Avett Brothers to Perform New Year’s Eve Concert in Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina, July 22, 2025

News Summary

The Avett Brothers, a Grammy-nominated folk rock band, will host a New Year’s Eve concert at ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Asheville. Special travel packages will include one-night stays at the Renaissance Hotel and VIP options with exclusive benefits. Tickets will be available for pre-sale soon, with efforts underway to promote tourism in the area following Hurricane Helene. Additional community relief initiatives include a benefit concert to support hurricane victims, showcasing a variety of artists.

Asheville, North Carolina – The Avett Brothers, a renowned Grammy-nominated folk rock band from Concord, North Carolina, will perform a highly anticipated New Year’s Eve concert on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. The event will take place at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena, marking a significant moment for the band and the local music scene as the new year approaches.

To enhance the concert experience, special travel packages are being offered, which include one-night stays at the Renaissance Hotel located in downtown Asheville. Additionally, VIP packages will be available, granting purchasers access to a pre-show lounge, exclusive food options, unique merchandise, and early entry to the venue. Ticket pre-sales for both regular and VIP/travel packages begin on Tuesday, July 22, at noon, with general sales starting on Friday, July 25, at noon.

This event comes amid Asheville’s ongoing recovery from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, which caused significant flooding and destruction throughout the region. Local leaders are actively working to promote tourism and encourage visitors to return to downtown Asheville following the disaster. One initiative supporting these recovery efforts is the upcoming “Concert for Carolina”, a benefit concert set to take place at Bank of America Stadium on Saturday, October 26. This concert features a lineup of prominent artists, including Luke Combs, Eric Church, and James Taylor, as well as The Avett Brothers, Scotty McCreery, Chase Rice, and Parmalee. Proceeds from the benefit concert will support organizations aiding hurricane victims.

In addition, a livestream option for the benefit concert will be available, free for residents in affected areas and priced at $24.99 for others. This initiative aims to ensure that those who cannot attend in person can still contribute to the relief efforts. Another benefit concert featuring Ben Folds is also scheduled for Wilmington on October 29 to further support those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Regarding local music infrastructure, Echo Mountain Recording, a notable studio in Asheville, will close its doors by the end of the year after nearly two decades of operation. The owner, Steve Wilmans, cited personal reasons and changes in the music industry for this closure. Before finalizing its exit, Echo Mountain plans to host a celebration of its legacy while continuing operations until October 1.

Music fans and concertgoers can expect mild weather leading up to the event, with a forecast indicating highs of 85°F on Tuesday and Wednesday, and lows around 64°F on the day of the concert.

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Key Features

Feature	Details
Event	New Year’s Eve Concert
Date	December 31, 2025
Location	ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Asheville, NC
Ticket Sales Start	Pre-sale: July 22, General Sale: July 25
Available Packages	Travel and VIP packages
Community Relief Efforts	Concert for Carolina benefit concert
Local Studio Closure	Echo Mountain Recording

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Additional Resources

• WLOS: Avett Brothers New Year’s Eve Show
• Charlotte Observer: Things to Do
• AVL Today: Echo Mountain Recording to Close
• Axios: Concert for Carolina
• Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene (2018)