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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Sunday, April 6, 2025
The Greenville Symphony presents Jacqueline Tso plays Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy
Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm
Peace Concert Hall

Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, April 6 at 3:00 pm

PROGRAM
Max Bruch: The Scottish Fantasy in E-flat major
Amy Beach: Symphony in E minor, “Gaelic”

Journey to the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland with Max Bruch’s enchanting Scottish Fantasy, where the winsome melodies and evocative themes of the Highlands come to life. Then, wrap yourself in the rich tapestry of Amy Beach’s “Gaelic”’ Symphony as she captures the essence of Celtic folklore and tradition in a symphonic masterpiece. Join us for an evening of musical exploration and cultural immersion, as we celebrate the timeless beauty and heritage of Scotland and beyond.

GUEST
Jacqueline Tso, violin
Leila Cunningham Roe Concertmaster Chair

John Splithoff with Evann McIntosh
Apr 6 @ 7:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: John Splithoff with Evann McIntosh.

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$29.25

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
John Splithoff is a songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who splices together throwback soul, modern production, and laid-back pop. A native of Chicago, Splithoff began gaining momentum following the independent release of his breakout single, “Sing to You.” Driven by a hypnotic howl, breezy guitar, and an unbreakable bounce, the track generated over 100 million streams, occupied coveted real estate on noted Spotify playlists and reached the top 8 at AC Radio, paving the way for Splithoff to continue to releasing music to an a growing fanbase. Splithoff has toured globally as a headliner with appearances at renowned festivals such as Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo. Most recently, Splithoff collaborated with renowned jazz trumpeter, Chris Botti, penning the David Foster produced single, “Paris,” out fall 2023 on Blue Note Records. 2024 sees Splithoff on a global tour with stops from San Francisco to Singapore and putting touches on his sophomore album, due out spring 2025 via Virgin.
Yonder Mountain String Band
Apr 6 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
Ages 18+

This show was originally scheduled for January 10, 2025. Previously purchased tickets will be honored.

Monday, April 7, 2025
The Weather Station: Humanhood Tour with Sister Ray
Apr 7 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: The Weather Station: Humanhood Tour

with Sister Ray.

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$20.21 to $29.25
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY

 

Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time for Healing- Asheville Salt Cave
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Asheville Salt Cave

WNC COMMUNITY It is time to reset your nervous system, as we invite you to ground in with us. These past months have been a whirlwind of emotions, challenges and unsettling times for our community. Have the fires made it troublesome for your body and lungs? We got you! We are here to ground in together and heal our community.

Deep breaths inside the salt caves
Sip on some herbal hot tea
Archetype Essential oil readings
Enjoy a 10 minute massage
Labyrinth walk meditation and time in the gardens
15% OFF in our gift shop

Sliding Scale $10-$40+ Pay at the door.
Please bring clean socks!
No appointment needed

Kelsea Ballerini
Apr 8 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Kelsea Ballerini – Live On Tour with The Japanese House and MaRynn Taylor.

 

Spring Sing 2025
Apr 8 @ 7:00 pm
Peace Center

The 43rd Annual Spring Sing is sponsored by The Rotary Club of Pleasantburg and Greenville County Schools.  This event showcases the immense talent of over 500 elementary and middle school singers who are provided with an opportunity to perform in a professional setting.  This evening is truly a celebration of the arts in our community and the impact of the arts on our young people.

Pianist Zlata Chochieva in Recital
Apr 8 @ 7:30 pm
Brevard Music Center

Embark on an enchanting evening with pianist Zlata Chochieva, celebrated for her poetic touch and technical expertise. Known for her profound expression and musical insight, Zlata has enraptured audiences the world over. Lose yourself in a night of exquisite piano music that promises to inspire and captivate.

Ana Popovic
Apr 8 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Ana Popovic

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$29.25 to $39.55

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE
The award-winning, hard-touring, guitar slinger blends smoking electric funk and slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals and a tight blues groove with soulful, feminine vocals. Add to the mix her incredible stage presence, all of which makes her an irresistible force in the world of contemporary blues music. Her sound simply never stands still, she’s pushing limits, bending genres, and reinventing her music and herself with each new record.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Squirrel Nut Zippers
Apr 9 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Squirrel Nut Zippers Present Back O’ Town

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$34.40

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
The Squirrel Nut Zippers Jazz from the Back ‘O Town show is an intriguing look at the birth of Jazz, focused on the prodigious musical neighborhood of New Orleans called Back ‘O Town.

 

Thursday, April 10, 2025
MJ: The Illusion: Reliving the King of Pop
Apr 10 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

A one-of-a-kind music concert that will take you on a journey through the music, performances, and visuals of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Through this live performance experience, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Michael Jackson’s music, from his breakthrough album “Off the Wall” to his timeless hits like “Thriller” and “Smooth Criminal” and of course “Billie Jean.” You’ll be transported back in time to the golden era of Michael Jackson, with a fully immersive experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

MercyMe
Apr 10 @ 7:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

GRAMMY®-nominated band MercyMe has announced their spring 2025 MERCYME LIVE TOUR with Zach Williams and special guest Sam Wesley.

