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

50th LEAF Festival

LEAF Festival prepares to celebrate a 25-year landmark tradition with the 50th LEAF Festival and we’re going SOLID GOLD for the occasion! From Thursday October 22nd to Sunday October 25th, 2020 we will be welcoming world music, art, culture, and … read more

CANCELLED: Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational

CANCELLED: TKL World Class Cases presents the Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational just 40 minutes north of Asheville over October 23, 24 & 25, 2020. Several of Asheville's finest luthiers will join other luthiers from NC, TN, VA, WV, SC, GA … read more

Halloween Art Market

Girl and Goblin is hosting a FREE Halloween Art Market on Saturday, October 24th, from 11am to 7pm. Event is outside, masks required, great for all ages! We’re supplying THE FOOD - @hangryfoodtruck AVL THE ENTERTAINMENT – Stray Cat Sideshow, … read more

ST PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES: DRIVE-IN CONCERT AT GHOST TOWN IN THE SKY

St. Paul & The Broken Bones play a socially distanced, drive-in style concert at Ghost Town in the Sky (parking lot) in Maggie Valley, NC! SOCIALLY DISTANCED, DRIVE-IN STYLE CONCERT YOU ARE PURCHASING A 20x15 BOX WITH SPACE FOR PARKING AND A … read more

Cold Mountain Release Weekend!

Cold Mountain season kicks off with a flurry of festivities from November 6-14. Friday, November 6 - Sunday, November 8 will have ticketed Celebration Sessions from 12-4 PM for families and 6-10 PM for the +21 crowd. Each session includes exclusive … read more

RESCHEDULED: Jerry Douglas Band - Live at Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre!

RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 29TH, 2021: Dobro master and 14-time Grammy award winning bluegrass legend, Jerry Douglas, graces the stage at the Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre in Asheville for a performance with his band on Monday, September 7th, 2020. This is a … 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