Updated weekly on Wednesday and Thursday plus daily add ons!
Seach by Category (live music, open mic, karaoke, electronic/dj)
or Search by date below
Dec
7
Sat
We are so excited to host South Slopes Holiday Market to benefit Meals On Wheels . $1 from every purchase will be donated. This year it’s more important than ever to support local.
20+ Art Vendors
Live Music
Local Food provided by
yallaNew Beer releases
Community vibes!
Celebrate Christmas at Fletcher Park with Lewendahl! There will be activities for all ages including ice-skating, food trucks, coffee, and lots of local vendors offering goods to cross off your Christmas shopping lists!
Visit LEAF Global Arts every Saturday for an in-house cultural exchange with Adama Dembele. Experience the Ivory Coast with our Culture Keeper from the House of Djembe.
Stay for an all-ages Drum Workshop, no experience necessary.
This Saturday! Get into the spirit and join us at our holiday market🎄🎅 @thejugsofficial will be playing tunes from 1-4:00! And we have some incredibly talented vendors setting up. @ironandoakbrisketco is back, come grab some brisket and beer while you support our local makers.
Asheville’s Annual Celebration of the Season in Song
This year perhaps more than in past seasons, we feel the call to lift up our voices in joy, in memory, and in love for the holiday season. Celebrate the holidays with your family in song. Our 130-member chorus will usher in the holidays with choral classics and new holiday favorites by emerging composers.
$25
Progressive Bluegrass trio! Derek McCoy & Friends
instrumental, highly improvisational group
Moon Water, Jenny and Blu, mother daughter duo from Asheville is celebrating with their annual Christmas show here at The Mule!
Moon Water holiday shows start this Saturday!! Come to The Mule at Devil’s Foot Beverage Saturday afternoon and get in the Christmas Spirit. 
Let your neighbors know! This is a family friendly event. We’ll invite children up to sing for a sing along portion of the show. Blu and I will harmonize the classics and sing some obscure tunes as well. Something for everyone.
Free and open to all!
A free-to-attend afternoon dedicated to supporting the recovery of our community hosted by Ritual Recovery with musical performances by The Hillclimbers, The Dirty French Broads, and Carolina Cold Ones. Free T-shirts and complimentary meals from Tin Can pizzeria.
After Hurricane Helene, our community came together in an incredible way, and we want to say THANK YOU to all the volunteers who stepped up to support those in need.
Join us for a special Volunteer Appreciation Day as we honor all the amazing volunteers who made a difference. 🙏❤️
🗓 Date: Saturday, December 7th
⏰ Time: 2PM – 7PM
📍 Location: Blunt Pretzels, Swannanoa
Enjoy free pretzels, live music (Jesse Talbott is hosting an open mic), and the chance to connect with fellow volunteers. It’s our way of saying thank you for your time, energy, and heart
We will have Christmas Carols sung by our favorite couple – Arvie Bennett Jr. and Bunny from 2-5pm.
Tasting Room Open 11-6pm
Bistro Betty Food Truck 12-5
Music 2-5pm
Tacky Sweater Contest – 5:00pm
21+ Venue
Youth musicians, ages 10-18, of all skill levels, are welcome to perform. Solo act? Yes! Have a small group? That works, too! Arrive by 2 p.m. to sign up.
The Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra presents its free annual holiday concert.
The concert will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 3:00-4:30 PM in the Enka-Candler Library Community Room. No tickets required, but doors will be closed once max capacity is reached.
The events will both benefit the artists who perform (through the LEAF Local Artist Relief Fund) AND help to raise money for the fund.
Kelle Jolly performs on December 7, 4-6 p.m. Kelle is an “Affrilachian-Georgia-lina-Peach,” embracing a rich blend of cultural influences. Through the art of storytelling and her mastery of the ukulele, she joyfully expresses her folk traditions.
Laura Blackley will be joining the Invitational Blues Showcase house band to rock away your Blues on Sat December 7. Joining in the healing will be another iconic musician, Americana Rock & Country Blues guitarist Dorsey Parker. Join your host, Blues Chanteuse, Peggy Ratusz, Kelly Jones, Jay Hoots & Bob Songster as they welcome these guests for the revival.
$7 Cover
We’ve got a full Saturday line up for you!
