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Events and things to do in Asheville, NC are deeply connected to its mountain setting and creative culture. The city's independent spirit fuels a calendar rich with live music, arts festivals, and brewery gatherings. From the bustling energy of downtown to the eclectic vibe of West Asheville, each neighborhood offers a unique experience.

Start an evening in the South Slope brewery district before catching a show downtown at a venue like The Orange Peel or the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts.
Explore the River Arts District, where working studios are interspersed with creative hubs like The Grey Eagle Music Hall & Pub.
Find community gatherings and outdoor concerts in central green spaces like Pack Square Park, home to recurring series like Shindig on the Green.

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Today • 1:00 PM

Tanger Outlets Asheville

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Movies, Margs & Menopause: A Pajama Night for Women

Monday • 5:30 PM

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Demo Party

Thu, Oct 8 • 5:00 PM

YWCA of Asheville

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2027 Goal Planning Workshop

Fri, Oct 16 • 9:00 AM

Archetype Brewing

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show With Live Shadowcast

Sat, Oct 17 • 8:00 PM

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

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VA Mortgage Masterclass

Mon, Oct 19 • 11:00 AM

Hilltop Event Center

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State of the Market

Thu, Nov 5 • 9:30 AM

Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS

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2026 Employee Wellness Summit

Thu, Dec 3 • 9:00 AM

MAHEC

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FOODEESFEST Asheville, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

Today • 1:00 PM

Tanger Outlets Asheville

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Movies, Margs & Menopause: A Pajama Night for Women

Monday • 5:30 PM

95 Thompson St

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Demo Party

Thu, Oct 8 • 5:00 PM

YWCA of Asheville

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2027 Goal Planning Workshop

Fri, Oct 16 • 9:00 AM

Archetype Brewing

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show With Live Shadowcast

Sat, Oct 17 • 8:00 PM

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

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VA Mortgage Masterclass

Mon, Oct 19 • 11:00 AM

Hilltop Event Center

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State of the Market

Thu, Nov 5 • 9:30 AM

Land of the Sky Association of REALTORS

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2026 Employee Wellness Summit

Thu, Dec 3 • 9:00 AM

MAHEC

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Online Group Reading - September 27

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Barnes & Noble and Waterstones Virtually Presents: Madeline Miller

Tuesday • 2:00 PM EDT

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Black Girl Book Fair! Spooky Edition

Sat, Oct 3 • 12:00 AM CDT

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Ethically Shady: Navigating the Gray Areas of Interpreting

Sat, Oct 3 • 10:00 AM PDT

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A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Wed, Oct 7 • 7:30 PM GMT+1

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(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

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Washington Crossing the Delaware / The Crossing - Film History Livestream

Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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Marketing Breakthrough: 40X Your Holistic Business [$297 Value]

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Online Group Reading - September 27

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Barnes & Noble and Waterstones Virtually Presents: Madeline Miller

Tuesday • 2:00 PM EDT

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Black Girl Book Fair! Spooky Edition

Sat, Oct 3 • 12:00 AM CDT

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Ethically Shady: Navigating the Gray Areas of Interpreting

Sat, Oct 3 • 10:00 AM PDT

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A Norman stitch-up? The story behind the Bayeux Tapestry

Wed, Oct 7 • 7:30 PM GMT+1

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(ONLINE) Women on the Move with Ann Patchett

Tue, Oct 27 • 11:30 AM EDT

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Sat, Dec 19 • 8:00 PM EST

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Asheville Tool Library

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Afrofuturizm Dance Party w. @NexMillen

Tomorrow • 10:00 PM

Static Age Loft

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Ben's Pride Wet T Shirt Contest

Tomorrow • 12:00 PM

Ben's Tune Up

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Full Moon Intentional Yoga

Tomorrow • 6:00 PM

Plant Bar - Coffee and Tea

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Terrarium Building Workshop in Asheville

Tomorrow • 3:00 PM

Fifth Season Gardening

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Paint & Sip at the Whale

Sunday • 2:00 PM

The Whale A Craft Beer Collective

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The Dance Between: A Fall Equinox Journey Dance

Sunday • 12:30 PM

Haw Creek Commons

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Josie Beers Gets Weirds

Sunday • 7:00 PM

The River Arts District Brewing Company (RAD Brewing Co.)

