Live Music Sundays at Aidan’s: Bristol’s Coziest Winter Ritual

There is something about live music on a cold Sunday evening that makes New England feel a little softer around the edges. At Aidan’s Irish Pub in Bristol, that feeling kicks in right at 5:00 PM, when the first guitar chord rings out and the weekend winds down the way it should: with friends, comfort food, and a soundtrack that belongs to the bay.​

Tucked just off the waterfront at 5 John Street, Aidan’s has long been a local favorite for its warm wood interiors, perfectly poured pints, and classic pub staples, but in January it leans fully into its role as Bristol’s unofficial living room with a weekly live music series.​

The Sunday Lineup

Every Sunday this month, Aidan’s turns into a stage for some of the area’s favorite performers, each bringing a slightly different mood to the same intimate corner of the pub.​

• Sunday, January 11: John Ebersold sets the tone with singer–songwriter vibes that pair well with a slow Sunday supper and a catch-up at the bar.​

• Sunday, January 18: Bards of Gungywamp bring a more spirited, Celtic-inspired energy, the kind that makes you linger for “just one more” song.​

• Sunday, January 25: The Old Triangles close out the month with harmonies and foot-tapping tunes that feel tailor-made for an Irish pub by the water.​

Why Locals Love It

For Bristol and East Bay residents, these Sundays at Aidan’s are less of an “event” and more of a ritual. Regulars slide into their usual booths, neighbors bump into each other at the bar, and visitors quickly understand why so many people choose to call this corner of Rhode Island home.​

• The 5:00 PM start time makes it the perfect cap to a day spent walking the waterfront or house-hunting across the East Bay.​

• The mix of familiar faces, local talent, and hearty pub fare creates the kind of easy community energy that buyers often say they’re looking for but rarely find.​

An Evening that Feels Like Home

For Edge Realty clients exploring Bristol, a Sunday at Aidan’s offers more than entertainment; it is a window into the lifestyle that comes with living here. Families gather over comfort food, couples linger over a pint, and newcomers are folded into the conversation almost as soon as the music starts.​

If you are touring properties nearby this month, consider timing your visit to end in Bristol and let Aidan’s Sunday set list show you what “weekend at home” could look like.