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. *Please note: In 2020 and 2021, festivals may be canceled or altered in light of social distancing guidelines. All Go West: … more

Upcoming Festivals

Coda Music Festival

The Coda Music Festival is a family-friendly live outdoor music festival featuring music, food, games, and more! The lineup for this year features Malcolm Holcombe, Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats, Harriers of Discord, Straightlines, and Hannah … read more

Mipso w/ River Whyless Members (Ryan and Dan) - Live at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre

North Carolina bred folk quartet, Mipso, take center stage at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre on Thursday, April 29th, 2021. The show is socially distanced and limited tickets are available. Ryan O'Keefe and Daniel Shearin of River Whyless open the … read more

Uncommon Market

Uncommon Market is Asheville’s largest curated pop-up market in it’s 7th season of gathering quality curators of antiques, vintage décor, art, jewelry and beyond. The market runs from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is FREE and friendly dogs are welcome. … read more

RESCHEDULED: Southern Atlantic Hemp & Arts Expo - SAHAE

RESCHEDULED: From June 26-28, 2020 To: June 25-27, 2021 Southern Atlantic Hemp & Arts Expo is our first annual, a Hemp Conference and Trade Expo in Asheville, NC for 3 days in 2020. The Trade Expo is B2B with all aspects of the Hemp Industry … read more

Blue Ridge Pride Festival

It's back! Join us for day-long celebration of a community growing together. COVID and public safety remain our first concern. We are working with the City and County to reconfigure the festival layout and protocols. Watch here for updates on the … read more

The 24th Annual French Broad River Festival

French Broad River Festival is back! Hello to all our FBRF friends. Many of you have been wondering what our plans are for 2021. We have officially RESCHEDULED our annual event to OCTOBER 1-3, 2021! Woot woot! VERY IMPORTANT: If you bought a ticket … read more

Asheville Veganfest 2021

We are thrilled to announce that Asheville Veganfest will be held again this year in Pack Square on October 3 2021 from 11am-6pm. We will have food, clothing, and artisan booths showing the best there is on the vegan market. Our 2021 event is being … read more

Black Mountain Old Depot Art by the Tracks

Please join us for the 23rd year of Old Depot's Art Show in downtown Black Mountain, NC on Sutton. Ave this year, due to COVID-19, we will only host one art show: Saturday, October 23rd, 2021. Each year the Old Depot typically sponsors two juried art … read more