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

Echofest 2019

Blue Echo Radio's annual music festival hosted on UNCA campus. All ages and open to the Asheville community. 16+ Bands including The Love Language, Linqua Franqa, Kitty Tsunami, Infinity Crush, The Eccentrics, and more! Echofest will also feature … read more

Connect Beyond Festival

CUTTING EDGE CONVERSATIONS & PERFORMANCES, INSPIRING SPEAKERS & THOUGHT PROVOKING PANELS, CAPTIVATING FILMS & DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS, COMMUNITY & CONNECTIONS.FANTASTIC NEGRITO, VICTOR WOOTEN, KISHI BASHI, NPR’S BOB BOILEN, SPEAKER … read more

Nashville Songwriters: Irene Kelley, Claire Lynch & Jerry Salley at Folkmoot

Claire Lynch, Jerry Salley and Irene Kelley to play Nashville Songwriters show The long-running series on in-the-round performances began in Balsam in 1996 Date: Saturday, April 6, 2019 Time: Doors open at 6 6pm – 7pm social with the … read more

Find Your Spirit NC

Find Your Spirit is a fun and innovative, state-wide event series created to feature and empower North Carolina's incredible distilleries. The theme of our 2019 series is the “Spirit of NC” and will highlight the journeys of these distillers, as well … read more

Spring LEAF Festival

For 24 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

6th Annual Asheville Food Truck Showdown

The Asheville Food Truck Showdown is an annual event produced by area local Carey Harnash to promote regional food trucks, local charities, area artisans, and live musicians. Admission is free, the event is open to the public, and is always family … read more

Saluda Arts Festival

The quaint mountain village of Saluda, NC will celebrate its heritage and arts culture May 18, 2019 from 10am to 4pm on Historic Main Street in downtown Saluda. Visitors will enjoy a dazzling diversity of art media including oil, watercolor, and … read more

2nd Annual Poelico Arts Music & Festival

It's that time of year again... Bring your friends, bring your good vibes, and even bring your dogs out to Poelico Music and Arts Festival! Live music from start to finish with local art vendors, food trucks, full bar, and much more! … read more

Art by the Tracks

Juried art and craft fair in downtown Black Mountain featuring over fifty incredible local and regional artists. June 1st - 10am - 6pm October 26th - 10am - 5pm … read more

Beer City Festival

The 10th Annual Beer City Festival will take place on Saturday, June 1st in downtown Asheville, NC. Located in Roger McGuire Park -- designated by the city as Asheville's Front Porch -- this beer festival is the capstone event of Asheville Beer Week, … read more

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 2019 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its … read more

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

In its 72nd 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

Mountain Dance and Folk Festival

The Mountain Dance and Folk Festival was founded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford as a means for people to share and understand the beauty and dignity of the Southern Appalachian music and dance traditions that have been handed down through generations in … read more

LEAF Downtown AVL

LEAF Downtown celebrates communities, creativity, diversity and families in the heart of downtown Asheville & showcases dynamic musical talent, immersive cultural arts performances and local handcraft & culinary artists. LEAF Downtown will … read more

Heritage Weekend

The 39th Annual Heritage Weekend will be held on September 21 and 22 at the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Folk Art Center. This free celebration of mountain heritage is sponsored by the Southern Highland Craft Guild and features traditional crafts accompanied … read more

Fall LEAF Festival

For 24 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

Bears Bees + Brews

We’re celebrating and learning about human-wildlife coexistence and conservation from trusted organizations, while enjoying lively, family-friendly entertainment, sweet+savory bites, and tasty brews, all in one place. … read more