Explore Live Music, Concerts, Festivals & Events in Asheville, NC

Beech Mountain Resort sits at 5,506 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it the highest ski resort in eastern North America. In summer, the resort transforms into an outdoor concert venue with a main stage, craft vendors, and food trucks. Their Summer Concert Series brings nationally touring acts to the mountainside with scenic lift rides and mountain biking available before the shows.

JuneBug Retro Resort is a 50-acre vacation and event venue in Weaverville, about 12 minutes north of downtown Asheville. The Creek Lounge is their outdoor music venue where bands play on a customized 1953 Ford flatbed truck stage. Drinks are served from a converted 1960 Airstream clamshell bar. Thursday evenings feature live music with rotating food trucks, and select Sundays offer a more relaxed hangout with mimosas and crepes by the creek.

The Lazy Diamond is a rock n roll bar in downtown Asheville. Check out the arcade in the back. No, the organ doesn’t work.

The Asheville Symphony is western North Carolina's premier professional orchestra, performing a full season of Masterworks concerts, chamber music, and special events. Founded in 1960, the orchestra brings world-class conductors and soloists to stages across Asheville under Music Director Darko Butorac.

Spacious casual sports bar and pub with full bar, large patio, indoor-outdoor garage doors, many TVs for sports, private event spaces, and occasional live music in the Biltmore Village area of Asheville NC.

Intimate West Asheville listening room (~50 capacity) known for narrative arts, storytelling across music, poetry, improv, comedy, and more, community-programmed for authentic artist-audience connections

Dance & Nightclub in downtown Asheville.

O.Henry's is North Carolina's oldest gay bar, open on Haywood Street in downtown Asheville since 1975. The bar runs seven days a week, 4pm to 2am, and has been the anchor of Asheville's LGBTQ+ nightlife through five decades of the city's growth. The interior is unpretentious and welcoming — a neighborhood bar with a history.

Lookout Brewing Company is a laid-back craft brewery tucked into the heart of Black Mountain — two blocks from downtown, steps from the rail trail, and consistently booked with local musicians several nights a week. The taproom pours a rotating selection of small-batch ales and lagers, with Mac's burgers available on site and a relaxed patio out back.

Joyful Noise Listening Lounge is a collaboration between partners from Hi-Wire Brewing, Vivian, and Summit Coffee at 37 Paynes Way. By day it is a cafe; by night it becomes a sanctuary of sound, playing records and serving Asian and European-inspired small plates.

Hotel Eve is a speakeasy-style upscale jazz and cocktail lounge in downtown Asheville, featuring live jazz performances by local and rotating artists in an intimate hidden setting.Hotel Eve Jazz, Apple Maps, Stu Helm

Asheville Guitar Bar is an intimate music venue for music lovers. A hidden gem in AVLs River Arts District.

Located at 1078 Tunnel Road in East Asheville, The Social is a vibrant neighborhood pub known for its welcoming vibe, great food, and lively entertainment scene. Since 2014, owners Cory and Christen Short have made The Social a cornerstone of Asheville’s music culture, offering top-tier karaoke, live acoustic and band performances, and comedy and trivia nights. The pub’s menu features standout delights such as burgers, wings in 18 flavors, quesadillas, and fun appetizers, complemented by local craft beers and full bar service. Open until 2 AM nightly, The Social is also a favorite gathering spot for watching sports on its massive 150-inch screen.

Just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Mills River offers a full sensory craft beer experience. The spacious taproom features more than 20 rotating beers on tap, including famous classics like their Pale Ale and exclusive taproom-only brews. The vibe is a blend of modern industrial with cozy wood tones, and the outdoor patio offers stunning views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains. The onsite restaurant dishes up farm-to-table favorites like duck fat fries, brisket grilled cheese, and shrimp and grits, making it perfect for a meal paired with world-class beer.

The Wortham Center is Asheville’s go-to hub for seriously good performing arts — a cozy multi-venue setup where you can catch everything from sharp theatre pieces and dance shows to live music and comedy. It features a classic 500-seat main theater that’s perfect for both nationally touring acts and local productions, along with smaller black box and studio spaces for experimental performances and workshops. The center’s vibe is intimate and welcoming, making you feel like you’re part of the show rather than just a spectator. Plus, it’s right in the mix downtown with easy access to great restaurants and after-show hangouts.

The One Stop strives to bring the best local, regional, and national acts that we can fit in our room. Great bar specials, food, and a very friendly staff.

The Joint Next Door is a lively neighborhood bar located in Fairview, NC, just outside Asheville, sharing a parking plaza with the popular Local Joint restaurant. It offers the same menu as The Local Joint after 4 PM with a more adult and laid-back vibe, enhanced by nightly live music featuring local bands and a welcoming atmosphere. Known for its craft beer selection on tap and casual, friendly setting, it’s a favorite spot for locals to gather, unwind, and enjoy good tunes.

