Last Updated on May 29, 2025
Mountain folk are known for a lot of things, but one of the first to come to mind is probably the tradition of live music. From the area’s first settlers to today, Western North Carolina residents have loved to gather and listen to local musicians and storytellers sing local folk songs, pick the banjo, play the fiddle, or (just as likely today) play the electric guitar.
If live music is a big part of your life, you’re not alone. Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina celebrates the old time music and dancing of our ancestors. The trails gather traditions of the Cherokee, European settlers, and early African Americans. Together with other organizations within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the music trails seek to preserve and perpetuate those traditions that helped compose the cultural medley of this region.
But if you’re looking for something a little more contemporary, that’s easy to find, too. There are nationally recognized music venues and artists dotted across the WNC region. In Hendersonville alone, it’s easy to find live music of nearly every genre, every night of the week.
Ready to break out your dancing shoes and enjoy a great show? Here are seven noteworthy venues for live music in Hendersonville, NC.
Burntshirt Vineyards
In a family-run tradition spanning 80 years, Burntshirt Vineyards produces high-quality wines of unique character. They are available from their winery in Hendersonville and tasting room in Chimney Rock. Become a 3400 Club Silver or Gold member to keep their award-winning wines in your cellar and receive limited production wines and pre-release wines. Or drop in to one of their tasting rooms for live music and more every weekend.
2695 Sugarloaf Road, Hendersonville | (828) 685-2402 | burntshirtvineyards.com
The Buzz: Sober Bar & Café
The Buzz is Hendersonville’s top spot for a quiet space to work remotely, enjoy a NA drink on the patio with family, or have a fun alcohol-free date. In addition to serving customers in the community, 100% of cafe proceeds go to Hope Coalition to support recovery and prevention programs. The cafe hosts regular events, including live music on the weekend. Check their calendar for upcoming open mics and special sets by local musicians.
225 S Grove Street, Hendersonville | (828) 388-7979 | thebuzzhendo.com
Continuum
Continuum Arts marries a passion for art, arts education, and advocacy under one roof in an evolving creative space. Their art gallery features a diverse group of established and emerging artists. Private studios within the venue are also home to a talented crew of tattoo artists and piercers, each practicing their own unique style with flair. But it’s also okay to visit just to enjoy live music. Continuum Art’s events calendar features a full schedule of offerings, including live music like regular swing nights and Latin nights.
147C First Avenue E, Hendersonville | (828) 435-3300 | continuumartnc.com
Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra
Since 1971, the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra has offered live symphonic performances and instrumental music education for youth and adults. Enjoy a professional experience with the feel of a community orchestra at Blue Ridge Community College during their five-performance season. Their all-professional ensemble of 60–70 musicians reside in Henderson County, as well as in surrounding communities in WNC and Upstate South Carolina.
317 N Washington Street, Suite 2 Hendersonville | (828) 697-5884 | hendersonvillesymphony.org
Oklawaha Brewing Company
Oklawaha Brewing Company is a brewery and tap room located in the heart of Hendersonville. The brewery (pictured above) is committed to brewing high quality beer while maintaining a strong sense of community and environmental responsibility. The business is an extension of their mission, with taps dedicated to seasonally inspired flavors that incorporate produce from local farms. Visit them every week for rotating beers and a rotating live music calendar six days a week!
147 First Avenue E, Hendersonville | (828) 595-9956 | oklawahabrewing.com
Trailside Brewing Company
Tucked west of downtown along the future Ecusta Trail, Trailside Brewing Company is the perfect place to relax with friends. Their story, combining craft brewing with the outdoors, is one built on a love for handcrafted goodness. They also maintain a full events calendar, overflowing with trivia nights and live music. Take note of the next mountain music jam session or round robin open mic.
873 Lennox Park Drive, Hendersonville | trailsidebrews.com
The streets of Hendersonville!
During the warmer months, the streets of Downtown Hendersonville overflow with pedestrians! From great local storefronts to local craft brews and a bevy of museums, there’s always something to catch your ear. And events like Hendersonville’s annual Music on Main give you one more reason to come out. Every Friday night during the summer, the city sponsors concerts from the region’s best bands, right in the road along Main Street. So, bring a chair, bring the family, and enjoy an evening of free live music!
Learn more: visithendersonvillenc.org/music-on-main-street
Could you see yourself making beautiful music in Hendersonville, NC?
Distinguished by an almost perfect climate, beautiful surroundings, and recreational variety, Hendersonville is known as the City of Four Seasons. The town’s many tranquil neighborhoods and housing developments all surround a sturdy core—a downtown with a vibrant and active live music scene. No wonder Hendersonville has attracted hundreds of residents looking for ample recreation and a friendly atmosphere.
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