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

BMC PRESENTS: BREVARD BLUES FESTIVAL

A family-friendly event featuring live blues music, tantalizing BBQ, and a wide array of food, beverage, and craft vendors. … read more

Pritchard Park Singer Songwriter Series

The Pritchard Park Singer/Songwriter Series highlights local musical talent over 10 weeks (Thursdays, June 8 — August 10) while activating a hub of downtown: Pritchard Park. All performances are free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. … read more

Opal String Quartet presents Beethoven’s Last Quartet

The Opal String Quartet presents Beethoven's monumental Quartet in C# minor, opus 131, at the Masonic Temple nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville on Friday, June 8 at 8 pm (doors 7:30pm). Beethoven's opus 131 quartet, his last complete work and … read more

RiverLink's RiverMusic with Tony Furtado

Come celebrate the beauty of the French Broad River with some good drinks and sweet jams! Proceeds from the event go to support RiverLink's work to create a healthy watershed.Over the years RiverMusic and RiverFest have brought thousands of people … read more

Xpand Fest

Xpand Fest is Xpand Your Vision’s FREE family-friendly outdoor signature event.Xpand Fest is a free community event held in June every year that highlights the arts as essential and innovative tools for inclusive development. We support the belief … read more

Downtown After 5 Presented by Prestige Subaru

The Asheville Downtown Association announced the lineup for the 30th anniversary season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington … read more

All Go West 2018

TWO DAY FESTIVAL :: SATURDAY & SUNDAY FREE ALL GO WEST MUSIC FESTIVAL is a FREE multi-stage event taking place at Isis Music Hall and other locations in West Asheville. AGW will bring together community, arts & music in a two day celebration. … read more

3rd Annual Upper French Broad Riverfest

Looking for a family fun festival full of hands-on activities and local color? Come be a part of Riverfest on June 23rd, 2018 from 10am to 3pm at Champion Park and Rosman Town Hall.Transylvania County is the headwaters of the beautiful, ancient … read more

Helpmate Concert by Carolina Music Planner

Carolina Music Planner is proud to announce our first annual Helpmate Benefit Concert in partnership with Revelry Unique Downtown Events and the Asheville Masonic Temple. This is a cause near and dear to our hearts. All proceeds after expenses will … read more

Shindig on the Green

Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, Shindig on the Green is FREE and was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or … read more

Ingles Independence Day Celebration

The Asheville Downtown Association will host the Ingles Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 4 from 2-10pm at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville . This event is produced in partnership with the City of Asheville. The free event … read more

Riverlink's RiverMusic with The Mattson 2

Come celebrate the beauty of the French Broad River with some good drinks and sweet jams! Proceeds from the event go to support RiverLink's work to create a healthy watershed.Over the years RiverMusic and RiverFest have brought thousands of people … read more

Shindig on the Green

Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, Shindig on the Green is FREE and was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or … read more

Shindig on the Green

Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, Shindig on the Green is FREE and was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or … read more

2018 Folkmoot Festival

Named by USA Today as one of the Top Twenty Festivals in North Carolina, Folkmoot is a ten-day event, held across the mountains of Western North Carolina in Waynesville, Clyde, Lake Junaluska, Maggie Valley, Canton, Cherokee, Franklin, Hickory, … read more

Downtown After 5 Presented by Prestige Subaru

The Asheville Downtown Association announced the lineup for the 30th anniversary season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington … read more

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

In its 71st 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

Shindig on the Green

Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, Shindig on the Green is FREE and was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or … read more

Shindig on the Green

Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, Shindig on the Green is FREE and was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or … read more

Downtown After 5 Presented by Prestige Subaru

The Asheville Downtown Association announced the lineup for the 30th anniversary season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington … read more

RiverLink's RiverFest

Come celebrate the beauty of the French Broad River with some crazy floats, good drinks and sweet jams! Proceeds from the event go to support RiverLink's work to create a healthy watershed.Over the years RiverMusic and RiverFest have brought … read more

Shindig on the Green

Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, Shindig on the Green is FREE and was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or … read more

Shindig on the Green

Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, Shindig on the Green is FREE and was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or … read more

Shindig on the Green

Held outdoors at Pack Square Park in the heart of downtown Asheville, Shindig on the Green is FREE and was voted the #1 Local Outdoor Concert in the Mountain Xpress "Best of WNC" survey for four years. Bring your instruments, your lawn chair or … read more

RiverLink's RiverMusic with The Jayhawks

Come celebrate the beauty of the French Broad River with some good drinks and sweet jams! Proceeds from the event go to support RiverLink's work to create a healthy watershed. Over the years RiverMusic and RiverFest have brought thousands of people … read more

Downtown After 5 Presented by Prestige Subaru

The Asheville Downtown Association announced the lineup for the 30th anniversary season of Downtown After 5, presented by Prestige Subaru. Downtown After 5 takes place the 3rd Friday of the month May – September and is held on North Lexington … read more

Tour De Fat

Asheville, save the date! Tour de Fat, New Belgium’s philanthropic bike, beer, and music extravaganza, has been pedaling around the country, bringing our unique brand of two-wheeled, costumed-fun to the people since the year 2000, and we’re coming … read more