12 – 8pm | @abbiocco_nc will be serving pizza!
4 – 5pm | Black Mountain’s Christmas Parade pass right by the house. Grab a spot on the porch with a cozy beverage?
4 – 7pm | Live Music with @koehnmanthei
5pm | Cocoa with Santa! Free cocoa bar for kids and photo ops with Santa himself!
Soul n’ Roll, Jazz ‘n Jam, Funk ‘n Junk
Come down to the market this Saturday, Dec 7th, from 4PM to 8PM to eat, listen, shop, and celebrate while you support local farmers, growers, makers, and more at our first ever holiday night market! Enjoy live music from market favorites Logan Hensley and the Cosmic Cowboy.
Nobody’s Darling String Band is a group of five ladies who are seasoned Old Time musicians, that play lively Mountain Music every Saturday from 4 to 6 at Jack of the Wood. A fiddle, guitars, standup bass and banjo uke round out this engaging and energetic group, playing in the traditional style of Appalachian roots music.
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
MND’s Waltz/Contra Night Weekend Dance Series with a separate Waltz and Contra Dance!
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy.
Classic Rock, Blues, and Country
Original American Blues Roots and Soul Musician From The Mountains Of North Carolina!
The Pubsters is a fun and engaging cover band based in Asheville, NC. We specialize in live requests from the audience and pride ourselves on reading the room for song selection. We play a variety of music including Rock & Roll, Country, Funk and Blues.
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
Jamie McLean Band creates a musical gumbo that incorporates New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, Delta blues and New York City swagger.
Raphael Graves(LAZRLUVR, Circuit Breakers) and violinist and vocalist Elizabeth McCorvey(Liz & Elizabeth). Join us for this special evening romp through acoustic rock, timeless country hits and Americana classics
modern to classic with a BIG touch of soul
No cover
OT Jams have been a tradition for many years at the C & K. Join some of the area’s best – bring your instruments or just come to listen! (moderate to fast paced, no beginners please)
Free Admission!!
Freerange DJ! – Spinning dance music vinyls and shaking up the taproom dance floor with the best 70’s, 80’s and 90’s mix around!
**Suit up in your 70-90’s gear!
No cover!
The Haven is a place of refuge for Christians to come listen and dance to Hip hop, RnB, Pop, Gospel, etc. This space is for prayer, worship, fellowship and fun. DJ Big Wave will be spinning the music and Virtuous will be performing an album release concert of new music from “The Good Things” album. From Clean To Cuisine will be selling food to satify your appetites throughout the night. All guests will receive a free raffle ticket for prizes and giveaways. $10
Montreat College will host its annual Christmas Concert in the Anderson Auditorium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. This event is free of charge as a gift to the community—a highlight of the holiday season.
The concert will feature Montreat College choir students and alumni as well as faculty and staff performers. The concert will also feature a live orchestra made up of Montreat students and community members.
Bluesy-Sweet Soul with a Southern ‘twang
THE BEST “WORST KARAOKE” IN ASHEVILLE!!
Sing ’til you die every Saturday at Asheville’s oldest bar and #1 Dive!!
acoustic duo set of Blues, Folk and more
Donation based
Laissez les bons temps rouler!!!
Show start 8pm. $10 cover at the door, no one turned away for lack of funds!
Lazybirds is a classic American roots band from the mountains of North Carolina. Specializing in good time music that is just about impossible not to move to, there is also a depth to the band that faithful fans have treasured over the years. According to the legendary Doc Watson, “Lazybirds play a good variety of blues, jazz, and that good old ragtime sound, and you will hear the flavor of that in anything they play.”
No Cover
Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.
Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Songwriters Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com
acoustic indie singer-songwriter
Vintage Honky-Tonk & Western swing.
suggested donation at the door
Ben’s Tune Up – 8-11pm
Banks Ave – 9-11:30pm
Havana Miami – 9pm-2am
Room 9 Nightclub – 9pm-2am
Static Age Loft – 9pm-2am
Waterstreet – 9pm-2am
Imperial – 9pm-1am
The Barksdale – 10pm-2am
Double Crown – 10pm-2am
Lazy Diamond – 10pm-2am
Strange Magic Bar – 10pm-2am
Shakeys – 10pm-2am
Scandals -10pm-2am
Check with the venue on cover charges and tonight’s DJ.
