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About International Bluegrass Music Association
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has its new home in Chattanooga, Tennessee for 2025–2027, hosting major events like the IBMA Business Conference, Bluegrass Ramble, and the Bluegrass Music Awards in downtown venues. As your friendly ticket partner, we’ve got you covered with reliable info on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Key venues for IBMA in Chattanooga include the Chattanooga Convention Center, the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium, and three downtown stages for the Bluegrass Ramble (Miller Park, Miller Plaza, Patten Square). Whether you’re attending a conference session, awards show, or a ramble performance, plan ahead for comfort and convenience.
Pro tips: arrive early to enjoy the downtown atmosphere, use CARTA’s free downtown electric shuttle to move between venues, and book hotels in the connected and surrounding districts to minimize walking. We’ve highlighted trusted hotel partners and dining options you can consider as part of your trip to IBMA in Chattanooga. If plans change, we’ll update you with the latest details on dates and venues. For the latest event details, always verify with the official IBMA channels.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- HQ address: International Bluegrass Music Association, 4206 Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216, USA.
- New home for IBMA World of Bluegrass: Chattanooga, Tennessee, 2025–2027 (Sept. 16–20, 2025, and beyond).
- Chattanooga Convention Center capacity: largest room about 100,000 sq ft; seating capacity up to 8,000; address One Carter Plaza, Chattanooga, TN 37402.
- Main 2025 IBMA Chattanooga venues: Chattanooga Convention Center (Business Conference), Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium (Bluegrass Music Awards), and three downtown stages for IBMA Bluegrass Ramble (Miller Park, Miller Plaza, Patten Square).
- Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium capacity: 3,866 seats; address 399 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402.
- Transit: Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) operates a free downtown electric shuttle serving the convention district; buses connect hotels, RCC, and venues.
- Parking: Chattanooga Convention Center lot/garage offers about 3,500 nearby parking spaces; RCC parking pages show on-site/adjacent options.
- Nearby hotels: Marriott Downtown Chattanooga is connected to the Convention Center; numerous hotels within a short walk (e.g., 2,660+ rooms nearby).
- Notable events hosted: IBMA Business Conference, IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, IBMA Bluegrass Live! festival, and the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards (all staged in downtown Chattanooga in 2025).
- Raleigh updates: Red Hat Amphitheater is being relocated to accommodate Raleigh Convention Center expansion (opening planned for 2026); IBMA World of Bluegrass left Raleigh after 2024; Raleigh launched Raleigh Wide Open in 2025 as a city festival replacement.