Sure, stuff is great. But experiences make for a gift that is always the right size and creates lifelong memories. Why not get the music lover in your life tickets to one of our 2026 Down Home Concerts? Whether you accompany them or send them to the show on their own, they’ll be so grateful for the experience you made possible.
Ticketmaster makes it easy to transfer tickets, so you can buy them and pass them along with just a few clicks. If you buy tickets through the PineCone box office by calling 919-664-8333, you can request printed tickets to be mailed or held at Will Call — and you’ll save a bunch of money on fees!
Here are a few suggestions for finding just the right show for your gift recipient, as well as some gift pairings if you want to give a little something extra.
For the bluegrass lover
Balsam Range (March 20) is a sure hit, and fans of Steep Canyon Rangers will love to check in with the music that band founder Woody Platt (May 1) is making these days with his new band, the Bluegrass Gentlemen. Peter Rowan (Feb 27) was one of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys early in his career, and has gone on to make bluegrass history in the decades since. Pair with a bolo tie to wear to the show.
For friends and family with Irish roots
Solas (Feb 13) bridges what’s old, new, and timeless about Celtic music. Treat someone to a high-energy show from this band as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. Pair with a cozy Irish wool sweater or ingredients for a round of Irish coffee.
For someone who loves stories
Appalachian Road Show (Jan 30) is coming down the mountain with music as well as lore from this rich cultural region. And Loudon Wainwright III (Jan 17) has been touring for more than 50 years with hilarious stage banter that punctuates songs infused with emotion. Pair with a book from a local bookstore, perhaps a music memoir.
For harmony seekers
The HillBenders‘ (Apr 17) interpretations of Beatles songs will put a bluegrass spin on the Fab Four, with harmony front and center. And the Secret Sisters‘ vocals have made them a beloved fixture on the Americana scene (May 22). Pair with tea for two or matching warm hats.
For history lovers
Well, I Declare: America at 250 (April 10) is a one-of-a-kind multimedia show featuring a live reading of the Declaration of Independence interspersed with musical reactions from some fantastic singer-songwriters, including Dawn Landes and Rissi Palmer. Pair with some red, white, and blue flair or a biography from the time of America’s founding.