Grove Arcade Holiday Tree Lighting Block Party 2026

The Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville hosts its Holiday Tree Lighting Block Party on Saturday, November 28. The Southern Highland Craft Guild Holiday Market opens at 10 a.m., and the block party runs from 3 to 7 p.m., per the Explore Asheville listing.

The lineup lists performances by the Asheville Ballet, music from the Bill Bares Jazz Trio, caroling by the Asheville Gay Men's Chorus, a DJ set by Rock the Disco Sound System with the Captains of Revelry, and a visit from Santa with photo opportunities. Outdoor pop-up bars set up on Restaurant Row, and kids get a Letters to Santa crafting station.

Details are on the Explore Asheville event page.