Boomtown Arts & Heritage FestAVL will return to downtown Asheville for three free days from Friday, September 4, through Sunday, September 6. The 2026 festival will fill Pack Square Park with music, arts and programs focused on Asheville history and culture.
Organizers are planning more than 30 artists across three stages for the festival’s third year. The program is designed to combine live performances with community activities rather than operate solely as a concert series.
The announced mix includes main-stage performances, interactive workshops, heritage exhibits and guided trail tours tied to Asheville’s architecture, notable figures and local stories. Sunday’s program is also scheduled to include Asheville Symphony in the Park and The Big Secret…