Upcoming events and things to do in Asheville, NC. Below is a list of events for festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, group meetups and more.
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Friday, March
21, 2025
Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians. Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin. The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing goose-bump-excitement to audiences around the world.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
“The Charlestones have taken the Holy City by storm.” This a cappella ensemble sings everything! From Renaissance to spirituals, country, jazz, pop, and Broadway, the Charlestones sing it.
Lead singer William Purcell started singing early; he was a member of the Charleston Youth Company and the Middleton Singers, earning a scholarship to the College of Charleston.
Baritone Stephen Spaulding is bass trombonist with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, teaches brass instruments to private students, and is Assistant Band Director at Moultrie Middle School.
Bass Todd Monsell is the son of a soprano and drummer who directs the Upper School Concert Choir in Greenville and teaches Upper School music at Christ Church Episcopal School.
Tenor Brink Norton directs Upper School Choirs at Porter-Gaud School and has performed all over the Southeast as ensemble singer and soloist.
Tickets are available at the GSP International Airport Box Office located at the arena from the on sale through show day while supplies last. Box Office hours vary but we are generally open M-F 10AM-2PM.
Ages 18+
Hot in Herre, the biggest 2000s/Y2K party in the country!
Hot In Herre features dope DJs behind the decks and 00s visuals that will transport you back to the days of blinged-out flip phones and trucker hats!
At Hot In Herre, you’ll hear your favorite hits and guilty pleasures from the first decade of the millennium from artists like Nelly (duh), Beyoncé, Usher, Rihanna, Britney Spears, Pitbull, 50 Cent, Shakira, Snoop Dogg, Flo Rida, Fergie, T-Pain, Amy Winehouse, Outkast, Eminem, Pink, Black Eyed Peas, Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Avril Lavigne and so many more.
** Wear your best 2000s-era gear at Hot In Herre! We’re talkin’ fuzzy pink Juicy Couture sweats, bling, Ed Hardy shirts, loooow-rise jeans, UGG boots, crop tops… you name it, just wear it! **
We’re taking song requests all night, too. Pull out your old iPod playlists and have your favs ready to go!
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$30.75
– ALL AGES
– STANDING ROOM ONLY
– NET TICKET PROCEEDS TO DIRECTLY BENEFIT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AND LEAF GLOBAL ARTS
– PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MERCY IN THE MOUNTAINS
Saturday, March
22, 2025
Prepare to be transported to a time when rock ruled the world! You will surely agree that Stairway To Zeppelin is the #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute you’ve ever seen performed by four amazing musicians. Stairway To Zeppelin performs a show with visual effects and the latest in sound technology at low decibels with an unparalleled attention to a mix of the original recordings and live performances of the iconic Led Zeppelin. The charisma and musicianship in STZ is world-class bringing goose-bump-excitement to audiences around the world.
Event Times: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $48 / $58 / $68
Child Pricing Available (17 & under)
WNCAP (Western North Carolina AIDS Project) Dedicated to preventing new cases of HIV/AIDS and promoting self-sufficiency in people living with HIV. WNCAP provides HIV-related client support, prevention, education and advocacy activities guided by the belief that all people are entitled to equal access to health care and disease prevention.
WNCAP needs volunteers for the 2nd & 4th Saturday morning Food Box Delivery: 10am-noon. Ride with another team member and deliver pre-packed boxes of food to home-bound, food insecure families living in the Asheville/ Buncombe area. Requires ability to lift 50 pounds, good driving record, and confidentiality. More info at [email protected] , 828-252-7489 ext. 315.
Doors: 11am // Show: 11am
$11.54
Grey Eagle Music Hall – Special Event
Gunter Theatre
Saturday, March 22 at 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Julie Davila: Dimensions for Tambourine
Thierry De Mey: Musique de tables for Percussion Trio
Ivan Trevino: Watercolor Sun
Nebojsa Zivkovic: Trio per Uno
The percussion section of the orchestra is arguably the most fun to watch, with its moving parts, tight traffic patterns, and its cornucopia of instruments! We never cease to be amazed by the excitement they add to the orchestra, so why not feature them? Get everyone in the family together to enjoy this fun and interactive program that will have you on the edge of your seat.
GUESTS
Furman Percussion Ensemble
Omar Carmenates, Director
*perfect for ages 7 to infinity!
Sunday, March
23, 2025
Doors: 12pm // Show: 12:30pm
$0 to $19.45
Grey Eagle Music Hall – Special Event
- ALL AGES
- STANDING ROOM ONLY
- KIDS UNDER 1 FREE
The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. See you at the show!
