“We want people to come here from Connecticut to see Dr. Dog and end up seeing bands at Eulogy, Sovereign Kava, and The One Stop. We want people to go to all these different rooms and leave with an experiential accomplishment of, like, ‘I saw 72 bands in 16 venues over four days.’”
Thanks for the interview, Jay Moye & Asheville Stages. We can’t wait to get back to it! “We’re hoping to elevate what our community already offers and showcase what we do best.”
Link in bio for full article.
Wave 1 is upon us! 150+ acts across more than 15 Asheville stages, Aug. 6–9. Much more to be announced soon. Tickets on sale now at the link in bio. See you in August!
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 in bio 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 ;)
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!
