Downtown After 5

Experience Downtown After 5: New Orleans Night on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Pack Square Park. This free outdoor concert brings the spirit of the Big Easy to downtown Asheville with live music from J & The Causeways, Bayou Diesel, and a special appearance by Asheville Second Line. Enjoy food and beverage vendors, shop handmade goods from local makers, then head to The Draftsman Bar & Lounge to keep the night rolling with drinks, bites, and games.