Nashville is known for country music, cowboy culture, and legendary live performances—but surprisingly, it has never hosted a major professional rodeo. That changes in 2025 with the first-ever Music City Rodeo, set to bring top-tier rodeo action and country music superstars to Bridgestone Arena.
If you’re a fan of bull riding, barrel racing, and live country music, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Here’s everything you need to know about Nashville’s biggest rodeo debut.
When Is the 2025 Nashville Rodeo?
The Music City Rodeo will take place over three action-packed days, running from May 29 through May 31, 2025. It will be held at Bridgestone Arena, right in the heart of downtown Nashville.
Star-Studded Lineup: Who’s Performing?
Rodeo fans won’t just get thrilling competitions—they’ll also get some top-tier country music performances! The lineup includes:
- Reba McEntire
- Jelly Roll
- Tim McGraw
Jelly Roll, a Nashville native, shared his excitement about the event:
“As a Nashville native, this felt like a chance to be a part of a history-making event for the city. I have vivid memories of when it was announced that we were getting a hockey team with the Predators or a football team with the Titans … and I watched Bridgestone Arena be built from the ground up. Headlining Music City Rodeo in my hometown feels like the same type of milestone.”
What to Expect at the Music City Rodeo
The 2025 Nashville Rodeo will feature a mix of thrilling rodeo action and family-friendly fun. Attendees can look forward to:
- Bull riding – Watch fearless riders take on powerful bulls in an adrenaline-pumping showdown.
- Barrel racing – Speed and precision combine as cowgirls race against the clock.
- Team roping – Cowboys and cowgirls will show off their teamwork and roping skills.
- Mutton bustin’ – The youngest cowboys and cowgirls get their chance to ride sheep in this crowd-favorite event.
- Rodeo clowns – Keeping the crowd entertained with fun antics and helping keep the riders safe.
The event is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), meaning fans will see top competitors battling for over $200,000 in prize money.
When Do Tickets Go on Sale?
Tickets for Nashville’s first-ever PRCA rodeo go on sale Friday, March 7, 2025. With a lineup of country legends and world-class rodeo action, tickets are expected to sell fast—so make sure to grab yours early!