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September concert calendar: Live music in Asheville and WNC this month

The Black Mountain Blues Festival returns to Downtown Black Mountain, September 25-27, 2026. Photo: Contributed/Black Mountain Blues Society


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — September’s concert calendar gives Asheville and Western North Carolina plenty of ways to gather around live music, from neighborhood stages and Black Mountain venues to downtown Asheville concert halls and outdoor shows.

The month includes touring acts, local performers and emerging artists across rock, Americana, folk, blues, reggae, metal, hip-hop and indie music.

Here’s a look at concerts and live music events planned in Asheville and WNC this month.

Event details are subject to change. Check with venues before heading out.

Calendar

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Friday, Sept. 25

Saturday, Sept. 26

Sunday, Sept. 27

Monday, Sept. 28

Tuesday, Sept. 29

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Featured shows this month

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Hellbender by The Orange Peel/828newsNOW File Photo

LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem performs Thursday, Sept. 17, at Hellbender by The Orange Peel, with Victoryland also on the bill. The outdoor Asheville show is one of the month’s largest concerts.

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals perform Thursday, Sept. 17, at The Orange Peel, adding another major national touring act to Asheville’s September lineup.

Little Feat

Little Feat brings The Last Farewell Tour to Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center on Friday, Sept. 11.

Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley

Gov’t Mule and Ziggy Marley bring the Dreaming The Same Dream Tour to Hellbender by The Orange Peel on Friday, Sept. 25, with a DJ set by YOLA.

The War On Drugs

The War On Drugs performs Monday, Sept. 21, at Asheville Yards. The outdoor show is scheduled at the downtown venue on Coxe Avenue.

Acid Bath

Acid Bath performs Saturday, Sept. 5, at Hellbender by The Orange Peel, with Neurosis, Melvins and Kylesa also on the bill.

Rising Appalachia

Rising Appalachia performs two Hurricane Helene anniversary shows at Pisgah Brewing in Black Mountain. The shows are scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27.

Black Mountain Blues Experience

Black Mountain Blues Experience runs Sept. 25-27 at White Horse Black Mountain. The three-day event includes blues, soul and roots artists, with separate lineups scheduled each day.

Local and regional picks

September also includes a strong lineup of local, regional and emerging artists, including 65 North Pickers, Radish, STARSEER, Kyley Byrd, The High Mountain Flyers, Rainbow Girls, World Famous Pets, Goodnight, Texas, Everything Yes, The Log Noggins and Carrie Morrison.

Venues

The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore Ave., Asheville

Hellbender by The Orange Peel
155 Thompson St., Asheville

The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

The Grey Eagle Patio Stage
185 Clingman Ave., Asheville

Asheville Yards
75 Coxe Ave., Asheville

Asheville Music Hall
31 Patton Ave., Asheville

The One Stop
55 College St., Asheville

Eulogy
10 Buxton Ave., Asheville

Harrah’s Cherokee Center
87 Haywood St., Asheville

Pisgah Brewing
2948 U.S. 70, Black Mountain

White Horse Black Mountain
105 Montreat Road, Black Mountain

Know before you go

Some September shows are indoors, while others are scheduled for patios, taprooms, outdoor stages and open-air venues. Several Asheville-area venues are rain-or-shine, and age restrictions, ticket availability, parking rules and bag policies vary by event.

Check the venue’s website or ticketing page before making plans.

 

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