Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
- Dates
- Sep 10 to 12, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Historic Downtown Bristol (State Street)
- Price
- $180
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 11, 2026
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion returns to Bristol, TN, Sep 10 to 12, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
A non-profit roots-music festival held each September in historic downtown Bristol, straddling the Tennessee-Virginia state line. It celebrates the city's heritage as the birthplace of country music and the legacy of the 1927 Bristol Sessions, showcasing Appalachian roots music and beyond across many indoor and outdoor stages, with a free festival app to build a schedule.
What people love
Attendees describe one of the friendliest, most laid-back festivals they've been to, set in a walkable historic downtown with a constant stream of quality bands across a mix of indoor and outdoor stages. Regulars love wandering between stages to discover up-and-coming acts, though some note the crowds and heat can get overwhelming.
Last time around (2025)
Recent editions have taken over historic downtown Bristol each September, closing State Street to traffic for vendors and spreading performances across roughly a dozen indoor and outdoor stages spanning the Tennessee-Virginia line.
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Listen
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No official playlist linked yet. Find Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion on Spotify.
Lineup
2027 lineup expected between November 2026 and January 2027. Sign up and we email you the day it drops. Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport TRI.
How do I get to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion?
By car
Most people drive to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion. The nearest major airport is TRI, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Intercity coach to the host city (not an airport connector): Greyhound serves Bristol at 827 Shelby St, Bristol TN, roughly half a mile from the State Street festival footprint, walkable. Useful for attendees coming from Knoxville/Roanoke/Nashville corridors without flying.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
TRI (Tri-Cities Airport, Blountville TN) is ~15.6 road miles / ~23 min from downtown Bristol. Uber and Lyft both serve TRI with a designated pickup at the terminal drop-off/pick-up location. There is NO taxi stand at the airport, the airport's own ground-transportation page says taxi/limo providers are not located on-site and rides should be scheduled ahead of time.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Prepay via Tixr (the festival's ticketer). Festival strongly advises carpooling or parking at a shuttle pick-up site. The back lot of the Delta Hotels by Marriott (Bristol VA) is the official park-and-ride for non-hotel guests; five shuttle routes run all weekend every ~30 min, VA routes dropping at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and TN routes at the Downtown Center behind the Country Music Mural Stage.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at TRI
If you are hiring a car, it is worth checking parking near the venue before you go.
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Where
Map shows the center of Bristol. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Historic Downtown Bristol (State Street)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Treat yourself 1
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 7
Shuttle Official festival shuttle pickup (VA route, drops at Birthplace of Country Music Museum); its back lot doubles as the official park-and-ride for non-hotel guests.
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonShuttle Official festival shuttle pickup (VA route, drops at the museum).
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonShuttle Official festival shuttle pickup (VA route, drops at the museum).
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonShuttle Official festival shuttle pickup (TN route, drops at Downtown Center behind the Country Music Mural Stage).
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonShuttle Official festival shuttle pickup (TN route, drops at Downtown Center).
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonShuttle Official festival shuttle pickup (TN route, drops at Downtown Center).
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Bristol TN/VA is a small twin-city market (~44k combined) with modest year-round Airbnb inventory concentrated in residential streets within 1-2 miles of State Street. Expect festival-weekend (Sept 11-13, 2026) demand spikes and early sell-through, with only two downtown hotels, so book months out.
Search AirbnbPrivate-land camping/glamping around Bristol, Bluff City, and South Holston Lake is a real alternative given the thin downtown hotel stock, notably, Hicks White Top Campground (430 White Top Rd, Bluff City TN) is itself an official festival shuttle stop, so camping + shuttle is a documented, workable combo for this no-onsite-camping fest.
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Accessible parking is free at Regions Bank on the corner of Volunteer Parkway and Shelby Street on the Tennessee side, entered from Shelby Street. State issued auto identification is verified on arrival, spaces are limited and first come first served, and donations to the Disabled American Veterans are appreciated.
Read the full notes
Shuttles run from that lot to the festival gates, and an ADA golf cart shuttle can be called on (423) 972-2250, running between the ADA parking lot and ticket booths and entry and exit points. Golf carts cannot drive to most points inside the festival footprint.
All entrance points are wheelchair accessible, and scooters, wheelchairs and power chairs are permitted for people with mobility disabilities. Accessible Port-O-Lets are at every portable restroom location marked on the festival map, and the indoor venues also have accessible restrooms.
Several accessible ATMs are in the footprint. Service animals are welcome; pets and emotional support animals are not. This is a downtown multi-venue festival, so indoor venue access matters as much as the street stages. Access questions go to [email protected].
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2027?
Sep 10 to 12, 2027
Has the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup is expected between November 2026 and January 2027. 24 acts from 2026 are listed on this page.
How much are Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion tickets?
$180 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion held?
Historic Downtown Bristol (State Street), Bristol, TN.