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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

Carly Pearce
A person with long blond hair wearing a white sequin dress stands looking concerned in front of a dressing room mirror with bulb lights and flowers.

Wed 13 May 2026

19:00

Americana

Country

Rock and Pop

Carly Pearce

Plus support

Beacon Hall

The Handsome Family
A painting of rough sea hitting sharp rocks.

Wed 27 May 2026

20:00

Americana

Country

Gothic

Rock and Pop

The Handsome Family

Plus Danny George Wilson

St George's Bristol

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Six people stand on stage in a line with their arms on each others shoulders smiling. a large crowd in a tiered auditorium cheer and raise their hands in celebration.

Fri 5 Jun 2026

19:00

Americana

Country

Folk

Rock and Pop

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Plus support TBA

Beacon Hall

James McMurtry
A person with long grey hair wearing a Stetson hat and beige shirt stands with a distant gaze.

Fri 9 Oct 2026

20:00

Americana

Blues

Folk

Rock and Pop

James McMurtry

Plus support from Betty Soo

Lantern Hall