Asheville Music Festivals

Asheville’s music scene, like the city, is melodious blend of contemporary, classical and old-time traditions. One look at our wide range of music festivals, and it’s easy to see why any time of the year is a good time for music in Asheville.

Tap Your Toes at Asheville Music Festivals

by Janet Moore

Hear Local and World Talent at Asheville’s Musical Celebrations Asheville’s music scene, like the city, is melodious blend of contemporary, classical and old-time traditions. One look at our wide range of music festivals, and it’s easy to see why any time of the year is a good time for music in Asheville. To help you get started, here is an overview of annual music festivals in the Asheville area: All Go West: It’s free, fun and funky. Held in June, this event features local and regional musicians in performances of … more

Upcoming Festivals

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

In its 71st year, the Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands returns to downtown Asheville’s U.S. Cellular Center. Filling both the concourse and arena levels of the venue, makers exhibit a variety of craft ranging from contemporary to traditional in … read more

Devils Day Off Live

Local Asheville group, Devils Day Off performing live at Vintage Kava. … read more

LEAF Festival

For 23 years, each May & October, an intergenerational family of 12,000 people join together to experience the power music, art & culture has to transform lives, strengthen community & foster community. The award-winning LEAF Festival … read more

ABCCMs - Rebuild The Village Music Festival

The Salvage Station, Asheville’s favorite riverfront event space presents: Rebuild the Village Music Festival. Final exhibition of Marc Pierre LeMauvial’s photography series “Faces of Homelessness”. FREE admission with suggested donation. All … read more

Bonfire, Stargaze, & InfiniteC DJ

Enjoy a bonfire in the mountains! There is always a grande view of the night sky. Stargazing is welcome! InfiniteC DJ spinning live beats! Join us for some Kava & Live DJ music w/ InfiniteC! She will be sharing a live set full of uplifting … read more

22nd Annual Brewgrass Festival

Brewgrass Festival is a once-a-year festival that celebrates bluegrass music and our fair city's vibrant beer culture. … read more

Black Mountain Old Depot Fall Art By The Tracks

Please join us for the 21st year of Old Depot's Art Show in downtown Black Mountain, NC on Sutton. Ave this year on Saturday, October 27th, from 10:00am-5:00pm. Each year the Old Depot sponsors two juried art shows, one in the spring and one in the … read more

Grizzleboogie Halloween Special

Spinning original beats No cover Grizzleboogie Links: soundcloud.com/grizzleboogie grizzleboogie.bandcamp.com mixcloud.com/grizzleboogie … read more

Halloween Party

6:30PM: Halloween Costume Contest. Winner gets a $50 gift card to Vintage Kava. 7PM: Enjoy the outdoor movie showing, "The Night Of The Living Dead" in the field. 9PM: The talented DJ, Grizzleboogie will be spinning spooky beats. We will be playing … read more

PASSION Worship Nights

"Passion Worship Nights," hitting markets coast to coast and coming to your area. The evening will feature music from Passion and teaching from Louie Giglio, with two-time GRAMMY® nominee Travis Greene. … read more

4th Annual Stout Bout Festival

Stout Bout blends a traditional beer festival with a blind tasting. From 12:00pm-3:00pm attendees will be able to taste as many beers as they wish and cast a vote for their top two favorite stouts. At 3:00pm voting will close, and at 3:30pm winners … read more

Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles

The Asheville Holiday Parade, presented by Bojangles of WNC, rolls, dances and marches through downtown Asheville on Saturday, November 17 beginning at 11am. The parade features nearly 100 entries including marching bands, dance and cheer squads, … read more