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Asheville pulses with live music and dancing most every night of the week—especially downtown, where street performers add spontaneous magic. Catch big-name concerts, discover intimate local sessions, or hit the dance floor at nightclubs. Many of western North Carolina's 40 small towns have their vibrant own music scenes, and festivals fill many weekends year-round. Check out our festivals listings on our Top Events page.
Asheville Live Music Concerts & Clubs
Fitz and the Wolfe
Downtown Asheville's newest music haven where honky tonk meets jazz in three distinct spaces. Sip craft cocktails in The Palm Room speakeasy, dance in The Showroom, or unwind in The Den's moody retreat. Live music Wednesday-Saturday, late-night bites, and perfect for date nights in the heart of downtown.
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Asheville Yards
Rabbit Rabbit has a new name: Asheville Yards. This downtown Asheville music venue continues bringing top talent plus festivals and family entertainment. An ice skating rink is scheduled to be…
Highland Brewing Company
Head to Asheville's original craft brewery for great live music venues inside and outside, along with their tasting room with 15 of their brews on tap. You can tour the brewery, too.
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Orange Peel
This well-known downtown concert venue has state-of-the-art sound and lighting with a capacity of 1,100 standing. It's a great setting for enjoying the premier musicians who perform here. The…
Asheville Music Hall
This mid-size concert venue is in the middle of downtown with a 360-person capacity. They host many musical legends and have a full restaurant and bar downstairs. Its an all-genres venue that… More Information
The Grey Eagle
This listening room-style concert venue is a longtime local's favorite just outside of downtown Asheville features a big variety national and regional groups. Capacity is 550 standing. Great beer…
Traditional Artist Directory
Use this guide to find the finest traditional craft artisans, musicians, dancers, and storytellers in the North Carolina mountains. The directory contains listings for more than 400 artists and… More Information
Check out our Events Calendars for seasonal festivals and concerts. Also, see our Performing Arts Guide for Asheville theatre.
Additional Asheville Live Music Concerts & Clubs
Drum Circle
Play, listen and dance at the Drum Circle every Friday night from April-October in Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville (except for winter months). All are welcome to one of the most diverse…
The Foundation Performing Arts
The "big city" 1,300-seat performing arts center is located on the Isothermal Community College Campus in tiny Spindale and features an impressive Mainstage Performing Arts Series featuring music… More Information
