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34 upcoming events in Asheville on our checked calendar, next up: UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs Western Carolina (Nov 7); Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour (Nov 11); Hudson Westbrook: The Hits Me Tour (Nov 13).
This list is rebuilt from our North Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 21, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Asheville This Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026)
No one-off events on our Asheville calendar this weekend. See everything on this weekend in North Carolina.
Upcoming Asheville Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs Western Carolina | Sat, Nov 7 (5:30 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Stephen Lynch: The Me Tour | Wed, Nov 11 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Hudson Westbrook: The Hits Me Tour | Fri, Nov 13 (Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| A Magical Cirque Christmas | Sun, Nov 15 (Doors 5:00 PM; show 6:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Hiss Golden Messenger: I'm People Tour | Thu, Nov 19 (Show 8 PM; doors not published) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Ingles Southern Conference Women's Volleyball Championships | Nov 19-22 | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| 80th Annual Asheville Holiday Parade | Sat, Nov 21 (11:00 AM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Rock N Roll Rewind: 4th Annual Black Friday Show | Fri, Nov 27 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Fireside Collective's Family Jamboree | Sat, Nov 28 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| UNC Asheville Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs Georgia Southern | Sat, Nov 28 (2:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Get the LED Out: A Celebration of The Mighty Zep | Thu, Dec 3 (Time not published) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| The Big Crafty | Dec 5-6 | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | Saturday $10; Sunday free to the public (online may add processing fees) |
| NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet | Mon, Dec 7 (Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Matthew West: Come Home for Christmas Live on Tour | Thu, Dec 10 (Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Warren Haynes Presents Christmas Jam Our guide | Sat, Dec 12 (Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Thievery Corporation 30th Anniversary Tour | Dec 13-14 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM both nights) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Grahame Lesh & Friends | Fri, Dec 18 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| New Year's Eve: Hot in Herre 2000s Dance Party | Thu, Dec 31 (Doors 9 PM; show 10 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| The Avett Brothers New Year's Eve | Thu, Dec 31 (Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| The Gala 2027 Women's Gymnastics Competition | Jan 8-10 (Doors 7:00 AM daily) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | Tickets only at the door, cash only: adult $25 (weekend $40); more prices on the event page |
| Sons of Cream | Fri, Jan 15 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Marc Maron: Yammering Into The Void Tour | Thu, Jan 21 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Braxton Keith with Wild Bill and The Bruisers | Sat, Jan 30 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Carmina Burana with Immersive Projection Art | Sat, Jan 30 (Doors 7:00 PM; show 8:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Billy Strings Winter 2027 Tour (five nights) | Feb 4-9 | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience | Sun, Feb 7 (Doors 7 PM; show 8 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Taylor Tomlinson: Nobody Asked You to Do That | Fri, Feb 19 (Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Cory Wong featuring dodie with special guest PREP | Wed, Feb 24 (Doors 5:30 PM; show 6:30 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Wizard of Oz on Ice | Sun, Feb 28 (Doors 2:00 PM; show 3:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| NEEDTOBREATHE: The Long Surrender Tour | Thu, Mar 11 (Doors 6:00 PM; show 7:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
Running for Weeks in Asheville
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNC Nature Center | Oct 24-Mar 31, 2027 (not published) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | Adults $16.95 plus tax ($11.95 City of Asheville residents); seniors 65+ $15.95 ($10.95); more prices on the event page |
| Candlelight Christmas Evenings at Biltmore | Nov 3-Jan 9, 2027 (not published) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| Winter Lights at the North Carolina Arboretum | Nov 13-Jan 3, 2027 (Gates open 6:00 PM, last entry 9:00 PM) | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
| National Gingerbread House Display at The Omni Grove Park Inn Our guide | Nov 17-Jan 3, 2027 | Asheville · Asheville & Foothills | See event page |
Asheville Events by Month
- October 2026 1 in Asheville
- November 2026 13 in Asheville
- December 2026 9 in Asheville
- January 2027 5 in Asheville
- February 2027 5 in Asheville
- March 2027 1 in Asheville
Venues in Asheville
- Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville Arena
- Kimmel Arena Arena
- The Orange Peel Theatre
More nearby: Asheville & Foothills NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
State Parks Near Asheville
None of the 43 state parks in our data is inside Buncombe County. The parks below are in the same region.
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Asheville (Asheville & Foothills), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Chimney Rock State Park Official page | Chimney Rock, Rutherford County · Asheville & Foothills | Partly free (see the park page) Rumbling Bald day use free; Chimney Rock attraction charges per person (amount not on park page) |
| Gorges State Park Official page | Sapphire, Transylvania County · Asheville & Foothills | Free day use |
| Lake James State Park Official page | Nebo, McDowell County · Asheville & Foothills | Free day use |
| South Mountains State Park Official page | Connelly Springs, Burke County · Asheville & Foothills | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 27, 2026), read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Map of Places in Asheville
Full calendar: Asheville events by date, with the venues and parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Asheville?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the state parks in the same county and region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and state parks we hold data for. Museums, gardens and landmarks will appear here once we have read their official pages; until then we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The Asheville and Foothills hub lists the whole region.
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read; all rows are in the North Carolina events dataset with a checked date on every row.
- Park facts (hours, day-use cost, pet rule) were read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page; all rows are in the North Carolina state parks dataset.
How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Things to Do in Asheville”, itsnorthcarolina.com/destinations/asheville/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.