Calendar of Events
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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Celebrate the autumnal equinox in an evening of yoga, spirituality and healing, Thursday, Sept. 22 at Kanuga. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with check-in at the Labyrinth and nature crafting, followed by slow-flow yoga at 6:30 p.m., and concludes with a healing sound bath at 7:45 p.m. To close the evening, attendees are invited to linger over a cup of tea and reflect on the coming fall season. Bring your own mat, blanket and camp chair. Cost: $18 (plus tax and fees). 130 Kanuga Chapel Dr in Hendersonville. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.
Monday, September 22, 2025
at Third Room (46 Wall Street, Downtown Asheville)
7PM-10PM
21+
$5-$10 Cover
PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/156022
It’s Grateful Monday with Asheville’s very own Clouds of Delusion!
Clouds of Delusion is a band centered around Grateful Dead music and the wider catalog of jam band influence. A 5-piece band, they are fascinated by the improv, smitten with the songs and dedicated to the dance party!
Reconnecting through Hard Times & Listening Circle
Join Resources for Resilience™ for an afternoon of learning and community connection. During this two-hour event, you’ll gain practical tools to manage stress and support friends and neighbors through hard times. – LEARN how challenges affect us all differently – DISCOVER what to say and do for others after a crisis – SHARE difficulties and lean on one another – PRACTICE stress-reducing tools and strategies to turn good intentions into real support. Thanks to our generous partners, we are able to offer complimentary attendance and refreshments for WNC residents.
- This event has a no-seat open floor general admission and reserved seats for Section 200s. Only guests will with GA tickets will be permitted on the floor. Reserved seats are only permitted on the concourse level.
All Day Darling, the all-day eatery in Asheville’s historic Montford neighborhood, invites the community to enjoy live music from local musicians every Friday and Saturday from 6-9pm on their patio. Guests are encouraged to come for dinner, drinks and good vibes as local musicians set the tone for the weekend.
Upcoming performance schedule:
Friday, August 29 – Leo Johnson (jazz trio)
Saturday, August 30 – Brent Riddle
Friday, September 5 – Leo Johnson (jazz trio)
Saturday, September 6 – Ryan Furstenberg
Friday, September 12 – Dinah’s Daydream (jazz trio)
Saturday, September 13 – Adam Rose (jazz trio)
Friday, September 19 – Leo Johnson (jazz trio)
Friday, September 26 – Dinah’s Daydream (jazz trio)
Saturday, September 27 – Adam Rose (jazz trio)
The rotating dinner menu features crave‑worthy offerings like the Thunderbird fried‑chicken sandwich with Harissa aioli and fermented vegetables, the Darling Burger with chop‑shop beef and house aioli, hearty salads and bowls, and seasonal specials – all served in a warm and laid‑back atmosphere.
Admission is free – no tickets or reservations required to enjoy Asheville’s live‑music scene alongside thoughtful, market‑driven fare.
WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Friday September 26, 2025
DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 9pm
GENRE: indie rock / psych rock
TICKETS: $15 adv. / $20 d.o.s.
Thesaurus Rex is the Brooklyn-based indie rock band that actually invented indie-rock in 2022 shortly after waking up from a check-parm induced food-coma. Since then, they have influenced such iconic acts as Vampire Weekend, Weezer, Arctic Monkeys, and your mom. Known for their clever lyrics and energetic live shows. fronted by Calvin Rezen on vocals and guitar, with Varun Jhunjhunwalla on lead guitar, Dan MacDonald on drums and Ethan Marsh on bass, they mix sharp songwriting with a raw, garage-rock spirit.
Formed in Asheville, NC, Seismic Sutra delivers a unique blend of psychedelia. Heavily delayed vocals blend with dense guitar break downs brings the listener on a transcendental journey.
Expect fluidity, virtuosity & an unwillingness to conform to genre.
