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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Saturday, September 13, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 13 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard Fall Fest
Sep 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Ross Farm

Ross Farm and Appalachian Standard are proud to present the 3rd Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 13 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This highly anticipated event
showcases the farm’s stunning greenhouses filled with a spectacular variety of fall plants for every gardening enthusiast, including mums and pumpkins. We also have a wonderful selection of indoor and specialty plants!The festival features much more than just plants:

Delicious food options, including baked goods
A vibrant market featuring artisan brooms, home goods, and permanent jewelry
Kid-friendly activities including a scavenger hunt, games, and potting station
…and much more!

Appalachian Standard will also have their quality CBD products available for purchase. With attendance typically reaching 300-600 visitors, carpooling is strongly encouraged to help with parking availability.
Event Details:

What: 3rd Annual Fall Fest
When: Saturday, September 3rd, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Ross Farm, 91 Holbrook Road, Candler, NC
Admission: Free

Live Music at All Day Darling
Sep 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All Day Darling

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.

BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

MountainTrue is BEYOND thrilled to bring the BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour to Asheville, NC, on September 12 & 13, 2025 — and you’re invited for not one, but TWO unforgettable nights of high-altitude excitement! Join us for a celebration of jaw-dropping adventure, heart-pounding sports, wild places, and inspiring stories from around the globe 🌍 Whether you’re a climber, paddler, trail fanatic, or armchair adventurer, there’s something here to spark your spirit.
Each night features a completely different lineup of films, so go ahead — double-dip the adventure! ALL attendees will be entered in a FREE drawing to win amazing door prizes!
This event is going to be hotter than a campfire on a chilly night! Don’t get left at basecamp — snag your tickets now and secure your spot for the adventuređŸ”„
All proceeds support the work of MountainTrue.

Lake Hickory Haunts 2025
Sep 13 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Lake Hickory Haunts

Voted the Best Haunt in the Carolinas, Known as the premier haunt of the Carolina’s, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique full-scale haunted attractions. Within these attractions, you will discover awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, over 100 live characters, breathtaking scares, and much more!

Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 12, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 13, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 19, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 20, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 26, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 27, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 3, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 4, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 10, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 11, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 12, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 18, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 19, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 23, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 24, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 25, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 26, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 30, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 31, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Nov 1, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Nov 2, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT

Desert Dwellers NIGHT TWO w/ Savej, HABITAAT & Kofdrop
Sep 13 @ 8:30 pm
Third Room

Desert Dwellers – Between Worlds Tour 2025
TWO NIGHTS in ASHEVILLE NC
at Third Room (46 Wall Street, Downtown Asheville)
Show: 8:30PM (Doors: 8PM)
21+
Tickets: $40 Single Night Pass

PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/151561

Saturday Night – September 13th 2025
Desert Dwellers
Savej
HABITAAT
& Kofdrop

Sunday, September 14, 2025
NC Mountain State Fair
Sep 14 all-day
WNC Ag Center

The NC Mountain State Fair, September 5th-14th, 2025, is a truly memorable family event that offers top-notch entertainment, food, fun, and exhibits, that focuses on the region’s deep agricultural roots.

Country Brunch w/ Jason Curtis
Sep 14 @ 11:00 am
Grey Eagle Music Hall

Country Brunch w/ Jason Curtis

All Ages
Sunday, September 14
Doors: 11am // 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.

FREE SHOW!!  Show runs 11am-1pm. Food and drink available from The Grey Eagle Taqueria. Family friendly show! Come fill your Sunday day with food, drink, fun and some of the best live music Asheville has to offer – all in one place.

Villain Arts 6th Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival
Sep 14 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Now back and better than ever, it’s Villain Arts’ Sixth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!! Come to Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville for 3 exciting days offering live entertainment, unique vendors, and most importantly: nonstop tattooing. This event pulls artists from across the country (and a few from around the world) and unites them together in the spirit of self-expression and individuality. Whether you’re in the market for your first tattoo or your thirty-first, with hundreds of tattoo artists to choose from, you’re sure to leave with something amazing. Too young for real tattoos but still want to come to the show? There are stickers galore, vendors offering fun services, and even temporary tattoos. Also, admission is free for children 12 and under, (and for adults, starts at $20 for a 1-day pass, or $40 for a 3-day pass.)

If tattoos aren’t your thing, take in the full schedule of live entertainment on offer this weekend, including a contortionist archer, sideshow, circus acts, and even stunning suspension! Browse the vendors selling everything from clothing and jewelry to oddities and more. Or, enter contests with your new or existing tattoos to compete for a trophy!

