Bristol casino to host Rob Thomas, Bert Kreischer in 2026

BRISTOL, Va. — The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol already has a star-studded lineup set for 2026 performances. "American Pie" singer Don McLean performed at the Hard Rock Live venue in Bristol on Jan. 16, with Rob Thomas scheduled for this Friday. Stand-up comedian Bert Kreischer will perform back-to-back shows in Bristol on March 7 as part of the Permission to Party World Tour. See the full list of scheduled shows below (as of Jan. 19): Jan. 23 - Rob Thomas (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Feb. 6 - The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Feb. 14 - David Foster & Katharine McPhee (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Feb. 21 - Blackberry Smoke (Doors open at 7 p.m.) March 7 - Bert Kreischer (Doors open at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.) March 28 - Ranch Hands Cowboylesque (Doors open at 7 p.m.) April 9 - Collective Soul (Doors open at 7 p.m.) April 11 - Theresa Caputo (Doors open at 7 p.m.) April 25 and 26 - The Price is Right LIVE ON STAGE (Doors open at 7 p.m. on April 25; doors open at 6 p.m. on April 26) May 8 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Doors open at 7 p.m.) May 9 - Brit Floyd (Doors open at 7 p.m.) June 6 - Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners (Doors open at 7 p.m.) About the venue Tickets are now available while supplies list for the listed shows, which can be purchased through Ticketmaster or the box office. The Hard Rock Live box office is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon until one hour after event start time on show days. All Hard Rock Live Bristol events are for patrons 21 years or older. A valid photo ID is required for entry into both the casino and the venue, a previous news release states. To purchase tickets and for more information about these shows, visit https://casino.hardrock.com/bristol/entertainment/hard-rock-live.