Paprika is a rock band. Punched with swaying blues rhythms, desert rock stylings, and eerie cosmic flourishes, our music explores the pains of love, life, and desire through a dust-speckled lens. Our music is written, recorded, mixed, and cut to vinyl by ourselves here in Asheville, NC.
This is a commemorative gathering on the first anniversary of Hurricane Helene, both to remember the tragedy and celebrate the resiliency of WNC. Please come out to join with us in this special event as we raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and LEAF Global Arts, so that they might continue the good work they are doing in Asheville and surrounding communities since the storm. Music provided by the Mad Dog Blues Band and Red Clay Revival, featuring Lindsay Pruett. Also, we will attempt to set a world record for the largest drawing ever!
The Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining” captures an array of emotions in two September events. We are proud to collaborate with UNCA as they honor WNC’s resilience one year after Hurricane Helene, Post-Helene “Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining” Symposium.
Through music, we reflect on the impact of Hurricane Helene, one year later. This program features: the world premiere of Sinfonietta Helene by Asheville-based composer Jay Sanders; Iman Habibi’s Jeder Baum spricht, which is inspired by the beauty of nature and the impact of climate change; Elgar’s “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations to honor the memories of the people and places we lost; and local composer Phillip Rhodes’s Concerto for Bluegrass, a nod to the resilience of WNC.
The BRO’s home at UNC Asheville is undergoing a multi-year scheduled renovation. While displaced from Lipinsky Hall, we are excited to bring our music to a venue near you!
Our passionate group of volunteer musicians will perform in the charming Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church, east of Asheville, and the renowned Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Help us celebrate WNC’s inspiring, resilient culture this fall.
Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 3:00 pm
Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church
101 Chapel Ln.
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Sunday, September 28th, 2025, 3:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Tickets: Pricing varies per venue. Please visit our event page for accurate rates. Children 6 and under are always free.
All Day Darling, the all-day eatery in Asheville’s historic Montford neighborhood, invites the community to enjoy live music from local musicians every Friday and Saturday from 6-9pm on their patio. Guests are encouraged to come for dinner, drinks and good vibes as local musicians set the tone for the weekend.
Upcoming performance schedule:
Friday, August 29 – Leo Johnson (jazz trio)
Saturday, August 30 – Brent Riddle
Friday, September 5 – Leo Johnson (jazz trio)
Saturday, September 6 – Ryan Furstenberg
Friday, September 12 – Dinah’s Daydream (jazz trio)
Saturday, September 13 – Adam Rose (jazz trio)
Friday, September 19 – Leo Johnson (jazz trio)
Friday, September 26 – Dinah’s Daydream (jazz trio)
Saturday, September 27 – Adam Rose (jazz trio)
The rotating dinner menu features crave‑worthy offerings like the Thunderbird fried‑chicken sandwich with Harissa aioli and fermented vegetables, the Darling Burger with chop‑shop beef and house aioli, hearty salads and bowls, and seasonal specials – all served in a warm and laid‑back atmosphere.
Admission is free – no tickets or reservations required to enjoy Asheville’s live‑music scene alongside thoughtful, market‑driven fare.
Sat, Sep 27 • 7 pm
When this Grammy-winning choir hits the stage, they will raise the rafters with a soul-stirring concert of South African freedom songs, spirituals, and classics by Aretha Franklin, Peter Gabriel, and Leonard Cohen. Their rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit promise to deliver a night of sheer musical exhilaration.
“a cornucopia of remarkable voices … the choir was constantly in motion and rich in harmony” —The New York Times
Spotlight on Soweto Gospel Choir:
3x Grammy Award winners and Emmy Award winners
Collaborated with U2, John Legend, Celine Dion, Pharrell Williams, and Diana Ross
Performed at the Academy Awards, the FIFA World Cup, and Nelson Mandela’s funeral
Praised by Barack Obama, Desmond Tutu, Nelson Mandela, and Oprah Winfrey
High-energy performances and joyous harmonies—perfect for all ages.
