North Carolina Music Festivals
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Jan 9 - 11 2025Annual North Carolina Jazz Festival - Wilmington
Our three-day festival is presented in one venue, the Hilton Ballroom, with cabaret-style seating. There will be over 14 musicians including Coastal C ... more » -
Jan 10 - 12 2025Annual All That Jazz Weekend - Asheville
All That Jazz weekend has earned national recognition as one of the premiere jazz festivals of the southeast. Join us for performances from the always ... more » -
Mar 7 2025Raleigh Blues Festival - Raleigh
The Raleigh Blues Festival will feature artists such as Clarence Carter, Marvin Sease, Theodis Ealey, Mel Waiters, Latimore, Shirley Brown, and the Bo ... more » -
Apr 10 - 13 2025MerleFest - Wilkesboro
Since 1978 - Americana music celebration hosted by Doc & Richard Watson in memory of Eddy Merle Watson. Come and join the 80,000+ folks who attend thi ... more » -
Apr 12 2025Broadway Our Way - Broadway
On behalf of the Town of Broadway, we would like to extend an invitation to join us for the Broadway Our Way Festival. The Street Fair will begin at 1 ... more » -
Apr 19 2025Annual Yadkinville Bluegrass Contest & Fiddlers Convention - Yadkinville
The contest features some of the best in local and regional talent. Winners are determined by a panel of judges who are knowledgeable in the area of b ... more » -
Apr 26 2025Beach Music Blast - Ocean Isle Beach
Polish up those Shag Shoes! Beach Music is fun for everyone. Come listen and dance to some of the best Beach Music around. Have some great food, shop ... more » -
May 3 2025National Women in Blues Showcase - Wilmington
Generation Blues presents the National Women in Blues Showcase. This year's headliners are well-known to blue's lovers worldwide. Blues women from aro ... more » -
May 22 - 25 2025Bass Mountain Memorial Day Weekend Bluegrass Festival - Snow Camp
Four day family-style bluegrass festival. Camping, vendors, Bluegrass Museum and campground pickin after stage shows. Great weekend full of music, fel ... more » -
May 9 - 11 2025Annual Blue Grass & Old Time Fiddlers Convention - Mount Airy
Always held the first weekend in June. Prize money plus ribbons to be awarded to contestants. Bring your lawn chair. -
May 24 2025Pleasure Island Beach Music Festival - Carolina Beach
Grab your shagging shoes and come on down for the Beach Music Festival held on the Ocean Front Beach Stage near the Boardwalk. Come dance the day away ... more » -
May 24 2025Annual Art, River and Music Festival - Andrews
The Annual Art, River and Music Festival will take place on Saturday from 9am to 4pm in downtown Murphy, NC on the beautiful River Walk trail located ... more » -
Jun 7 2025Annual Ritmo Latino FREE Festival - Cary
The Ritmo Latino Music, Art & Dance Festival will bring authentic Latino culture to Cary's Fred G. Bond Metro Park. Ritmo Latino is a free family fest ... more » -
Jun 16 - 16 2025Appalachian Summer Festival - Boone
Annual month-long festival of music, theatre, dance and the visual arts on July nights. An Appalachian Summer Festival began as a chamber music festiv ... more » -
Jun 27 - 28 2025MusicFest 'n Sugar Grove - Sugar Grove
Two days and evenings of bluegrass music, food and craft vendors and music workshops. Music Fest proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the hist ... more » -
Jul 4 - 5 2025Alleghany County Fiddlers Convention - Sparta
Mountain musicians and groups compete in this 2-day event at the County Fairgrounds. Camping available on site beginning Wednesday before the festival ... more » -
Jul 11 - 13 2025Cape Fear Blues Festival - Wilmington
A 3-day celebration of blues music between the beautiful beaches of the Cape Fear Coast and the historic riverfront of downtown Wilmington, North Caro ... more » -
Jul 17 - 19 2025The Hillbilly Jam - Maggie Valley
Lil’ bit of Rock n’ Roll, lil’ bit Country, but no matter what your taste, the tunes are sure to please. The youngins will dig the guitar riffs ... more » -
Jul 17 - 19 2025Annual Mountain Dance & Folk Festival - Asheville
The nation's longest running folk festival. The annual edition of this three-day event showcases the best of the region's traditional and old-time mus ... more » -
Aug 2 - 3 2025Riders In The Sky - Blowing Rock
An annual event! Come hear Grammy award-winning music and comedy from America's Favorite Cowboys. Shows daily at Noon & 3:00 pm. First-come, first-sea ... more » -
Aug 8 - 9 2025Fines Creek Annual Bluegrass Jam - Clyde
This is an outdoor music event in the cool mountains of Fines Creek North Carolina. Tents on the lawn provide shelter. Bring your own chair or blanket ... more » -
Aug 22 - 23 2025Annual Smoky Mountain Folk Festival - Waynesville
Two evenings celebrating our mountain folk music. "Open Tent" begins at 5pm Fri & Sat, Main Stage Show follows @ 5:30pm until. -
Aug 22 - 23 2025Bull Durham Blues Festival - Durham
Savor and celebrate in the birthplace of the Piedmont Blues, featuring national, regional and local Blues from the mournful sounds of the Mississippi ... more » -
Aug 29 - 31 2025Historic Happy Valley Old-time Fiddlers Convention - Lenoir
Labor Day Weekend. Located on the site of Laura Foster's grave of the Tom Dooley fame, the convention offers old-time and bluegrass group and individu ... more » -
Aug 31 2025Annual Local Artist Blues Show Case - Fayetteville
This is another awesome show of local Musicianship and Talent. The vent is free for all ages! 1 to 6 PM. Bands: Corky JONES and Mighty Blue Blu ... more » -
Sep 6 2025Annual Brewgrass Festival - Asheville
A blend of great regional micro brewed beers and bluegrass acts. Both traditional and alternative bluegrass acts represented at this annual event. 1PM ... more » -
Sep 6 2025Jazz on the River - Fayetteville
Features regional favorites in an afternoon of jazz. WFSS is celebrating its 29th year broadcasting to the Carolina Sandhills. -
Sep 13 2025Annual Granite Quarry Civitan Fiddler's Convention - Granite Quarry
Great music, trophies, awards, good food and fun. -
Sep 27 - 28 2025Annual Seafood, Blues and Jazz Festival - Kure Beach
Two-day event brimming with live music, arts and crafts, delicious seafood, fine arts gallery, kid zone and much, much more! -
Sep 27 2025Annual Peanut Festival & Parade - Edenton
It's that time of the year when leaves are beginning to fall and the air is getting cooler, so pick up those chairs and come on out and watch the annu ... more » -
Sep 27 2025Music in the Mountains Festival - Burnsville
A celebration of Mountain Music. This year, the festival will be at our Burnsville Town Center. 4-10pm. -
Oct 11 - 12 2025Mountain Acoustic Luthier Invitational - Burnsville
The Luthier Invitational event is strongly supported by the community. Dozens of local businesses, volunteers and community organizations rally to sup ... more » -
Nov 11 - 12 2025Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival - Kure Beach
They are bringing the flavor of the mountains to the beach. Featured along with good bluegrass and bluegrass gospel will be good food, arts and crafts ... more » -
Nov 12 2025Annual Bohemian Arts & Music Festival - Fayetteville
Plan to attend this exciting downtown event where the area's hippest local artists and musicians come together for a day of cutting-edge art, music, a ... more »