There’s so much to take in throughout all 3 days of fun, so mark your calendars now and get ready for an energetic weekend celebrating art in all its forms at the Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival!

Tinsley Ellis
Sep 14 @ 7:00 pm
Grey Eagle Music Hall

Tinsley Ellis

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$24.60 to $33.84

Grey Eagle Music Hall
 ALL AGES

SEATED SHOW
LIMITED NUMBER OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE

On Naked Truth (his 21st album), Ellis swaps his blistering, guitar-fueled full band workouts for equally passionate, soul-searching acoustic folk blues. His famed guitar chops and musical creativity are on full display throughout the album’s 12 songs, including nine newly written originals. Naked Truth was produced by Ellis, with the foot-stomping cover of Son House’s Death Letter Blues produced by Atlanta roots musician Eddie 9V. The album was recorded live in the studio using Ellis’ beloved 1969 Martin D-35 (a gift from his father) and his 1937 National Steel O Series guitars. Whether intricately fingerpicking the Martin or playing hair-raising slide on the National Steel, Ellis delivers each song with unvarnished intimacy.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Grateful Dead Monday LIVE with Clouds of Delusion
Sep 15 @ 7:00 pm
Third Room

Monday, September 15, 2025
at Third Room (46 Wall Street, Downtown Asheville)
7PM-10PM
21+
$5-$10 Cover

PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/156021

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!

Jake Kohn & Low Water Bridge Band
Sep 15 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle Music Hall

JAKE KOHN
From Stephens City, Virginia, Jake Kohn is a singer/songwriter on a clear path to stardom. At only 17 years old, Jake’s unusually deep voice and songwriting ability have garnered the attention of some of his favorite artists. 2024 saw him play festivals such as Mile 0 Festival, MerleFest, Newport Folk Festival, Pickathon, and Bourbon & Beyond. In addition to a slew of headline dates, he supported Sierra Ferrell, Sam Barber, and Wyatt Flores. Stay tuned for what Jake has in store for 2025.

It is not lost on Jake that he is playing shows beyond his years. In fact, he is still awestruck when people recognize him. Whether it is signing a poster for a fan or being invited to see Tommy Prine’s release show, Jake is consistently surprised and grateful to be at this point in his 4-year career.

LOW WATER BRIDGE BAND
There’s a sound the Shenandoah River makes as it rumbles over old stones in the shallows. It sings songs the way they used to be – plain and honest. No frills, buckle that belt before you head to the hills and hollers. It’s there under a Virginia moon that you’ll find the Low Water Bridge Band.

Forged by firelight picking, the band’s romping, stomping, country-grass Americana ain’t for the faint of heart. Since their founding in 2020, they’ve gone from barnstorming the Shenandoah Valley to festival stages along the East Coast. Venues from the Carolinas to Kentucky and, yes, Nashville, Tennessee ring with their sound and are asking for more.

 

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Ray LaMontagne
Sep 17 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Join Ray LaMontagne on the Trouble 20th Anniversary Tour.

THE WELLERMEN – Tour Tales
Sep 17 @ 7:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

MaxxMusic presents: THE WELLERMEN – Tour Tales

Wed, Sept 17 ‱ 7:30 pm

Music is storytelling, and some of the best stories have been told through centuries-old traditional folk songs. On their new album ‘Northern Sky’, The Wellermen have given this rich traditional musical history a new sound.

The Wellermen’s history is well-known: originators of the sea shanty trend on TikTok, they’ve since gone from strength to strength. Their versions of ‘Misty Mountains’, ‘Nancy Mulligan’, and ‘Hoist The Colours’ have racked up billions of views and led them to appearances on shows like Ant and Dec, Last Week Tonight, The Colbert Show and more.

The group has now returned with their new album ‘Northern Sky’. Among much-loved traditionals such as ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’, ‘Amazing Grace’, and ‘Red Is The Rose’, you will find more modern songs such as a tribute to Johnny Cash on ‘Hurt’ and a lively version of ‘The Nights’. The band also presents originals ‘Northern Sky’ – inspired by maritime life in the Hebrides in the 18th century, and the humorous ‘Tall Tales’ – a one-upmanship of the telling of wild sea adventures.

Say the Wellermen: “It’s all about connection and storytelling, and we hope the listeners are able to find something meaningful.” One thing is absolutely certain: these talented young men are in it for the long haul.

