Only 100 days remain until music lovers once again spill onto historic State Street for the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, taking place September 19–21, 2025. Since its inception in 2001, the award-winning festival has paid homage to the seminal 1927 Bristol Sessions—widely hailed as the “Big Bang of Country Music”—while championing the ever-evolving sounds those recordings set in motion. This year’s gathering promises another unforgettable weekend honoring Bristol’s musical past, present, and future.
The 2025 lineup boasts a powerhouse slate led by The Teskey Brothers, Shane Smith & The Saints, Lukas Nelson, and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs with Kentucky Thunder. Pop-country chart-toppers The Band Perry, acclaimed singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun, jamgrass stalwarts Steep Canyon Rangers, high-energy funk outfit Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and the virtuosic Mountain Grass Unit round out the top tier. They’ll be joined by dozens more including Kaitlin Butts, Ashley Monroe, Fruition, Sister Sadie, Futurebirds, Michael Cleveland, The Wilder Blue, Nolan Taylor, Shadowgrass, and Ken Pomeroy. Cellist and composer Dave Eggar will serve as the festival’s 2025 Artist-in-Residence, collaborating across multiple sets throughout the weekend.
True to tradition, the three-day street fest will transform downtown Bristol—straddling the Tennessee–Virginia state line—into a vibrant patchwork of outdoor stages, late-night sets, and intimate indoor performances. Fans can expect barn-dance jams, impromptu collaborations, and a family-friendly atmosphere laced with regional food, craft vendors, and the warm community spirit that has defined Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion for nearly a quarter-century.
Weekend passes, single-day tickets, VIP packages, and official merchandise are available now at www.BristolRhythm.com. Organizers encourage fans to secure passes early and join the countdown to “a reunion like no other” when the streets of Bristol once again resonate with the sounds that shaped American music.