Sly Grog Lounge is Asheville’s go-to for anyone craving a bar with personality. Inside, you’ll find wild décor, thrift shop oddities, vintage video games, pinball, and whatever might strike your fancy—from babydolls to board games and art supplies. Sly Grog doubles as one of Asheville’s true DIY music venues, booking everything from heavy rock, punk, and weird synth to DJ and electronica sets. Need more? There’s Foxy & Co. for vinyl, music gear, and offbeat thrift scores. The space stays open every night until 2 a.m. and feels equal parts neighborhood clubhouse and artist’s playground.

Contemporary art gallery and performance venue known for hosting experimental music concerts via Revolve Sound series, art exhibitions, and intimate community events with a focus on local artists.

West Asheville bar, live music venue, legal wedding chapel, and vintage shop rolled into one, housed in a former pawn shop at 496 Haywood Rd. Hosts rock, punk, and comedy acts along with weekly karaoke and DJ nights. Beer and wine bar only. Capacity around 50. A 1958 Cadillac sits out front; Sunday brings the Junk-O-Rama outdoor vintage market.

The Blue Ridge Orchestra has played across Western North Carolina since 1999. This all-volunteer ensemble performs a variety of orchestral music in schools, churches, concert halls, and music clubs.

Downtown Asheville's ACT has been staging productions since 1946, making it the oldest continuously operating theater in the city and second oldest in North Carolina. Two stages: the Heston Mainstage (approx. 309 seats) and the 40-seat 35below black box. Programming spans musicals, dramas, comedies, a Readers Theatre series, and youth productions season-round.

Archetype Brewing, founded in 2016 and based in West Asheville, is renowned for its innovative approach to brewing. Their focus on creating complex, mindful beers that reflect Asheville’s vibrant craft scene has made them a staple among locals and visitors alike. Their spacious taproom on Haywood Road offers a welcoming atmosphere, featuring a rotating selection of carefully crafted beers, from Belgian-inspired brews to experimental blends that push boundaries. The brewery is committed to sustainability, community engagement, and delivering a memorable experience for all who visit.

The River Arts District Brewing Company, better known as RAD Brew Co., is a community-focused craft brewery tucked into a restored historic stonecutter’s workshop right at the gateway to Asheville’s River Arts District. With a rotating selection of in-house ales and lagers—plus local cider, ginger beer, wine, and non-alcoholic options, RAD Brew Co. champions variety and creativity. The taproom features both cozy indoor seating and a sprawling outdoor beer garden, making it a great hangout for sunny afternoons or laid-back evenings.

Located in the South Slope of Asheville, the Funkatorium is the East Coast’s first sour beer dedicated taproom. Featuring over a dozen varieties of these styles on draught, visitors can expect a full immersion into the old world way of experiencing and appreciating beer along with a creative food menu.

A crow-themed bar in the former Thirsty Monk space on Patton Ave, opened in 2025 by chef Michael Reppert and partner Brenden Wyand. Cocktails, local brews, snacks, pool, arcade games, karaoke, and free live music every Thursday and Saturday night at 9pm.

If you’re heading just north of Asheville to Woodfin, Riverside Rhapsody is the kind of brewery that feels like a second home. Started by two homebrew buddies who turned their passion into a local favorite, this spot nails classic craft beers with a few creative twists. The taproom’s got a cozy indoor bar plus plenty of picnic tables outside, where you can kick back with friends or bring your dog along. And if you’re hungry, you won’t have to wander far — Iron Oak Brisket Co. is right next door serving up top-notch BBQ that pairs perfectly with a cold pint.

Mills River Brewing Co. is a family-owned brewery and taproom with a big outdoor vibe, located at 336 Banner Farm Road in Mills River, just outside Asheville. Known for its spacious beer garden, rotating house-brewed beers, live music, trivia, and laid-back, dog-friendly space, Mills River Brewing also offers craft cocktails, local cider, and a full bar. The taproom is a popular stop for both locals and visitors, pairing southern hospitality with fun community events, food trucks, corn hole, and fire pits.

Ginger’s Revenge is Asheville’s original craft ginger beer brewery and tasting room, located at 829 Riverside Drive. Specializing in gluten-free, alcoholic ginger beers brewed with 95% organic ingredients, Ginger’s Revenge offers a rotating selection of creative flavors like Cranberry Herb, Hibiscus Lavender, Lime Agave, and fun small-batch seasonals. The Riverside taproom features eight ginger beers on tap, draft cocktails, snacks, occasional food trucks, local guest beers, non-alcoholic options, and regular live music sessions. The space is welcoming, wheelchair accessible, and ideal for casual hangouts or gatherings with friends.

Located inside The Weinhaus, a 40+ year-old beer and wine store in Asheville, Cork & Keg Bar offers a refined selection of wines and draft beers by the glass as well as cheese plates and lite snacks. The bar features a cozy indoor space and inviting patio seating overlooking lively downtown Asheville and Pritchard Park, perfect for people watching or enjoying live music. Frequent live entertainment from local musicians makes Cork & Keg a favored spot for locals looking to wind down with a quality drink and good vibes.