This saturday night in Asheville!! AOH! House music all night…
*Sliding Scale Donations*
$36 – $41
$65 two night ticket
ragtime, New Orleans Jazz
$10 cover
Saturday this little bar turns 7
We’re celebrating by hosting the FIRST EVER Times Bar dance party with
@djlilmeowmeow here spinning sexy beats from 9-midnight!
The theme is 7th heaven and there’s no cover fee so there’s no excuse to not bring all of your little angelic faces down here to celebrate with us.
Drop in early for dinner and join “Mr. Soul Motion’s Supper Club”, where the smooth and sweet stuff gets played! Once the diners clear out, the tables move, the volume goes up, the lights go down, and the dance party is on!
Come see me and the boys TONIGHT at The Social in Asheville! 🤘🏼 It’s gonna be FUN (and warm inside!) 9pm, doors open at 8pm, $10 cover.
With a raw and rugged talent, his charisma, and a fierce passion for quality country music, Ryan Perry is quickly cementing himself as one of country’s next big stars.
Sarah is a singer and songwriter with great talent in many genres including rock, pop, country, folk, and old time – the music of her mountain home.
Worn Down Media CLT and Mosh 4 Lives Presents
Split in Two – SC Violence HXC
Screwed Ends – Carolina HXC
A Separate Piece – 864 Metalcore
Bunkerhill Bloodbath – 336 Hate HXC
Pathologic – Kings MTN NU-Metalcore
27 Club Ashville, NC
21+
Tix $8 ADV $12 Door
Door 8pm
Show 9pm
Benefit concert for Hurricane relief featuring 2 hours of live original music by the Two Fontaines!
Suggested $5-$10 Donation
We are currently going through some technical issues with our server, so there may be problems getting on the website from time to time. Please be assured we have not gone anywhere so you may have to try again after a short while. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you for your patience and continued support!!!
Dec
8
Sun
We hope you enjoy our guide to the Asheville area’s dynamic music scene.
If we somehow help to brighten up your day, please consider a $5 donation to help support our efforts in providing the area’s most complete local music calendar.
Venmo: click here
Last 4 digits – 3383
PayPal: click here
1) Perform an internet search for the key words that music loving visitors use, i.e. “Asheville live music” or “live music Asheville”. See which site populates.
2) Promote your gigs on that site.
Hope That Helps!!!
P.S. (Ask about the discounted “Recovery Rates” for our LOOK HERE featured listings available through December!)
January 16-19, 2025
Join Bachata and Salsa dancers from all over the world!
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic heartbeat of Latin music at the ultimate Bachata and Salsa Weekend in Asheville, NC! Join us for a vibrant celebration of dance and culture featuring a spectacular lineup of workshops, masterclasses, and social dancing sessions. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting out, our expert instructors will guide you through every step, from the sensuous moves of Bachata to the electrifying rhythms of Salsa.
Prepare to be swept away by live music performances and exhilarating concerts, where talented DJs will dance you into the night. Make unforgettable memories on the dance floor with fellow enthusiasts from around the world.
Mark your calendars for a weekend filled with passion, music, and unforgettable moments. Get ready to experience the magic of Latin dance like never before, right here in Asheville, NC!
Event Details and Tickets
Free Show!
Country Brunch showcases a goldmine of local country bands that can usually only be found playing late nights in local and regional venues, and brings them out into the light of day for lovers of an early matinee show.
Mourning Mass: A Weekly Sacrament of Cosmic Hymns and Brunch Eats on the South Slope with multi instrumentalist Jacob Bruner
Please join local WNC antique and vintage dealers, artisans and creative entrepreneurs for a festive day of shopping and community fellowship. Businesses include former Altamont Antique Mall vendors, homespun businesses and beauty consultants. We’ll have live music with Bob Newton, light refreshments, a selfie photo spot and even a press your own apples station!
We are so excited to host South Slopes Holiday Market to benefit Meals On Wheels . $1 from every purchase will be donated. This year it’s more important than ever to support local.
20+ Art Vendors
Live Music
Local Food provided by
yallaNew Beer releases
Community vibes!
