Last updated: January 28, 2021
Thing to Do
Listen to Live Music at the Blue Ridge Music Center
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Western North Carolina and southwest Virginia are internationally known for their traditional old-time stringband music, ballad singing and bluegrass. During summer and fall you can enjoy daily mountain music performances in the Blue Ridge Music Center’s breezeway from noon-4:00 PM. Or get tickets to a weekend evening concert held in the 3,000-seat outdoor amphitheater. Visit the Blue Ridge Music Center performance website to learn about upcoming concerts and musical events.
Be sure to stop in the visitor center to tour the “Roots of American Music” exhibits, which explore the diversity of American music found in the region.
Be sure to stop in the visitor center to tour the “Roots of American Music” exhibits, which explore the diversity of American music found in the region.
Details
Duration
30-180 Minutes
Activity
Live Music
Age(s)
All ages are welcome at the concerts—and toe-tapping and dancing are encouraged!
Pets Allowed
Yes with Restrictions
Pets are permitted on the outdoor grounds of the Music Center, but must be on a 6' leash. Please clean up after your pets.
Activity Fee
Yes
Mid-Day Music Concerts are free. A fee is charged for weekend concerts in the outdoor amphitheatre. Concert schedules and ticket information are available at blueridgemusiccenter.org
Location
Blue Ridge Music Center at Parkway Milepost 213
Reservations
Yes
No reservations are necessary for Mid-Day Music Concerts. Tickets/reservations for weekend concerts can be purchased at blueridgemusiccenter.org
Season
Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dusk
Mid-Day Music concerted are offered from noon-4:00 PM daily during the season. Weekend concerts in the outdoor amphitheatre are typically performed in the evening.
Accessibility Information
The Blue Ridge Music Center building and the outdoor amphitheatre are fully accessible. Access if provided by level, paved sidewalks.