Make a day of it in Bristol
Things to Do in Bristol, TN
Discover Bristol, TN ticket choices across Paramount Bristol, ARTspace, and the Cameo Theatre. From NASCAR weekends at Bristol Motor Speedway to Rhythm & Roots Reunion, secure your seats with a trusted local source.
Celtic Thunder
Paramount Bristol
Demun Jones
Stockyard Bristol
Kansas - The Band
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Jamey Johnson
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band
Paramount Bristol
Trae Crowder
Paramount Bristol
The Carpenters Songbook
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Rodney Carrington
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Choir! Choir! Choir!
Paramount Bristol
Molly Hatchet
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The Beach Boys
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
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About Bristol Events
Welcome to Bristol, Tennessee, a vibrant city where music, sports, and culture collide along State Street’s entertainment corridor. You’ll find a trio of great venues—Paramount Bristol, Theatre Bristol’s ARTspace, and the Cameo Theatre nearby in Bristol, VA—forming a dynamic arts corridor that draws performers from bluegrass to rock. If you’re chasing NASCAR action, Bristol Motor Speedway brings high-octane race weekends with pregame concerts and on-site entertainment. For music history fans, the Birthplace of Country Music Museum anchors the region’s legacy, while events along Downtown Bristol’s State Street—like the Sounds of Summer and Rhythm & Roots Reunion—deliver live performances, tasty bites, and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re planning a multi-day festival visit or a single concert night, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss ticket access.
Pro tip: secure your seats early for headline performances at Paramount Bristol and for multi-day events like Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, where each day stands alone in its own right. We provide reliable, easy ticketing—so you can focus on the music, the race, or the downtown vibes. If you’re in town for NASCAR weekend, plan extra time to explore the Historic Downtown Bristol district, sample local cuisine, and check out the Birthplace of Country Music Museum for a deeper dive into the area’s musical heritage. For more festival details, venue lineups, and official artist pages, follow the included social links and official sites for a direct connection to your event.
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Bristol Tennessee Transit provides Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) service and Job Access service. The Bristol MPO, in partnership with Bristol Tennessee Transit (BTT), Bristol Virginia Transit (BVT), and the Cities of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia are exploring how a vibrant, easy-to-use trolley service could connect downtown, attractions, and destinations while enhancing the experience for residents and visitors alike. [1] [2]
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Bristol is known as the Birthplace of Country Music due to the 1927 Bristol Sessions. The Birthplace of Country Music Museum tells the story of Bristol’s rich musical roots. Historic Downtown Bristol features vibrant attractions and shopping. Bristol offers a variety of dining options, including breweries, distilleries, and restaurants. [3]
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