The 60th Annual CMA Awards, billed as 'Country Music's Biggest Night', held at Bridgestone Arena with live performances and award presentations.
The CMA Awards return to Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Billed as "Country Music's Biggest Night," the ceremony takes place in the heart of Music City, where the winners are revealed for the first time and the night is built around live performances and collaborations you won't see anywhere else.
It's a night that leans into tradition as much as the music. Attendees are encouraged to dress in black tie or formal attire, so it's one of those evenings where you can actually pull out the suit or the gown. If you're planning to go, keep the bag policy in mind: no bags are allowed except clear wristlets or bags no larger than 12"x12"x6", and those have to go through X-Ray lanes, so the smaller you pack, the easier your entry will be.
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Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the ceremony starts at 7 PM. They ask that everyone be seated by 6:45 PM, so if you're coming from across town, give yourself a bit of a buffer to get through security and find your seat before things kick off.
