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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  • CANCELLED: Foraging Tour April 9, 2020
    03/14/2020 to 06/13/2020 - CANCELLED: Ready to go WILD? Join us for three hours “off the eaten path” as we uncover the Garden of Eden all around us: edible greens, berries, mushrooms, flowers, nuts, roots... we never know what
  • CANCELLED: Mountain Charm Workshop April 9, 2020
    04/01/2020 to 04/29/2020 - CANCELLED: Come transform a plain silver charm into a colorful mountain pendant! Learn to sift powdered glass and then fire the piece in a 1,450 degree kiln multiple times to make your masterpiece.
  • CANCELLED: Let Your Spirit Flow April 9, 2020
    03/04/2020 to 05/27/2020 - CANCELLED: Join us for an Acrylic Pour Painting Class at the Aloft Hotel Downtown! Create a beautiful painting on a 12 x 16 canvas! Let your Spirit Flow... so many color combinations to choose from!
  • CANCELLED: Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge Comedy Open Mic April 9, 2020
    01/01/2020 to 04/08/2020 - CANCELLED: Disclaimer Stand-up Lounge is the longest running comedy open mic in Asheville happening every Wednesday night. The show starts at 9:00, and there is no cover. Anyone wanting to perform
  • CANCELLED: Exhibit: North Carolina in the Great War April 9, 2020
    03/11/2020 to 05/16/2020 - CANCELLED: “North Carolina in the Great War,” an exhibit exploring state and local contributions to World War I, opens Thursday, February 13. The exhibit is on loan from the North Carolina Department
  • Cancelled: Tuesday Bluegrass Sessions hosted by the Robert Mabe Band April 8, 2020
    04/07/2020 to 04/07/2020 - CANCELLED: Genre: Bluegrass 5PM Door : Free 7:30 Host Band : Robert Mabe Band West Virginia based bluegrass group The Robert Mabe Band is a national touring band delivering driving bluegrass,
  • CANCELLED: Muddy Makers Instructor: Paige Janeri April 8, 2020
    03/31/2020 to 05/05/2020 - CANCELLED: Muddy MakersInstructor: Paige Janeri Ages 8-12, Tuesdays 4 – 6pm, March 31st – May 5th. The process of working with clay is fun, creative, and expressive! “Muddy Makers” is great for
  • Beginner Wheel: FUNdamentals of Throwing Instructors: Halima Flynt and Laurie Caffery Harris April 8, 2020
    03/17/2020 to 05/05/2020 - Tuesdays 11am – 1:30pm, March 17th – May 5th. Ever wanted to try the potter’s wheel? Get ready to delve into the fundamentals of throwing on the wheel! We will start with the basic cylinder and move
  • CANCELLED: Mr Jimmy Blues Day Tuesday at the Asheville Club April 8, 2020
    03/03/2020 to 03/23/2021 - CANCELLED: Enjoy authentic Blues music from Chicago-bred guitarist / singer / songwriter Mr Jimmy.
  • CANCELLED: Open Mic at Vintage Kava April 8, 2020
    01/07/2020 to 05/26/2020 - CANCELLED: Come share your talent with the community! All acts welcome (music, jokes, dancing, poetry, storytelling, etc). Stop by to sign up for your slot!
  • POSTPONED: Stephen Malkmus April 8, 2020
    04/07/2020 to 04/07/2020 - POSTPONED: Is that damn bouzouki? you may ask. A pedal steel guitar? What kind of Stephen Malkmus album is this, anyway? It’s called folk music, and it’s taking the country by storm. Stephen Malkmus
  • VIRTUAL: 8th Annual Face Jug Show April 7, 2020
    03/31/2020 to 04/22/2020 - VIRTUAL: 8th Annual Face Jug Show April 2 – 22, 2020 On line preview: March 31, 2020 Artwalk Friday Reception April 3: 5 – 8 pm Every April, American Folk Art honors a wild pottery tradition that
  • The Figure, Abstracted Instructor: Leonid Siveriver April 7, 2020
    03/16/2020 to 05/04/2020 - Mondays 6 – 9pm, March 16th – May 4th. The objectives of this course are to develop a mastery of the human form in 3 dimensions based on a live model, and then add an abstract spin. We will be
  • POSTPONED: Ready, Set, Throw! One-Night Pottery Classes April 7, 2020
    03/01/2020 to 05/31/2020 - POSTPONED: Ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel? Have you always wanted to learn to throw but you’re not sure if you want to commit to an 8-week class? Or maybe you and some friends are
  • CANCELLED: Ice Dyeing Workshops April 7, 2020
    02/29/2020 to 04/30/2020 - CANCELLED: Please book before coming. This class is bookable every day at 11am, 1pm, 3pm or 5pm. Click the link to see our up-to-date availability. You must reserve a spot; walk-ins might not be able