 

THE WELLERMEN – Tour Tales
Sep 17 @ 7:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

MaxxMusic presents: THE WELLERMEN – Tour Tales

Wed, Sept 17 ‱ 7:30 pm

Music is storytelling, and some of the best stories have been told through centuries-old traditional folk songs. On their new album ‘Northern Sky’, The Wellermen have given this rich traditional musical history a new sound.

The Wellermen’s history is well-known: originators of the sea shanty trend on TikTok, they’ve since gone from strength to strength. Their versions of ‘Misty Mountains’, ‘Nancy Mulligan’, and ‘Hoist The Colours’ have racked up billions of views and led them to appearances on shows like Ant and Dec, Last Week Tonight, The Colbert Show and more.

The group has now returned with their new album ‘Northern Sky’. Among much-loved traditionals such as ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’, ‘Amazing Grace’, and ‘Red Is The Rose’, you will find more modern songs such as a tribute to Johnny Cash on ‘Hurt’ and a lively version of ‘The Nights’. The band also presents originals ‘Northern Sky’ – inspired by maritime life in the Hebrides in the 18th century, and the humorous ‘Tall Tales’ – a one-upmanship of the telling of wild sea adventures.

Say the Wellermen: “It’s all about connection and storytelling, and we hope the listeners are able to find something meaningful.” One thing is absolutely certain: these talented young men are in it for the long haul.

 

LaMP – Lawton ‱ Metzger ‱ Paczkowski
Sep 17 @ 8:00 pm
Third Room

WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
DOORS: 7pm SHOW: 8pm
GENRE: instrumental jam/rock‑fusion
TICKETS: $20 ga

PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/149147

On a magical night at Nectar’s in Burlington, Vermont in December of 2018, three musical masters—Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski—came together with alchemical synthesis, and created a fresh, so-tight-it’s-free sound, permeated with technical prowess and a deep-pocket punch. The packed house fortunate enough to be in attendance that night witnessed the birth of something very special. The following spring, the trio took the name LaMP by combining the first letters of each members’ surname, and reconvened back in Vermont at Sugarhouse Soundworks for an intense recording session with sound engineer Roger Stauss laying down tracks that would become their eponymous debut EP.

Metzger, described by The Village Voice as “
an ace guitarist of a thousand styles,” and a full-time member of the beloved Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, tested the decades-strong synergy between Lawton and Paczkowski forged from their time playing with Trey Anastasio Band and their duo project Soule Monde.

Thursday, September 18, 2025
2025 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series
Sep 18 @ 5:15 pm – 9:30 pm
South Main Street

The Rhythm & Brews Concert Series unfolds as a casual and welcoming event, occurring on the third Thursday of each month from June to October. South Main Street in Hendersonville transforms into a hub of local entertainment, where community members gather to enjoy live music, craft beverages, and family-friendly activities. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., initiating the evening with an opening act at 5:30 p.m., followed by the headlining performance from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

2025 Rhythm & Brews Concert Series Lineup:

September 18: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast [[Soul Rock]] with Hustle Souls [[Soul/Funk/Americana]]

October 16: BonaFide Soul [[Jazz/Funk/Soul] with Congdon Griffin Band [[Folk/Americana/Rock]]

The Beer & Wine Garden, a focal point for adults, features offerings from local establishments such as Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Bold Rock Hard Cider, Guidon Brewing Co., Oklawaha Brewing Co., Dry Falls Brewery, Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards, and Flat Rock Cider Company. Notably, all net proceeds from adult beverage sales contribute to the Friends of Downtown Hendersonville, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Downtown Program.

For families, the Hendersonville Honeycrisps & the Hendersonville Toy Company Kid Zone provide a range of kid-friendly activities, including hula-hooping and interactive exhibits.

Attendees are encouraged to bring camp chairs and picnic blankets to create a relaxed atmosphere. However, coolers and pets are best left at home to ensure the comfort and safety of all participants. Join us for a laid-back summer evening, filled with music, local brews, and community connections in the heart of Hendersonville.

WNC Songwriter sessions featuring Rob Lytle, Owen Walsh & Annie Wenz
Sep 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Brandy Bar + Cocktails

Join us Thurs, September 18th – 7:00 – 9:00 PM at The Brandy Bar + Cocktails for an evening of original songs in the natural acoustics and listening room atmosphere of the beautiful and historic Brandy Bar. Located at 504 7th Avenue East in the 7th Avenue Historic Depot District.
Hidyho Neighbors! Another trio of bedazzling songwriters will be sharing their lyrical and musical offerings for our August session at the coolest bar in all Hendo. Rob Lytle, Owen Walsh, and Annie Wenz will charm your inner cobra right out of its basket. Delicious cocktails + handcrafted songs + friendly folks = time well spent. Join us!

