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

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 everything from bluegrass to indie rock at Isis Restaurant and Music … more

Upcoming Festivals

Jam In The Trees

JAM IN THE TREES FRI-SAT AUG 25-26, 2017 at Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain, NCThe Infamous Stringdusters, Acoustic Syndicate, Peter Rowan, Larry Keel, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius, Jim Lauderdale, Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen, Jeffrey … read more

51st Annual Shindig on the Green

Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2017 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its … read more

37th Annual Goombay Festival

Goombay Festival will feature an eclectic lineup of national, regional, and local music acts and a special gospel-inspired Sunday lineup including a number of local and surrounding gospel choirs. Along with the music, Goombay Festival highlights a … read more

Downtown After 5 Presented by Prestige Subaru

Downtown After 5 is presented by Prestige Subaru and is held on the third Friday of the month May through September on North Lexington Avenue. More information here. Headliner: Billy Strings and Special Guests TBA Whether sharing stages with acoustic … read more

Brewgrass Festival 2017

Founded in 1996, Brewgrass Festival is Western North Carolina’s original craft beer festival. North Carolina is now home to over 100 breweries and brewpubs, and since those early days, Asheville has formed a burgeoning beer scene - even reigning as … read more

NOC Guest Appreciation Festival (GAF)

NOC's Guest Appreciation Festival is their way of saying "Thank You" to you! Snag the best in outdoor gear & apparel at stunningly low prices from the new & used gear sale - including The North Face, Chaco, Dagger Kayaks, KEEN and more. … read more

Asheville Barnaroo 2017

Asheville BARNAROO is celebrating 5 years at Franny’s Farm in Leicester, NC September 29- October 1, featuring non-stop music over 33 acres for 3 days. Sunday is free to the public. BARNAROO was started by Andrew Scotchie and friends in 2009, when … read more

Burnpile Harvest Festival

Burnpile Harvest Fest is a celebration of the season with some of our favorite bands and breweries. Burnpile features over 30+ breweries from NC and around the country pouring seasonal beer offerings. … read more