Asheville North Carolina Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Sourwood Festival
Big Tent Next to the Train Depot
828-669-2300, 800-669-2301
Experience the fine food and drink of Black Mountain during this event that features over one dozen restaurants preparing their specialties for your sampling pleasure. more...Carolina Bonsai Expo
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way • Asheville, NC 28805
North Carolina Arboretum
828-665-2492
The largest Bonsai show in the Southeast, this two day event features outstanding Bonsai, exhibits, demonstrations, a live auction, and a market place. more...Asheville Civic Center
87 Haywood Street • Asheville, NC 28801
Located in Downtown Asheville
828-259-5736 or 828-259-5544
A major entertainment facility for Western North Carolina, the Asheville Civic Center hosts several dramas, music performances, pageants, conventions and festivals per year in its Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. The Center also includes an Exhibition Hall on the bottom level, an Arena Floor immediately above, and a third level complex which includes a glass-enclosed concourse. It has excellent acoustic and lighting systems and is also the performance space for the Asheville Symphony Orchestra. more...Harvest Home Celebration
1 Approach Road • Asheville, NC 28801
Located at the Biltmore Estate
828-211-9805
Celebrate the changing of the seasons and the Appalachian heritage with craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance at this weekend festival in September. more...
Cinema
Regal Hollywood Cinemas 14
1640 Hendersonville Road • Asheville, NC 28803
828-274-9500
Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. more...Fine Arts Theatre
36 Biltmore Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
Located in Downtown Asheville
828-232-1536
Housed in an elegant and historic Art Deco building, the Fine Arts Theatre shows an array of first run art and independent films on its two screens. more...Carmike 10
121 River Hills Road • Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-4452
more...UA Beaucatcher 7
321 Haw Creek Lane • Asheville, NC 28805
828-298-1234
Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. more...The Internet Movie Database
Features plot summaries, reviews, cast lists, and theatre schedules. more...
Night Life
Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club, The
101 Biltmore Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
On the Corner of Biltmore & Hilliard Avenue
828-225-5851
"One of the Southeast’s preeminent concert venues," the Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club features state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. Acts over the years have included Bob Dylan, Ben Harper, Blondie, Spoon, Sonic Youth, Damien Rice, Arcade Fire, Joan Jett, My Morning Jacket, Lauryn Hill, Ice Cube, Lucinda Williams, Cyndi Lauper, Modest Mouse, the Beastie Boys, and the Smashing Pumpkins. more...
Concerts & Performances
Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival
Warren Wilson College
828-298-3325 Ext 3050
This month long chamber music series features 15 concerts of traditional and contemporary composers presenting beautiful music. more...Shindig on the Green
City/County Plaza
828-258-6101
Outdoor Southern Appalachian music and dance evening event that takes place on the 5th, 12th, and 19th of July and includes clogging, bluegrass, and old-time music and dancing. more...Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
Diana Wortham Theatre
828-258-6101
America's original folk festival, this two day festival features three evening performances of old-time and blue grass music by some of the finest traditional musicians in West North Carolina. Traditional Southern Appalachian dancing is also featured during this festival. more...Summer Evening Concerts
Biltmore Estate
828-274-6333, 800-543-2961
Month long concert event that takes place on the weekends throughout August at the South Terrace of the Biltmore House. Listen to some of the most noted names in entertainment performing an array of outstanding music during these concerts. Reservations are required. more...Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
828-232-5800
The Grey Eagle is a listening room-style concert venue with a capacity of 610 for standing room only and 310 for seated events. more...
Plays & Productions
Asheville Community Theatre
35 East Walnut Street • Asheville, NC 28801
828-254-1320
This Western North Carolina theater has been offering professional quality productions since 1946 and presents an array of comedies, musicals, and dramas throughout the year. The theater is also involved in education and community outreach programs plus offers an "Act I Mystery Production" troupe to add a bit of fun, mystery, and suspense to any party or event. more...Diana Wortham Theatre
2 South Pack Square • Asheville, NC 28801
Downtown Asheville
828-257-4530
This intimate 500-seat theater is host to more than 150 performances annually by professional touring artists and local arts organizations. Dramatic productions, musical concerts, and dance productions are among the performances that are featured. more...