Gene Farris w/s/g TBA
Sep 18 @ 10:00 pm
Third Room

WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Thursday September 18, 2025
DOORS: 9pm SHOW: 10pm
GENRE: house / tech house
TICKETS: $20-$33

PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/154647

Gene Farris:
HEAR SOME MUSIC: https://soundcloud.com/genefarris
SEE A VIDEO: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZfXjkFMIB88&t=1s

Gene Farris is a legendary DJ, producer, and label owner from Chicago, globally recognized as one of the leading figures in house music. Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, he began DJing at just 10 years old, inspired by pioneers like Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles, Lil Louis, and Green Velvet.

By the early 1990s, Farris had become a staple of the city’s underground scene, spinning acid house and disco at warehouse parties and securing residencies at iconic venues like The Power House and the Boom Boom Room. He later expanded internationally with a four-year residency in Amsterdam at Jimmy Woo, spreading Chicago’s house sound across Europe.

As a producer, Farris began releasing music in 1994, including early work on Green Velvet’s Relief Records. In 1998, he launched his own label, Farris Wheel Recordings, which has served as a platform for both his own music and rising talents. Over the years, he has collaborated with top artists such as Loco Dice, Jesse Rose, Mihalis Safras, Sub Focus, and Dajae. Notable releases include Welcome To Chicago EP (Defected Records), It’s Time with Sub Focus (EMI), Play (Snatch!), LOL (Relief), and the club anthem Move Your Body.

 

Friday, September 19, 2025
Live Music at All Day Darling
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All Day Darling

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.

Lake Hickory Haunts 2025
Sep 19 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Lake Hickory Haunts

Voted the Best Haunt in the Carolinas, Known as the premier haunt of the Carolina’s, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique full-scale haunted attractions. Within these attractions, you will discover awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, over 100 live characters, breathtaking scares, and much more!

Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 12, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 13, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 19, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 20, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 26, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 27, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 3, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 4, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 10, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 11, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 12, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 18, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 19, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 23, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 24, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 25, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 26, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 30, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 31, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Nov 1, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Nov 2, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT

#WeTouchGrass presents: ASHEVILLE Anime Rave
Sep 19 @ 9:00 pm
Third Room

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of anime euphoria at the #WeTouchGrass Asheville Anime Rave on Friday, September 19!

This spectacle promises an unforgettable night filled with electrifying anime vibes that will leave you craving more. Dance to the beats of your beloved anime tunes and experience the enchantment of #WeTouchGrass’ renowned Anime Raves, celebrated across North America and Europe by over 70 000 people.

Saturday, September 20, 2025
Stereolab
Sep 20 @ 1:00 pm
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center
PERSPECTIVES Artist Talk: Stereolab (with Tim Gane, Laetitia Sadier, and Joe Watson)
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at 1pm
Black Mountain College Museum + Arts Center {120 College Street}
Free with Advance Registration
Join us for a PERSPECTIVES Artist Talk with Tim Gane, Laetitia Sadier, and Joe Watson of Stereolab ahead of their evening show at The Orange Peel. The band will discuss their performance practice and how the legacy of Black Mountain College – including the work of John Cage, Merce Cunningham, and David Tudor – informs their experimental approach. This conversation will highlight connections to the upcoming exhibition Points in Space: Performance at Black Mountain College and how BMC’s radical, interdisciplinary spirit continues to influence Stereolab’s artistic vision.
Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Eroica
Sep 20 @ 2:00 pm
First Baptist Church

Darko Butorac, conductor
Emanuel Ax, piano

The resilience of our community shines in this Hurricane Helene anniversary program. Experience renewal and rebirth through Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto featuring piano legend Emanuel Ax, Beethoven’s “Heroic” Symphony, and a stirring new commission by Asheville Symphony musician Amber Ferenz honoring the heroes who led us through our darkest hour.

