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.

Top Summer Festivals & Events in Asheville

by Janet Moore

Asheville’s festival scene heats up in the summer with sizzling musical acts, lively performances, arts gatherings and cultural celebrations that span across the season. Connect with Asheville's creative community at some of the Western North Carolina's best summer festivals. . Here is a look at the top summer festivals, concerts and events in the Asheville area in 2022. Downtown After 5 April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 18 & September 16, 2022 Celebrate the joy of weekends the third Friday of every month from May … more

Upcoming Festivals

Ooh La La Curiosity Market

This is the 10th year for Ooh La La Curiosity Market that is an artist's market that takes place in Pritchard Park, located in the center of beautiful downtown Asheville and will showcase the work of local artists. Taking place over 14 Saturdays … read more

Downtown After 5 Presented by Prestige Subaru

The 34th season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru, returns Fridays to downtown Asheville the 3rd Friday of the month from April to September. DTA5 is held on North Lexington Avenue and events are free and open to the public. “We’re … read more

Sourwood Festival - 2 Days of FUN!

Come join us at the Sourwood Festival The Sourwood Festival, highlighting sourwood honey, fills downtown Black Mountain with wholesome entertainment for both adults and children in August each year. Music, dancing, arts & crafts,food, kid's rides … read more

Night In The Country Carolinas Music Festival

Night in the Country Music Festivals returns to the Carolina foothills August 25-27, 2022. This Pure Country experience brings some of country music’s hottest artists to the world-renowned Tryon Resort in Mill Spring, North Carolina. Night in the … read more

The East End/Valley Street Heritage Festival

We Rise As One! The 2022 East End/Valley Street Community Heritage Festival will take place in MLK Park, 50 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Asheville on Saturday, August 27 from 10am to 9pm. There will be live music, vendors, food trucks, and a … read more

Goombay Festival 2022

GOOMBAY 2022 PROMISES TO BE THE BIGGEST CARIBBEAN AFRICAN FESTIVAL ASHEVILLE HAS EVER SEEN. Goombay is a cultural expression of Black and Caribbean people, both music and rhythm were brought from Africa and the West Indies. The original dancers used … read more

Ooh La La Curiosity Market

This is the 10th year for Ooh La La Curiosity Market that is an artist's market that takes place in Pritchard Park, located in the center of beautiful downtown Asheville and will showcase the work of local artists. Taking place over 14 Saturdays … read more