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Americana

A summer of American roots music celebrated across the city!

From titan of the genre Asleep at the Wheel’s final Bristol show to Dom Flemon’s bold recontextualization of American roots traditions and the closely observed vignettes of everyday life within Josh Rouse’s music, join us for a summer of rich storytelling, virtuosic musicianship and celebrated artists old and new representing the broad scope of American roots music.

What’s on

Discover pioneering acts old and new as part of our programme of American roots music

Yasmin Williams - RESCHEDULED
A person with long hair looking at their guitar sat on an arm chair

Mon 16 Jun 2025

20:00

Americana

Blues

Folk

Yasmin Williams - RESCHEDULED

Plus support TBA

Lantern Hall

John Smith
A person with short hair and a beard stands on a beach with the sea in the background

Sun 2 Nov 2025

20:00

Americana

Folk

John Smith

Plus support TBA

Lantern Hall

Chris Thile
A person stands in front of a wall outside holding a guitar. The person is wearing a plaid blazer and a floral shirt.

Sun 16 Nov 2025

20:00

Americana

Folk

Rock and Pop

Chris Thile

St George's Bristol

Grant-Lee Phillips
A person with tousled hair is sitting and looking into the distance. The person wears and light jacket and an open denim shirt.

Wed 14 Jan 2026

20:00

Americana

Rock and Pop

Grant-Lee Phillips

Plus support TBA

Lantern Hall