5 Must-Visit Outdoor Venues in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains!
Western North Carolina isn’t just about stunning scenery, tasty brews, and outdoor adventures. Within the Blue Ridge peaks lies a thriving music scene, and what better way to experience it than under the open sky? Here are our top 5 outdoor music venues for an unforgettable mountain concert experience:
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The Brevard Music Center (Brevard): This space is a musical institute and outdoor venue that operates each summer, June through August. Hundreds of concerts take place, including student performances and classical symphonic events. Sprinkled throughout the calendar are concerts featuring other known locally- and nationally-known artists.
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The Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage (Asheville): Keep your eyes open for events on this massive stage located in Asheville’s Pack Square. Shindig on the Green is a weekly summer event held in July through August hosted by Asheville’s Folk Heritage Committee. Weekly concerts feature traditional artists and dancers of Western North Carolina. Other festivals utilize the stage for performances throughout the year.
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Pisgah Brewing Company (Black Mountain): This brewery hosts concerts almost every weekend. Various acts take to the stage throughout spring, summer, and fall, entertaining music lovers with a little bit of everything. Pisgah Brewing Company offers something for everyone from rock and roll to singer-songwriters.
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Maggie Valley Festival Grounds (Maggie Valley): Jam to year-round outdoor concerts! Bands featuring bluegrass, rock, & more take to the stage, oftentimes accompanying a themed festival. Spend the weekend perusing crafts, riding motorcycles, checking out cars, or grooving to hippie festival vibes. There’s a festival and some music for everyone.
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The Salvage Station (Asheville): This industrial complex in Asheville features an indoor and outdoor music venue and several bars serving each section. With a rotating calendar of events, you’ll surely find something you’ve wanted to check out! *Be aware that 2024 is the last season for this beloved venue. We can only hope that they’ll find a new home nearby!
Asheville and surrounding towns are full of venues that cater to every musical taste. So grab your dancing shoes, a blanket or lawn chair, and get ready to experience the magic of live music amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains!
Learn more about the local events, venues, and properties available nearby by contacting the Quinn Anderson Team.
