Eric Chesson at Banner Elk Cafe

Banner Elk Cafe 324 Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by guitar ace and vocalist Eric Chesson of Raleigh. Chesson brings an energetic, soulful vibe with a collection of well-known covers and original music. His repertoire ranges from Paul Simon to Bill Withers to Bob Dylan. The music begins at 6 p.m. and there […]

Free

Village Summer Concert Series: Monday Rain

The Village of Banner Elk 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Enjoy an outdoor concert by Monday Rain in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Monday Rain focuses on 1980s and '90s country with vocals from Adam Rose. The free concert takes place on the outdoor stage between Sorrento’s Italian Bistro and Bayou Smokehouse.  

Free

Sundays with Sam at Kettell Beerworks

Kettell Beerworks 567 Main Street East, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Enjoy an afternoon of brews and live music at Kettell Beerworks featuring singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sam Fanthorpe. Fanthorpe, whose motto is “has guitar, will travel,” serves up an eclectic combination of original works, classic country, jazz, blues and Appalachian roots music. Audiences enjoy his combination of a great voice, excellent guitar chords and fun personality. Hours […]

Free

Animal Birthday Party

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy, Linville, NC, United States

Every June, Banner Elk invites visitors to meet some true party animals. This afternoon of celebration and special events at Grandfather Mountain honors the black bears, bald eagles, river otters, cougars and elk that call the mountain home. Activities include crafts, games, interpretive talks and special birthday enrichments for the animals — think “bear-thday cake” […]

Free with park admission

Danny Whittington at Banner Elk Cafe

Banner Elk Cafe 324 Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Danny Whittington of Boone. With the ability to play bass, guitar and keyboards, Whittington is a veritable one-man band. His set list includes 1970s singer-songwriter tunes from the likes of Van Morrison, James Taylor and Jimmy Buffett, as well as dance-floor favorites by […]

Free

Village Summer Concert Series: Smokin’ Joe Randolph

The Village of Banner Elk 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Enjoy an evening outdoors with the Smokin' Joe Randolph Band in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Smokin' Joe Randolph lets the good times roll with retro blues, rock 'n' roll, surf and rockabilly. The free concert takes place on the outdoor stage between Sorrento’s Italian Bistro […]

Free

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30

Taylor Mason at Banner Elk Cafe

Banner Elk Cafe 324 Shawneehaw Ave S, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Check out live music at Banner Elk Cafe with a performance by Taylor Mason. Mason is a country music singer, songwriter and artist who regularly performs across the state of North Carolina. Her music begins at 6 p.m. and there is no cover charge.

Free

Village Summer Concert Series: Zeb Spencer

The Village of Banner Elk 140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Zeb Spencer plays an outdoor show in the heart of town during the Village of Banner Elk 2025 Summer Concert Series. Spencer, who hails from Granite Falls, N.C., made a name for himself in 2019 as a contestant on "American Idol." His typical set list includes country, bluegrass and a little bit of everything else. […]

Free

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30

Ensemble Stage Presents: The Smell of the Kill

Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Cir SE, Banner Elk, NC, United States

The Smell of the Kill is dark comedy pitting three deliciously malicious wives against their miserable, self-absorbed husbands. The story unfolds during a monthly dinner party the three couples have held for years. With their husbands in the other room, Nicky, Debra and Molly reveal to each other for the first time that all three […]

$12 – $30

Sundays with Sam at Kettell Beerworks

Kettell Beerworks 567 Main Street East, Banner Elk, NC, United States

Enjoy an afternoon of brews and live music at Kettell Beerworks featuring singer-songwriter extraordinaire Sam Fanthorpe. Fanthorpe, whose motto is “has guitar, will travel,” serves up an eclectic combination of original works, classic country, jazz, blues and Appalachian roots music. Audiences enjoy his combination of a great voice, excellent guitar chords and fun personality. Hours […]

Free