How to Enjoy an Outdoor Concert in Asheville, North Carolina

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Asheville, North Carolina is a very popular vacation spot. There are many attractions as well as opportunities to see live music outdoors. The area is known for bluegrass and folk music but there are a variety of different types of outdoor concerts in Asehville. Read on to learn how to enjoy an outdoor concert in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Transportation
Tickets

Step1

Decide on a time to visit Ashville. The best time to find outdoor concerts in Asheville is during the summer months. There are a variety of outdoor festivals with live outdoor music. Bele Chere is the most popular festival and features all kinds of music from folk to rock. You can also find live music every Saturday night in July and August at the City Plaza, located in downtown Asheville.

Step2

Consider what kind of music you would like to enjoy. You can see the Asheville Symphony when you prefer classical music. Or you can check out the Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival when you prefer rock and jazz music.

Step3

Check the weather conditions for the area before making your journey. Check the tourism Web site listed below to find out about weather conditions. It is always a good idea to bring a rain jacket and sun block.

Step4

Purchase your tickets. For many of these events you will not need tickets but when you are going to a specific concert you may need to purchase tickets in advance by going to the concert venue Web site.

Step5

Get good directions and leave early. You will want to get to the outdoor events early because they will get crowded. You will get a better spot when you get to the concert a while before it starts.

Step6

Enjoy the show and look for events that you missed so you can catch them the next time you go.

Tips & Warnings

Take a bottle of water with you. Asheville can be humid in the summer months and water can help cool you down.
Outdoor festivals and concerts can get crowded, so be aware if you are bringing children.

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coelacanth6 said

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on 5/8/2008 The Biltmore Estate offers a wide mix of outdoor concerts. I saw the B-52's and the concert was awesome with the Biltmore House behind me and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance behind the stage. The shows do go on rain or shine so you take some risk when you purchase tickets.

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