Hosted by 19-time GRAMMY winner Béla Fleck, this concert is the culmination of our renowned banjo camp. Renowned faculty will join Béla and other special guests for a unique performance displaying the wonderful diversity of the banjo.
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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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The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, the first-ever luxury retail event of its kind, is now open in the southeast parking lot of Tanger Asheville, the city’s premier shopping destination. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 10, this immersive shopping experience showcases a curated selection of 12 luxury brands and a unique dining experience alongside some of Asheville and Western North Carolina’s creative, independent vendors.
During the Pop-up, a percentage of all sales will be added to a Hurricane Recovery Fund, to be distributed to local organizations at the end of the tour. Explore Asheville’s Always Asheville Fund, which supports local businesses through grants, and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, which provides housing support for those in need following the storm, have been named as the official charities of the Bal Harbour Access Pop-up.
Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up in Asheville will feature a host of curated retailers, including Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Balmain, Assouline, Etro, Golden Goose, Eleventy, Johanna Ortiz, and more. Guests can enjoy the Pop-up’s on-site full bar and restaurant, The Whitman, an exquisite dining venue that seats 150 guests. With daily indoor and outdoor dining opportunities, The Whitman will offer shareable plates that mix Miami flavor with locally sourced products.
Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up is a fully custom-created retail experience. Designed from modular shipping containers transformed into a lush, tropical oasis, it embodies the signature aesthetic of Bal Harbour Shops. Guests will be transported into a Zen garden-like environment, complete with palm trees, fountains, and lush greenery, all set to a curated soundtrack that enhances the ambiance. Covered walkways with cooling fans and a retractable canopy will ensure an inviting and comfortable experience.
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, the first-ever luxury retail event of its kind, is now open in the southeast parking lot of Tanger Asheville, the city’s premier shopping destination. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 10, this immersive shopping experience showcases a curated selection of 12 luxury brands and a unique dining experience alongside some of Asheville and Western North Carolina’s creative, independent vendors.
During the Pop-up, a percentage of all sales will be added to a Hurricane Recovery Fund, to be distributed to local organizations at the end of the tour. Explore Asheville’s Always Asheville Fund, which supports local businesses through grants, and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, which provides housing support for those in need following the storm, have been named as the official charities of the Bal Harbour Access Pop-up.
Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up in Asheville will feature a host of curated retailers, including Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Balmain, Assouline, Etro, Golden Goose, Eleventy, Johanna Ortiz, and more. Guests can enjoy the Pop-up’s on-site full bar and restaurant, The Whitman, an exquisite dining venue that seats 150 guests. With daily indoor and outdoor dining opportunities, The Whitman will offer shareable plates that mix Miami flavor with locally sourced products.
Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up is a fully custom-created retail experience. Designed from modular shipping containers transformed into a lush, tropical oasis, it embodies the signature aesthetic of Bal Harbour Shops. Guests will be transported into a Zen garden-like environment, complete with palm trees, fountains, and lush greenery, all set to a curated soundtrack that enhances the ambiance. Covered walkways with cooling fans and a retractable canopy will ensure an inviting and comfortable experience.
End your week on a high note and join us every second Friday this summer for free live music in Biltmore Park Town Square! Bring your friends and family to dance, play games, and enjoy eats and treats from Biltmore Park restaurants.
“Soul Blue” is a charismatic and entertaining classic Soul/Blues/R&B band whose five members hail from both Asheville, NC and Atlanta, GA. These seasoned musicians come together from a variety of popular bands such as: Daddy’s Money, The XL’s, Banks and Shane, and a good many more; enabling them to create an authentic approach to the music of many best-loved Soul, Blues, and R&B artists.
“Soul Blue” is a charismatic and entertaining classic Soul/Blues/R&B band whose five members hail from both Asheville NC and Atlanta GA. These seasoned musicians come together from a variety of popular bands such as: Daddy’s Money, The XL’s, Banks and Shane, and a good many more; enabling them to create an authentic approach to the music of many best-loved Soul, Blues, and R&B artists.
Hot In Herre features dope DJs behind the decks and 00s visuals that will transport you back to the days of blinged-out flip phones and trucker hats!
