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.

Upcoming Events

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  • 30 Minute Glass Experience October 18, 2018
    04/09/2018 to 10/30/2018 - We are excited to share our love and process of hot glass with you. Students work one-on-one with an experienced instructor to create their own functunal and decorative glass pieces.
  • Reflections: Exploring Inspiration Exhibition October 18, 2018
    10/05/2018 to 10/26/2018 - Reflections: Exploring Inspiration October 5 – 26, 2018 Thom Robinson and Ray Griffin Exhibition Space Reception: October 5, 2018 (5:00 -8:00 pm) A showcase of NC Glass Center Artists in conjunction
  • 9 Course Chop Shop Collaboration Dinner at the Princess Anne Hotel October 18, 2018
    10/17/2018 to 10/17/2018 - October 17th, 2018 6:45pm Seating Time 9 Courses Collaboration Dinner Menu Cajun Beer Battered Shrimp lightly brined, smoked Rabbit Rillettes burnt carrot butter Prosciutto of Duck nicoise salad
  • Miss Malaprop's Storytime October 18, 2018
    01/04/2017 to 12/26/2018 - Babies through kindergarten will enjoy a morning of various themes of animals, being unique, being brave, roaring like a lion, building things, science, nature, laughter, etc. Storytime is 10am every
  • Animal Attraction October 18, 2018
    09/22/2018 to 10/28/2018 - Grovewood Gallery presents Animal Attraction, an invitational exhibition featuring animal-themed art by 13 artists who work across mediums. An opening reception will take place Saturday, September 22
  • Summer of Glass on the Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour October 18, 2018
    05/31/2018 to 10/31/2018 - Enjoy Asheville’s Summer of Glass event 7-days-a-week while using the Hop-On/Hop-Off Tour. The Hop-On/Hop-Off tour features information on the region-wide event and highlights exhibit locations that
  • Black Mountain College and Black Mountain, NC: Where "Town" Meets "Gown" Exhibit October 18, 2018
    04/14/2018 to 12/01/2018 - A myth that has long persisted in the lore of Black Mountain College, an experimental school located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, is that the school was
  • Introducing Frank Hursh Exhibition October 18, 2018
    09/06/2018 to 11/09/2018 - Blue Spiral 1 now proudly represents Black Mountain College painter Frank H. Hursh (b. 1929). Hursh attended Black Mountain College from 1949 until 1950 and has been an artist and educator in Mexico
  • Bowls, Bowls, Bowls October 18, 2018
    10/04/2018 to 10/24/2018 - From the humblest bowl that fits perfectly in your hand, to one that you proudly use every Thanksgiving, our bowls don't just hold food, they hold memories. In October, American Folk Art will be
  • Pubcycle Tours of Asheville October 18, 2018
    10/12/2018 to 01/31/2019 - The most memorable fun in Asheville! We’ve created a wicked cool BYOB pedal powered (motor assisted) tour like no other. 10 pedalers and 3 non-pedalers. 1.5 Hour Pub Tours have 2 Brewery/Pub
  • Burger Day October 18, 2018
    08/01/2018 to 01/30/2019 - Grab our special Rise Above Deli Burger, Any Side, and Any Hillman Beer for just $12!
  • Salsa Night at MG Road October 18, 2018
    10/25/2017 to 12/26/2018 - Dance the night away every Wednesday at MG Road during Salsa Night! From 8 to 12 p.m., learn to dance like a pro with free salsa lessons, followed by tunes from DJ El Mexicano Isaac until 2 a.m.
  • Carly Taich (Asheville band) with My One And Only (Nashville duo) October 18, 2018
    10/17/2018 to 10/17/2018 - Asheville’s Carly Taich, winner of the 2018 LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition, and her five-piece band will reunite with competition finalists, Americana husband-wife duo from Nashville, My One And
  • Tarot, Astrology, and Channeled Readings October 18, 2018
    08/06/2018 to 12/31/2018 - Visit our Downtown and West Asheville location while you're in town for an Astrology, Tarot, Palm, or Channeled Reading by one of our in-house Healers. We also offer Henna tattoos as well on various
  • Disclaimer Lounge Comedy Open Mic October 18, 2018
    07/18/2018 to 10/17/2018 - Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge is Asheville's longest running comedy open mic happening every Wednesday night. The show starts at 9:00pm, and there is no cover. Anyone wanting to perform needs to sign up