# Live Music in Highlands, NC | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Highlands, North Carolina tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in Highlands. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in Highlands.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Highlands

- **Event Name**: Outdoor Concert Series: Saturdays on Pine with Darren Nicholson Band
  - **Description**: Join us for Saturdays on Pine as part of the Outdoor Concert Series in Highlands, NC!

Enjoy an evening of live music with Darren Nicholson Band on Saturday, September 26, from 5-7:30pm at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. Bring a chair or blanket, gather with frie
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highlands/outdoor-concert-series-saturdays-on-pine-with-darren-nicholson-band/200030332971852
  - **Venue**: Kelsey-Hutchinson Park
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music
- **Event Name**: Outdoor Concert Series: Friday Night Live with Shortoff Mountain Boys
  - **Description**: Join us for Friday Night Live as part of the Outdoor Concert Series in Highlands, NC!

Enjoy an evening of live music with Shortoff Mountain Boys on Friday, September 25, from 6-8:30pm at Town Square. This local bluegrass group features some of WNC’s most
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
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  - **Venue**: Town Square
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music
- **Event Name**: Highlander Mountain House Salon Series With Bobby Bare Jr.
  - **Description**: Enjoy world-class artists, songwriters, musicians, and storytellers in the coziest mountain tavern in western North Carolina.About this EventABOUT THE VENUEOur Salon Series happens
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 24 2026 at 08:30 pm – Thu Sep 24 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highlands/highlander-mountain-house-salon-series-with-bobby-bare-jr/100001996346697713
  - **Venue**: Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
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  - **Price**: USD 42
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Highlander Mountain House Salon Series with S.G. Goodman
  - **Description**: Enjoy world-class artists, songwriters, musicians, and storytellers in the coziest mountain tavern in western North Carolina.About this EventABOUT THE VENUE:Our Salon Series happen
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 08:30 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highlands/highlander-mountain-house-salon-series-with-sg-goodman/100001993562408830
  - **Venue**: Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
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  - **Price**: USD 42
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, dog, workshops, live-music, kentucky-derby
- **Event Name**: Hosted Weekends at Half-Mile Farm
  - **Description**: Half-Mile Farm's in-house guests will be treated to hosted events with guest chefs, authors, artists, and more, including complimentary tastings, book signings, fun demonstrations, and live music! These are private events for guests of Half-Mile Farm and
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/highlands/hosted-weekends-at-half-mile-farm/200030666245143
  - **Venue**: 214 Half Mile Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, United States
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  - **Categories**: art, music, kentucky-derby, live-music, food-drinks, literary-art, entertainment

## Trending Events in Highlands

- **Event Name**: Korean Festival Houston Presented by Kroger
  - **Description**: We’ll transform Discovery Green into a colorful celebration of Korean culture featuring arts, delicious food, dance performances, and so much more! 
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📅 Date: October 10-11, 2026 ⁠
📍 Location: Discovery Green, Houston's Downtown⁠ ⁠
💲 Admission: FREE!⁠ ⁠
  - **Venue**: Discovery Green Houston Downtown
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- **Event Name**: Outdoor Concert Series: Saturdays on Pine with Boogitherapi
  - **Description**: Join us for Saturdays on Pine as part of the Outdoor Concert Series in Highlands, NC!

Enjoy an evening of live music with Boogitherapi on Saturday, September 19, from 6-8:30pm at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. Bring a chair or blanket, gather with friends and f
  - **Venue**: Kelsey-Hutchinson Park
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- **Event Name**: Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival
  - **Description**: Celebrate the art of storytelling at the 2nd Annual Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival! Four days. 15+ films. Seminars, special events & more. 

View the full schedule at: https://www.highlandscashiersfilmfestival.com/2026-festival-schedule

The festiva
  - **Venue**: 507 Chestnut Street, Highlands, NC, United States, North Carolina 28741
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- **Event Name**: Outdoor Concert Series: Saturdays on Pine with Darren Nicholson Band
  - **Description**: Join us for Saturdays on Pine as part of the Outdoor Concert Series in Highlands, NC!

Enjoy an evening of live music with Darren Nicholson Band on Saturday, September 26, from 5-7:30pm at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. Bring a chair or blanket, gather with frie
  - **Venue**: Kelsey-Hutchinson Park
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- **Event Name**: Highlander Mountain House Salon Series With Kathleen Edwards
  - **Description**: Enjoy world-class artists, songwriters, musicians, and storytellers in the coziest mountain tavern in western North Carolina.About this EventABOUT THE VENUEOur Salon Series happens
  - **Venue**: Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern
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- **Event Name**: Dolly Parton Day
  - **Description**: 💖🤠 DOLLY PARTON DAY at 4118 Kitchen + Bar! 🤠💖

Join us Friday, September 25 for a Dolly-inspired celebration full of pink, sparkle & country fun!

🍹 Drink Specials
🍴 Food Specials
👗 Best Dressed Wins a Prize!
🎶 Good Music & Good Times
💖🤠 DOLLY PAR
  - **Venue**: 64 Highlands Plaza, Highlands, NC
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- **Event Name**: Outdoor Concert Series: Friday Night Live with Shortoff Mountain Boys
  - **Description**: Join us for Friday Night Live as part of the Outdoor Concert Series in Highlands, NC!

Enjoy an evening of live music with Shortoff Mountain Boys on Friday, September 25, from 6-8:30pm at Town Square. This local bluegrass group features some of WNC’s most
  - **Venue**: Town Square
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- **Event Name**: Horror Deconstructed Workshop
  - **Description**: 👻 HORROR DECONSTRUCTED

Join us for this workshop for a behind-the-scenes look at how horror films are made. Part of the Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival. 

🎟️ Get your ticket here: https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/list.aspx?epguid=ca7d13c5
  - **Venue**: Highlands PAC
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- **Event Name**: Night Pollinator Walk
  - **Description**: This ranger-led night pollinator walk will explore the park’s unique ecosystem after dark.About this EventJoin a ranger for an evening walk and discover the fascinating world of nighttime pollinators. Explore the park's u
  - **Venue**: Sandy Hook Lighthouse
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Highlands?
  - **A:** Outdoor Concert Series: Saturdays on Pine with Darren Nicholson Band (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park), Outdoor Concert Series: Friday Night Live with Shortoff Mountain Boys (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at Town Square), Highlander Mountain House Salon Series With Bobby Bare Jr. (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 08:30 pm at Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern), Highlander Mountain House Salon Series with S.G. Goodman (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 08:30 pm at Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern), Hosted Weekends at Half-Mile Farm (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at 214 Half Mile Dr, Highlands, NC 28741, United States).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Highlands in September 2026?
  - **A:** Outdoor Concert Series: Saturdays on Pine with Darren Nicholson Band (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Kelsey-Hutchinson Park), Outdoor Concert Series: Friday Night Live with Shortoff Mountain Boys (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 06:00 pm at Town Square), Highlander Mountain House Salon Series With Bobby Bare Jr. (Thu Sep 24 2026 at 08:30 pm at Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Highlands?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Highlands on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Highlands?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Highlands?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Highlands include Kelsey-Hutchinson Park, Town Square, Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Live Music events in Highlands?
  - **A:** Prices for Live Music events in Highlands range from USD 42 to USD 42. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Highlands?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Highlands include Visit Highlands NC, Highlander Mountain House, Half-Mile Farm by Old Edwards.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Highlands?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Highlands?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Highlands.

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