AVL Sounds Fest

AVL Sounds Fest AVLfest's spirit lives on in AVL Sounds Fest, the Southeast's premier venue-based music festival. Coming Aug. 6-9th, 2026, to Asheville, NC 🎸

Thanks 828newsnow!
05/05/2026

Thanks 828newsnow!

Big names are coming to Asheville. AVL Sounds Fest just dropped its first wave of artists, featuring Dr. Dog, Grace Bowers, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and more. The multi-day festival, in venues across Asheville this August, is the next evolution of AVLFest. Read more below 👇

Here we gooooo! Thanks for the coverage WLOS ABC 13! Hope to see you in August!
05/05/2026

Here we gooooo! Thanks for the coverage WLOS ABC 13! Hope to see you in August!

Organizers of AVL Sounds Fest have announced the first wave of bands set to play the multiday music festival in 2026.

It’s getting real - Pre-Lineup presale tickets are ON SALE NOW 🎟️and before we spill the beans on who's playing — we’re ...
04/15/2026

It’s getting real - Pre-Lineup presale tickets are ON SALE NOW 🎟️and before we spill the beans on who's playing — we’re giving our people first dibs.

🏔️ Locals Discount — live within 50 miles of Asheville? We’re very aware of the impact this community has on us and that we have on you. Just as we’ve done in years past, we’re offering a special rate just for you to show our appreciation. *Locals can also stop by Harvest Records to buy tickets while supporting a great local partner starting today.

🌎 Pre-Lineup Discount — for all the near-and-far supporters who've been riding with us from the start. Grab your discounted tickets before the lineup drops.
Trust the process. Trust the music. It’ll be worth it, we promise. Link below to lock in your tickets today 🔗

*Note: Prices go up with the Wave 1 lineup announced in a few weeks so snag yours today for the best price in town ;)

https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/36960932/avl-sounds-fest-asheville-avl-sounds-fest

New name. Same spirit. 🎶AVL Sounds Fest 2026, coming August 6-9. A four-day, city-wide celebration of Asheville’s music ...
03/31/2026

New name. Same spirit. 🎶

AVL Sounds Fest 2026, coming August 6-9. A four-day, city-wide celebration of Asheville’s music venues, artists, and community.

15+ stages. Familiar favorites + a few new spaces.

Pre-lineup local and national pre-sales begin April 15. Public on-sale and wave one lineup to follow late April. We can’t wait, Asheville!

02/27/2026

Exciting news from AVLtoday for one of the original team members, Melissa McKinney! Check out her & the band this Wednesday, March 4th, at The Grey Eagle!

Music has not only a creative and healing presence, but a major economic impact as well! We love to see this community ...
02/16/2026

Music has not only a creative and healing presence, but a major economic impact as well! We love to see this community rally around the power of music like we saw this weekend with Billy Strings, the unofficial mayor of Asheville ;)

Local businesses are responding to the economic impact of the four-night Billy Strings concert series in Asheville.

Excited to see you this August 6-9th as the spirit of Avlfest lives on!
02/13/2026

Excited to see you this August 6-9th as the spirit of Avlfest lives on!

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