Downtown Bristol! Border Bash

Border Bash celebrates its return to historic Downtown Bristol! Border Bash, Bristol’s premier summer concert series, is back for its milestone 25th anniversary season starting June 16, 2025! Hosted by Believe in Bristol, Border Bash is about fun, family, great music, and creating memories to last a lifetime.

Border Bash, a free summer concert series held annually, celebrates its 25th Anniversary on State Street.  The series includes children’s activities, local arts and crafts vendors, and food trucks, in addition to live music and much more.  All five events will rotate along State Street this year.

“Border Bash has become more than just a concert series; it’s a celebration of our community’s spirit and resilience,” said Maggie Elliott, Executive Director of Believe in Bristol. “We’re excited to honor 25 years of music, memories, and community connection, and are especially excited about this year’s lineup, which includes some local and regional talent taking the stage. Border Bash is and always has been an opportunity to bring great music to our downtown and bring the community together during the summer months. Believe in Bristol is proud to have brought this event to the community for twenty-five years, and we’re thrilled to continue bringing live music to our community in historic Downtown Bristol.”

The Border Bash line-up for 2025 is listed below, with headliners named first. Music will begin at 6:30pm:

June 13 The Local Honeys

Jamie Collins

June 27 Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies

Craig Street Ramblers

July 11 The Tan & Sober Gentlemen

Adam Bolt

July 25 Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle

The Boys

August 8 Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast

       Randi Denton

Border Bash is hosted by Believe in Bristol and would not be possible without our community sponsors. Our sponsors in 2025 include City of Bristol, Tennessee and City of Bristol, Virginia.

2025 Border Bash series sponsorships still available, to request information contact info@believeinbristol.org