To note, their No. 1 track”Say I Won’t,” (inhale (exhale)) was recently certified Gold by the RIAA, bringing the band’s certification tally to a total of 16 gold, platinum and multi-platinum singles and albums.MercyMe is currently in the studio working on a new album that is scheduled to be released in 2025.

Larry Fleet
Apr 10 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
Ages 18+
The Wildmans
Apr 10 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: The Wildmans

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm

$18.45

Grey Eagle Music Hall

ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY

The Wildmans come from the hills of Floyd, Virginia, in the heart of the Appalachian mountain music tradition. From campsite jamming at festivals and fiddler’s conventions and a college level music education comes the foundation for musical exploration that sets this group apart, taking the audience on a musical journey that reflects the growth and passion of these talented musicians.

 

Friday, April 11, 2025
MJ: The Illusion: Reliving the King of Pop
Apr 11 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

A one-of-a-kind music concert that will take you on a journey through the music, performances, and visuals of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Through this live performance experience, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Michael Jackson’s music, from his breakthrough album “Off the Wall” to his timeless hits like “Thriller” and “Smooth Criminal” and of course “Billie Jean.” You’ll be transported back in time to the golden era of Michael Jackson, with a fully immersive experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

Tell Me Lies- The Fleetwood Mac Experience
Apr 11 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Tell Me Lies – The Fleetwood Mac Experience

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$24.60

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Tell Me Lies showcases the timeless hits of Fleetwood Mac, a band renowned for their exceptional song writing and energetic live performances. The accomplished members of Tell Me Lies have been creating music together in various styles and combinations for many years. It was only natural for them to unite and honor the unmatched legacy of Fleetwood Mac. With an unwavering commitment to authenticity and a deep respect for their craft, Tell Me Lies meticulously recreates the beloved sounds and visuals of one of the world’s most adored best-selling bands.
Ty Segall Solo Acoustic
Apr 11 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Mikal Cronin (Solo)

Friday, April 11
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

The Orange Peel
Ages 18+

FULLY SEATED SHOW

Saturday, April 12, 2025
MJ: The Illusion: Reliving the King of Pop
Apr 12 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

A one-of-a-kind music concert that will take you on a journey through the music, performances, and visuals of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Through this live performance experience, you’ll be immersed in the magic of Michael Jackson’s music, from his breakthrough album “Off the Wall” to his timeless hits like “Thriller” and “Smooth Criminal” and of course “Billie Jean.” You’ll be transported back in time to the golden era of Michael Jackson, with a fully immersive experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories.

Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

CODA Music Festival 2025
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pulliam Stadium
The CODA Music Festival 2025 is a benefit for local
artists affected by Hurricane Helene. Our headliner duo is Darin and Brooke
Aldridge, IBMA award winners. The festival will also feature performances
from Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road, Dasher, Lindy Bryson, Jangling Sparrows,
and Grady Schafhauser. If you love Bluegrass, Americana, and Folk style
music, you will love this festival!
CODA is a music festival and concert series the Montreat College Music Business Program hosts each year to expand the local and cultural
opportunities for businesses, artists, and Montreat students. We aim to
celebrate our community, our resilience, and our love for music despite what
we have gone through, and we would love to have you join us!
Rock Academy Mixtape
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm
Grey Eagle

Grey Eagle Events Presents: Rock Academy Mixtape

Doors: 11am // Show: 12pm
$13.80

-ALL AGES
-LIMITED SEATING (FIRST COME FIRST SERVE) + STANDING ROOM

Rock Academy is a Year-Round Rock Band Performance Program that take our bands out of the classrooms and into Asheville’s music scene. Students learn to perform a wide variety of musical styles and songs of various genres including blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, americana and more. Our music students grow into skilled musicians and take their band “on the road” to play in front of live audiences at some of the top venues in the area.

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Apr 12 @ 5:30 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.

