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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Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Live Dead & Brothers: An All-Star Celebration of Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers
Apr 15 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Live Dead & Brothers: An All-Star Celebration of Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers

All Ages

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm

$32.81

Grey Eagle Music Hall

ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY

Prepare to embark on a mesmerizing journey through the golden era of psychedelic blues and the seeds of the ‘jam band’ scene as Live Dead & Brothers takes the stage. Comprised of actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families, this exceptional ensemble is set to revive the timeless magic of the late 1960s and early 1970s, bringing fans an experience like no other.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Being Dead with Seismic Sutra
Apr 16 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Being Dead with Seismic Sutra

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$18.45

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Being Dead — the Austin, TX-based duo consisting of Falcon Bitch and Shmoofy — announces its new album, EELS, out September 27th on Bayonet, lead single/video “Firefighters,” and a fall headline tour. Being Dead’s records are mosaics, technicolor incantations, each song its own self-contained little universe. And while the dreamlike EELS probes further into the depths of the duo Being Dead’s psyche, it is, most importantly, a 16-track record that is genuinely unpredictable from one track to the next. It’s a joyous and unexpected trip helmed by two true-blue freak bitch besties holed up in a lil’ house in the heart of Austin, Texas.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
WNC Debut – Ariella & Nicolaas
Apr 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Mars Landing Galleries

Vocalist Ariella McManus and guitarist Nicolaas Kraster define musical versatility. Their performances can bounce from soul, blues, jazz, flamenco, and world music, both within their original tunes and unique interpretations of popular fare. The duo recently moved from Florida to Greenville, S.C., and will make their Western North Carolina debut performance this evening. Ariella & Nicolaas have performed at the Blue Note in New York City and Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, Scotland, while Ariella has performed with famed producer Fabrice Dupont and legendary bassist Victor Wooten, among many others. Etta James and Amy Winehouse shape Ariella’s vocal style, while Nicolaas cites Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucía and American blues icon Roy Buchanan among his influences. For this performance expect a concert with varied styles and paces, a mix of known favorites peppered with infectious original compositions. This is a seated performance.
Food & Beverages available for purchase before and during event, courtesy of Vaste Rivière Mars Hill.

Glaive
Apr 17 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Glaive All profits benefiting ArtsAVL

Jane Remover
ericdoa
Dazegxd

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

All Ages – under 12 requires venue approval

Friday, April 18, 2025
Downtown After 5
Apr 18 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pack Square Park

Join us as we partner with Asheville GreenWorks to kick off spring in full bloom at our first Downtown After 5 of the year! Join us for a night of great music featuring Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast with Dirty French Broads opening the show.

Downtown After 5 is more than just a concert series—it’s a community staple that celebrates the diversity and creativity of Asheville. Each event is free to the public, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and partners, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of between 5,000 to 6,000 attendees. Food and beverage vendors will be on-site alongside a marketplace component where attendees can explore and shop handmade crafts from local makers. Join us at Pack Square Park for these unforgettable evenings of music, community, and celebration.

Kyle Gordon
Apr 18 @ 7:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: EARLY SHOW: Kyle Gordon

Doors: 6pm // Show: 7pm
$31.83 to $42.13

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
FULLY SEATED SHOW
LIMITED QUANTITY OF PREMIUM SEATING TICKETS AVAILABLE
A digital download of Kyle Gordon’s new album (coming Spring 2025) is included with every ticket for this show! You will receive an email with more details about this offer approximately 7 days after your ticket purchase.
Kyle Gordon and his Band present a one-of-a-kind musical comedy experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen before in your entire life ever. Playing all his hit comedy songs, including “The Irish Drinking Song”, “Worst Life Ever”, and “Planet of the Bass”, as well as many never before heard tracks. Wahoo!
The Taylor Party
Apr 18 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

THE TAYLOR PARTY: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

The Orange Peel
Ages 18+
Tank and the Bangas
Apr 18 @ 10:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Tank and the Bangas with Elliott Skinner