Wortham Presents Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace
Sat, Sep 27 • 7 pm
When this Grammy-winning choir hits the stage, they will raise the rafters with a soul-stirring concert of South African freedom songs, spirituals, and classics by Aretha Franklin, Peter Gabriel, and Leonard Cohen. Their rich harmonies, brilliant costumes, and infectious spirit promise to deliver a night of sheer musical exhilaration.
“a cornucopia of remarkable voices … the choir was constantly in motion and rich in harmony” —The New York Times
WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Saturday September 27 2025
DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 9pm
GENRE: electronic / experimental / edm
TICKETS: $17 early bird GA / $22 ga
PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/152256
Earthcry:
WEBSITE: https://earthcry.net
HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://earthcry.bandcamp.com/music
AKA bloop trooper, blip tripper, and purveyor of misty electronic forest adventure music. Follow me on my linktree for some o dat drastic wiggletastic.
Numatik:
HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://numatik.bandcamp.com
SEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJALc8EDLlY
Numatik is an international dance movement and the brainchild of Summit Jaffe, who lives in the mountains of Asheville North Carolina. Numatik has performed solo and in ensemble at festivals around the world with such artists as Rising Appalachia, Tipper, Dustin Thomas, Kalya Scintilla, Desert Dwellers, and Alex Grey. As both producer and performer, Numatik bridges the worlds of cutting-edge electronic dance music, soul-driven hip-hop, and uplifting world beat grooves to create a vibrantly charged performance with something for everyone.
Will Franke:
HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://willfranke.bandcamp.com/album/loopdaflar
SEE A VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQZfarfQOMs
The Black Mountain Blues Festival is presented by the Black Mountain Blues® Society a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting communities through music and culture-keeping initiatives. The 2nd annual festival will take place in downtown Black Mountain, NC across multiple venues. In addition to live music, Black Mountain Blues® will feature panel discussions, open blues jams, and educational opportunities. The 2025 Festival will donate 50% of net proceeds to hurricane Helene recovery.
The Blue Ridge Orchestra takes its performances on the road for its 26th season debut under the leadership of Music Director Dr. Emily Mariko Eng. “Post-Helene: Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining” captures an array of emotions in two September events. We are proud to collaborate with UNCA as they honor WNC’s resilience one year after Hurricane Helene, Post-Helene “Remembering, Rebuilding, Reimagining” Symposium.
Through music, we reflect on the impact of Hurricane Helene, one year later. This program features: the world premiere of Sinfonietta Helene by Asheville-based composer Jay Sanders; Iman Habibi’s Jeder Baum spricht, which is inspired by the beauty of nature and the impact of climate change; Elgar’s “Nimrod” from Enigma Variations to honor the memories of the people and places we lost; and local composer Phillip Rhodes’s Concerto for Bluegrass, a nod to the resilience of WNC.
The BRO’s home at UNC Asheville is undergoing a multi-year scheduled renovation. While displaced from Lipinsky Hall, we are excited to bring our music to a venue near you!
Our passionate group of volunteer musicians will perform in the charming Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church, east of Asheville, and the renowned Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Help us celebrate WNC’s inspiring, resilient culture this fall.
Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 3:00 pm
Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church
101 Chapel Ln.
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Sunday, September 28th, 2025, 3:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
18 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801
Tickets: Pricing varies per venue. Please visit our event page for accurate rates. Children 6 and under are always free
Monday, September 29, 2025
at Third Room (46 Wall Street, Downtown Asheville)
7PM-10PM
21+
$5-$10 Cover
PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/156023
It’s Grateful Monday with Asheville’s very own Clouds of Delusion!
Clouds of Delusion is a band centered around Grateful Dead music and the wider catalog of jam band influence. A 5-piece band, they are fascinated by the improv, smitten with the songs and dedicated to the dance party!
Known for her confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals, Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy,” for which she won a Grammy in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). As a performer and songwriter, Etheridge has shown herself to be an artist who has never allowed “inconvenient truths” to keep her down.
Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly and fantastic artistic event or great date night with 18 beautiful artist-designed lighted carved pumpkin displays on a newly-paved short walking trail. The event includes talented local musicians, food trucks and coffee house, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, games, dress ups, and the Silvermont historic mansion and second floor museum open for tours.
Admission $7 per person (ages 13 and over), $5 ages 3-12, and 2 and under free. We accept cards, cash or check with ID.
Onsite parking cost is $5 per car (cash preferred). Free parking is available offsite on nearby streets and Comporium and church parking lots 1 block away. Handicap sticker- free parking onsite.
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present:
Pachyman & MNDSGN
with Gabriel da Rosa
STANDING ROOM ONLY
WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Friday October 3, 2025
DOORS: 9pm SHOW: 10pm
GENRE: house / techno
TICKETS: $18 – $33
PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/155647
Born in England in 1970, Lee Reynolds spent his formative years on a BMX bike, turning pro and relocating to California at the age of 18, where he would become entranced by the 90s rave scene and eventually start throwing parties and spinning records himself.
Fast forward 30 years and the legend of “Papa Lee” has only grown. The San Francisco based DJ/Producer, Founder of Desert Hearts, and Head of Frequency Clash has an unmatched youthful energy that captivates anybody who crosses his path. It’s been said that Lee Reynolds gives the most interesting man in the world a run for his money. Who are we to deny that?
Rock For Relief WNC is back with its 2nd Annual Music Festival, happening Friday, October 3, and Saturday, October 4, across Waynesville and Maggie Valley!
As the biggest music celebration in Western North Carolina for 2025, this event supports the Haywood County Arts Council.
Miller Street Main Stage Schedule (downtown Waynesville):
Friday (10/3)
• 5:30 PM – Gates Open
• 6:00 PM – Billingsley
• 8:00 PM – Big Something Unplugged
Saturday (10/4)
• 12:00 PM – Gates Open
• 12:15 PM – Opening Act (tba)
• 1:30 PM – Arnold Hill
• 3:00 PM – Pleasure Chest
• 4:30 PM – Red Clay Revival
• 6:00 PM – Asheville All-Stars
• 8:00 PM – Patrick Sweany
Food trucks and beverages will be on hand at the Miller Street Main Stage, and guests can also take part in the silent auction featuring upcoming concerts, dining experiences and more.
Plus, enjoy FREE entry to live music at 12 additional venues on Saturday (October 4) throughout downtown Waynesville and Maggie Valley!
Visit www.rockforreliefwnc.com for main stage tickets, the latest schedule and details on additional venues.
Pumpkin Fest is a fun, family friendly and fantastic artistic event or great date night with 18 beautiful artist-designed lighted carved pumpkin displays on a newly-paved short walking trail. The event includes talented local musicians, food trucks and coffee house, games, storytelling, face painting, white squirrel scavenger hunt, games, dress ups, and the Silvermont historic mansion and second floor museum open for tours.
Admission $7 per person (ages 13 and over), $5 ages 3-12, and 2 and under free. We accept cards, cash or check with ID.
Onsite parking cost is $5 per car (cash preferred). Free parking is available offsite on nearby streets and Comporium and church parking lots 1 block away. Handicap sticker- free parking onsite.
The Blues Is Alright Tour comes to the Bon Secours Wellness Arena with the 7th Annual Greenville Blues Festival on Saturday, October 4 at 7:00 p.m. The Blues is musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. It’s authentically raw; transforming tragedy, adversity, and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, King George, Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, Theodis Ealey, and J-Wonn
Experience Appalachian music and dancing at this lively community gathering! Enjoy a live old-time string band as a caller leads fun, easy-to-follow dances—no partner or experience needed. Start the evening with a short flatfoot lesson and try your luck in the cake raffle. All ages are welcome!
Plenty of free parking is available at Haw Creek Elementary School (10 Bethesda Rd), just a short walk from the hall. Accessible spots are also available next to the dance hall at Haw Creek Commons.
