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August concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

August concert calendar: Live music in Asheville area this month

White Horse Black Mountain is a concert venue in Black Mountain, N.C. Photo: Saga Communications/Pruett Norris


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville boasts a vibrant live music scene with venues catering to a wide array of music taste.

Here are live performances in the area set for August.

Calendar

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Sunday, Aug. 10:

The Grey Eagle on Friday, June 27, 2025.

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Thursday, Aug. 21:

The Orange Peel is located in downtown Asheville.

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Venues 

The Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club 

The Orange Peel is one of the Southeast’s preeminent concert venues.
101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 398-1837 

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub 

The Grey Eagle is a mellow all-ages destination for live music and innovative Latin cuisine with a roomy outdoor patio.
185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 232-5800 

Asheville Music Hall 

Asheville Music Hall is a popular watering hole with a lively dance floor and an eclectic lineup of local and touring acts.
31 Patton Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 255-7777 

Jack of the Wood 

Jack of the Wood is a comfortable Irish public house offering handcrafted ales, locally sourced pub grub and live music.
95 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 252-5445 

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts 

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts is a three-venue, three-stage performing arts complex.
18 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 257-4530 

Fleetwood’s 

Fleetwood’s Rock-n-Roll Wedding Chapel is a one-stop shop for all things cool! Fleetwood’s is not only a wedding venue, but it also has an amazing vintage shop and full cocktail bar all in the same spot! When not having weddings Fleetwood’s hosts bands from all over the world.
496 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 505-5525 

Eulogy at Burial Beer Co. 

Eulogy is a live music venue by Burial Beer Co., which infuses its brands, products and experiences with intriguing storylines that celebrate artistry, history, introspection and reverence for taste.
Burial Beer Co. South Slope Taproom
10 Buxton Ave., Asheville, NC 28801 

Highland Brewing Co. 

Highland Brewing is a craft brewery for pints, flights & packaged beer, plus a patio, sports facilities and tours.
Address: 12 Old Charlotte Hwy #200, Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 299-3370 

White Horse Black Mountain 

White Horse Black Mountain is a cabaret-style listening room that hosts concerts and open mic nights, plus it has a bar.
105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-0816 

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