Music Festivals in Asheville, NC

With its combination of traditional music and mountain beauty, Asheville’s music scene is a vital piece of the city’s culture. Along with the many annual music festivals held here throughout the year, there are also music events that are held regurlarly during the summer months.   

Shindig On The Green is held each Saturday night throughout the summer at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville.  Musicians and dancers from across Western North Carolina gather to share the region’s Southern Appalachian mountain culture and traditions. Enjoy unique music and dance performances on stage, as well as informal jam sessions around the park. It’s a free event with between 3,000 and 5,000 people attending. 

Head over to North Lexington Avenue every third Friday of the month and join in the Downtown After Five celebration where the locals celebrate the vibrancy of downtown Asheville.  These music-filled Friday evening gatherings, May through September, supply a variety of free live music entertainment including jazz, blues, rock and more.

A great way to spend an evening here in Asheville – experiencing the great music and dance traditions of Southern Appalachia in the mountains!

Bill Monroe…the “Grandfather of Bluegrass Music”