Admission: $10 per person, $5 for children 12 and under. Pay at the door via cash, Venmo, or Zelle.
Sign up for email updates below!
https://mailchi.mp/39798f75c04a/signup_asheville-community-square-dance
Concert by Anya Hinkle and friends
Friday, October 4th • 7:30pm
Tickets $25
Join Asheville-based songwriter Anya Hinkle for an intimate performance rooted in Appalachian tradition and infused with global influences. Known for her vivid storytelling, rich acoustic sound, and arresting honesty, Anya brings to life songs from her acclaimed new album Oceania (Red Parlor Records), produced by Irish veteran Kevin Moloney and featuring collaborations with Celtic and Americana legends. Her music, described as “melodic with rich traditional instincts” (Americana Highways), has captivated audiences from Japan to France to festivals across the U.S.
With a voice praised for its purity and soul, Anya has become a rising force in the Americana and folk scenes. A winner of the USA Songwriting Competition and MerleFest’s Chris Austin Song Contest, her songs have been spotlighted on No Depression and Folk Alley’s “Best Of” lists. Whether performing solo or with past projects like Dehlia Low and Tellico, Hinkle’s music is a deeply satisfying journey through roots, story, and song.
The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present:
Pile
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
STANDING ROOM ONLY
WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Saturday October 4, 2025
DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 8:30pm
GENRE: future breaks / edm
TICKETS: $25 early bird / $30 adv. / $35 d.o.s.
Getting in the spotlight at the young age of just 16 with brutally unique multi-genre music, IMANU has developed a presence on the bass music scene as one of the greatest producers of the new generation. Now in his twenties, he already released on top notch labels such as Deadbeats, UKF and Vision, and remixed the likes of Apashe, T OKiMONST A and What So Not & Skrillex, as well as delivering collaborations with artists like Noisia, KUČKA, The Glitch Mob, Flowdan, Pham and Josh Pan.
Lecture Demonstration Series for the Curious, the New, and the Devotee
Sun Oct 5 • 3 pm | 60 minutes
Louis and Duke were there at the beginning—and their influence echoes through every note that comes after. Louis taught the world to swing with joyful individuality. Duke, America’s greatest composer, gave us music that is sophisticated, soulful, and gloriously open. Between them, they laid the foundation—unshakably cool and warmly welcoming.
Jazz Is for Everyone is a series of five one-hour sessions exploring jazz music. Come to one or join them all—each session stands on its own and welcomes listeners at any level.
What You’ll Experience:
Guided listening
Live music demonstrations
Stories that connect the music to people, places, and intent
A space for questions, curiosity, and shared discovery
Jeremy Walker launched Jazz Is for Everyone in 2004 at his Brilliant Corners Jazz Club, with Wynton Marsalis serving as Artistic Advisor. The program was developed as an Educational Affiliate with Jazz at Lincoln Center. Since then, Walker’s been writing, composing, performing, producing, and speaking about why this music still matters.
Fellow Pynins is an award winning contemporary transatlantic folk duo with a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and song craft. The live performance is a whimsically emotional escapade through the chasms of our, yes, feelings. Dashed with spontaneous and clever banter, mirth and woe, you will probably cry and quite possibly laugh, a lot. Wielding claw-hammer banjo, Irish bouzouki, mandolin, and acoustic guitar the duo sings predominantly original music as well as reworked traditional ballads gathered from their travels.
“Folk Music with a hefty touch of whimsy” – Bob Boilen (NPR)
Only Nashville could give birth to a band like the SteelDrivers: a group of seasoned veterans –each distinguished in his or her own right, each valued in the town’s commercial community – who are seizing an opportunity to follow their hearts to their souls’ reward. In doing so, they are braiding their bluegrass roots with new threads of their own design, bringing together country, soul, blues, and other contemporary influences to create an unapologetic hybrid that is old as the hills but fresh as the morning dew. This is new music with the old feeling. SteelDrivers fan Vince Gill describes the band’s fusion as simply “an incredible combination.”