# Live Shows in Bristol, RI | Performances, Musicals & Acts - **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Bristol, Rhode Island — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets. - **Category**: Performances - **Type**: format ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.4M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4e1c9a290e39a2fe8d898499ba0a0e5cc858e10695963ca2ece1d8c2ce9c2fba-rimg-w200-h200-dcc2a793-gmir?v=1755186605 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68d0474177e7f.jpg - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68eaf57c43973.jpg ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: JON POUSETTE-DART WITH JIM CHAPDELAINE 8/14/26 FRI 7:30PM - **Description**: Jon Pousette-Dart, renowned singer, songwriter, and guitarist, rose to fame as the leader of the Pousette-Dart Band, which released four albums with Capitol Records from 1976 to 1980, featuring classics like "Amnesia," "Freezing Hot," and "Fall on Me." Th - **Date**: Fri, 14 Aug at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kingston/jon-pousette-dart-with-jim-chapdelaine-8-14-26-fri-7-30pm/200030241280817 - **Venue**: 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02892 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy83YzdjYmVhZGRhNTM1ZWU2NGY4NTI3NDdiOGZlN2QzYzNmYWIwNTYyOGQ0ZDZlMzFhNDVmNTEzNzc3OTRkZTU2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzE4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjMyOTk5Nw.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music - **Event Name**: Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol - **Date**: Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm – Sun, 16 Aug at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/gabriel-fluffy-iglesias-at-hard-rock-hotel-and-casino-bristol/2400029674429001 - **Venue**: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Gabriel+Fluffy+Iglesias+at+Hard+Rock+Hotel+and+Casino+Bristol&date=Sun%2C+16+Aug+at+08%3A00+pm&bg=2 - **Categories**: trips-adventures ## About For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already. ## Performances Events in Bristol - **Event Name**: 43rd Annual Black Ships Festival - JASRI - **Description**: FREE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT! Experience a glimmer of classical Japanese culture at the heart of the Black Ships Festival - a day-long event open to the public and open to all ages next to the water at Independence Park in Bristol. ​ Highlights from last y - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/43rd-annual-black-ships-festival-jasri/200030322414346 - **Venue**: Independence Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjUyNDgwYWE3ODAxYTFhNzA5MWFkNGZiZjVmM2E0NzcxMTY1NzMyYThhNjNiNWYzMDI3OGVhYjg0MGRiNGQzNi1yaW1nLXc5ODAtaDk4MC1kY2M4ZDhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjA3MjczNw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, contests - **Event Name**: Rose Weaver and a Jazz Cabaret: Keeping the Heritage Alive! - **Description**: Rooted in the blues and jazz of rural Georgia and polished on stages around the world, Rose Weaver doesn't imitate the greats — she inhabits them. Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, the Gershwins, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, Etta James, Al Green, and her own - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Aug 27 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/rose-weaver-and-a-jazz-cabaret-keeping-the-heritage-alive/200030525770351 - **Venue**: 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02809 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iOWM0MTU1YjJjMjgzMDIyNDRlNTAyNTk3OWMwYTIxMGRjYTEwNjM5ZjM5MjRlNjFkNjU0OGZjMTQwMGU1ZDgwLXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNjAwLWRjYjg0ODI4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2MjA5MjI5.avif - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment - **Event Name**: 16th Annual SVT & Specialty Mustang Meet at Colt State Park - **Description**: Hi Guys, the 16th Annual SVT & Specialty Mustang Meet at Colt State Park is finally here. This meet is traditionally Terminator and GT500 based but any nice Mustang or SVT vehicle is welcome. Ford powered vehicles only. Always a great time-hope to see - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 164 - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/16th-annual-svt-and-specialty-mustang-meet-at-colt-state-park/200030512688457 - **Venue**: Colt State Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jOTg1NjhlNjg5NWU5ZjFhOGM1NDJhYmE5YmIyOWE4MDZiYTJhNTU1ZDUxZTg4MTEwMzg4NDgzMjI1OTBlYjNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjEzNTUwOQ.avif - **Categories**: performances, art, theatre, entertainment ## Trending Events in Bristol - **Event Name**: Gabriel Iglesias - **Venue**: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c958e9b0-0d9d-11f1-90dd-6dae82058284-rimg-w1200-h800-dc020105-gmir.jpg?v=1771510676 - **Event Name**: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series - Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway - **Venue**: Bristol Motor Speedway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/90e302b0-4e51-11f1-ae8a-89315c7e23c9-rimg-w1060-h1060-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1778624765 - **Event Name**: Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol - **Venue**: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol - **Event Name**: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series & ARCA Menards Series: UNOH 250 & Bush's Beans 200 - **Venue**: Bristol Motor Speedway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/7d248d40-9409-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786290390 - **Event Name**: Rhythm and Roots Festival - 3 Day Pass - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion 