ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The first Downtown After 5 concert of the year, “Stomp and Holler Night,” will be held next weekend at Pack Square Park, located in the center of downtown Asheville.
The all-ages Asheville Downtown Association event is open to the public from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, April 17, The free show will be headlined by Sam Burchfield with an opening set by Hillclimbers and Friends.
Each Downtown After 5 concert is partnered with a local nonprofit. This month, the partner will be ReMix It, “a creative reuse nonprofit dedicated to inspiring creativity, reducing waste and building community by providing access to affordable, reclaimed art and craft materials for all ages,” wrote the ADA on their website.
In addition to the music, food and beverage vendors and a local crafts market will be on-site at the event.
For more information, visit www.ashevilledowntown.org/events/downtown-after-5-april-kdkd8.
2026 Downtown After 5 season
Friday, April 17: Stomp and Holler Night
- Headliner: Sam Burchfield
- Opening: Hillclimbers and Friends
- Nonprofit Partner: ReMix It
Friday, May 15: Latin Dance Night
- Headliner: La Sonora Carolina
- Opening: Ulisse Rotoli on Flamenco Guitar
- Nonprofit Partner: Food Connection
Friday, June 19: Juneteenth Celebration
- Headliner: Kanika Moore
- Opening: Reggie Headen and the Nite Time Noon
- Nonprofit Partner: MLK Jr. Association of Asheville and Buncombe County
Friday, Aug. 21: New Orleans Night
- Headliner: J and The Causeways
- Opening: Bayou Diesel, with a special appearance from the Asheville Second Line
- Nonprofit Partner: Asheville Mardi Gras