Arts & Crafts Shows
Village Art & Craft Fair
Grounds of All Souls Cathedral in Biltmore Village
828-274-2831, 800-933-4438
Over 120 exhibitors from ten different states will be representing all styles of media during this two day arts and crafts show that features a wide display of paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, glassware, and metal treasures to take home as gifts for all occasions. more...Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands
87 Haywood Street • Asheville, NC 28801
Held at the Civic Center in Downtown Asheville
828-298-7928
The bi-annual Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands features over 200 craftspeople with fine handcrafted items, live local musicians, and craft educators. more...
Festivals & Fairs
Spring Herb Festival
Brevard Road • Asheville, NC 28805
WNC Farmer's Market
828-689-5974
The largest herb festival in the Southwest, this three day festival features over 50 vendors offering a wide assortment of herb plants and herbal products. Educational programs are offered. more...4th of July Celebration
City/County Plaza
828-529-5800
The largest 4th of July celebration in the region, this event features live entertainment, special children's activities, delicious foods, and a grand finale fireworks show. more...Red, White & Blues
Biltmore Estate Winery
828-274-6333, 800-543-2961
Celebrate the 4th of July during this unique three day holiday celebration that includes live blues and jazz music, fine wines and foods, a variety of games and activities for children, cooking demonstrations, and wine programs. more...Sourwood Festival
Black Mountain
828-669-2300
Two day street festival held every August in downtown Black Mountain. Features over 150 booths filled with arts and crafts, as well as delicious food, live music, an 8K road race, and one-mile Fun Run for kids.
Sponsored By: Black Mountain-Swannanoa Chamber of CommerceGoombay! Festival
Market & Eagle Streets, Downtown Asheville
828-252-4614
A three day outdoor celebration of African-American and African-Caribbean cultures that includes exotic music, dancing, food, crafts, and a children's area. Held every August. more...Heritage Weekend
382 Blue Ridge Parkway • Asheville, NC 28805
Held at the Blue Ridge Parkway's Folk Art Center
828-665-2492
The annual Heritage Weekend features the World Gee Haw Whimmy Diddle Competition, traditional music and dancing, storytelling and heritage craft demonstrations. Experts on beekeeping, canning and preserving, coopering, heritage toy making, blacksmithing, natural dyeing, spinning, quilting, whittling, basket weaving and folk pottery will be on hand.
Sponsored By: Southern Highland Craft GuildGreek Festival
227 Cumberland Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
828-253-3754
Celebrating the Greek community in the region, this two day festival features authentic Greek foods and pastries, cooking demonstrations, native Greek folk dancing, live music, and imported Greek novelties. more...DiscoverOurFestival
The ultimate U.S. festivals, tourism & annual events guide. more...National Truffle Fest
11 Boston Way • Asheville, NC 28803
Grand Bohemian Hotel
919-845-8880
This decadent weekend takes place in the rustic beauty of the Grand Bohemian Hotel and pairs some of Asheville's most highly-acclaimed restaurants with outstanding winemakers for a weekend of unforgettable dining. All proceeds generated will be given to the Frankie Lemmon Foundation. more...
Seminars & Symposiums
Grandfather Camera Clinic
Grandfather Mountain
828-733-2013
Held annually on the third weekend in August, this two day seminar and clinic will feature presentations by some of the nation's top news photographers and professionals with an emphasis on press photography applications. Professional and serious amateur photographers are invited to attend. more...
Sporting Events
Asheville Tourists Baseball Club
30 Buchanan Place • Asheville, NC 28801
Located at Historic McCormick Field
828-258-0428
A minor league Class A Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, the Asheville Tourists Baseball Club's regular schedule is from April to September. more...Asheville Grizzlies
515 Hiawassee Avenue • Asheville, NC 28711
Located at Memorial Stadium
828-257-2518
Asheville Grizzlies are a Professional Minor League Football Team owned and operated by AGPA, Inc., a non-profit organization "dedicated to providing an avenue for young men to pursue their desire to continue playing the game they truly love and to provide an avenue to develop and hone their skills to make the jump to the next level of Professional Football." Their regular scheduled season is from June to September.
Parades
Montreat Parade
Montreat, Lake Susan
828-669-2911
The whole family will enjoy this fun, and funny, 4th of July parade and festival around the scenic Lake Susan. more...Asheville Holiday Parade
Downtown Asheville
828-251-4147
An Asheville tradition celebrating over 60 years, this year's theme is "Joy to the World - Holiday Celebrations Around the Globe." more...
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