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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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Tedeschi Trucks Band
May 14 @ 7:30 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Tedeschi Trucks Band(TTB) is a Grammy Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul powerhouse that holds the well-deserved reputation as one of the best live acts touring today. Led by husband & wife, guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi – hailed as “two of the best roots rock musicians of their generation” (NPR), the 12-piece Tedeschi Trucks Band is known globally for their unmistakable sound and world-class musicianship that seamlessly blends distinctive genres of American music.

Since forming in 2010, Tedeschi Trucks Band’s caravan has traveled countless miles to bring their music to audiences around the world. With a large catalog that spans rock, blues, jazz and even country, no setlist is ever the same, leaving their ever-growing fan base of all-ages returning again and again for electrifying performances. In the fall of 2023, Tedeschi Trucks Band played a pair of career-defining arena shows at TD Garden in Boston and a sold out Madison Square Garden in New York City. Dubbed “The Garden Parties” the pair of gigs saw praise from Relix who raved of the group’s “seasoned grace and artistry.”  From sold-out multi-night residencies across America to tours through Europe and Japan, to their flagship annual summer amphitheater tours, the band’s shows are an eagerly anticipated highlight of the live music calendar and “nothing short of exhilarating” (Salon).

 

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Free for A: The Public Library–Documentary Screening and Discussion
May 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Black Mountain Library

Public libraries are such a staple of American communities, but how did this system come to be? Celebrate (and investigate) the history of our public libraries! Join us for a screening + community-driven conversation of @IndependentLens’ Free for All: The Public Library at the Black Mountain Public Library. This one-hour documentary explores the transformative power of public libraries in America—from their pioneering origins to their enduring role as sanctuaries in the face of modern challenges like closures and book bans.

A Q&A session follows with Buncombe County Public Library Director Jason Hyatt and members of the Trust Fund for Buncombe County Public Libraries. Together, they’ll explore the issues raised in the film and discuss their relevance to libraries in our local community.

Sunami / Pain Of Truth
May 15 @ 7:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Sunami / Pain Of Truth

PeelingFlesh
Ends Of Sanity

Show: 7pm | Doors: 6pm

The Orange Peel

Ages 18+

WNC Songwriter Sessions featuring Mare Carmody, Charlie WIlkinson & Nikki Talley
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Brandy Bar + Cocktails

An evening of original songs in the natural acoustics and listening room atmosphere of the beautiful and historic Brandy Bar, 504 Seventh Ave. East, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Featuring MARE CARMODY, CHARLIE WILKINSON & NIKKI TALLEY
Hey Neighbors! We have a delightfully talented group of songwriters for our May session at the coolest bar in Hendo. Founders of this very series – Mare Carmody and Charlie Wilkinson – will be joined by local favorite Nikki Talley for an evening celebrating creativity, humanity, community, and delicious brandy and/or cocktails. Come join us!
Mare Carmody is a voice of Southern storytelling, in both songs and prose. She believes life indeed is a song. Or a series of songs.
Charlie Wilkinson has been writing and performing since a time before junior high schools, from the Washington, D. C., area to Florida and other foreign lands, and has always seemed to get dropped into the middle of special places and special folks.
Powerhouse vocals deliver Nikki Talley’s award-winning songwriting about life’s simple pleasures: travel, motherhood, fishing, rhododendron & moonshine.
With hosts Annie Wenz and Todd Hoke
The Brandy Bar 504 Seventh Ave. East, Hendersonville, NC 28792. 828-845-0546
For more information: [email protected]

Friday, May 16, 2025
Candlelight Spring: Rings and Dragons
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Asheville Masonic Temple

Candlelight Spring 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 bathed in a lush, floral display dedicated to spring.

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: Balcony seating is not ADA compliant

Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone

Real Friends
May 16 @ 6:30 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Real Friends with New Aesthetic, The Indoor Kids

Doors: 5:30pm // Show: 6:30pm
$30.75

 

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
The Crane Wives
May 16 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Beyond Beyond Beyond Tour presents:

The Crane Wives

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

The Orange Peel
All Ages – under 12 requires venue approval
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More
May 16 @ 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 Queen and more at The 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
If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here
Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Asheville

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Saluda Arts Festival
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Historic Downtown Saluda

The Saluda Downtown Foundation is proud to celebrate Saluda’s heritage and art culture at the 20th anniversary of the Saluda Arts Festival. Stretching along historic and charming Main Street, every art media is represented in this popular annual event including paintings, pottery, metal work, woodwork, jewelry, sculptures, fiber, and more. Live music, Children’s Tent, Family Fun. Event is held on Historic Main Street, Saluda, NC 28773, May 17, 2025, 10am to 4pm.

Breaking Benjamin + Staind – Awaken The Fallen Tour
May 17 @ 7:00 pm
Bon Secours Wellness Arena

Breaking Benjamin + Staind – Awaken The Fallen Tour With special guests Wage War, Lakeview. 

Songs from the Road Band
May 17 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Theater

Hendersonville Theatre is excited to present Songs From The Road Band as part of May’s Hometown Sound Music Series. This award-winning Asheville-based bluegrass ensemble is redefining the genre with their exceptional musicianship and heartfelt performances. Featuring Mark Schimick (mandolin), Charles Humphrey III (bass), Sam Wharton (guitar), James Schlender (fiddle), and Gabe Epstein (banjo), the band has an impressive six-album catalog, including their latest release, Pay Your Dues. Known for their energetic live shows, they seamlessly blend tight three-part harmonies, improvisational jams, and a mix of original tracks with fan-favorite covers, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all.

