559 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607
The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country is an historic landmark and a hub for the performing arts in Boone.
Built in 1938, the theatre operated for almost 70 years until it closed its doors in 2007. Major and minor Hollywood movies were shown there, as well as traveling performance acts and music groups throughout the decades - including Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys, Hill Billy Jamboree & Quiz Shows, Lester Flatts, Earl Scruggs & the Foggy Bottom Boys, and Doc Watson. The Appalachian Theatre was completely renovated inside and out, designed to closely reproduce the original 1938 exterior appearance, before its Grand Re-opening in late 2019.
Today the theatre is host to nationally touring musicians, film screenings with panelist discussions, comedy acts, theatrical productions, live podcasts, and movie nights. The High Country Jazz Festival is hosted at the theatre annually in June and Antlers & Acorns: The Boone Songwriters Festival is held in September. Boone Docs Film Festival, a documentary film festival showcasing stories from people who live and work in Appalachia, happens each February.
Visit the theatre's website to see the full schedule and learn more about its fascinating history. Stop in on Wednesdays at 3pm for a FREE hour-long guided tour with staff from June through August.
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Map
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Events
Jun 25
Guided Tour of the Historic Appalachian Theatre
Jun 25, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025
Jun 26
An Evening with Laura Linney
Jun 26, 2025 - Jun 26, 2025
Jun 27
Balsam Range
Jun 27, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025
Jul 5
Both Sides Now
Jul 05, 2025 - Jul 05, 2025
Jul 10
Ted Vigil at the Appalachian Theatre
Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 10, 2025
Jul 11
Doc & Rosa Lee Watson MusicFest
Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 11, 2025
Jul 12
Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra
Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 12, 2025
Aug 16
Dan Tyminski Band
Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Sep 10
Antlers and Acorns, The Boone Songwriters Festival
Sep 10, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
Sep 19
Napoleon Dynamite LIVE
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025
Nov 9
The Wailin’ Jennys
Nov 09, 2025 - Nov 09, 2025
Nov 14
Sam Bush
Nov 14, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025