At Hot In Herre, you’ll hear your favorite hits and guilty pleasures from the first decade of the millennium from artists like Nelly (duh), Beyoncé, Usher, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Pitbull, 50 Cent, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Fergie, T-Pain, Amy Winehouse, Outkast, Eminem, Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Avril Lavigne and so many more.
** Wear your best 2000s-era gear at Hot In Herre! We’re talkin’ fuzzy pink Juicy Couture sweats, bling, Ed Hardy shirts, loooow-rise jeans, UGG boots, crop tops… you name it, just wear it! **
We’re taking song requests all night, too. Pull out your old iPod playlists and have your favs ready to go!
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, the first-ever luxury retail event of its kind, is now open in the southeast parking lot of Tanger Asheville, the city’s premier shopping destination. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 10, this immersive shopping experience showcases a curated selection of 12 luxury brands and a unique dining experience alongside some of Asheville and Western North Carolina’s creative, independent vendors.
During the Pop-up, a percentage of all sales will be added to a Hurricane Recovery Fund, to be distributed to local organizations at the end of the tour. Explore Asheville’s Always Asheville Fund, which supports local businesses through grants, and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, which provides housing support for those in need following the storm, have been named as the official charities of the Bal Harbour Access Pop-up.
Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up in Asheville will feature a host of curated retailers, including Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Balmain, Assouline, Etro, Golden Goose, Eleventy, Johanna Ortiz, and more. Guests can enjoy the Pop-up’s on-site full bar and restaurant, The Whitman, an exquisite dining venue that seats 150 guests. With daily indoor and outdoor dining opportunities, The Whitman will offer shareable plates that mix Miami flavor with locally sourced products.
Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up is a fully custom-created retail experience. Designed from modular shipping containers transformed into a lush, tropical oasis, it embodies the signature aesthetic of Bal Harbour Shops. Guests will be transported into a Zen garden-like environment, complete with palm trees, fountains, and lush greenery, all set to a curated soundtrack that enhances the ambiance. Covered walkways with cooling fans and a retractable canopy will ensure an inviting and comfortable experience.
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the new Pack Square Park. Locals and visitors alike come together downtown “along about sundown,” or at 7:00pm for those who wear a watch, until 10:00p.m. Concessions are available. Come experience the beautiful music and dance traditions of Southern Appalachia on a summer evening in the mountains.
FULLY SEATED SHOW
The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, the first-ever luxury retail event of its kind, is now open in the southeast parking lot of Tanger Asheville, the city’s premier shopping destination. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through August 10, this immersive shopping experience showcases a curated selection of 12 luxury brands and a unique dining experience alongside some of Asheville and Western North Carolina’s creative, independent vendors.
During the Pop-up, a percentage of all sales will be added to a Hurricane Recovery Fund, to be distributed to local organizations at the end of the tour. Explore Asheville’s Always Asheville Fund, which supports local businesses through grants, and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, which provides housing support for those in need following the storm, have been named as the official charities of the Bal Harbour Access Pop-up.
Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up in Asheville will feature a host of curated retailers, including Tiffany & Co., Valentino, Balmain, Assouline, Etro, Golden Goose, Eleventy, Johanna Ortiz, and more. Guests can enjoy the Pop-up’s on-site full bar and restaurant, The Whitman, an exquisite dining venue that seats 150 guests. With daily indoor and outdoor dining opportunities, The Whitman will offer shareable plates that mix Miami flavor with locally sourced products.
Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up is a fully custom-created retail experience. Designed from modular shipping containers transformed into a lush, tropical oasis, it embodies the signature aesthetic of Bal Harbour Shops. Guests will be transported into a Zen garden-like environment, complete with palm trees, fountains, and lush greenery, all set to a curated soundtrack that enhances the ambiance. Covered walkways with cooling fans and a retractable canopy will ensure an inviting and comfortable experience.
FREE SHOW!! Show runs 11am-2pm. 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.
Sunday, August 10th at 3pm – Concert at St. Giles Chapel at Deerfield Retirement Community. Admission is free with donations encouraged.
Join us as we partner with Blue Ridge Pride for a 90s Country-themed Downtown After 5! Featuring headliner Mustache the Band and opener Shakey’s Live Band Karaoke. Show off your style in our Best Boots Contest or channel your inner queen in the Dolly Parton Lookalike Competition for a chance to win fun prizes!
