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Bristol Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Bristol, TN, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Bristol throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Bristol events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Bristol Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Bristol
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 234
- Aug2020262:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYGrandma Gatewood Took A WalkSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre • 167 seatsSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre
24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $991 tickets remaining!Select Seats - Aug2120267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYGrandma Gatewood Took A WalkSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre • 167 seatsSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $1006 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2220262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventGrandma Gatewood Took A WalkSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre • 167 seatsSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $1076 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2220267:30 PMSatConcertWeekend EventTwitty & Lynn - Tribute to Conway And LorettaParamount Bristol37620, 518 State Street Bristol, TN, US37620, 518 State Street Bristol, TN, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $114Tickets Available: 131Select Seats
- Aug2220267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventGrandma Gatewood Took A WalkSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre • 167 seatsSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $1006 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2320263:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventGrandma Gatewood Took A WalkSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre • 167 seatsSmith Theatre At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $86Avg. price ~ $1076 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2620262:00 PMWedMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandCome From AwayGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre • 506 seatsGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $381Tickets Available: 75Select Seats
- Aug2720262:00 PMThuMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandCome From AwayGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre • 506 seatsGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $80Avg. price ~ $481Tickets Available: 63Select Seats
- Aug2720268:00 PMThuCOUNTRY / FOLKBest ValueThe Band PerryHard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol24201, 500 Gate City Hwy Bristol, VA, US24201, 500 Gate City Hwy Bristol, VA, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $91Tickets Available: 285Select Seats
- Aug2820267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandCome From AwayGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre • 506 seatsGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $356Tickets Available: 83Select Seats
- Aug2920262:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventCome From AwayGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre • 506 seatsGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $85Avg. price ~ $399Tickets Available: 79Select Seats
- Aug2920267:30 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventCome From AwayGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre • 506 seatsGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $93Avg. price ~ $510Tickets Available: 53Select Seats
- Aug2920268:00 PMSatJAZZ / BLUESWeekend EventKenny GHard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol24201, 500 Gate City Hwy Bristol, VA, US24201, 500 Gate City Hwy Bristol, VA, USFrom $69Avg. price ~ $163Tickets Available: 566Select Seats
- Aug3020263:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandWeekend EventCome From AwayGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre • 506 seatsGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $76Avg. price ~ $454Tickets Available: 67Select Seats
- Sep0520267:30 PMSatConcertWeekend EventZoso - Led Zeppelin Tribute BandParamount Bristol37620, 518 State Street Bristol, TN, US37620, 518 State Street Bristol, TN, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $9428 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep10202610:30 AMThuMUSICAL / PLAYDracula - PlayGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre • 506 seatsGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $9210 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep112026Time TBAFESTIVAL / TOURBristol Rhythm & Roots Festival: Sierra Ferrell, The War and Treaty & Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives - 3 Day PassBristol Rhythm & Roots Festival: Sierra Ferrell, The War and Treaty & Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives - 3 Day PassBristol Festival Grounds37620, 416 State Street Suite A Bristol, TN, US37620, 416 State Street Suite A Bristol, TN, USFrom $408Avg. price ~ $4715 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep112026Time TBAFESTIVAL / TOURBristol Rhythm & Roots Festival: St. Paul and The Broken Bones & Los Lobos - FridayBristol Rhythm & Roots Festival: St. Paul and The Broken Bones & Los Lobos - FridayBristol Festival Grounds37620, 416 State Street Suite A Bristol, TN, US37620, 416 State Street Suite A Bristol, TN, USFrom $149Avg. price ~ $1722 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep1120267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYHigh DemandCome From AwayGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre • 506 seatsGilliam Stage At Barter Theatre24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, US24210, 127 West Main Street Abingdon, VA, USFrom $77Avg. price ~ $415Tickets Available: 67Select Seats
- Sep122026Time TBAFESTIVAL / TOURWeekend EventBristol Rhythm & Roots Festival: Sierra Ferrel, Braxton Keith & The Del McCoury Band - SaturdayBristol Festival Grounds37620, 416 State Street Suite A Bristol, TN, US37620, 416 State Street Suite A Bristol, TN, USFrom $157Avg. price ~ $1824 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Bristol Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
Events in June 2027
July
Events in July 2027
August
This Month
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Bristol events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Bristol. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Bristol venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Bristol Festival Grounds
Bristol, TN
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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Bristol Motor Speedway
Bristol, TN
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
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Celebration Church Tri-Cities
Blountville, TN
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre
Abingdon, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 142
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol
Bristol, VA
Casino / Entertainment
Upcoming Events: 16
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Paramount Bristol
Bristol, TN
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 28
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Smith Theatre At Barter Theatre
Abingdon, VA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 33
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Stockyard Bristol
Bristol, TN
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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04 Center
Austin, TX
Arena
Upcoming Events: 29
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1 Memphis Street Event Venue
Hernando, MS
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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1015 Folsom Nightclub
San Francisco, CA
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 11
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10th District Brewing Company
Abington, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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11:11
El Paso, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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1175 Sports Park & Eatery
Kansasville, WI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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118 North
Wayne, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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11th Street Cowboy Bar
Bandera, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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123 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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124 Surface Drive
Charleston, WV
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 11
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1720
Los Angeles, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 23
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Bristol venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Bristol right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Bristol rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Bristol?
Yeah — Bristol doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Bristol?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Bristol, TN. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Bristol and nearby areas