AVL Sounds Fest is a venue-based music festival returning to the Blue Ridge mountains August 6-9, 2026. Presented by Asheville-based Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds, AVL Sounds Fest will fill more than 15 area concert halls, clubs, and outdoor venues alike with a multi-genre lineup of local, regional, and national talent. Performances are set to take place throughout the 4-day festival, with wristbands granting pass holders access to more than 200 shows throughout the Asheville area.
Committed to supporting local community causes, AVL Sounds Fest is partnering with the WNC Long Haul – Recovery and Resilience Fund. This donor-advised fund through the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina was created locally to support recovery from Hurricane Helene through strategic focus areas in Culture & Arts, Local Business, and Long-Term Support for individuals impacted or displaced. The fund meets the evolving needs of the community at critical marks post-storm, ensuring resources for ongoing needs at each phase of recovery. In addition to raising awareness for long-term needs throughout the region, the fund will also receive a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales.
Featured Local Artists
Multiple Stages