Downtown After 5 2024 season starts April 19: What to know about Asheville concert series

Iris Seaton, Asheville Citizen Times

The Asheville Downtown Association has unveiled the 2024 concert lineup for the 36th annual Downtown After 5.

Downtown After 5 gives residents and visitors the chance to enjoy live music in the heart of downtown Asheville. Event organizers aim to highlight a nonprofit partner with themes that celebrate "diverse musical genres, food and beverage offerings, local makers and community initiatives."

This year's webpage said the concert series for 2024 promises an "eclectic mix of music and themes" to pair with their collaborations with local nonprofits.

Here's the rundown on the April-September 2024 lineup.

The Fritz performing at Downtown After 5 in 2022.
The Fritz performing at Downtown After 5 in 2022.

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Where is Downtown After 5?

Each Downtown After 5 event is held on North Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville. The stage is set up near the Interstate-240 overpass.

When is Downtown After 5 in 2024?

Downtown After 5 concerts are scheduled for the third Friday of each month from April through September. The first event is April 19. The shows run from 5 p.m. until about 9 p.m.

How much does Downtown After 5 cost?

Downtown After 5 events are free to the public and feature food and beverages for sale by on-site vendors. A portion of the proceeds from each of these vendors will go to one of the 15 United Way nonprofit organizations supported by the event series.

Beginning this year, Downtown After 5 will also feature a marketplace for attendees to explore and shop, featuring handmade crafts from local makers.

Who's playing at Downtown After 5?

April 19 - Psychedelic Funk

May 17 - Yacht Rock

June 21 - Juneteenth

The Fritz performing at Downtown After 5 in 2022.
The Fritz performing at Downtown After 5 in 2022.

July 19 - AVL Fest Kickoff

August 16 - LEAF Downtown

September 20 - Outdoor Rec Fest

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Where to park at Downtown After 5

The dedicated webpage suggests the following parking options:

  • Harrah’s Cherokee Center Garage

  • Rankin Avenue Garage

  • Wall Street Garage

  • Biltmore Avenue Garage

  • Buncombe County Garage

  • Coxe Avenue Garage

  • On-street metered parking is free after 6pm Monday-Saturday, free on Sundays

Organizers also reminded attendees to read any signage and pay fees to avoid fines or towing if parking in a private lot.

Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@citizentimes.com.

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