Gunter Theatre
Saturday, March 22 at 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 23 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Julie Davila: Dimensions for Tambourine
Thierry De Mey: Musique de tables for Percussion Trio
Ivan Trevino: Watercolor Sun
Nebojsa Zivkovic: Trio per Uno
The percussion section of the orchestra is arguably the most fun to watch, with its moving parts, tight traffic patterns, and its cornucopia of instruments! We never cease to be amazed by the excitement they add to the orchestra, so why not feature them? Get everyone in the family together to enjoy this fun and interactive program that will have you on the edge of your seat.
GUESTS
Furman Percussion Ensemble
Omar Carmenates, Director
*perfect for ages 7 to infinity!
Tuesday, March
25, 2025
Join us for breakfast and table discussions about Greer Relief. Each year we invite neighbors to come together in a common goal to eliminate poverty and equip our neighbors to overcome barriers to success.
You will learn: who we are, what we do, and how YOU can get involved.
You must RSVP.
Thursday, March
27, 2025
Beginner’s workshop lesson at 7:30 P.M., then 8-11 P.M. Contra Dance with Country Waltzing at the break and the final dance. This is a partner dance but it’s not necessary to come with a partner. We have different live bands and callers.
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$23.60
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
East Nash Grass is one of the hottest young bands in Bluegrass, picking up this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist and stacked with IBMA Best Instrumentalist winners: Grand Master Fiddle champion and AMA Instrumentalist of the year nominee Maddie Denton, Cory Walker (banjo), and Harry Clark (mandolin). Put them alongside charismatic frontman James Kee and bassist Jeff Partin (Rhonda Vincent, etc.) and you’ve got a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.
Friday, March
28, 2025
Wortham Presents Larry & Joe.
Friday, March 28, 2025 at 8 p.m.
Born continents and cultures apart, this dynamic duo delivers a captivating fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas and more. Venezuela-born Larry Bellorín is a legend of Llanera music, a rhythmic folk tradition from his home country. Forced to seek political asylum in North Carolina, the multi-instrumentalist met Grammy-nominated bluegrass and old-time musician Joe Troop, founder of the acclaimed “Latingrass” band Che Appalache. Together, their stories converge through a unique blend of musical traditions — demonstrating that music truly knows no borders.
LISTEN: Hear the artists perform and learn more about their unique stories — including how their destinies intertwined — in this episode of NPR’s Here & Now: wbur.fm/3X2fB6e
“Their virtuosity is jaw-dropping live … they both take great, transcendent joy in making this music together, and that kind of joy is contagious.” — Folk Alley
Born continents and cultures apart, this dynamic duo delivers a captivating fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music on harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas and more. Venezuela-born Larry Bellorín is a legend of Llanera music, a rhythmic folk tradition from his home country. Forced to seek political asylum in North Carolina, the multi-instrumentalist met Grammy-nominated bluegrass and old-time musician Joe Troop, founder of the acclaimed “Latingrass” band Che Appalache. Together, their stories converge through a unique blend of musical traditions — demonstrating that music truly knows no borders.
LISTEN: Hear the artists perform and learn more about their unique stories — including how their destinies intertwined — in this episode of NPR’s Here & Now: wbur.fm/3X2fB6e
“Their virtuosity is jaw-dropping live … they both take great, transcendent joy in making this music together, and that kind of joy is contagious.” — Folk Alley
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$25.10
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Saturday, March
29, 2025
Ages 5+
Suitable for Beginners to Advanced Birders
This outing takes place at Lake Julian Park from 8:30-11:30 am. Get to know the birds of Lake Julian, one of Buncombe County’s birding hotspots! We will start with a walk along the shore of Lake Julian and ends with birding on the lake from Lake Julian’s pontoon boat. Free, Registration Required. Binoculars are available upon request but supplies are limited. Dress for the weather!
Registration opens 30 days prior to activity.
For more information email [email protected] or call 828-250-4260.
Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm
$29.25
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
Sunday, March
30, 2025
Doors: 12pm // Show: 1pm
$12.30 to $44.70
ALL AGES
STANDING ROOM ONLY
(VERY) KID FRIENDLY! FREE ENTRY FOR KIDS UNDER 5.
1ST ANNUAL CHORDS FOR CALLUM! @ GREY EAGLE HATCH AMPHITHEATER – 45 South French Broad
A benefit concert for Callum Stickley to raise money to pay for intensive physical occupational and speech therapy Callum has a rare genetic condition called STXBP1, and needs these therapies to help him thrive!