Doors: 9:30pm // Show: 10pm
$32.81

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
9:30PM DOORS / 10PM SHOW 
Tank and the Bangas explore the most tender and true parts of life’s journey. Unique and with a vibrance that could only come from New Orleans, the lead vocalist, Tank has stretched her vocals over quirky raps, poetry, and rich melodies since the release of their first album, Think Tank in 2013. Four years later, they had a viral breakthrough as the winners of the NPR Tiny Desk Contest — an eclectic performance that has since been praised by musicians like Miguel and Anthony Hamilton and has now amassed over 14 million views on YouTube. Now, Tank and the Bangas arrive with a new 3-part album The Heart, The Mind, and The Soul. With this offering, Tank opens up about the wisdom she’s gained from new beginnings, endings, and in-betweens.
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Asheville Dispensary 420 Block Party!
Apr 19 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Asheville Dispensary

Join us on Saturday, April 19th, for a festive & unforgettable 420 block party! Enjoy fantastic vendors, live music and entertainment, delicious food, amazing in-store deals & discounts throughout the day! Plus, there will be exciting surprises, including a limited number of Golden Tickets that are redeemable on 4/19 or 4/20, and will be hidden inside select flower bags/Prerolls. Customers who find a ticket receive a free gram of their choice on 4/19 or 4/20. And on top of that, there will be a drawing for a Grand Prize Chromebook giveaway!
The Caravan Art Bazaar will transform our space into a hub of creativity, featuring live caricatures. Mo’s Magical Manes will add a touch of sparkle with fairy hair and bang trims, and Wyld Heart & Friends will showcase their unique one-of-a-kind creations.
Chill & relax at the traditional smoke sesh with the Asheville Dispensary crew at 4:20 PM. on our spacious deck & enjoy delicious food from The Royal Vegan Food Truck and Dalaya Thai Cuisine.
Whether you come for the art, the food, or the music, take a moment to kick back, unwind, and connect with the community. We’re offering a full day of uplifting experiences to enhance the vibe for 420 weekend 2025! This is one block party you won’t want to miss. We hope to see you there!
Celebrate with us! 919 Haywood Rd., West Asheville, 12 PM to 8 PM.

La Luz with Color Green
Apr 19 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: La Luz with Color Green

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm

$25.86

Grey Eagle Music Hall

ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY

“I was in a dream, but now I can see that change is the only law.”

With a credo adapted from science fiction author Octavia E. Butler, an album title from a collection of metaphysical poetry, and an expansion in consciousness brought on by personal crisis, guitarist and songwriter Shana Cleveland learns to embrace a changing world with unconditional love on News of the Universe, the new full-length from California rock band La Luz.

Mountain Music Day
Apr 19 @ 9:19 pm – 10:19 pm
NC Arboretum

Enjoy live music and traditional Appalachian performances by local musicians surrounded by the gardens and beautiful mountain vistas!

Performance Schedule

12:00-1:15 p.m. 5j Barrow
1:45-3:00 p.m. Raphael Graves
3:30-4:45 p.m. Adrianne Blanks & The Oracles
Come meet these Participating Organizations:
Folk Heritage Committee (producers of the legendary Shindig on the Green and the Mountain Dance and Folk Festival).
Food truck by Smasheville.
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Springtime Serenity Sound Bath
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Center or Spiritual Living Asheville

Ready to feel renewed and refreshed this Spring? Join me in relaxing your nervous system 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 12:45 PM, doors close promptly at 1:00 PM.
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.

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 walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.

