Events for October 1, 2026

COMING Friday October 9th | Flocktoberfest 2026 ft. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Hustle Souls

Featured September 30 - October 1 COMING Friday October 9th | Flocktoberfest 2026 ft. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and Hustle Souls

Pisgah Brewing Company Black Mountain 2948 US-70, Black Mountain

Friday, October 09 | Doors: 5:30 pm | Show: 6:30 pm | From $36.30 Event Details & Tickets Pigeons Playing Ping Pong is an American funk jam band from Baltimore, Maryland The band has garnered a following...

Love What We Do ………. Buy Us A Beer!

October 1 Greetings Fellow Music Lovers

Asheville Area

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 small donation to help support...

COMING THURSDAY OCTOBER 22nd | Larkin Poe

Featured October 1 COMING THURSDAY OCTOBER 22nd | Larkin Poe

Sierra Nevada Mills River 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Mills River

Thursday, October 22 | Amphitheater Stage | 6 PM DOORS | 6:30PM SHOW | From $45.89 Event Details and Tickets “A Sister Act with Staying Power” - NPR Rebecca & Megan...

COMING SUNDAY October 11th | Asheville Mardi Gras Cajun Cookoff 2026

Featured October 1 COMING SUNDAY October 11th | Asheville Mardi Gras Cajun Cookoff 2026

Wicked Weed Funkatorium 147 Coxe Avenue, Asheville

Sunday, October 11 | 2-5pm | Wicked Weed Funkatorium | Event Details and Tickets Laissez les bon temps rouler! Treat yourself to the flavors of Louisiana cuisine cooked by over...

Live at Lunch

October 1 @ 12:00 pm Live at Lunch

Reed Plaza, UNCA

It's that time of year again! Live at Lunch is back this Thursday!!! Noon, Reed Plaza–don't miss it! Please join the music department for a fantastic afternoon of music.  

Jay Brown (solo guitar)

October 1 @ 12:00 pm Jay Brown (solo guitar)

Juancho’s Fonda Columbian Restaurant

Most Thursdays

Lunchbox Live

October 1 @ 12:00 pm Lunchbox Live

Wall Street Plaza

Come enjoy a rotating schedule of buskers on your lunch break!!

Jon Nolan & Good Co.

October 1 @ 4:00 pm

Riverside Rhapsody Brewing Woodfin

Beer and Loathing

October 1 @ 5:00 pm

Wicked Weed Brewpub

Patio Show: MerylJane

October 1 @ 5:30 pm

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

$

Michael Corwin

October 1 @ 5:30 pm

12 Bones Brewing

Trevor Darden

October 1 @ 6:00 pm Trevor Darden

The Bush Farmhouse Black Mountain

Most Thursdays!

Solo Guitar w/ Chris Norred

October 1 @ 6:00 pm Jazz Guitar w/ Chris Norred

The Lobster Trap

Ghost Mountain Lightning

October 1 @ 6:00 pm

Woodfin Tavern 235 Weaverville Rd, Asheville

Albi Podrizki

October 1 @ 6:00 pm Albi Podrizki

Filo Post 70 East Asheville

Glade Creek Junction

October 1 @ 6:00 pm

Wedge at Foundation

Anabel Shenk & Lyle de Vitry

October 1 @ 6:00 pm

Zadies Market at The Old Marshall Jail Hotel

BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing

October 1 @ 6:00 pm BUTTS & BOOTS :: Line Dancing

Banks Ave

Jerry’s Dead Thursdays

Featured October 1 @ 6:00 pm Jerry’s Dead

French Broad River Brewery 101 Fairview Rd, Asheville

Jerry’s Dead from Asheville is a fast growing, fan favorite, tribute to the music of Jerry Garcia. Members include Lee Kram on drums and vocals, Gus Vigo on keys and...

Aaron LaFalce

October 1 @ 6:00 pm Aaron LaFalce

131 Main Biltmore Park

Matthew Anderson

October 1 @ 6:00 pm

Scratch Ankle Fillin' Station Candler

Ginny McAfee

October 1 @ 6:00 pm

Mills River Brewing Co. 336 Banner Farm Rd,, Mills River

SOLD OUT | Italian Night at The Farm ft. Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith

October 1 @ 6:00 pm

The Farm - A Gathering Place 215 Justice Ridge Rd, Candler

An evening of food and music under the pavilion. Join us for an evening of authentic Italian cuisine and live folk music with Mike Guggino and Barrett Smith of the...

Thursday Open Mics / Jams

October 1 @ 6:00 pm Thursday Open Mics / Jams

Asheville Area

Although we are primarily a Live Music Calendar, we also try to keep track of open mics and jams events in the area and list them for you as we...

Thursday Weekly DJs

October 1 @ 6:00 pm Thursday Weekly DJs

Asheville Area

Although we are primarily a Live Music Calendar, we often come across Electronic & DJ events in the area and list them for you as we find out about them....

Thursday Karaoke

October 1 @ 6:00 pm Thursday Weekly Karaoke

Asheville Area

Please verify times and KJ with the venue!   Silverados Black Mountain - 7-11pm Daddy Mac’s Downhome Dive - 8-11pm Shiloh and Gaines - 8-11pm Q Hall Sports Bar -...

TONIGHT | Meschiya Lake String Quartet

Featured October 1 @ 6:30 pm

Asheville Art Museum 2 South Pack Square, Asheville

Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 6:30–8:30pm | $22 for Members; $25 for non-members click here! Join us for an evening of lush, intimate sound comprised of stringed instruments, vocal harmonies,...

