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Black Mountain Blues 2026
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Black Mountain Blues 2026

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Black Mountain, United States
13 artists

Key facts

Dates
25 – 27 September 2026
Where
Black Mountain, United States
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
Dashawn & Wendy hickman sacred steel, Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers, Ghost Town Blues band

Data updated on 17 April 2026 — source: official site, Music Festival Wizard

🎤Lineup

Dashawn & Wendy hickman sacred steel
Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers – Rock
Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers
Rock
Ghost Town Blues band – Rock
Ghost Town Blues band
Rock
MAMA – Melissa Mckinney
Ra’shad The Blues Kid – Blues
Ra’shad The Blues Kid
Blues
Selwyn Birchwood – Rock
Selwyn Birchwood
Rock
Seth Walker – Rock
Seth Walker
Rock
Southern Avenue – Blues
Southern Avenue
Blues
mac arnold – Funk
mac arnold
Funk
max hightower – Blues
max hightower
Blues
peggy ratusz & Daddy longlegs
rhoda weaver & the risers
stacy mitchhart band – Rock
stacy mitchhart band
Rock

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✈️How to get to Black Mountain Blues 2026

Planning your trip to Black Mountain Blues 2026? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), about 28 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), about 133 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 39 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Asheville or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
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🛏️Where to stay near Black Mountain (Black Mountain Blues 2026)

Accommodation near the Black Mountain Blues 2026 site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.

Also consider staying around Asheville, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.

Estimated travel time to the site

Distance🚗 Car / taxi🚴 Bike🚶 On foot
~1 km~3 min~4 min~12 min
~3 km~7 min~12 min~36 min
~5 km~11 min~20 min~1 h
~10 km~22 min~40 min~2 h

Public transport: depends on the network around Asheville.

Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.

🌤️Black Mountain Blues 2026 weather

Weather in Black Mountain in September 2026?

Typical weather

Drizzle
Typical high22°
Typical low14°

Chance of rain: about 67% of days

2025Light rain22° / 16°3 rainy days
2024Drizzle21° / 15°3 rainy days
2023Overcast23° / 12°no rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

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🗺️Things to do near Black Mountain Blues 2026

Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Black Mountain Blues 2026. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.

Nearby, Asheville and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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City
Black Mountain
Artists
13 artists
Main genre
69%

Lineup focus score

Focused on Blues (69%) with touches of Rock, R&B / Soul. Explore Blues festivals

23%

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9 of 13 artists tagged.

Musical footprint

As a % of the 9 identified artists in the lineup (known genre), by genre — not to be confused with the focus score, computed on the whole lineup.

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