Ferenz: The Things We Say to Death

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

Fall Family Festival
Sep 20 @ 4:00 pm
Bill Moore Community Park
🍁 Fall Family Festival 🍁
Presented by the Town of Fletcher
📅 Saturday, September 20
🕓 Starting at 4:00 PM
📍 Bill Moore Community Park, Fletcher, NC
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of fall fun for the whole family! Join us for an exciting festival full of delicious food, fun and games, and live music in the heart of Fletcher.Â đŸ‚đŸŽ¶đŸŽ‰
Whether you’re looking to enjoy the crisp autumn air, play some games, or simply relax and listen to great music with family and friends—this event is for you!
What to Expect:
Food vendors & sweet treats
Kids activities areas
Live music to keep you dancing
Family-friendly fun in a beautiful park setting
Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and festive fall spirit!
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Ariella and Nicolaas
Sep 20 @ 7:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Ariella and Nicolaas

Sat, Sep 20 7:30 pm

From the Blue Note in NYC to the Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, award-winning singer-songwriter Ariella McManus and passionate guitar virtuoso husband Nicolaas Kraster comprise the soulful duo known as ARIELLA & NICOLAAS. Drawing vocal inspiration from icons like Etta James and Amy Winehouse and stylistic influences including Paco de LucĂ­a and Roy Buchanan, ARIELLA & NICOLAAS captivate audiences with their rich, romantic sound. Having graced the stage with the likes of famed producer Fabrice Dupont, and five-time Grammy-winning bass legend, Victor Wooten, who lists Ariella & Nicolaas as one of his all-time favorite performers, the duo experienced a meteoric rise on Facebook, growing their followers to 370,000 in just one year. From heartfelt ballads to fiery flamenco to bluesy melodies to electrifying rock, ARIELLA & NICOLAAS traverse a multitude of genres and resonate with audiences worldwide.

Blair Crimmins & The Hooker
Sep 20 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Theater

Hendersonville Theatre welcomes Blair Crimmins & The Hooker as September’s intimate HT’s Hometown Sound Music Series concert! Blair Crimmins & The Hookers bring the magic of 1920s ragtime and Dixieland jazz to life with a touch of rock and roll.

Starting his music career in Atlanta, Georgia, Crimmins set out with a mission: to introduce the sounds of classic American jazz to new audiences. Playing small rock clubs around the Southeast, he developed a style that is deeply rooted in the past yet undeniably contemporary. Today, the band’s electrifying performances have captivated audiences across the U.S. and abroad, including tours in Italy and festival stages alongside renowned acts like Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Old Crow Medicine Show.

Lake Hickory Haunts 2025
Sep 20 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Lake Hickory Haunts

Voted the Best Haunt in the Carolinas, Known as the premier haunt of the Carolina’s, Lake Hickory Haunts is a one of a kind haunted theme park; featuring a large body of water, surrounded by 13 unique full-scale haunted attractions. Within these attractions, you will discover awe-inspiring immersive environments, multi-dimensional special FX, over 100 live characters, breathtaking scares, and much more!

Happens on the following Dates:
Sep 12, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 13, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 19, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 20, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 26, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Sep 27, 2025, 7:30pm to 10:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 3, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 4, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 10, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 11, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 12, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 17, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 18, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 19, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 23, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 24, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 25, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 26, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
Oct 30, 2025, 7:00pm to 11:00pm Timezone: EDT
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Aquanox – An Underwater Ball feat. The Indigo Egg
Sep 20 @ 8:00 pm
Third Room

WHERE: Third Room
WHEN: Saturday September 20, 2025
DOORS: 7pm SHOW: 8pm
TICKETS: $20

PURCHASE: https://tixr.com/e/156055

Surreal Sirkus, Asheville’s legendary performance art ensemble, presents: Aquanox: An Underwater Ball/ The Indigo Egg

Come celebrate the Fall Equinox as we explore the watery depths with an all-star lineup of performers and DJs. And witness the final chapter of The Tale of the Cosmic Eggs, which Surreal Sirkus has been telling throughout the past year. This chapter is The Indigo Egg, and it will be the final stop on our journey that began in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and will all come together this October at the Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival (on 10/25).

About the Tale of the Cosmic Eggs:

The Surreal Sirkus embarked on this story in the aftermath of the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on our town. When the storm came we were preparing for the annual Surreal Sirkus Arts Festival, and we had an entire show planned that suddenly was no longer feasible.

 

Asheville Symphony Masterworks 1: Eroica
Sep 20 @ 8:00 pm
First Baptist Church

Darko Butorac, conductor
Emanuel Ax, piano

The resilience of our community shines in this Hurricane Helene anniversary program. Experience renewal and rebirth through Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto featuring piano legend Emanuel Ax, Beethoven’s “Heroic” Symphony, and a stirring new commission by Asheville Symphony musician Amber Ferenz honoring the heroes who led us through our darkest hour.

Ferenz: The Things We Say to Death

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”