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, September 10, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 10 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 11 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Friday, September 12, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 12 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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King Lear
Sep 12 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

King Lear is a tragic tale of a king who divides his kingdom between his daughters, sparking betrayal, madness, and ruin. As Lear grapples with his decisions, he is betrayed by two of his daughters, while the loyalty of his youngest, Cordelia, leads to heartbreak and tragedy. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night by the Montford Park Players. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Saturday, September 13, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 13 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Fall Plant Sale at Bullington Gardens
Sep 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bullington Gardens

Dig into Bullington Gardens’ Fall Plant Sale! Grab trees, shrubs, perennials, natives, and seasonal plants to spruce up your yard. Don’t let your garden be the only one on the block still growing last year’s weeds—join us this fall September 12-13, 9am-4pm.

King Lear
Sep 13 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

King Lear is a tragic tale of a king who divides his kingdom between his daughters, sparking betrayal, madness, and ruin. As Lear grapples with his decisions, he is betrayed by two of his daughters, while the loyalty of his youngest, Cordelia, leads to heartbreak and tragedy. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night by the Montford Park Players. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Sunday, September 14, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 14 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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King Lear
Sep 14 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

King Lear is a tragic tale of a king who divides his kingdom between his daughters, sparking betrayal, madness, and ruin. As Lear grapples with his decisions, he is betrayed by two of his daughters, while the loyalty of his youngest, Cordelia, leads to heartbreak and tragedy. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night by the Montford Park Players. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Monday, September 15, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 15 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 16 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 17 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Simplify Your Move: A Comprehensive Workshop for Seniors and Their Families
Sep 17 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
East Asheville Public Library

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us for a FREE WORKSHOP designed to help seniors and their families navigate the often-complex process of downsizing, relocating, and preparing for what’s next.

This event, held at the East Asheville Public Library, will provide guidance from professionals on a variety of topics to help make your next transition smooth and stress-free.

Refreshments will be provided!

Workshop Highlights
Financial Guidance from a Lender: Learn how lenders utilize a combination of your retirement income and assets to qualify you for a mortgage.

Legal Planning with an Estate Attorney: Get expert advice on key legal issues, including how to organize assets, taxes, and your beneficiary structure, as well as ensure the instructions for your death or medical circumstance are followed.

Practical Moving Tips from a Realtor: You are not alone! See how a Realtor can act as your personal “project manager” to make the transition stress-free.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered by experts in the field. There will be a time for Q & A at the end! If you have questions that you would like addressed, include them in the appropriate area as your register.

This event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Register to secure your spot.

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 18 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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“What Did You Dream Last Night?” Lunch & Learn with Diana McKendree at Kanuga
Sep 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Kanuga

Retreat leader, educator and Jungian psychotherapist Diana McKendree leads a discussion exploring the world of dreamwork and how we might better understand our dreams. Part of Kanuga’s Lunch & Learn series. The Thursday, September 18 event begins with a forest bathing nature walk (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. McKendree’s “What Did You Dream Last Night?” discussion begins at 11 a.m., followed by a buffet lunch in Kanuga’s dining hall. Bring a recent dream, notebook and pen. Registration and more info at kanuga.org/events.

Friday, September 19, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 19 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Grease
Sep 19 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

Grease

September 19 – October 12, 2025

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Sponsored by: HomeTrust Bank

Bursting with high-octane fun and unforgettable songs like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” and “You’re the One That I Want,” Grease is the ultimate rock-and-roll celebration. Step back into the 1950s as Rydell High’s senior class navigates the ups and downs of love, identity, and teenage rebellion. One of the most popular musicals of all time, Grease is a rollicking good time.

Supported by a live five-piece band!

King Lear
Sep 19 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

King Lear is a tragic tale of a king who divides his kingdom between his daughters, sparking betrayal, madness, and ruin. As Lear grapples with his decisions, he is betrayed by two of his daughters, while the loyalty of his youngest, Cordelia, leads to heartbreak and tragedy. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night by the Montford Park Players. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 20 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Grease
Sep 20 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

Grease

September 19 – October 12, 2025

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Sponsored by: HomeTrust Bank

Bursting with high-octane fun and unforgettable songs like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” and “You’re the One That I Want,” Grease is the ultimate rock-and-roll celebration. Step back into the 1950s as Rydell High’s senior class navigates the ups and downs of love, identity, and teenage rebellion. One of the most popular musicals of all time, Grease is a rollicking good time.

