2025-2026 Bluegrass at the Rock Season Ticket

The Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina has become well-known throughout the nation for its outstanding bluegrass concerts. The 478 seat auditorium is the perfect place to hear all of your favorites. All of us at the Old Rock School are very excited about the 2025-2026 season featuring bands that have never performed at the Rock before, mixed with classic favorites.

All seating is general admission unless you are a season ticket holder. Season Ticket holders will receive a reserved seat of their choice for the duration of the season. The 2025-2026 Season will kick off in October 2025 and run through April 2026 consisting of six performances. Each year the Town of Valdese Community Affairs Office works diligently to bring outstanding bluegrass performances to the Old Rock School stage. This season will include performances by the following artists:

2025-2026 Season Lineup:

October 11, 2025 - AUTHENTIC UNLIMITED
$30 Presale & $35 Door

November 1, 2025 - DANIEL GRINDSTAFF & THE UPTOWN TROUBADOURS
$25 Presale & $30 Door

January 10, 2026 - THE MALPASS BROTHERS
$35 Presale & $38 Door

February 7, 2026 - DARIN & BROOKE ALDRIDGE
$30 Presale & $33 Door

March 7, 2026 - APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOW
$30 Presale & $35 Door

April 11, 2026 - JUNIOR SISK
$30 Presale & $35 Door

(Schedule subject to change)

All shows are at 7:30pm and doors will open at 6:30pm. The Old Rock School Box Office is open Monday - Friday from 8am -5pm (closed for lunch 12 - 1pm daily). The handicap entrance is located at the side of the building (elevator). Call 828-879-2129 for additional information or send email to [email protected]. All ticket sales are non-refundable.

Special Ticket Rates:

Season Tickets are available for purchase at $160 per person - Tickets available by following this link or calling 828-879-2129. Email to choose reserved seats!

(Individual concert tickets will go on sale in July 2024)

Veteran Discount - $2 off per ticket with valid ID (Discount not valid on season tickets) - Call for Discount

Children - $2 off for ages under 12 - Call for Discount

Old Rock School Auditorium, a Town of Valdese Facility - Located at 400 Main Street West Valdese, NC 28690

Host or Publisher Town of Valdese