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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  • A Wild Food Foraging Adventure September 22, 2017
    12/01/2016 to 11/03/2017 - Ready to go WILD? Join us for a trip "off the eaten path." You'll learn how to SAFELY gather edible wild plants, mushrooms, and other "extreme cuisine." Stay for a stunning view of the sunset and
  • Old Time Jam September 21, 2017
    02/22/2017 to 12/27/2017 - Old-Time Jam is a proud tradition at Jack's for the past 14 years! Our players come from all over WNC to be part of this legendary session. It's a great session for sitting back, enjoying a beverage,
  • 5-Week Class: Let’s Build a Fairy House! September 21, 2017
    09/06/2017 to 10/04/2017 - September SessionSeptember 6- October 4Let’s Build a Fairy House!For Kids Ages 6-12Wednesdays 4-6pmWe will create a magical little house where a Fairy may want to live… or perhaps an elf! You will
  • Historic Biltmore Village Restaurant Week September 21, 2017
    09/15/2017 to 09/24/2017 - Join us for 3 Ruth's Chris Courses for just $35 or $48 September 15th through the 24th! Reserve your table now as space is limited! 828.398.6200
  • A Wild Food Foraging Adventure September 21, 2017
    03/15/2017 to 11/15/2017 - Ready to go WILD? Join us on a trip "off the eaten path." You'll learn how to SAFELY gather edible wild plants, mushrooms, and other "extreme cuisine." After our woodland shopping spree, we'll cook up
  • RnB Wednesday Jam Night w/ Ryan Barber & Friends September 21, 2017
    09/06/2017 to 09/27/2017 - The weekly RnB Wednesday Jam Night hosted by Ryan RnB Barber & friends showcases R&B music and its subgenres. All are welcome to enjoy, and all musicians are invited to join after the first set. Music
  • An Evening with Dylan Earl and his Reasons Why September 21, 2017
    09/20/2017 to 09/20/2017 - Dylan Earl sings his songs in the country and western persuasion. “Dylan Earl has taken things formerly relegated to the Aaron Tippin-and-Travis Tritt crica-1992 vault and breathed new life into them.
  • Gypsy Guitar Trio September 21, 2017
    09/20/2017 to 09/20/2017 - Gypsy Guitars pays homage to the music and legacy of Django Reinhardt. We draw from the music made famous by Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, as well as from the current repertoire of Gypsy Jazz
  • Ancient Forms, Modern Minds: Contemporary Cherokee Ceramics September 21, 2017
    06/29/2017 to 11/10/2017 - This exhibition features the work of 11 Cherokee artists, such as Joel Queen and Davey Arch, and brings together both historic and contemporary pottery techniques. The pottery of the Eastern Band of
  • MISS MALAPROP'S STORYTIME September 21, 2017
    Starting 01/04/2017 - 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
  • ArtFusion Event September 21, 2017
    09/20/2017 to 09/24/2017 - The hippest event of the year for Decorative Painters, Mural Artists, Decorative Concrete, Encaustics, Venetian Plaster pros and Designers is back! Take classes, watch demonstrations, and explore the
  • Phoebe Hunt and the Gatherers with Dori Freeman September 21, 2017
    09/20/2017 to 09/20/2017 - Acclaimed by Rolling Stone, NPR, and World Music Cafe, Phoebe Hunt and The Gatherer’s New album Shanti’s Shadow is getting lots of attention! Their Global Twist on American Folk Music has been turning
  • ArtFusion Event September 21, 2017
    09/20/2017 to 09/24/2017 - Annual event for decorative artists. September 20 - 24 workshops, speakers.Public is welcome Friday, September 22 - 23 for Original Art Sale, demonstrations, exhibitors. Painters, contractors,
  • Woody Wood Wednesday September 21, 2017
    02/08/2017 to 09/11/2019 - Aaron Wood is quite the renaissance music man. He grew up steeped in the traditions of blues and folk music of North Carolina. His father has shared the stage with the likes of Bill Monroe and Ralph
  • Asheville Art Trio September 21, 2017
    09/20/2017 to 09/20/2017 - Jazz for Ears and Eyes Asheville Art Trio Wednesday, September 20 - 7:30 p.m.- Asheville Art Trio. Jazz. $10 advance/$12 door The ongoing concert series, Jazz Wednesdays at the White Horse Black