BLACK MOUNTAIN Blues FestivalSeptember 26-28, 2025

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BLACK MOUNTAIN Blues Festival on September 26-28, 2025 in Black Mountain, North Carolina Celebrates Music, Community, and Resilience

BLACK MOUNTAIN Blues Festival – September 26-28, 2025 in Black Mountain, North Carolina is a celebration of Music, Community, and Resilience. This event is presented by Black Mountain Blues Society, a new 501(c)(3)

The festival is a vibrant mix of national and regional blues artists. It is in a thriving mountain setting noted for incredible restaurants, one-of-a-kind shopping. The views are amazing. Easy access to the Blues Ridge Mountains and Appalachian culture.  

INTERNATIONAL HEADLINERS

Headliners include Robert Randolph, Nik West, Eric Gales, Ra’Shad The Blues Kid, Chambers DesLauriers, and Mac Arnold. Expect to see more on our full artist lineup at www.blackmountainblues.org)

Attendees can enjoy educational workshops & special community programming honoring the community’s strength following Hurricane Helene.  

“Having a lineup with two of Rolling Stone’s top 100 guitar players and a generational bass player is just the beginning. The effort that has gone into helping the Western North Carolina communities have a place to come celebrate resiliency while acknowledging the hardships of the last year is the real story” said Atiba Berkley, Festival Director of Black Mountain Blues Festival.

New this year: 50% of net proceeds from the 2025 festival will be donated to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. This reinforces the festival’s mission to uplift and serve the community through music.

VENUES

The festival will take place in the center of downtown Black Mountain, NC. Venues include White Horse Black Mountain, Foothills Grange, Old Town District. Also Black Mountain Center for the Arts, and Peri Social House. Other Experience Partners include Hell Or High Water, Bush Farmhouse, and more.   