Join me in honoring the New Moon by immersing yourself with the healing vibrations of a Sound Bath! The New Moon is a perfect time to set intentions for growth and new possibilities.
Join your host Kristin Hillegas, for a one-hour Serenity Sound Bath and experience a deeply immersive, full-body sound and vibrational experience. A sound bath can cleanse your soul, restore your balance, surround you with peace and tranquility and stimulate healing.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat/pillow/blanket since you will be lying on the floor. Wear warm, comfortable, and flexible clothing.
The Sound Bath will take place upstairs in the Education Building. Choose your space starting at 12:45 PM, doors close promptly at 1:00 PM.
This service is being offered on a Love Offering basis. (Suggested Value $25) Donations allow us to continue to provide these immersive experiences.
Accessible parking is available in the Center for Spiritual Living Asheville upper parking lot. The entrance to the upper parking lot is off of S. Bear Creek Rd between Science of Mind Way and Sand Hill Rd.
There is a boardwalk walk-way from the upper parking lot to the building entrance.
The 4SCO is pleased to present a program featuring George Frideric Handel’s The Messiah. The concert features the Four Seasons Chamber Orchestra, soloists from the Asheville Vocal Ensemble, and the opportunity for community singers to join in on a number of the most famous choruses from the work. The concert will be held in Hendersonville at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 900 Blythe Street, Hendersonville, NC 28791 on March 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Tickets are by donation at the door or at 4seasonsorchestra.org/donate.
Thursday, April
3, 2025
Wortham Center Student Series TheaterWorksUSA presents Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10 a.m. & 12 p.m.*
Grades PreK–2 • Show Length: 60 min.
*Please note: These Student Series performances are currently wait list only.
Featuring an innovative mix of songs and feathers, this musical is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping.
Reservations for individuals (10 people or less): $12 each. To reserve, call the box office at 828-257-4530 ext. 1, or email [email protected].
Reservations for groups (11 people or more): $11 each. To reserve, complete the Student Series Reservation Form. Please note that all group reservations require a deposit of $1 per ticket. Please contact the box office if you have questions.
PLEASE NOTE: These shows are currently wait list only. Completing the Student Series Reservation Form will add the group to the waiting list.
Friday, April
4, 2025
This visionary trio is back in Asheville by popular demand to deliver another round of virtuosic performance with its signature humor and insight. Be sure to get your tickets early for this audience favorite, consistently praised for their masterful sensitivity and nuance, ultra-refined musicianship, tight ensemble work and musical intelligence.
PROGRAM
Richard Strauss: Variations on a Bavarian Folksong “Dirndl is haub auf mi,” TrV 109
Gideon Klein: String Trio (1944)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Trio for Violin, Viola and Cello, No. 3 in G major, Op. 9, No. 1
Mieczysław Weinberg: String Trio, Op. 48
Ernö Dohnányi: Serenade for String Trio in C major, Op. 10
Love The Beatles? Then you can’t miss The WannaBeatles live at Hendersonville Theatre! This GRAMMY®-nominated group doesn’t just play Beatles music—they bring it to life with incredible musicianship, spot-on harmonies, and a high-energy show packed with surprises.
Whether you’re a lifelong Beatles fan or just love great live music, The WannaBeatles deliver an unforgettable night full of nostalgia, laughter, and sing-along classics. With a fresh, creative take on the Fab Four’s greatest hits, they capture the magic and excitement of Beatlemania like no other band can.
All the Hits You Love – From Hey Jude to Twist and Shout, experience the legendary songs that defined a generation.
More Than a Tribute Band – The WannaBeatles add their own charm, humor, and musical magic for a truly unique show.
A High-Energy, Interactive Experience – Get ready to sing, dance, and relive the excitement of The Beatles’ greatest moments!
This show WILL sell out fast—don’t wait and join us for a night of legendary music, unforgettable fun, and Beatlemania at its best!
Saturday, April
5, 2025
Ages 5+
Suitable for Beginners to Advanced Birders
This outing takes place at Lake Julian Park from 8:30-11:30 am. Get to know the birds of Lake Julian, one of Buncombe County’s birding hotspots! We will start with a walk along the shore of Lake Julian and ends with birding on the lake from Lake Julian’s pontoon boat. Free, Registration Required. Binoculars are available upon request but supplies are limited. Dress for the weather!
Registration opens 30 days prior to activity.
For more information email [email protected] or call 828-250-4260.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings are coming to the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on April 5, 2025. This event was rescheduled from 10/19/24