Supported by a live five-piece band!

King Lear
Sep 20 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

King Lear is a tragic tale of a king who divides his kingdom between his daughters, sparking betrayal, madness, and ruin. As Lear grapples with his decisions, he is betrayed by two of his daughters, while the loyalty of his youngest, Cordelia, leads to heartbreak and tragedy. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night by the Montford Park Players. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Sunday, September 21, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 21 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Grease
Sep 21 all-day
Asheville Community Theater

Grease

September 19 – October 12, 2025

Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 PM and Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 PM

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Sponsored by: HomeTrust Bank

Bursting with high-octane fun and unforgettable songs like “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” and “You’re the One That I Want,” Grease is the ultimate rock-and-roll celebration. Step back into the 1950s as Rydell High’s senior class navigates the ups and downs of love, identity, and teenage rebellion. One of the most popular musicals of all time, Grease is a rollicking good time.

Supported by a live five-piece band!

King Lear
Sep 21 @ 7:30 pm
Montford Park Players

King Lear is a tragic tale of a king who divides his kingdom between his daughters, sparking betrayal, madness, and ruin. As Lear grapples with his decisions, he is betrayed by two of his daughters, while the loyalty of his youngest, Cordelia, leads to heartbreak and tragedy. Shows are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 7:30 each night by the Montford Park Players. And always FREE! No Sunday performances for the last weekend of each show.

Monday, September 22, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 22 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 23 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
“The Shark is Broken” at NC Stage
Sep 24 all-day
North Carolina Stage Company

Wed-Sun September 24th – October 12th
Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays: 7:30pm
Fridays & Sundays: 2:00pm

The first summer blockbuster movie, Jaws, is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy, feuding costars, unpredictable weather, and a shark prop whose constant breakdowns are looking like an omen for the future of the movie. In this comedy co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the short tempers of Jaws stars Robert Shaw (father of co-writer Ian), Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider take center stage as they bond, argue, drink, gamble, and pray for an end to the shoot, not knowing it will change their lives forever.

Regular Adult Tickets: $24-$48 (depending on chosen seat)
Student Tickets: $10 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID)

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Sep 24 all-day
Flat Rock Playhouse

September 5 – 28

Whodunit? Detective Poirot is determined to find out in Agatha Christie’s thrilling murder mystery. Passengers aboard the opulent Orient Express awake to frightful news: Overnight, the American business mogul among them was stabbed to death behind locked doors. Thankfully, debonair detective Hercule Poirot is on the train and on the case and suddenly every passenger becomes a suspect. Tensions rise as Poirot searches for the killer lurking in their midst and who just may strike again.  All aboard for a suspenseful evening that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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

Ticket Prices: $50 / $60 / $70

Child Pricing Available (17 & under)

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The Heart of the Mountains
Sep 24 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
UNC Ashevile Highsmith Student Union

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we saw the heart of the mountains. Neighbors became lifelines, and communities across the region rose together.

One year later, journalists from across the state are coming together to honor that resilience through the power of story.

Join us for an evening of stories and conversations about how we’ve helped one another, what we’ve lost, and what we’ve learned as our region continues to recover.

NC Local, in partnership with UNC Asheville and newsrooms across the state, is hosting this evening of connection and storytelling as part of UNC Asheville’s Post-Helene Symposium: “Remembering, Rebuilding and Reimagining.”

This free event is open to the public, but we ask you to register.

Thursday, September 25, 2025
“The Shark is Broken” at NC Stage
Sep 25 all-day
North Carolina Stage Company

Wed-Sun September 24th – October 12th
Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays: 7:30pm
Fridays & Sundays: 2:00pm

The first summer blockbuster movie, Jaws, is being filmed—but no one working on the film would know it. Dive deep into the tumultuous, murky waters of the making of a major motion picture with testy, feuding costars, unpredictable weather, and a shark prop whose constant breakdowns are looking like an omen for the future of the movie. In this comedy co-written by Ian Shaw and Joseph Nixon, the short tempers of Jaws stars Robert Shaw (father of co-writer Ian), Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider take center stage as they bond, argue, drink, gamble, and pray for an end to the shoot, not knowing it will change their lives forever.

Regular Adult Tickets: $24-$48 (depending on chosen seat)
Student Tickets: $10 (18 and under/ college and graduate students with student ID)