General Info
Venue: Asheville Masonic Temple
Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector
Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: please contact us for more information on accessibility
View the FAQs for this event here
Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone

Candlelight: Rings and Dragons
Apr 12 @ 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Asheville. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at Asheville Masonic Temple under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted)
Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant

Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here

Judah & the Lion
Apr 12 @ 7:30 pm
The Orange Peel

The Process Tour: Judah & the Lion

Ethan Regan

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

The Orange Peel
All Ages – under 12 requires venue approval
Asheville Symphony Orchestra Masterworks 6: Fate
Apr 12 @ 8:00 pm
First Baptist Church

Darko Butorac, conductor
Joshua Roman, cello

Artists have always been drawn to the troubling but profound notions of fate, destiny, and inevitability. Verdi’s La forza del destino explores destiny as an irresistible force bringing two lovers together only to wrench them apart through accidental deaths, tragic misunderstandings, and mistaken identities. The Awakening cello concert, composed and performed by Joshua Roman, reflects on a fateful journey from darkness and anger to personal rebirth through the support of others and the affirmation that no one is alone. Our final exploration of inevitability is Tchaikovsky’s relentless Fifth Symphony; suffused with emotional intensity, introspective depth, and undaunted optimism, the work is centered around a single compelling theme, intricately woven through each movement and rumored to be symbolic of the unrelenting call of fate itself.

Verdi: Overture from La forza del destino
Roman: Awakening
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5

Tan & Sober Gentlemen + Driftwood
Apr 12 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Tan & Sober Gentlemen + Driftwood

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$21.71

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Born and raised in North Carolina, the Tan and Sober Gentlemen began taking the songs, stories, and tunes that make up their beloved state’s musical tradition before they could talk. The music of the Carolinas, (and Appalachia in general) stems from the marriage of the Irish fiddle and the African banjo, which first met in the American South before the Revolution. The Tan and Sober Gentlemen aim to bring these traditions full circle. They play Irish tunes, ballads, and pub songs right next to the Appalachian fiddle tunes of their youth, melding the two into what they call “Irish-American hillbilly music.” Meanwhile, they have earned a reputation as one of the South’s hardest-hitting live acts, playing at blazing tempos, and putting every last bit of energy they possess into the show. The result is a raucous celebration of the Carolinas’ Irish heritage, with drinking, dancing, and merriment galore.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Country Brunch w/ Vaden Landers
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Country Brunch w/ Vaden Landers

Doors: 10am // Show: 11am

Grey Eagle Music Hall
– FREE SHOW!!!
– ALL AGES
– LIMITED SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
Country Brunch at The Grey Eagle – a music series for early birds. Country Brunch showcases a goldmine of local country bands that can usually only be found playing late nights in local and regional venues, and brings them out  into the light of day for lovers of an early matinee show. The series runs monthly with a different band each month.
Sunday Sound Baths
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Weaverville Yoga

Join Jessa Kennedy, Holistic Esthetician, Crystal Reiki Master, and Sound Bath Practioner,
for a harmonic experience focused on nervous system regulation, energetic balance, and whole body wellness. Select Sundays.

PATIO: Phuncle Sam
Apr 13 @ 3:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: PATIO: Phuncle Sam

Doors: 2pm // Show: 3pm
$6

 

Grey Eagle Patio Stage
– ALL AGES
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEAsheville’s own Dead-Centric “jam band”. Since their formation in 2004, Phuncle Sam has been firmly rooted in musical exploration. The band serves up inventive interpretations of Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, and many others. They have built up a faithful following by using an approach that respects the improvisational traditions of The Grateful Dead, while exploring what can happen when individual band members bring their unique influences and interpretations into the mix.
A Different Thread & The Wilder Flower
Apr 13 @ 4:00 pm
Olivette Riverside Community and Farm

Join us in the beautiful neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert featuring two fantastic folk groups: A Different Thread and The Wilder Flower. $25 – Kids are free!

British-American troubadours A Different Thread create richly emotive tapestry of transatlantic folk. Lead singers Robert Jackson (Midlands, UK) and Alicia Best (North Carolina) first met busking in Ireland. Their chance encounter sparked a musical journey that has spanned over nine years, a dozen countries, and two studio albums— capturing the love of two folk singers chasing their dreams on the road.

The Wilder Flower, featuring Danielle Yother on guitar, Molly Johnson on banjo, and Madeline Dierauf on fiddle, encompasses a fresh take on rural Appalachian music. Together they blend modern influences with their deep roots of old time & bluegrass. Their songs are filled with three-part harmonies, tight instrumental blends, and storytelling.

Naked Giants: Shine Away Tour 2025
Apr 13 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Naked Giants: Shine Away Tour 2025

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$17.95

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
When Naked Giants formed in 2014, the Seattle trio—vocalist/guitarist Grant Mullen, bassist/vocalist Gianni Aiello and drummer Henry LaVallee—were all eighteen years old, and full of the reckless, restless energy of youth. A decade on, both they and the world have changed immensely. Shine Away—the band’s third full-length, following on from 2018’s SLUFF and 2020’s The Shadow—is very much an acknowledgement of that. It’s an album that doesn’t just reflect on the personal life and times of the three of them and the world at large, but casts a discerning, self-reflective eye on what it’s like to be in, and be, Naked Giants. It’s the sound of a band coming into, and becoming, themselves. Of course, that’s a never-ending process, but for the first time in their career, Naked Giants are taking stock of their journey—who and what they were, are, and want to be.