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The Teskey Brothers perform Friday at Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee.

The Teskey Brothers perform Friday at Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee.

Rhythm and Roots Reunion announces festival schedule

July 29, 2025

Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion has released its full artist schedule, revealing a massive 111 sets of live music across 12 stages over three days. Presented by the nonprofit Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is voted among USA Today’s top 10 music festivals three years running. Celebrating its 24th anniversary this year, the festival returns to State Street in historic down-town Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia, Sept. 19-21. Any day passes are also on sale; each guaranteeing entry for any day of the festival that you wish to attend.

Friday night headliners include The Teskey Brothers, Joy Oladokun, Mountain Grass Unit, Ashley Monroe, Fruition and Michael Cleveland.

Saturday’s packed schedule features Shane Smith & The Saints, Lukas Nel-son, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Kaitlin Butts, Futurebirds and many, many more.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, The Band Perry, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sister Sadie and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley are among the acts who conclude the music-filled weekend Sunday.

Day Passes to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion are on sale now for $99.99 (taxes/fees included). Weekend Passes are $169.99 (tax/fees included) if pur-chased by July 20 when the price increases by $10. Payment plans are available. VIP passes offer an array of exclusive perks such as private performances, VIP lounge access, special seating and more. Purchase at BristolRhythm.com. Artist schedule is subject to change without notice.

For more information and to see the complete schedule, visit www.bristolrhythm.com.

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