Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.

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Monday, May 19, 2025
Between The Buried And Me
May 19 @ 7:30 pm
The Orange Peel

Between The Buried And Me

Protest The Hero

Show: 7:30pm | Doors: 6:30pm

The Orange Peel

Joywave
May 19 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present

Joywave

with Little Image

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$34.87

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Joywave are at an exciting point in their career. Not only have the act survived the pressures of their major-label debut and the dreaded sophomore slump, they’ve established themselves as the kind of band that you’re as likely to hear at a hip record store as you are at the grocery store.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
OBITUARY “35 YEARS OF CAUSE OF DEATH”
May 20 @ 6:00 pm
The Orange Peel

OBITUARY “35 YEARS OF CAUSE OF DEATH”

Nails
Terror
Spiritworld
Pest Control

Show: 6pm | Doors: 5pm

The Orange Peel
Ages 18+
Golden Folk Sessions
May 20 @ 7:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Golden Folk Sessions

Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm
$12.30 to $30.75

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
6PM DOORS / 7PM SHOW
FULLY SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE 
Golden Folk Sessions (formerly Open Folk AVL) offers an intimate, carefully curated listening experience that celebrates the art of original music.
One Eternal Day: American Folk Song, Spirituals, and More
May 20 @ 7:00 pm
St George's Episcopal Church

On Tuesday, May 20, the chamber ensemble of the Asheville Symphony Chorus will present an intimate program of pieces from composers such as James Erb, Moses Hogan, and Bryan Kelly.

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Date and Time: On Tue, 20 May 2025 19:00 – 20:00

Venue details: St George’s Episcopal Church, 1 School Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28806, United States

Category: Live Music | Choral

Prices:
Adult General Admission: USD 26.00,
Youth General Admission: USD 16.00

Artist: The Asheville Symphony Chamber Chorus

Insane Clown Posse
May 20 @ 8:30 pm
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium

General Admission Only

Insane Clown Posse is perhaps the most notorious and controversial rap duo in the history of music. Over the last 30 years, ICP rose from being scrubs on the streets of Detroit to becoming bonafide pop culture icons and Gold and Platinum selling recording artists.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Midweek Serenity Sound Bath
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Center for Spiritual Living Asheville

Eager to reset your inner being to peace and tranquility? It’s time for Humpday Harmony with a soothing Sound Bath!
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.

Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.

The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 6:15 PM, doors close promptly at 6:30 PM.

This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences. (Retail Value $25)

Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

Richard Shindell
May 21 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Richard Shindell with Many a Ship.

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$30.75 to $41.05

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE
Richard Shindell lives as both an immigrant and emigrant, crossing thresholds, that informs his illumination of the human experience through narrative song. Shindell has inhabited a Zen Buddhist monastery and busked in the streets of Paris.
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Free Altered Book Workshop for Turning the Page on Helene
May 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
East Asheville Library, Meeting Room A

Learn how to make altered books and make a page for one of the volumes of Turning the Page on Helene. All supplies are provided free of charge. No previous art experience is necessary.

Turning the Page on Helene is a community-based art project that is using the transformative power of altered books to tell our communities’ stories of Hurricane Helene through the visual arts. The goal is to create a safe space for community members to share experiences of the hurricane as well as their hopes for rebuilding a better and brighter future.

Memorial Day Concert 2025
May 22 @ 6:30 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, A.C. Reynolds High School our annual Memorial Day concert along with the ACRHS Chorus and ROTC.

Friday, May 23, 2025
Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
May 23 @ 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Ignite Jewelry Studios

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.

These also make great wedding bands!

You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.

$120 person *All Materials Included

*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 23, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT

Rock For Relief Presents: The Black Tie-Dye Ball
May 23 @ 7:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Rock For Relief Presents: The Black Tie-Dye Ball

Featuring SUSTO
with Holler Choir & Watkins

Show: 7pm | Doors: 6pm

All Ages

Rock For Relief WNC is an organization of WNC locals ALL donating our time and efforts to raise money for locals in need by hosting events with a heavy focus on LIVE MUSIC! Our aim is to bring people together to enjoy great music and support great causes.

Following the devastation of Hurricane Helene, we formed our organization in order to organize a day-long fundraising festival in support of those affected by the storm. For our inaugural event on Nov. 2, 2024, we were able to wrangle 60 artists across 18 venues, bars, and restaurants in Haywood County for an incredible day of music. This Event was free to the public, raising more than $34,000, 100% of which was donated locally.

Following the success of that event, we have pledged to continue our efforts in supporting Western North Carolina.

Saturday, May 24, 2025
Battle of the Brewery Bands at Hatch Amphitheater
May 24 @ 1:00 pm
Hatch Amphitheater

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Presents:

Battle of the Brewery Bands at Hatch Amphitheater

Doors: 12pm // Show: 1pm
$13.80
THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT HATCH AMPHITHEATER, LOCATED AT 45 SOUTH FRENCH BROAD AVE IN DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
BATTLE OF THE BREWERY BANDS
Asheville breweries are bringing more than beer—they’re bringing the bands! Join us at The Hatch for a night of killer local music, cold brews, and friendly competition as brewery bands battle it out on stage.
Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
May 24 @ 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Ignite Jewelry Studios

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.