PATIO: Phuncle Sam
Apr 20 @ 3:00 pm
Grey Eagle

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

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

 

Grey Eagle Patio Stage
– ALL AGES
– LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVEAsheville’s own Dead-Centric “jam band”. Since their formation in 2004, Phuncle Sam has been firmly rooted in musical exploration. The band serves up inventive interpretations of Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, and many others. They have built up a faithful following by using an approach that respects the improvisational traditions of The Grateful Dead, while exploring what can happen when individual band members bring their unique influences and interpretations into the mix.
Corridor with Robber Robber
Apr 20 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Corridor with Robber Robber

Sunday, April 20
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$24.60

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
You get older, you have a family, and you start to slow down—that’s how things are supposed to go, right? Not for Montreal band Corridor, who have returned on their fourth album Mimi with a sound and style that’s more widescreen and expansive than anything that’s preceded it. The follow-up to 2019’s Junior is a huge step forward for the band, as the members themselves have undergone the type of personal changes that accompany the passage of time; even as these eight songs reflect a newfound and contemplative maturity, however, Corridor are branching out more than ever with music that’s richly detailed, resulting in a record that feels like a fresh break for a band that’s already established themselves as forward-thinkers.
Protoje meets Tippy I (A Dub Experience)
Apr 20 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Protoje meets Tippy I (A Dub Experience)

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
Ages 18+
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Klezmer Cine Concert
Apr 22 @ 7:00 pm
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Klezmer Cine Concert

April 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

JSCA and The Center for Jewish Studies at UNCA present the silent film The Ancient Lawwith live original music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin. The Ancient Law (Das alte Gesetz) is an important piece of German-Jewish cinematic history, contrasting the closed world of an Eastern European shtetl with the liberal mores of 1860s Vienna. With its historically authentic set design and ensemble of prominent actors, The Ancient Law is an outstanding example of the creativity of Jewish filmmakers in 1920s Germany. Beautifully restored by Deutsche Kinemathek, the story is reminiscent of Al Jolson’s The Jazz Singer, which was made four years later.

The film is 2 hrs, 15 min with no intermission and English subtitles. For questions and more information please email [email protected].

The Mystery Lights + Levitation Room with Designer
Apr 22 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: The Mystery Lights + Levitation Room with Designer

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$25.10

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
The Mystery Lights story begins in 2004 in the small town of Salinas, California when friends Michael Brandon and Luis Alfonso — whose shared fondness for groups like The Mc5, Velvet Underground, Dead Moon, and The Fall (to name a few) — joined forces to craft their own brand of unhinged rock and roll. From there they spent the better part of 10 years touring relentlessly before migrating to Queens, New York in 2014.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That… Tour 2025
Apr 23 @ 7:30 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Bonnie Raitt is extending the ‘Just Like That…’ tour adding another 30+ dates in the U.S. to the already-robust schedule planned for the first half of 2024. Raitt and her longtime touring band will headline concerts starting in Arizona and Southern California, traveling up the West Coast and finishing up in the Pacific Northwest throughout September and October before heading to the Southeast and Florida in November to wind up the year. These dates will be supported by Special Guest James Hunter.

The Birthday Massacre
Apr 23 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

The Birthday Massacre

Essenger
Magic Wands

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

Ages 18+

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Whitehall with Cal in Red
Apr 24 @ 5:30 pm
The Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present on the Patio- Whitehall w/ Cal in Red

Doors: 5pm // Show: 5:30pm
$11.80
LIMITED PATIO SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

Whitehall is an indie rock four-piece band based in Brooklyn, NY originally from Charleston, SC. Paddy McKiernan (vocals, guitar), Brennan Clark (bass), Davis Rowe (drums), and Avery Greeson (guitar) met in college, and got their start writing songs in a dorm room.
Grayson Capps with special guest Corky Hughes
Apr 24 @ 8:00 pm
The Grey Eagle

Southern troubadour Grayson Capps performs his signature mix of country, rock, folk and blues with slide guitar master Corky Hughes at The Grey Eagle!

Julien Baker & TORRES
Apr 24 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Send A Prayer My Way Tour: Julien Baker & TORRES

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm
Ages 18+
Friday, April 25, 2025
Free Throw: Those Days Are Gone 10 Year Anniversary Tour with Ben Quad, Harrison Gordon
Apr 25 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Free Throw: Those Days Are Gone 10 Year Anniversary Tour

with Ben Quad, Harrison Gordon

Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$29.25 to $100.35

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
FREE THROW’s debut album, THOSE DAYS ARE GONE, took the underground by storm when it was released in September 2014, with Brooklyn Vegan hailing lead single “Tongue Tied” for its ability to “successfully bring together Tell All Your Friends dual vocals with American Football’s shimmering guitars.”
The Tannahill Weavers
Apr 25 @ 8:00 pm
Wortham Center for Performing Arts

Wortham Presents The Tannahill Weavers

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 8 p.m.

