Get ready for the ultimate FREE, block party-style music series in Hot Springs, Arkansas! Every Thursday in June, historic Bridge Street – home to The World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade – transforms into the hottest spot in town. Live music, food, drinks, and vendors. Dancing shoes, pets on a leash, and lawn chairs are encouraged! The Bridge St. LIVE! Entertainment District opens at 5PM and live music start at 7PM. Check out our guide to Bridge St. LIVE! for everything you need to know!
Bridge St. LIVE! takes the safety of our attendees as a top priority. Due to inclement weather predicted this evening we will unfortunately have to cancel the block party scheduled for tonight, Thursday, June 12.
Join us next Thursday, June 19 for a FREE live performance by Funkytown. We can’t wait to dance in the streets with you!
Every Thursday in June at 5 p.m.
The district opens at 5 p.m. every Thursday in June, and the live music starts at 7 p.m. So get there early to get a head start on all the fun! And to get the best seat on the street. This year, Bridge St. LIVE! is even more vibrant, taking place on our newly painted green Bridge Street, a proud tribute to the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade right here in Hot Springs! Come soak up the fun on the emerald pavement where legendary parades unfold and amazing music takes center stage!
Live Music
Bridge St. LIVE! will have great acts all month including King Cabbage Brass Band on June 5th, Pink Piano Show on June 12th, Funkytown on June 19th, and Manhattan on June 26th.
Special Themes
This year, each night brings a fresh, fantastic theme: from sandy fun at the Summer Beach Bash on June 5th to dazzling solidarity at Pink Out on June 12th, grooving back in time for Disco - Soul Train on June 19th, and finally lighting up the night with Neon on June 26th! Don't miss a single themed celebration!
Games
Whether you've got a competitive streak or you just want to have some great fun, don't miss joining in for games in-between the live music sets! Get ready for laughs with coconut bowling, unleash your inner pop star in the Chappell Roan Look-a-Like Contest, and prepare for two more surprise games that could have you winning big!
Vendor Alley
Vendors will be set up on Bridge Street selling all kinds of goodies including jewelry, paintings, tie-dyes, crystals, and more! Bridge St. LIVE! isn't just for music!
Food & Drink
Bridge St. LIVE! will feature three Hot Springs staple food trucks in the district cooking up tasty specials for you to enjoy. Jefferson's BBQ, Tacos Xilitla, and Flossie's will have delicious food every Thursday in June plus find beer, wine, and spirits for all your sippin' needs throughout the District.
No drinks will be allowed in or out of the district, so please leave your coolers at home.
Pets Welcome
If you can't bear to leave your furry friend behind, pets are welcome to dance the night away, too! Just as long as they are on a leash. Keep your eye out for watering areas throughout the district to keep those pups hydrated.
Special Talent
The fun doesn't stop at live music and incredible vendors! Check out the weekly lineup of special talent including the massive bubbles created by bubble master Big Poppa Bubble on June 12th and 19th, balloon animals by Dilly the Clown, and pure amazement brought by Arkansas Circus Arts on June 26th.
Giant Inflatable Slip & Slide
In June things heat up, so bring the kiddos and make a splash cooling off at the slip-n-slide located on Malvern Avenue!
Bridge St. LIVE! Arch
Everyone loves a good selfie! Make a stop under the arch on Malvern to snap a picture with the Bridge St. LIVE! arch.
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