Events for December 18, 2025 - December 29, 2025

Josh Goforth in Concert

Oklawaha Brewing Company 147 First Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC, United States

Celebrate Henderson County’s talented JAM kids and help raise money at another joyous community event that brings professional and regional musicians together to perform and play with our very own JAM kids and instructors. The Henderson County Jam kids program began two years ago and currently offers classes in fiddle, guitar and banjo Thursdays at […]

$20.00
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Global Roots of Appalachian Mountain Dance

Plemmons Student Union at Appalachian State University 263 Locust Street, Boone, NC, United States

The Center for Appalachian Studies is excited to present a three day symposium, The Global Roots of Appalachian Mountain Dance, March 31-April 2, 2022, which is a free to attend and enjoy. On campus and in the community Thursday, March 31–Saturday, April 2, 2022 The symposium will include performances, workshops, jams, film screenings and discussion, […]

Concerts at Burnsville Town Center

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

The Burnsville Town Center hosts award-winning bluegrass concerts in the Legacy Room. The 3,000 square foot space features an elevated stage, handsome interior design, and plenty of extras to customize your event. The auditorium will seat between 350-400 persons. Upcoming Bluegrass / Old Time / Gospel Bands: April 2 – An Evening of Bluegrass – Bluegrass All-Stars […]

$10.00 – $20.00

Native Songs of Southern Appalachia: Social Change and Cherokee Music Tradition

Vance Birthplace State Historic Site 911 Reems Creek Road, Weaverville, NC, United States

The Vance Birthplace and the Mountain History & Culture Group will present our annual spring lecture on Saturday, April 2, 2022. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. James Owen, Assistant Professor of US History and Native American Studies at the University of Georgia and Assistant Director of UGA's Institute of Native American Studies. For this […]

Jake Blount and Nic Gareiss in Concert

Mars Hill University 100 Athletic Street, Mars Hill, NC, United States

The Jake Blount and Nic Gareiss concert on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 7:00 pm, is hosted in the Moore Auditorium on the campus of Mars Hill University. Jake Blount is an award-winning banjoist, fiddler, singer and ethnomusicologist. He is the 2020 recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, and a two-time winner and many-time […]

$10.00 – $25.00

Concerts at The Gem

Boojum Brewery Taproom 50 North Main Street, Waynesville, NC, United States

Located right below our taproom with access from both Main St. and Wall St., the Gem features Boojum beer, wine, & a full liquor bar, lots of space for hanging out, plus bar games including pool, darts, shuffleboard & foosball. The Gem is 21 & up, so leave the little ones at home or hang out […]

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John McCutcheon & Friends Livestream Concert

Online Event

Madison County Arts Council had fun with a livestream from John McCutcheon last year, so we are pleased to be presenting this new version from John and his friends. This is an online format, with funds being distributed between the performers and the presenting organizations. There are different levels of support that you can offer […]

$20.00
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Red White & Bluegrass Jam

Blowing Rock American Legion Hall 333 Wallingford Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United States

For the best Ole-Time, Bluegrass, Folk & Gospel come and bring your instrument and join right in. Doors open at 6:00 pm, music begins at 7:00 pm. See you there!

$5.00 – $20.00

Quay Smathers Memorial Singing School

Shook-Smathers House 178 Morgan Street, Clyde, NC, United States

Enjoy a day immersed in beautiful harmony, great company and a homemade Dinner on the Grounds -- bring a dish to share. Quay Smathers (1913-1997), singing master and recipient of the prestigious North Carolina Folk Heritage Award, tirelessly taught shaped-note singing from Georgia to Michigan and points in between. Today, those who learned under Quay remember his quick wit, […]

Visit website to register early strongly suggested. limited availability.
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Elkin Farmer’s Market Saturday Music

Elkin Farmer’s Market 226 N Bridge Street, Elkin, NC, United States

Enjoy live, traditional music every Saturday morning at Elkin’s Farmers Market. Bluegrass, blues and country-themed music as well as instrumental music using fiddles, harps, guitars, and even flutes are featured from time to time. Hours of market are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, every Saturday from mid-April through November.

Fairview Fiddle Fest

Turgua Brewing Co. 3131 Cane Creek Road, Fairview, NC, United States

Join us for a celebration of music and community on Saturday, April 23rd at Turgua’s Fairview Fiddle Fest! We will have a youth fiddle showcase, performances by the Warren Wilson College old-time and bluegrass bands, jamming around the property, and of course delicious craft beer, cider, and non-alcoholic beverages at the Taproom. There will also […]

Concerts at the The Don Gibson Theatre

Don Gibson Theatre 318 South Washington Street, Shelby, NC, United States

Concerts at the The Don Gibson Theatre is a 400 seat venue and  intimate concert hallfeaturing best in nationally known acts, musicians who’ve graced magazine covers, who’ve earned Grammy Awards and Gold Albums and “Best of the Year” Awards… people whose CD’s (and albums) you may already have in your collection. We’ll also very carefully […]

Prices vary per concert.