balcony, across 37 sections.
- Every seat is cushioned.
- Stage seats come with the VIP Backstage Experience.
- A show runs about two hours, with an intermission.
- Backstage tours can include the Opry stage, when available.
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Sections at Grand Ole Opry House
The Grand Ole Opry House has 37 sections on two levels: a large Main Floor, a Mezzanine and a Balcony above. The seat counts below come from the Opry's own venue specs.
- Main Floor — the lower level, 2,031 seats
- Mezzanine — 960 seats
- Balcony — 1,413 seats
- Stage seats — on the stage itself, included with the VIP Backstage Experience package
Best seats at Grand Ole Opry House
The Opry says its 4,400 seats are "all good," and every seat is cushioned. The house has 37 sections over two levels: 2,031 seats on the Main Floor, 960 in the Mezzanine and 1,413 in the Balcony. For the closest view, the VIP Backstage Experience package includes seats on the stage itself, along with lounge and backstage access. A show runs about two hours with a 15-minute intermission.
Tips before you go
Opry House Paid Parking, run by Metropolis, is in the Opry Mills area and serves evening shows only, from 5 pm; you can book a spot ahead. The Gaylord Opryland resort is a separate place about a 10-minute walk away. Oversized bags aren't allowed unless medically needed, and all bags are subject to search. Children under 4 get in free if they sit with a guardian. Show nights change from week to week, so check the Opry's calendar.
How to read the Grand Ole Opry House seating chart
The Main Floor is the lower level. Seat maps show the Mezzanine and Balcony sharing the upper level, with the Mezzanine rows in front. The Main Floor holds 2,031 seats, the Mezzanine 960 and the Balcony 1,413.
Stage seats come with the VIP Backstage Experience and sit on the stage near the six-foot circle of wood from the Ryman. The Opry's seating page allows up to eight seats per AXS order, and bigger groups can go through Group Sales.
Wheelchair-accessible seats are on both levels, and wheelchair lifts serve the second level. FM assistive listening devices are lent at the Tour Desk.
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The Opry runs daytime backstage tours of about 50 minutes, which can include the Opry stage when it is free, and 60-minute post-show tours for guests with a show ticket. Still cameras are allowed at most shows and tours, though some events ban them; video cameras, tripods and iPads aren't allowed.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats are in the Grand Ole Opry House?
- The Grand Ole Opry House has about 4,400 seats, according to the Opry; its venue specs count 4,404. They split into 2,031 on the Main Floor, 960 in the Mezzanine and 1,413 in the Balcony, across 37 sections.
- What are the best seats at Grand Ole Opry House?
- The Opry says its 4,400 seats are "all good," and every seat is cushioned. The house has 37 sections over two levels: 2,031 seats on the Main Floor, 960 in the Mezzanine and 1,413 in the Balcony. For the closest view, the VIP Backstage Experience package includes seats on the stage itself, along with lounge and backstage access. A show runs about two hours with a 15-minute intermission.
- What sections does Grand Ole Opry House have?
- Main sections include: Main Floor — the lower level, 2,031 seats; Mezzanine — 960 seats; Balcony — 1,413 seats. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Grand Ole Opry House located?
- The Grand Ole Opry House is at 600 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville, TN 37214. Paid parking is signed in the Opry Mills area.
- How do I plan a private event at Grand Ole Opry House?
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