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Intro to Drywall: Cut, Patch, & Prime

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Asheville Tool Library

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Afrofuturizm Dance Party w. @NexMillen

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Static Age Loft

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Ben's Pride Wet T Shirt Contest

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Ben's Tune Up

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Tomorrow • 6:00 PM

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Tomorrow • 3:00 PM

Fifth Season Gardening

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Paint & Sip at the Whale

Sunday • 2:00 PM

The Whale A Craft Beer Collective

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The Dance Between: A Fall Equinox Journey Dance

Sunday • 12:30 PM

Haw Creek Commons

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Josie Beers Gets Weirds

Sunday • 7:00 PM

The River Arts District Brewing Company (RAD Brewing Co.)

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True Home Open Mic

Tuesday • 6:00 PM + 20 more

Fairview Avenue

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An Evening With Big Richard

Thu, Oct 1 • 7:30 PM

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

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Appalachia Sings - A Bluegrass and Choral Spectacular!

Fri, Oct 9 • 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church

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Annual Blue Ridge Ball: WNC Artist & Musician Benefit Night

Sat, Oct 10 • 6:00 PM

Blue Star Gallery

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Ukulele Strumming Workshop with Ukulenny

Sat, Oct 10 • 11:00 AM

Patton Avenue Traffic Jam

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Perth + The Frst + Reflect// Refine + Echo @ 27 Club Asheville, NC

Fri, Oct 16 • 9:00 PM

27 CLUB

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Hunter Root Trio

Sat, Oct 17 • 7:00 PM

French Broad River Brewery

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Halloween the AfterLife ft. Osiah, Bowie, Purrriestess, & Mikaya

Sat, Oct 31 • 8:30 PM

Nightshade.

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True Home Open Mic

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Fairview Avenue

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An Evening With Big Richard

Thu, Oct 1 • 7:30 PM

The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage

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Appalachia Sings - A Bluegrass and Choral Spectacular!

Fri, Oct 9 • 7:00 PM

First Baptist Church

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Annual Blue Ridge Ball: WNC Artist & Musician Benefit Night

Sat, Oct 10 • 6:00 PM

Blue Star Gallery

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Ukulele Strumming Workshop with Ukulenny

Sat, Oct 10 • 11:00 AM

Patton Avenue Traffic Jam

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Perth + The Frst + Reflect// Refine + Echo @ 27 Club Asheville, NC

Fri, Oct 16 • 9:00 PM

27 CLUB

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Hunter Root Trio

Sat, Oct 17 • 7:00 PM

French Broad River Brewery

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Halloween the AfterLife ft. Osiah, Bowie, Purrriestess, & Mikaya

Sat, Oct 31 • 8:30 PM

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Frequently asked questions about Asheville

Are there free events to attend in Asheville, NC?

Yes, Asheville offers many free community events and traditions. The weekly Friday Night Drum Circle in Pritchard Park is a popular gathering, and the Shindig on the Green series brings free Appalachian music to Pack Square Park during the summer.

Where are the best places for live music events in Asheville?

Downtown's The Orange Peel is a nationally known venue for touring acts. For a more intimate setting, The Grey Eagle in the River Arts District offers a mix of music and food, while breweries like Highland Brewing Company also host regular performances.

What's the comedy scene like in Asheville?

Asheville has a growing comedy scene with events in unique venues. Story Parlor in West Asheville hosts a weekly summer comedy series, while The Odd features a mix of comedy, drag, and burlesque shows. The Orange Peel also hosts larger touring comedians.

What are some good neighborhoods for nightlife in Asheville, NC?

The South Slope brewing district is a popular starting point for its density of breweries. From there, many people head downtown for shows or to West Asheville for its more local, bohemian bars and music spots like The Odd.

How can I find art events in Asheville?

The Asheville Downtown Art Walk is a great way to explore galleries on the monthly of each month. The River Arts District is another hub, with hundreds of artist studios. Also look for Asheville Art in the Park, a marketplace held in Pack Square.

What are some unique date night ideas in Asheville?

A performance at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts offers a classic night out downtown. For something more casual, try dinner at the S&W Market food hall followed by exploring the galleries and breweries in the River Arts District.

Where can I find outdoor events in Asheville?

Pack Square Park is a hub for many outdoor concerts and festivals. The Downtown After 5 concert series is another popular outdoor event. For a more global focus, the LEAF Global Arts Festival is held each spring and fall just outside the city.

What kind of food and drink events are common in Asheville?

Craft beer is central to the city, with many breweries hosting their own events. The South Slope is the heart of the brewery scene. Food halls like S&W Market showcase local vendors, and numerous weekly tailgate markets celebrate regional produce and artisans.