These also make great wedding bands!

You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.

$120 person *All Materials Included

*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 23, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT

FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON & LOWELL
May 24 @ 6:00 pm
Mars Hill Brerwing Co.

JOE MEDWICK & MONKEY BUTT MUSIC PRESENT!
FOR THE LOVE OF LEVON & LOWELL
music of THE BAND and LITTLE FEAT!
SAT MAY 24 early show 6PM Only $10!
Mars Hill Theatre Brew Co.
70 N. MAIN ST. MARS HILL WNC (828) 680-1284

 

The Greenville Symphony presents Bach Inspired with violist Kathryn Dey
May 24 @ 7:30 pm
Gunter Theatre

Gunter Theatre
Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 25 at 3:00 pm

PROGRAM

Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major
Henri Casadesus: Concerto in C minor in the Style of J.C. Bach for Viola and Strings
Camargo Guarnieri: Concerto para cordas e percussão
Edvard Grieg: Holberg Suite

GUEST

Kathryn Dey, Principal Viola

Nolan Taylor
May 24 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present

Nolan Taylor with Laurie Anne, The Hill Country Devil

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$27.36 to $79.16

Grey Eagle Music Hall
Tickets purchased for the original date (5/8/25) will be honored on the rescheduled date of 5/24/25.  
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
LIMITED NUMBER OF VIP MEET & GREET PACKAGES AVAILABLE INCLUDING (TAKES PLACE AT 6pm, ONE HOUR BEFORE DOORS OPEN): 
  • one ticket to the show
  • 3-5 acoustic songs
  • A short Q&A with Nolan
  • Early Merch Access 
When Nolan Taylor grabs a guitar and steps up to a microphone, he speaks for the desperate, the deserted, and the downtrodden who deserve a voice and demand a chance to be heard.
Sunday, May 25, 2025
The Greenville Symphony presents Bach Inspired with violist Kathryn Dey
May 25 @ 3:00 pm
Gunter Theatre

Gunter Theatre
Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 25 at 3:00 pm

Program includes: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major,
Henri Casadesus: Concerto in C minor in the Style of J.C. Bach for Viola and Strings,
Camargo Guarnieri: Concerto para cordas e percussão, Edvard Grieg: Holberg Suite.

Guest, Kathryn Dey, Principal Viola

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
EXTC – XTC’s Terry Chambers & Friends
May 27 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Presents

EXTC – XTC’s Terry Chambers & Friends

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$31.31

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
EXTC – XTC’S TERRY CHAMBERS & FRIENDS
North American Cushty Tour 2025
TERRY CHAMBERS – drums 
STEVE HAMPTON – lead vocals, guitar
TERRY LINES – bass guitar, vocals
For almost four decades XTC fans could only dream of witnessing the sensational XTC classic songbook played live. That dream has now become a reality. XTC’s legendary drummer Terry Chambers is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Gallery Tales – Visual Arts & Creative Writing Series for Kids
May 28 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Trackside Studios

Calling all young storytellers ages 8-13!
Gallery Tales is a 6-week program where kids explore various art pieces in the gallery to spark their imaginations and create incredible stories. Each week, participants will engage in interactive writing lessons, write unique tales, and gain the skills and confidence to become published authors. At the end of the program, every young writer will leave with their very own professionally published book and the opportunity to share their work and accomplishments with an audience of family and friends at a special Kids Open Mic Showcase!

Pricing Tiers:
Standard Tier: $397 (Includes all program materials, publishing, and showcase support)
Supporter Tier: $500 (Covers program materials, publishing, showcase support, and helps provide scholarships for other young writers)
Scholarship Option: Available to ensure every child has the opportunity to participate.

Limited spots are available for this unique program that celebrates art, and creativity, and inspires young writers to shine. Sign up today!

About the Gallery Tales Instructor:
Kate Wargo is a passionate educator with a decade of experience teaching in elementary classrooms. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, she brings her expertise in child development and creative learning to every program she designs. Kate is deeply committed to nurturing the whole child, blending art, writing, and community to create meaningful and transformative experiences. As an advocate for bringing the soul and love back into writing and supporting children’s mental health and well-being, she strives to create safe and inspiring spaces where they can discover their voices and shine as confident, creative storytellers.

Styx & Kevin Cronin + Don Felder The Brotherhood of Rock Tour
May 28 @ 6:45 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Catch Styx & Kevin Cronin (former lead singer/songwriter of REO Speedwagon) + Don Felder (formerly of The Eagles) at Bon Secours Wellness Arena 5/28! Tickets for The Brotherhood of Rock Tour go on sale this Friday 12/13 @ 10AM
Tickets are available at the GSP International Airport Box Office located at the arena from the on sale through show day while supplies last. Box Office hours vary but we are generally open M-F 10AM-2PM.

Andrew Duhon
May 28 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Andrew Duhon.