Feel the unmatched energy and passion of one of the world’s premier traditional Celtic bands, whose diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, original ballads and lullabies and humorous tales of life in the lowlands. Formed in 1968 at a pub in Paisley, Scotland, the versatile band turns its acoustic excitement loose with an electrifying effect — delivering “an especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new” (The New York Times).

“The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll.” — Winnipeg Free Press

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Appalachia day and Darren Nicholson Band Concert
Apr 26 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 pm
Hickory Nut Gap Farm

Appalachia day and Darren Nicholson Band Concert

A full-day celebration featuring a guided morning hike, a FREE family-friendly festival with local crafts and live music, and an evening benefit concert with the Darren Nicholson Band!

Grove Arcade In Bloom
Apr 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Grove Arcade

Grove Arcade In Bloom: A Celebration of Growth

Spring is arriving in full bloom at one of Asheville’s most iconic landmarks! Grove Arcade In Bloom will transform the historic place into an immersive floral wonderland this Spring 2025. Come celebrate with us on Saturday, April 26, from 12 PM to 5 PM!

This event will feature:
🎻 Live Symphony Quartet from Asheville Symphony
🌷 Immersive Floral Installations by Studio Flora Diva, including a flower wall
🛍 Botanical Market by BB Barns and other local vendors with plants and garden treasures.
🎭 Performances & Art Installations
🍹 Aperol Spritz Pop-Up Bar

With support from B.B. Barns, Aperol Spritz, Stewart Owen Dance, Asheville Symphony, Studio Flora Diva, and On the Wing, Grove Arcade In Bloom is set to be a must-visit celebration of springtime, music, and community.

Follow @grovearcade on social media for updates.

For media inquiries, interviews, or questions please contact: [email protected]

Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters
Apr 26 @ 7:30 pm
Hendersonville Theater

Hendersonville Theatre welcomes back Asheville Americana band, Amanda Anne Platt & the Honeycutters to its Hometown Sound Music Series in February. Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters’ music is nuanced, bringing insight and wit to the stories Platt tells through songwriting. Lyrically driven, the country roots music often inspires introspection, whether it be about life on the road, heartache, or hope. There is an empathetic and charming wit ingrained in songwriting. She has a knack for accessing a deep well of emotion and applying it to her songwriting, whether she is writing from her own experiences or immersing herself in the melody of emotions in another person’s life.

Performing along with Platt, The Honeycutters are Matt Smith (pedal steel and electric guitars), Kevin Williams (keys/vocals), Rick Cooper (bass/vocals), and Evan Martin (drums/vocals). The band is currently on tour supporting their sixth studio album, The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, released in February 2022 on Organic Records.

Eric Hutchinson (full band show!)
Apr 26 @ 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

The Grey Eagle and Worthwhile Sounds Present: Eric Hutchinson (full band show!)

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

Grey Eagle Music Hall
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
For the past decade, Eric Hutchinson has been mastering the art of his unique, personal songwriting while exploring diverse musical genres like pop, soul, Americana, folk, alt-rock, and jazz. Now, the platinum-selling singer-songwriter is releasing CLIFF NOTES – The Best of 2014-2024 – an essential collection of Hutchinson’s ever-evolving discography. Pulling from fan-favorite albums including “Pure Fiction”, “Easy Street”, and “Sing Along!”, the new double-disc vinyl release showcases all the varied and dynamic music Eric has spent the past ten years exploring.
Sharon Van Etten & Attachment Theory
Apr 26 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory with Love Spells on Saturday, April 26.

Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

The Orange Peel

Ages 18+

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
Apr 26 @ 8:00 pm
The Orange Peel

Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

Love Spells

Saturday, April 26
Show: 8pm | Doors: 7pm

The Orange Peel

Ages 18+