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.
The first annual Bodhi Fest, a Buddhist Arts and Film Festival at Asheville Community Theatre on August 16th, 2025 will be a day of illumination as we explore the gladdening qualities of the human spirit ranging from sweet solitude to ecstatic joy. The program will consist of Buddhist films + Q&A, shorts, a dance workshop, a songwriting workshop, musical performances and more. Crafts, art and food from Buddhist sanghas, artists and local vendors will be shared in the front lobby during the festival.
Enjoy an event of immersion in compassionate-wisdom activities that provoke insight and lift the spirit.
The Woodstock Costume Contest + Live Music by Weirdly Woodstock!
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $50
3rd Place: $25
FREE YOUR INNER FLOWER-POWERED HIPPIE!
EVERYONE WELCOME — ALL AGES & FRIENDLY PETS!
NO COVER CHARGE!
Featuring the delightfully unpredictable Weirdly Woodstock! with “SparkPlug Sal,” joined by the insanely talented Mark Tumo on sax, keys, and vocals, and percussionist extraordinaire Dave Halstead on drums and percussion!
Located at the edge of Biltmore Village, French Broad River Brewery is your go-to spot for Asheville live music, delicious pizza, craft beer, wines, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Live Music, costume contest, beer, dance party, and Silly Willie’s Hot Dogs will keep the fun rolling all night long!
Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2025 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the new Pack Square Park. Locals and visitors alike come together downtown “along about sundown,” or at 7:00pm for those who wear a watch, until 10:00p.m. Concessions are available. Come experience the beautiful music and dance traditions of Southern Appalachia on a summer evening in the mountains.
Hosted by 19-time GRAMMY winner Béla Fleck, this concert is the culmination of our renowned banjo camp. Renowned faculty will join Béla and other special guests for a unique performance displaying the wonderful diversity of the banjo.
Saturday August 16, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
From country and western swing to jazz and rock, Redd Volkaert is considered a true giant of country music and the Telecaster guitar. Redd is a Grammy-winner and a guitar-playing legend who is renowned throughout the country music world and beyond.
Volkaert played in Merle Haggard’s backing band The Strangers in the spot previously staffed by Roy Nichols. In addition, he has recorded and performed with a who’s who of country music stars such as George Jones, Dolly Parton, Brad Paisley, Dwight Yoakam, Buck Owens, Alison Krauss, Rhonda Vincent, and many more.
Redd won a Grammy for his own work in 2009, after making an international name for himself as lead guitarist for Merle Haggard.
He has released five CDs on his own and recorded and/or played guitar live with a host of world-class artists.
Don’t miss this incredible artist with his band.
Come join us at the Bridge & Tunnel Coffee Cafe at the Coman Center at A-B Tech for a wonderful day filled with good food and good people. We are so excited to have local vegan vendors get together and show you what they’ve got. You can stop by and get some treats to go or, even better, hang out with us for a while. There will be plenty of seating for eating and socializing. Find out more on Instagram and Facebook @vgnmkt
The event is indoors and is Rain or Shine. There will be some food trucks right out front.
Hours are 11:00 – 3:00.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome. It’s a vegan party & you’re invited!
This past year has been a challenging one for our community, especially in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. It’s been a time of deep reflection, rebuilding, and resilience. While we typically host the Trail Running Film Festival in the spring, we knew our community needed more time—to heal, to recover, and to rise. And now, with great care and intention, we are moving forward with a special gathering that honors everything we’ve been through and all that lies ahead.
We’re excited to announce the 2025 Trail Running Film Festival, happening on Wednesday, August 20th at The Orange Peel in Asheville. This year’s event is more than just a night of films—it’s a celebration of the trails that connect us, the strength we’ve rediscovered, and the incredible spirit of our trail running family.
The evening will feature a thoughtfully curated lineup of films showcasing breathtaking adventures, stories of personal transformation, and the powerful bond between people and wild places. These stories will highlight the grit, joy, and heart of a community that keeps showing up—together.
Whether you’re a long-time runner, a curious adventurer, or someone who simply finds solace in nature, this is a night for all of us.
Come be part of something meaningful.
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:
August 21: Maggie Baugh [[Country]] with Blake Ellege & Saddletramp [[Country/Southern Rock]]
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.