Warren Haynes Presents Christmas Jam is Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 at the ExploreAsheville.com Arena in Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville: doors at 6:00 p.m., show at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices and the lineup were not published on the venue’s event page when we read it on 2026-10-19, and we do not guess at either. The arena is at 87 Haywood Street in downtown Asheville.
Date, Time and Place
| Detail | What the venue lists |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, Dec 12, 2026 |
| Doors | 6:00 p.m. |
| Show | 7:00 p.m. |
| Venue | ExploreAsheville.com Arena, Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801 |
| Ticket price | Not published on the event page we read |
| Lineup | Not published on the event page we read |
The event page says the show returns to the arena on Dec 12 and has a Buy Tickets button. Buy only from the venue’s own link on the Christmas Jam event page. We will update this guide when the venue posts a lineup or prices.
Parking Near The Arena
The venue lists six parking garages near the arena, with the walk time it gives for each:
| Garage | Spaces | Walk to the arena |
|---|---|---|
| Harrah’s Cherokee Center Garage | 550 | 2 minutes |
| Rankin Avenue Garage | 262 | 3 minutes |
| Wall Street Garage | 232 | 5 minutes |
| 11 Sears Alley | 664 | 7 minutes |
| College Street Parking Garage | 650 | 10 minutes |
| Biltmore Avenue Garage | 289 | 10 minutes |
The venue’s parking page does not list garage rates, so check the garage before you park. It also says select events offer on-site VIP parking at checkout when it applies; the Christmas Jam page does not say whether it does.
Rules to Know Before You Go
- Bags: backpacks, bags, briefcases and purses larger than 6 by 6 by 6 inches are not allowed. Small purses and clutches under 6 by 6 by 6 inches are allowed, and so are fully clear bags under 18 by 18 by 18 inches.
- Food and drink: no outside food or beverages. The one exception is unopened plastic water bottles of one liter or smaller. Glass bottles and metal cans are not allowed.
- Re-entry: leaving and coming back in with the same ticket is not permitted, except for medical situations, emergencies, or with the event promoter’s advance approval.
- Cameras: non-flash still cameras without a detachable lens are allowed; professional equipment and tripods are not without building-issued media credentials.
- Animals: only service animals (dogs and miniature ponies) are allowed.
- Phones and devices: allowed in general, but the venue says a promoter or artist can restrict them for a specific show, and says any such policy is advertised before tickets go on sale.
The venue’s pages do not state an age limit or a kids’ ticket policy for this show. For a family outing, ask the box office before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Warren Haynes Presents Christmas Jam 2026?
Saturday, Dec 12, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Where is Christmas Jam in Asheville?
The ExploreAsheville.com Arena at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801.
How much are Christmas Jam tickets?
The venue’s event page did not list a price when we read it on 2026-10-19. Use the ticket link on the venue’s Christmas Jam page for current prices.
Who is playing Christmas Jam 2026?
The lineup was not published on the venue’s event page when we read it. We will add it here once the venue posts it.
What is the bag policy at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville?
Bags larger than 6 by 6 by 6 inches are not allowed. Small purses and clutches under that size are, and so are fully clear bags up to 18 by 18 by 18 inches.
Can you bring water or food into the arena?
No outside food or beverages are allowed except unopened plastic water bottles of one liter or smaller. Glass bottles and metal cans are prohibited.
Where do you park for an arena show in Asheville?
The venue lists six garages within a 2 to 10 minute walk, the closest being its own garage (550 spaces, 2 minutes). Garage rates are not listed on the venue’s page.
Sources
- Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, Warren Haynes Presents Christmas Jam, checked 2026-10-19
- Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, What to Bring, checked 2026-10-19
- Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, Plan Your Visit, checked 2026-10-19
- Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, Directions and Parking, checked 2026-10-19
More Asheville events: see the Asheville and Foothills events page and the Omni Grove Park Inn gingerbread display guide. For drive times to Asheville, see drive times to 20 destinations.
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Straight-line distance from the centre of Asheville, not driving miles. Events within 40 miles, places within 25. Dates come from our checked events list and may change; confirm with the organizer.
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