At this award-winning summer music festival, the roots of traditional Appalachian music are brought to life through talented musicians Sept. 11-13, 2026. Known as the birthplace of country music, Bristol’s music history runs deep and have been celebrated by nationally-known artists. The 2026 concerts include Sierra Ferrell, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Los Lobos, The War and Treaty, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives and many more who will perform on more than a dozen stages during the three music-filled days.