Airport guide
Flying into Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA (TRI)
Every venue below has TRI as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 28 miles from downtown Abingdon in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 11 venues with 164 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is Colonial Heights Christian Church at 5.2 miles.
Venues nearest TRI
| Venue | City | From TRI | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights Christian Church | Kingsport | 5.2 mi (8.4 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Bristol Motor Speedway | Bristol | 8.8 mi (14.2 km) | 6 | None | Hotels |
| Stockyard Bristol | Bristol | 9.3 mi (14.9 km) | 3 | None | Hotels |
| Freedom Hall Civic Center - TN | Johnson City | 11 mi (17.2 km) | 15 | None | Hotels |
| The Down Home | Johnson City | 11 mi (18.1 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Capone's | Johnson City | 11 mi (18.3 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol | Bristol | 14 mi (22.0 km) | 17 | None | Hotels |
| Paramount Bristol | Bristol | 15 mi (24.1 km) | 17 | None | Hotels |
| Pioneer Field | Greeneville | 29 mi (46.1 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Abingdon | 29 mi (46.6 km) | 76 | None | Hotels |
| Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Greeneville | Greeneville | 32 mi (50.7 km) | 25 | None | Hotels |
Event weekends near TRI
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues TRI is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 10 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 10 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 10 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 11 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 16 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 12 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 3 | Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 4 | Freedom Hall Civic Center - TN | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 3 | Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Greeneville | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 1 | Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Greeneville | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 3 | Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Greeneville | Search this weekend |
Next events near TRI
Beauty School Dropout
Capone's, Johnson City, Tennessee
From about $39.00View TicketsTwisted Sister & Sebastian Bach
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Bristol, Virginia
From about $74.00View TicketsZZ Top Notch - ZZ Top Tribute
Stockyard Bristol, Bristol, Tennessee
From about $38.00View TicketsThe Beach Boys
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Bristol, Virginia
From about $1,090.00View TicketsTusculum Pioneers vs. Carson Newman Eagles
Pioneer Field, Greeneville, Tennessee
From about $35.00View Tickets- From about $86.00View Tickets
Trapt
Stockyard Bristol, Bristol, Tennessee
From about $49.00View TicketsWynonna Judd & Troubadour Blue
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol, Bristol, Virginia
From about $90.00View TicketsElf - The Musical
Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre, Abingdon, Virginia
From about $86.00View TicketsJourney from the Heart
Niswonger Performing Arts Center - Greeneville, Greeneville, Tennessee
From about $56.00View Tickets
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Beauty School Dropout
- Nov 12: Twisted Sister & Sebastian Bach
- Nov 13: ZZ Top Notch - ZZ Top Tribute
- Nov 14: Tusculum Pioneers vs. Carson Newman Eagles
When events near TRI happen
- 65% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 59 of 129 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities TRI serves
| City | Events | From TRI | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon | 76 | 28 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Bristol | 26 | 12 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Greeneville | 26 | 30 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Johnson City | 18 | 9.6 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Bristol | 17 | 14 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Kingsport | 1 | 9.8 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
How many events are near TRI in the next 12 weeks?
We list 83 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues TRI is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Dec 11, with 16. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
How far is TRI from Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) is 29 miles from Gilliam Stage At Barter Theatre in a straight line.
How far is TRI from downtown Abingdon?
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) is 28 miles (45.7 km) from downtown Abingdon in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
Which venues are closest to TRI?
Of the venues TRI is the first airport we list for, the closest are Colonial Heights Christian Church (5.2 miles), Bristol Motor Speedway (8.8 miles) and Stockyard Bristol (9.3 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
