Nashville Traveler
AnnouncementSeptember 9, 2026

Ben Howard Plays the Ryman

Photo: Daniel Schwen / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

The English singer-songwriter, known for festival-headlining alternative sets, brings his catalog to Nashville's most storied room on September 17.

WhenThursday, September 17, 2026

Howard's shows tend to be intimate despite his festival-circuit stature, and the Ryman's pew seating and famous acoustics suit his stripped-down arrangements especially well.

Expect this one to draw fans well beyond the usual country-tourist crowd — a good pick if you want a Ryman night that isn't twang-forward.