John O’Connor

October 1 @ 7:00 pm John O’Connor

Blue Mountain Pizza Weaverville

Live Music: Paul Edelman of Jangling Sparrows

October 1 @ 7:00 pm

Town Pump Tavern Black Mountain

Acoustic Roots & Blues with Peggy and Kelly

October 1 @ 7:00 pm Acoustic Roots & Blues with Peggy and Kelly

River Arts District Brewing 13 Mystery St, Asheville

Frances Eliza

October 1 @ 7:00 pm Frances Eliza

Liondog Lounge Weaverville

Americano Sessions with Billy Presnell & Friends

October 1 @ 7:00 pm Americano Sessions with Billy Presnell & Friends

Old Town District Black Mountain 110 Black Mountain Ave, Black Mountain

Oct 1 - w/sg Lenny Pettinelli

Monocot (ft. Jayson Gerycz & Rosali Middleman) with special guests Thom Nguyên, Brett W. Nauke, Zach Cooper, Tashi Dorji, and Sarah Louise

October 1 @ 7:00 pm

AyurPrana Listening Room 312 Haywood Rd, Asheville

$$

The B’s Trio in The Great Hall

October 1 @ 7:00 pm The B’s Trio in The Great Hall

The Omni Grove Park Inn

Jazz Showcase & Jam

Featured October 1 @ 7:00 pm Jazz Showcase & Jam curated by Steven Alvarez

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub 4 College St, Asheville

Thursdays, 7 PM - 10 PM: An evening of smooth sounds and great vibes at Shamrock Irons with live Jazz performances followed by an Open Jam Session! Join us at...

George Reeves & J. Ellis Brown

October 1 @ 7:00 pm

The Joint Next Door Fairview

Ben Colvin Quartet

Featured October 1 @ 7:00 pm Ben Colvin Quartet

Hotel Eve Jazz 56 N Lexington Avenue, Asheville

The Ben Colvin Quartet brings a dynamic mix of groove-based music to the stage ranging from 60s era soul jazz, to Afro Cuban rhythms, to contemporary fusion and funk. Ben...

Asheville Beer Choir Sip-n-Sing

October 1 @ 7:00 pm Asheville Beer Choir Sip-n-Sing

Archetype Brewing 265 Haywood, Asheville

Buckland & Holden Pace

October 1 @ 7:00 pm

Fitz and the Wolfe

Save Our Website to Your Home Screen 📲

October 1 @ 7:00 pm Add Our Website to Your Home Screen

As an interactive calendar, we often add events to our calendar as we find out about them, sometimes even from our phone while we are out supporting local live music....

The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich, Jon Stickley, Christian Ferri and Lyndsay Pruett

Featured October 1 @ 7:00 pm The Thursday Bluegrass Jam hosted by Drew Matulich

Jack Of The Wood 95 Patton Ave, asheville

We’ve got a special show, playing the songs of David Grisman, Tony Rice, Bela Fleck, and more with the homies Drew Matulich, Jon Stickley, Christian Ferri and Lyndsay Pruett 🎊...

Kat Williams Legacy Series w/ Reggie Headen

October 1 @ 7:30 pm

White Horse Black Mountain

$

An Evening with Big Richard Bluegrass Band

Featured October 1 @ 7:30 pm

The Mule at Devils Foot Beverages 131 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville

Thu, Oct 1 | Doors: 6:30 Show: 7:30 | From $23.18 Event Details and Tickets Bluegrass with a side of lady rage! Since exploding onto the Colorado scene in 2021, the...

Old Farmers Ball Contra Dance

October 1 @ 7:30 pm Old Farmers Ball Contra Dance

Warren Wilson College Swannanoa 701 Warren Wilson Road, Swannanoa

$10 – $12

Thursday Night Funk!

Featured October 1 @ 7:30 pm Thursday Night Funk!

Barley's Downtown 42 Biltmore Ave, Asheville

Get ready to kick off your weekends early with Thursday Night Funk!Barley’s is bringing a fresh weekly funk party to downtown Asheville. Resident DJ gets things started at 7:30PM, followed...

Jon Nolan & Good Co.

October 1 @ 8:00 pm

5 Walnut Wine Bar

Noah Rinker

October 1 @ 8:00 pm

The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

$$

VIVA

October 1 @ 8:00 pm

One World Brewing Downtown 10 Patton Ave, Asheville

The Midnight: Time Machines w/ Bonnie McKee

October 1 @ 8:00 pm

The Orange Peel

$$

League of Sound Disciples w/ Isaac Hadden

October 1 @ 8:00 pm

Third Room 46 Wall Street, Asheville, NC

$$

Night! Night! // Die Spinns // Dead Eggs

October 1 @ 8:00 pm

Fleetwood's 496 Haywood Rd, Asheville

$

Dueling Piano Show

October 1 @ 8:00 pm Dueling Piano Show

Off the Wagon

Thunder Thursdays

Featured October 1 @ 8:30 pm Thunder Thursdays

One World Brewing - West 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville

One World West is excited to present a new Thursday Residency - Thunder Thursdays! A new project featuring the joint forces of Alex Bazemore and Hannah Ramsey, alongside Joey Remillard...

Bachata Thursday

October 1 @ 8:30 pm Bachata Thursday

Urban Orchard Cider Co

$10

Truphonic

October 1 @ 9:00 pm

The One Stop 55 College Street, Asheville

$

Jack Mascari & Friends

October 1 @ 9:00 pm Jack Mascari & Friends

The Social East Asheville