-This Sunday December 8th 12-5
-The Market Place Shell or High Water Oyster Roast
-Nobody’s Darling String Band in front of Laughing Seed
-Many more vendors on the street
-Pop up shops with displaced businesses who lost their store fronts
We’re excited to welcome back the Sunday Bluegrass Boy’s – catch them every Sunday from 12-2pm! The perfect SUNDAY FUNDAY afternoon with $8 mimosas and bloody Mary’s AND $20 bottles of bubbly!
Followed by our Irish session starting at 3:30pm till close!
Jack Of The Wood still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders
Joan and
Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day.
https://jackofthewood.com/
Our friends The Callbacks will be at the vineyard on Sunday, December 8, for a live music session from 12-4pm. The show is free to enjoy, and our regular menu and tastings will be available.
Come sail away with us Sundays in December from 12-3 at The Market Place on Wall Street. Shell or High Water oyster roast, street vendors, brunch and cheer! It’ll be a blast and a really fun way to connect with the community and support some of those businesses and artists who are displaced.
We are excited to announce a free community event,
“Hurricane Heal-ene Bizarre Bazaar” at the LaZoom room.
This event is designed to provide a safe and supportive space for WNC locals to come together, heal, dance, breathe, laugh, shop, and connect after the recent storm.You can expect a Makers Market, Live music featuring The Moon and You and Amelia Mae, a performance by @Barbie Angell, deep breathes, food trucks, coffee, beer and warm mulled wine.
Folk/Americana/Singer-Songwriter
heartwarming original and traditional songs on guitar, banjo, mandolin and fiddle
Kayla McKinney will be playing country hits!
Classic American roots band playing a distinctive brand of jump blues, swing, country blues, classic country and early jazz.
Orbiting around Asheville’s grateful music scene since late 2023, Suns Of Stars blends contemporary and traditional bluegrass with a high energy jam style. At its core lies the trio of Alex Bazemore (guitar), and Asheville’s own Jackson Chisholm (upright bass) and Johnny Humphries (mandolin). As Suns Of Stars has been gathering momentum they’ve picked up Alex Ball (fiddle/violin) and Gabe Epstein (banjo). A massive song repertoire and growing list of original music make for a unique performance each time.
$10 Cover
The West Asheville taproom hosts a wide variety of special and regular events, from yoga to an electronic music & beer festival, and everything in between. Check out our upcoming schedule:
click here
Jazz Sunday typically features a guest artist for a short set and then welcomes jazz musicians of all levels to sit in for the remainder of the afternoon.
Sunday, December 8th, 2024, 3:00 pm
UNC Asheville
Lipinsky Auditorium
300 Library Lane
Asheville, NC. 28804
General Admission: $20
Event Details and TicketsFriends of the Orchestra (Current Donors): $15
Students: $5
Children 6 and under: Free
A plethora of sounds and styles. Beatboxing mixed with killer guitar and loop mastery. A one man orchestra. Plays all the songs you love.
Stop in for the pub’s long running Traditional Irish Session each Sunday afternoon beginning around 3:30pm. Many talented local musicians come from WNC to jam away into the night – all on our pub stage! Sunday is a perfect day to enjoy a pint or afternoon Irish coffee! Slaínte!
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
*LIVE Scottish music* starting at 3:30pm.
Led by StrathSpan’s Celtic fiddler, Nora Garver, this local group of ladies gather with their collection of traditional instruments in their hands, and the highlands in their souls to bring ambiance and grace to their hosts.
All are welcome to join us for our next Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance.
Beginners’ Session, 3:30pm,
Dance, 4:00pm – 6:15pm.
Admission is free; however, we do appreciate tips for the musicians.
Sunday T-dance! Grab friends, share the event news and join us for the WNC LGBTQ+ tradition!
Come out and sing with us!
Enjoy the laid-back vibes.
Rooted in the gritty sounds of southern Americana, yet branching out into dimensions of soul, funk, and rock, while sprouting unpredictable tendrils of bluegrass, punk, and even Latin rhythms, their music is a dense thicket; intertwined with kudzu-like jams that expertly weave amidst well-crafted songs howling with evocatively insightful lyrics.
Covering all your favorite hits from the 1950’s to 2023!
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. Live Music Nightly!!! Event Information and Tickets
Subscribe to filtered calendar
