The Caverns
The Caverns in Pelham, Tennessee has an underground concert hall inside Big Mouth Cave and an outdoor amphitheater with views of the Cumberland Plateau. The cave hall seats 850 or holds up to 1,200 standing, while the amphitheater takes crowds of up to 6,000, and the cave venue's gentle slope and smooth concrete floor make it accessible to fans with mobility concerns. On-site camping ranges from simple car camping to climate-controlled yurts, and CaveFest, the venue's own multi-day music festival, includes camping with every ticket.
Before you go
- Capacity
- Cave hall 850 seated / 1,200 standing; amphitheater up to 6,000
- Indoor or outdoor
- Both: an underground cave concert hall and an outdoor amphitheater
- Official site
- thecaverns.com
- Next festival here
- CaveFest, Oct 10 to 11, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- The underground cave floor has a gentle slope and smooth concrete, making it accessible for mobility concerns.
- RV camping has no water, sewer or shower hookups, just a limited number of 30 and 50-amp power hookups for cave shows.
- Campfires must be in an off-the-ground fire pit, and glass and dogs are not allowed in the campground.
- The cave system runs over 8,000 linear feet, and people may have used it for up to 25,000 years.
- A Premium Day Parking Pass gets you close but does not cover overnight parking or campground access.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Cave hall: 850 seated, 1,200 standing · Amphitheater holds up to 6,000 · Accessible cave floor, gentle slope.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want to see a show inside a real cave with natural acoustics.
- You like the idea of camping, from tents to climate-controlled yurts, right on site.
- You are coming for CaveFest and want camping bundled with your ticket.
Think twice if
- You need full RV hookups: there is no water, sewer or shower connection, just limited power.
- You want to bring your dog camping: dogs are not allowed in the campground.
Getting there and parking
A Premium Day Parking Pass gets you a parking spot as close to the venue as possible, though it does not include overnight parking or campground access.
Cave tours depart from the gift shop on Saturdays and Sundays from 9am to 5pm, with extended hours on concert days, including tours departing at 6pm and 7pm.
Accessibility
Thanks to the gentle slope and smooth concrete floor of the underground concert hall, it is accessible to music fans with mobility concerns or physical disabilities.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (thecaverns.com).
Camping
A Car Camping Pass gives one vehicle and up to 4 people a 20x20 foot campsite. An RV Camping Pass covers up to 6 people in a 20x40 foot space, with porta-potty bathrooms only and no showers, water or sewer hookups, though a limited number of 30-amp and 50-amp RV hookups are available for cave shows. Check-in is usually 3pm and check-out is 10am.
Campfires are allowed but must be off the ground in a fire pit, which can be rented while supplies last, and firewood and ice are for sale. Glass and dogs are not allowed in the campground.
The Yurt Village sits in a secluded meadow inside the campground, with 300-square-foot climate-controlled yurts that include two parking spots, a bed, a bathroom with a shower, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a coffee maker and a private deck.
Food, water and what you can bring
The underground concert hall offers food and beverage concessions including craft beer, cider and seltzers, and in the rear sections of the amphitheater guests can bring their own blankets and chairs.
The Caverns Tavern serves Caverns Limestone Lager, a signature beer brewed with limestone-filtered water by Common John Brewing Co. and only available on site, open before every show.
Sound and sensory
Inside the underground music venue, guests experience prehistoric natural cave acoustics alongside state-of-the-art sound and lights.
Recently at The Caverns
Kyle Tuttle Band on The Caverns Sessions, "Boulder Canyon"
From the venue · Sep 21, 2026
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram on The Caverns Sessions, "Midnight Heat"
From the venue · Sep 14, 2026
Jeff Tweedy on The Caverns Sessions, "Enough"
From the venue · Sep 2, 2026
Quick answers
How many people does the cave concert hall hold?
It seats 850 in padded chairs or holds up to 1,200 for standing-room shows.
How big is the outdoor amphitheater?
It holds crowds of up to 6,000 guests per show.
Is the cave venue wheelchair accessible?
Largely, yes. The gentle slope and smooth concrete floor make it accessible to fans with mobility concerns or physical disabilities.
Can I camp on site?
Yes. Car Camping Passes give you a 20x20 foot site, RV Camping Passes cover a 20x40 foot space, and there is also a Yurt Village with climate-controlled cabins.
Are there RV hookups?
Only a limited number of 30-amp and 50-amp power hookups for cave shows; there is no water, sewer or shower hookup.
Can I have a campfire?
Yes, but it has to be off the ground in a fire pit, which you can rent while supplies last.
Are dogs allowed in the campground?
No. Dogs and glass are not allowed in the campground.
Does CaveFest include camping?
Yes. Camping is included with every CaveFest ticket, with one shared 20x20 foot campsite per car.
Is there a signature drink at The Caverns?
Yes. Caverns Limestone Lager is the venue's own beer, brewed with limestone-filtered water and only available on site.
A little history
The Caverns' connected underground cave system covers more than 8,000 linear feet of known passages, and experts believe humans have used the cave for up to 25,000 years. Underground shows happen in a section known as Big Mouth Cave.
CaveFest is The Caverns' own multi-day music festival, now in its fifth year, combining music above and below ground with camping, glamping, cave tours, food trucks, craft vendors and workshops.