Events for July 30, 2026 - August 28, 2025

Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan

Moratock Park on the Dan River 1077 Sheppard Mill Road, Danbury, NC, United States

This community music festival is held in Moratock Park, named after the ruins of the Civil War-era Moratock Iron Furnace. The longest running arts council sponsored event in North Carolina, the Stokes Stomp is held annually along the banks of the beautiful Dan River at Moratock Park. The event features local bluegrass, Americana, and blues music, a […]

Annual Halloweenfest

Downtown Brevard, NC Main Street, Brevard, NC, United States

Transylvania, Romania might be the origin of Count Dracula’s character, but Brevard has the best celebration! (And it’s the closest Transylvania there is!) We have a full day’s worth of family fun and light-hearted celebration of the spookiest day of the year! At 10:00 am on October 26th in downtown Brevard you’re sure to find something that will suit. Come […]

Sunday at the Opry

Colonial Theatre 53 Park Street, Canton, NC, United States

The Haywood County Arts Council joins the Town of Canton to celebrate Veterans Day with music. Join friends and neighbors to celebrate Sunday at the Opry at the Colonial Theater. Local musicians will perform as Grand Ole Opry greats for a fun afternoon of country classics in honor of those who have served. 

$5.00 – $15.00

Concerts at Highland Brewing Company

Highland Brewing Company 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite H, Asheville, NC, United States

Highland Brewing Company has brewed the highest quality craft beer since 1994. The Highland Brewing site includes a brewery, taproom, special event space, concert stages and relaxing outdoor space. The brewery hosts a variety of concers and events througout the year. Please visiting the website for a calendar of events.

See website for all concert details.

Concerts at The Orange Peel

The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club 101 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, United States

The Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club is one of the Southeast’s preeminent concert venues. The club features state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment rarely found in a club of its size. The smoke-free facility has a beautiful interior, creating a fabulous setting for enjoying the premier musicians who perform here. Upcoming Bluegrass and Old-Time […]

Proces vary per artist. Visit website to purchase.

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Jackson Arts Market

Downtown Sylva, NC  533 West Main Street, Sylva, NC, United States

Jackson Arts Market is open every Saturday and Sunday on Main Street in downtown Sylva. Each Saturday enjoy a showcase of local farmers, artists, and makers, while featuring original Western North Carolina musician performances. On Sundays there is no band scheduled but the mic is open for locals to take a turn at entertaining. Visit the website to see […]

Pickin’ on the Porch at Black Mountain Center for the Arts

Black Mountain Center for the Arts 225 W State Street, Black Mountain, NC, United States

We are excited to announce a new series of free concerts we’re calling Pickin’ on the Porch. Each month May - October, BMCA will host a Pickin’ show behind our building from 5:00 - 6:30. Our first show on May 21st, will open with our own Junior Appalachian Musicians followed by local musician Cary Fridley. Bring […]

NC Songwriters Showcase

Jones House Community Center 604 West King Street, Boone, NC, United States

The Town of Boone will hold a special North Carolina Songwriters Showcase at the Jones House on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The showcase will feature six singer-songwriters from across the Old North State. The event will be held on the Jones House lawn and is free to the public. Guests are invited to bring their own […]

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A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music

Wilkes Heritage Museum and the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame 100 East Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC, United States

An impressive new collection of vintage music posters is on display until Nov. 30 at the Wilkes Heritage Museum in Wilkesboro. Tom Murphy of Raleigh is loaning part of his vast collection to the museum for the exhibition called “A Cardboard History of Blue Ridge Music.” It ties in perfectly with many artists already inducted […]

$6.00

Paddle to the Pork

Headwaters Outfitters Campground 1017 Green Road, Brevard, NC, United States

Paddle to the Pork is one of the coolest up and coming music festivals in our area! This feature host band Pretty Little Goat has invited Asheville based Sol Drive Train to take the stage with them. Tickets are on sale now, and priced per person. We will have general seating and tailgating spots available […]

$5.00 – $40.00

Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational

Burnsville Town Center 6 South Main Street, Burnsville, NC, United States

The Mountain Acoustics Luthier gathers thirty-five luthiers from NC, TN, WV, VA, SC, GA and FL to offer their stunning, handcrafted, acoustic string instruments including mandolins, banjos, guitars, dulcimers, ukuleles, harp and variations of these instruments. Attendees have the opportunity to compare and order that dream, custom instrument! The Vintage String Instruments exhibit is a big […]

$10.00 – $25

Trick or Tunes: Songs of Destiny and Demise 

The HUB Station Arts Center 145 Cedar Valley Road, Hudson, NC, United States

A part of the At Home at HUB Station Concert Series, these murder ballads presented by Patrick & Kay Crouch are scary songs and right on time for the Halloween Season. At Home at HUB Station is a quarterly house concert series held in the Ron and Christine Beane Community Room at HUB Station. Seating is limited so […]