All Ages
Wednesday, May 28
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$25.10 to $35.90

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE
There’s a mystical allure to the road. Innately literal and figurative, it is both the blacktop and the connective tissue between people, places, and cultures. The opportunity to venture beyond what’s known and comfortable into what’s possible.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Asheville Waldorf School Spring Bloom Gala
May 29 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Treska's on Highland Lake

Spring Bloom Gala: Gather & Grow
A Benefit for Asheville Waldorf School
May 29, 2025 | 5–9 PM
Treska’s on Highland Lake, Flat Rock, NC

Join us for Asheville Waldorf School’s Annual Spring Bloom Gala—an evening devoted to connection, nourishment, and collective flourishing.

In collaboration with Mother Earth Food and Heidi Zellie of Appalachian Watershed Alliance, this year’s gala celebrates the sacred work of raising children, feeding communities, and healing the land. Together, we honor the sanctity of childhood and cultivate a future rooted in food sovereignty, resilience, and hope.

Offerings:
Farm-to-table dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients
Musical performances
Curated silent auction with local art, experiences, and handmade goods
Inspiring keynote speakers: Andrea DuVall, CEO & Founder of Mother Earth Food, Ines Kinchen, Founder, Emerald Ark School & Sanctuary, Grandmaster Tony Morris, Founder, Asheville Sun Soo Martial Arts

All proceeds support Asheville Waldorf School, furthering our mission to nurture head, heart, and hands through holistic education.

Community Concert ft. the Steep Canyon Rangers
May 29 @ 6:00 pm
Pack Square Park

The highly anticipated Community Concert is returning to Pack Square Park in Downtown Asheville on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and this year’s lineup promises to deliver another unforgettable evening of live music, local food, and community spirit. The event will feature Steep Canyon Rangers, one of the most renowned names in bluegrass and Americana music, along with the incredible opening act, Sam Burchfield and the Scoundrels. The Community Concert is presented by Oskar Blues Brewery, Dale’s, and Fred Anderson Subaru.

This celebration of community is FREE to attend, with General Admission available to all. For those seeking an enhanced experience, Preferred Access Tickets powered by Skyla Credit Union are on sale now, providing attendees with a premium concert experience in the heart of Asheville’s iconic Downtown.

In addition to the music, the Community Concert will also feature a variety of local food vendors, a marketplace with unique handmade goods, and a gear swap presented by Second Gear, giving attendees the chance to exchange gently used outdoor gear. The event is designed to bring together people of all ages for an evening of celebration, while supporting local businesses and artists.

Time: 6pm – 10pm

Location: Pack Square Park, Downtown Asheville, NC

Admission: General Admission is FREE; Preferred Access Tickets available for purchase.

Red Baraat
May 29 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Red Baraat

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$30.75

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Red Baraat is a pioneering band from Brooklyn, New York. Conceived by dhol player Sunny Jain, the group has drawn worldwide praise for its singular sound, a merging of hard driving Punjabi rhythms with elements of hip-hop, jazz and raw punk energy. Created with no less a purposeful agenda than manifesting joy and unity in all people, Red Baraat’s spirit is worn brightly on its sweaty and hard-worked sleeve. 
Friday, May 30, 2025
Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
May 30 @ 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Ignite Jewelry Studios

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.

These also make great wedding bands!

You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.

$120 person *All Materials Included

*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 23, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT

David Lowery
May 30 @ 7:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present David Lowery

Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm
$27.06 to $37.96

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
FULLY SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE
David Lowery is a highly accomplished songwriter, performer, producer, and advocate for artists’ rights based in Athens, GA.
Moon Taxi
May 30 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Moon Taxi and Strung Like A Horse

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

Ages 18+

This show was originally scheduled on November 16, 2024. Previously purchased tickets will be honored at this show.

Dead Prez: 25th Anniversary Show
May 30 @ 10:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Dead Prez: 25th Anniversary Show

also performing: Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell.

Doors: 9:30pm // Show: 10pm
$46.20

Grey Eagle Music Hall

ALL AGES // STANDING ROOM ONLY

DEAD PREZ is the pair of politically militant rappers, Stic.Man and M-1. They have become known for their hard-hitting style and socialist lyrics, focusing on anti-racism, anti-capitalism, critical pedagogy, as well as activism against social injustice and corporate control over the media (especially hip-hop record labels.)

Saturday, May 31, 2025
Hammered Wide Band Rings Workshop at Ignite Jewelry Studios
May 31 @ 1:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Ignite Jewelry Studios

Join us in this hands on class where you will make a hammered sterling silver wide band ring. One of Ignite’s talented instructors will take you through the process step by step including soldering, shaping, hammering, and finishing your ring.

These also make great wedding bands!

You’ll leave with a beautiful ring made to size in our downtown Asheville metalsmithing studio.

$120 person *All Materials Included

*Class times and avialbalility are subject to change. SIgn up in advance online to ensure your time and space.

This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from May 23, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 and happens every:
Fridays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT
Saturdays: 1:15pm – 3:30pm Timezone: EDT