Make Music Bristol

Believe in Bristol's Border Bash Concert Series on State Street in Historic Downtown Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia

Make Music Bristol

Ring in the summer with a worldwide day of music! On June 21, celebrate Make Music Bristol on streets, sidewalks, and parks across the city, with music performed by anyone and free for everyone.

About

Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia is designated the “birthplace of country music” by U.S. Congress, but all kinds of music is made here. Both states meet along the aptly named State Street in the heart of Bristol’s historic downtown, made famous by the 1927 Bristol Sessions and NASCAR.


Participate

If you wish to take part in Make Music Day in Bristol on June 21, 2026, please sign up! All music events must be free and open to the public. From drum circles to open jams, we’d love for the streets and venues of Bristol to be filled with music all day long!


Support

Cymbal Jungle

Contact

Get in touch with us at bristol@makemusicday.org.