🏠 Address: Downtown Bristol State Street, Bristol, TN 24201 🌆 City: Bristol 📍 Location: 36.5947, -82.1815🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Rhythm and Roots Festival - 3 Day Pass, where extraordina - **Venue**: Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion - **Event Name**: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Festival: Old Crow Medicine Show & Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives - Sunday - **Venue**: Bristol Festival Grounds - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ab548df0-94db-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1350-dc080838-gmir.jpg?v=1786380661 - **Event Name**: Bristol Rhythm and Roots Festival - 3 Day Pass at Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion - **Venue**: Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion - **Event Name**: Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Bristol Motor Speedway 🏠 Address: 151 Speedway Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620 🌆 City: Bristol 📍 Location: 36.5157, -82.2569✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Food City 500 NASCAR Cup Series, where every moment promises to be unfor - **Venue**: Bristol Motor Speedway - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/439bc6e0-93a7-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1024-h625-dc383838-gmir.jpg?v=1786248764 - **Event Name**: Martin Lawrence at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol - **Venue**: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/bb81c530-9512-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h480-dc080828-gmir.png?v=1786404312 ## Browse Performances Events by Date - [Performances Events Today in Bristol](https://allevents.in/bristol/performances--today) - [Performances Events This Weekend in Bristol](https://allevents.in/bristol/performances--this-weekend) - [Performances Events in August in Bristol](https://allevents.in/bristol/performances--august) - [Performances Events in September in Bristol](https://allevents.in/bristol/performances--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Bristol? - **A:** 43rd Annual Black Ships Festival - JASRI (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 am at Independence Park), Rose Weaver and a Jazz Cabaret: Keeping the Heritage Alive! (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 05:00 pm at 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02809), 16th Annual SVT & Specialty Mustang Meet at Colt State Park (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Colt State Park), JON POUSETTE-DART WITH JIM CHAPDELAINE 8/14/26 FRI 7:30PM (Fri, 14 Aug at 07:30 pm at 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02892), Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol (Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol). - **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Bristol this weekend August 14–16, 2026? - **A:** 43rd Annual Black Ships Festival - JASRI (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 am at Independence Park), JON POUSETTE-DART WITH JIM CHAPDELAINE 8/14/26 FRI 7:30PM (Fri, 14 Aug at 07:30 pm at 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02892), Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol (Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol). - **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Bristol in August 2026? - **A:** 43rd Annual Black Ships Festival - JASRI (Sat Aug 15 2026 at 10:00 am at Independence Park), Rose Weaver and a Jazz Cabaret: Keeping the Heritage Alive! (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 05:00 pm at 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02809), 16th Annual SVT & Specialty Mustang Meet at Colt State Park (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 09:00 am at Colt State Park), JON POUSETTE-DART WITH JIM CHAPDELAINE 8/14/26 FRI 7:30PM (Fri, 14 Aug at 07:30 pm at 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02892), Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol (Sun, 16 Aug at 08:00 pm at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol). - **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Bristol? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Bristol on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Bristol? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Performances events in Bristol? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Bristol include Independence Park, 250 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI, United States, Rhode Island 02809, Colt State Park. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Bristol? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Bristol include JASRI Japan-America Society of Rhode Island, Mount Hope Farm, Courthouse Center for the Arts. - **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available? - **A:** Yes, many Performances events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Performances events in Bristol? - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Bristol. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/70/bc55d175e647e6821d96f010c07d8f/freepik__candid-photography-with-natural-textures-and-highl__7321-1.webp ## Performances from nearby cities - [Performances in Warren](https://allevents.in/warren-ri/performances) - [Performances in Barrington](https://allevents.in/barrington-ri/performances) - [Performances in Fall River](https://allevents.in/fall-river-ma/performances) - [Performances in Swansea](https://allevents.in/swansea-ma/performances) - [Performances in Riverside](https://allevents.in/riverside-ri/performances) - [Performances in Middletown](https://allevents.in/middletown-ri/performances) - [Performances in Cranston](https://allevents.in/cranston/performances)