Mat Kearney
May 17 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Headlights Home Tour presents: Mat Kearney

Augustana (solo)

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
The Orange Peel
All Ages – under 12 requires venue approval
Sunday, May 18, 2025
PAN HARMONIA: Siempre Amigos
May 18 all-day
First Presbyterian Church

PAN HARMONIA’s Season 25 continues with a joyful reunion of friends and founding musicians Liz Austin, Dewitt Tipton and Kate Steinbeck.

Join us for a fun and beautiful afternoon of chamber music for flute, cello and piano featuring Trios by Bohuslav Martinu, Ondine Smith-Moore and GP Telemann.

Kate Steinbeck flute
Elizabeth Austin cello
Dewitt Tipton piano

Sunday, May 18, 3 pm · First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, 40 Church Street, Asheville 28801

Pay-as-You-Can

Livestream Option

Reserve in advance and receive parking info too.

Brevard Philharmonic presents All-American Finale
May 18 @ 3:00 pm
Porter Center

The Season of Wow concludes with Brevard Philharmonic’s All-American Finale, featuring violinist William Shaub, on Sunday, May 18th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Porter Center, Brevard College.
The Season of Wow comes to a triumphant close with All-American Finale, a concert celebrating the brilliance of American orchestral music. On Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, the Brevard Philharmonic will take the stage at the Porter Center at Brevard College for a stirring program featuring music that captures the heart and soul of America. Joining us for this unforgettable performance is the extraordinary William Shaub, a world-class violinist known for his dazzling technique and expressive artistry. Shaub will bring to life Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto, one of the most beloved American violin concertos, filled with lyrical beauty and breathtaking virtuosity.

Liz Longley with special guest Jesse Ruben
May 18 @ 4:00 pm
Olivette Farm

Join us in the beautiful Asheville neighborhood of Olivette for an outdoor concert by critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Liz Longley and special guest Jesse Ruben.

$25•KIDS ARE FREE•BYOB•BYOC (chair)

Best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz Longley is an accomplished singer-songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. With her deeply emotional songs, Longley has earned accolades from some of the most prestigious songwriting competitions in the country and cultivated a following that enthusiastically supports the creation of her music.In 2020, Longley’s “Funeral For My Past” received widespread acclaim, with Forbes hailing it as a “stunning new album.” Billboard described it as spanning genres from Americana to gospel-flavored soul to shimmering pop anthems.

Jesse Ruben is a singer/songwriter living in Brooklyn, NY. Best known for his lyrical storytelling and engaging live shows, his songs have been heard on more than a dozen TV shows in the US and abroad . His most recent single “This Is Why I Need You” reached the top 10 in 12 different countries, and has been streamed more than 60 million times across all platforms. He has recorded live sessions for NPR and MTV Asia, and has been featured on CNN and in Esquire Magazine.

Brett Dennen & River Whyless
May 18 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Brett Dennen & River Whyless

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

The Orange Peel
Ages 18+
Kishi Bashi
May 18 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present Kishi Bashi with Oshima Brothers

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$32.81

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
KISHI BASHI

The latest full-length from Kishi Bashi, Kantos is a work of exquisite duality: a party album about the possible end of humanity as we know it, at turns deeply unsettling and sublimely joyful.

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
Age Well Buncombe
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
East Asheville Public Library

Join us for Age Well Buncombe and learn how to “age in place” with resources provided by area organizations and a panel discussion. PLUS – FREE Refreshments, FREE Blood Pressure Readings and GIVEAWAYS. The panel features area aging experts and is moderated by Ashley Steward, RN from MAHEC. Panelists include:
-Ann Marr with AdventHealth who will discuss Home Safety Tips
-Maureen Williams with Four Seasons, The Care You Trust who will discuss Advance Care Planning
-Edward Jones with Area Agency on Aging at Land of Sky Regional Council who will discuss Caregiver Support
-Molly Behan, with Four Seasons, The Care You Trust who will discuss the Quality of Life Care

Bring your friends and family and come learn more about ways to make the aging journey a bit easier.

Dark City Poets Society Open Mic Night at Oak & Grist
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Oak & Grist Distilling Company

Everyone is welcome to share a few poems (3-5 min. each), or just sit back and have a drink for a good cause.

$1 from every classic cocktail will be donated to the Friends of the Black Mountain Library!

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
Up In the Air: Monitoring our Mountain Air Quality
May 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Black Mountain Library

Join us at the Black Mountain Library where local air quality staff will provide updates on post-Helene conditions, tips for protecting against pollution and wildfire smoke, and information on finding reliable air quality information.

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
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
AdventHealth Hosts LEGACY MOTOR CLUB To Help Local Veteran Community
May 23 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Quality Inn

AdventHealth, in collaboration with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB (LEGACY MC), is hosting
an event to support the local veteran community at Asheville-Buncombe Community
Christian Ministry (ABCCM). LEGACY MC Co-Owner Jimmie Johnson, NASCAR Cup
Series driver Erik Jones, and the LEGACY MC pit crew will visit ABCCM in Asheville to
pack backpacks and lunches for Veterans of the Armed Forces who are still being
impacted by Hurricane Helene. AdventHealth is proud to be the host of this effort,
demonstrating its commitment to the well-being of veterans and the local community.
LEGACY MC will also have the No. 43 AdventHealth Toyota Camry XSE show car at
the appearance.

 Jimmie Johnson, LEGACY MC Co-Owner & Driver of the No. 84 Carvana Toyota Camry
XSE
 Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 AdventHealth Toyota Camry XSE for LEGACY MC

If you are interested in attending and/or participating, contact AdventHealth NC
Communications Director, Victoria Dunkle at [email protected] or 828-209-
8570.