Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of “Liberal Redneck” comedic “porch rant” videos. Since then, Trae has written a best-selling book, The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin Dixie Outta The Dark, toured the...
PURCHASE BRISTOL OKTOBERFEST TICKETS A popular food and drink event returns to downtown Bristol as Discover Bristol hosts the third annual Bristol Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28, from 2-6 PM. The fun event allows attendees to stroll through Bristol's historic downtown district as they sample...
Long hair, tobacco, over-sized glasses and a trucker hat, Dusty Slay is the self-effacing bourbon-voiced Southern comedian next door with a knack for observational, blue-collar humor and the nerve to say what everyone else is thinking. He grew up the son of a single mom...
Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of metal titans at the iconic Bristol Motor Speedway! Presenting D.E.M.O. I at Bristol Motor Speedway. A demolition derby event like no other, from October 3rd through October 6th, 2024. Brace yourself for an electrifying spectacle that promises...
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Destination Soultown from The Sensational Soul Cruisers features an 11 piece, choreographed band. The show will have you on your feet, singing and dancing to the greatest hits of the Temptations, the Jackson Five, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, The...
Forget the Sunday drive. Make it a Sunday Funday! The Sunday Funday clean comedy show hits the Paramount Bristol stage with a great lineup of comedians. Sonya White, Shawn Carter, Jake Hovis and Grampy (Phil Ketron) will make you forget about your upcoming Monday blues...
A Wizard, A True Star. The title of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist (re-designated TR- i), Rundgren has...
Called a “trio of Modern Marx Brothers” by the Boston Herald and “intellectual vaudeville” by the New York Times, The Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a touring American comedy troupe that performs fast-paced, seemingly improvisational condensations of huge topics. They hold the record for the...
They’ve been part of the Southern Rock scene for over 50 years. Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, Homesick, and Spooky. But there’s so much more. With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents the...
Join us for a Taylor Swift themed dance party! A benefit on behalf of Abuse Alternatives and Believe in Bristol, in collaboration with downtown Bristol merchants, it will be a day for Swifties of all ages! $5 / individual and $13 / family of four...
Traditional Veterans Ceremony will be held following the parade at the Bristol War Memorial at Cumberland Square Park Bristol, VA. Valid proof of insurance will be REQUIRED for parade entry, per new city requirements. Proof of insurance MUST be provided: please be prepared to submit...
Drenched in sun-kissed natural beauty both inside and out, Nashville native, Deana Carter, didn’t take a seemingly easy route to stardom, but instead chose to defy the conventional expectations of the typical Nashville artist blueprint and make her own mark. And she did, undeniably taking...
John Crist is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than one billion video views, over 5 million fans on social media and sold=out shows from coast to coast making Pollstar’s Top 100 Global Tours list with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for...
The Ice Rink at Bristol Motor Speedway is the Regions Best and Longest standing Ice Skating Rink. Come on out for some family fun.
The Birthplace of Country Music is proud to present a very special filming of Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time live from the Paramount Bristol stage. This live broadcast features Wood Brothers, Lindsay Lou, and the Farm and Fun Time house band Bill and The Belles. The Wood Brothers...
The region's most dazzling holiday light show returns to Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway. Speedway In Lights, Powered by TVA, is a 4-mile trek through 3 million lights and the chance to take a lap around "The World's Fastest Half-Mile." Holiday light seekers will circle the...
Announcing Bristol’s Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting & 2nd Annual Winter Carnival! This year we have made some fun changes to this community favorite event! Please note that the date is set for Thursday, November 21st at 4:30 p.m. at Cumberland Square Park in Historic...
A timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the joy and wonder of Christmas magic in “Scrooge! The Musical” transform the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night. Renowned composer of beloved music...
Ready or not, it’s time to GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT! Believe in Bristol will again sponsor the Annual Christmas Open House in Historic Downtown Bristol on Monday, November 25, 2024, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm. The Open House has traditionally been a customer...
Thousands of area residents will line State Street Thursday night, Dec. 5, 2024 for the Bristol Christmas Parade to kick-off the holiday season. The parade, which has been taking place in the downtown area for more than a century, is a program of the Bristol...
A timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the joy and wonder of Christmas magic in “Scrooge! The Musical” transform the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night. Renowned composer of beloved music...
All Aboard! The Bristol Train Station Foundation will be kicking off the Christmas season by hosting a Children’s Christmas party. The beloved train themed Children’s Christmas Event is back at the Historic Bristol Train Station on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Families are invited to...
This timeless classic returns to the stage live on December 13th and 14th. Experience the wonder of Clara’s adventure as she helps the Nutcracker break the spell of the evil Rat Queen, and goes on a journey through the land of Snow and onward to...
Theatre Bristol presents the hilarious comedy, A Tuna Christmas, sequel to the riotous show, Greater Tuna, and brings Christmas magic to the ARTspace stage weekends December 13-22. Tickets are on sale now at theatrebristol.org/tickets. It’s Christmas in the third-smallest town in Texas. Radio station news personalities...
On Tuesday, December 17th at 6:00 PM, Journey’s End will again take place in Historic Downtown Bristol! Journey’s End is Bristol’s local interpretation of the Latino tradition of Las Posadas (The Inns). This year Mary will be played by Jillian McCraw and Joseph will be...
Morgan Wade is ready to raise the curtain. Currently situated as one of Nashville’s fastest rising and most critically acclaimed young stars, hailed by some of the world’s most respected publications, from Rolling Stone to New York Times, as a once-in-a-generation talent, thanks in great...
Once again back by popular demand! Bluegrass music veterans Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are coming back to Bristol! The new members of the Grand Ole Opry have been performing together for nearly 20 years and always give a memorable performance when they’re on The Paramount stage....
Whitney Houston’s musical legacy is brought to life in this critically acclaimed tribute show described as “mind-blowingly spot on” This two-hour production will fill you with joy, nostalgia and wonderment as it takes you on a heartfelt journey through Houston’s greatest hits including ‘I Will...
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety)...
Billy’s solo album releases, the Afro-Cuban flavored “Perfectamundo”, the bluesy, “The Big Bad Blues”, and the hard rockin, “Hardware” all represent what he refers to as the “Three T’s”: Tone, Taste and Tenacity. BFG is truly a highly regarded Renaissance man. Chris “Whipper” Layton holds his remarkable standings...
Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 32-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down. Madigan has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has risen from performing in comedy clubs to performing in marquee theaters with sold out shows. She’s squeezed in over...
The Weather Guard Truck Race Returns to the NASCAR Spring Weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway, this time part of the EPIC SPRING TRIPLEHEADER!
The Throwback Spring NASCAR weekend at Bristol adds the XFINITY Series for an epic tripleheader!
Little Dickens. Short Longfellow. Reduced Proust. All the Great Books. Less is More. The Literary Canon explodes as the Reduced Shakespeare Company once again unleashes a comic outrage on an unsuspecting public. The Bad Boys of Abridgment take you on a ninety-eight minute roller-coaster ride...
The Food City 500 in 2024 was ELECTRIC! Get ready, because vintage NASCAR short track racin' is back.
Bristol Ballet presents a ballet interpretation of the favorite quirky tale, Alice in Wonderland. Fall down the rabbit hole as Alice journeys through a strange, fantastical world full of peculiar creatures and favorite characters. The story was written by Lewis Carroll and first published in...
Unlock the mind of a murderer. Join forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles for an illuminating journey into the darkest corners of a killer’s psyche. In The Psychology of a Murderer, Dr. Toles delves deep into the twisted minds and motives of infamous killers, including Jeffrey Dahmer, Aaron Hernandez, Chris Watts, Aileen...
PURCHASE BRISTOL WING WALK TICKETS Wing lovers have an exciting event to add to their summer calendar as the Bristol Chamber hosts the third annual Discover Bristol Wing Walk event on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 2-6 p.m. The popular event allows attendees to enjoy...
The Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals WILL BE back on June 6-8, 2025! Get your tickets today!
The Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds will play at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 2, 2025 in what will be the first Major League Baseball game in Tennessee, ever. History will be made at The Last Great Colosseum.
