Four Great Venues for Live Music in Bryson City

More than just a brewery, Nantahala Brewing takes great pride in showcasing local & regional music acts. We feature everything from Appalachian-folk to bluegrass to rock and roll. We have a great sound system and a professional sound engineer. Our taproom has multiple tables and chairs with additional seating at the bar. There is a space for dancing, and even if you are out on our patio, you can still hear the band.

On the banks of the Nantahala River, Big Wesser Riverside Pub offers hungry adventurers quick, convenient and delicious food and free live music. Stop by at night for live music every Saturday night, May through September, and on special event weekends.—we feature bluegrass, rock, soul, reggae and more! Big Wesser boasts the area’s best live music venue and perhaps the best open-air bar west of Asheville.

Eclectic mix of classic rock, blues, folk, and Appalachian music from local and regional performers. Music on the covered rooftop terrace overlooking downtown Bryson City from 7 - 10 pm every Saturday night year 'round and every Friday night, March - December. (In cold weather plastic siding drops down and heaters are added.)

Community Jam – 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, April - October. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer – anything unplugged – is invited to join in. Summer Music Series – 2nd and 4th Thursdays, June – August, 7 pm. Enjoy local and regional favorites playing different genres – traditional mountain music, bluegrass, Celtic, blues, world music and more.