Maybe it’s the scenic surroundings, the vibrant cultural diversity or the love of anything electric that inspires so many events and festivals to take root in heart of Asheville, NC. Whatever the reason, residents who inhabit the town certainly reap the benefits of a thriving arts and music scene. No matter what your musical or artistic preferences are, festivals and events in Asheville, NC provide another compelling reason to become a native in this great city.

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  • *repeat repeat June 27, 2019
    06/26/2019 to 06/26/2019 - *repeat repeat WEBSITE FACEBOOK TWITTER On their new album Glazed, *repeat repeat deliver a batch of songs entirely true to the album’s title: sugary and sticky and impossibly shiny, all
  • Live music at The Imperial Life June 27, 2019
    02/28/2018 to 10/09/2019 - The Low Keys perform folksy jazz every Wednesday night at The Imperial Life, the intimate cocktail lounge above Table, from 9pm - 12am.
  • 2019 Asheville Percussion Festival June 27, 2019
    06/24/2019 to 07/01/2019 - The Asheville Percussion Festival encompasses a whole week of fabulous events for lovers of world music, including immersive workshops in frame drum, doumbek, handpan, djembe, samba, marimba, gamelan,
  • Jess Jocoy & Scott Bianchi June 27, 2019
    06/26/2019 to 06/26/2019 - Asheville newcomer Jess Jocoy and local trouveur Scott Bianchi appear live at the Isis Music Hall Lounge for one night only! Nashville-based singer/songwriter Jess Jocoy is Americana through and
  • 25¢ PBR Night June 27, 2019
    06/26/2019 to 06/26/2019 - Yes. You heard that right. Come to Well Played on Wednesday, June 26th and enjoy a pour (or two, or three...or four) of Pabst Blue Ribbon cans all day long for only a 25¢ each. No game pass required.
  • NEW! Biltmore Gardens Railway – May 24 through Sept. 29, 2019 June 27, 2019
    05/24/2019 to 09/29/2019 - Biltmore’s Conservatory will be the site of Biltmore Gardens Railway, a botanical model train display featuring small-scale replicas of the estate’s structures. These will include miniature
  • 3 Cool Cats play the Cork & Keg June 27, 2019
    05/29/2019 to 08/28/2019 - Looking for vintage rock & roll? Featuring Hank Bones on electric guitar and vocals, Mike Filippone on Bass and vocals and Russ Wilson on drums and vocals, this funky little trio plays all the hits
  • Intro to Acrylic pour painting with JLArt June 27, 2019
    06/26/2019 to 06/26/2019 - Learn how to create beautiful paintings without the use of a paintbrush or pallet knife. That's the defining characteristic of this painting technique. Acrylic Pour painting combines colors into
  • 48 Hour Film Project Premiere Screening June 27, 2019
    06/25/2019 to 06/27/2019 - Filmmakers from all over the Asheville, NC area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza
  • LEAF Community Arts June 27, 2019
    06/05/2019 to 07/31/2019 - LEAF Community Arts: LEAF Community Arts' programming takes place each Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm, from June 6 through August 8 (except July 4, when programming moves to Pack Square Park). Join LEAF Schools
  • Acrylic Pour Painting at the Aloft Hotel June 27, 2019
    04/24/2019 to 07/31/2019 - Join us for an Acrylic Pour Painting Class! Create a beautiful painting on a 12 x 16 canvas! Let your Spirit Flow... so many color combinations to choose from! Perfect for all artistic levels. The
  • New Exhibit at Mountain Gateway Museum - A Thousand Words, by Vietnam Veterans June 27, 2019
    05/23/2019 to 08/31/2019 - A Thousand Words, by Vietnam Veterans - is a new traveling exhibit on loan from the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. It will run May 24, 2019 through January 5, 2020, at Mountain Gateway
  • Aunty Al's Glass Academy June 27, 2019
    05/08/2019 to 06/26/2019 - This 8-week class is geared to the person who wants to develop a firm foundation in hot glass. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have some experience, this class will deepen your understanding of
  • PATIO SHOW :: Carrie Morrison June 27, 2019
    06/26/2019 to 06/26/2019 - Carrie Morrison WEBSITE Carrie is a singer/songwriter/pianist whose style has a big range - Celtic, blues, folk, rock, and a whole bunch of other styles she couldn't possibly categorize (as she
  • Beacon Blankets: The Mill, A New Exhibit June 27, 2019
    05/14/2019 to 08/30/2019 - This summer and into the fall, the Swannanoa Valley Museum is exploring the story of the textile industry in Western North Carolina through its new exhibit “Beacon Blankets: The Mill.” This multimedia