What's happening
Concerts, festivals, markets, and community gatherings. Here's what's coming up in the Land of the Sky.
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Musical comedian Kristin Key performs at The Orange Peel in Asheville.
The Orange Peel
7:00 PM
A holiday tribute concert to John Denver starring Rick Schuler, Nov 24, 2026 at 7:30 pm at the Diana Wortham Theatre. Not a John Denver performance.
Diana Wortham Theatre at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
7:30 PM$59 regular (before taxes and fees)
A tribute show: The Travers Brothership present The Last Waltz, celebrating the music of The Band, at The Grey Eagle on Nov 25, 2026. Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM.
The Grey Eagle
8:00 PM$26.66
The City of Hendersonville lists its Turkey Trot for Thursday, Nov 26, 2026, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at City Hall as part of downtown holiday events.
Hendersonville City Hall
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The organizers list a Thanksgiving morning 5K at Biltmore Park Town Square on Thu, Nov 26, 2026, presented by Hunter Subaru. Walkers and runners are welcome, per the organizers.
Biltmore Park Town Square
9:00 AM
The 26th annual Asheville Turkey Trot 5K and Gobble Wobble 1 Mile Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning, Nov 26, 2026, finishing at Pack Square Park. Proceeds benefit MANNA FoodBank.
Pack Square Park (race starts on Woodfin St. at the Downtown YMCA)
9:15 AMRace site lists 5K $25 and 1 mile $20 (early-bird prices, which rise closer to race day)
Flat Rock Playhouse marks ten years of its annual holiday show with A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas, Nov 27 to Dec 20, 2026, at 2 PM and 7:30 PM performances.
Flat Rock Playhouse
Tickets start at $60; child pricing available (17 and under)
Meet live Animal Ambassadors with a Chimney Rock naturalist on the Outcroppings Deck at 2 p.m., Nov 27 to 29. The Park lists it as included with Park admission.
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
2:00 PM - 2:30 PMIncluded with Park admission
Downtown Hendersonville's holiday tree lighting on Friday, Nov 27, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Historic Courthouse Plaza, with carols, hot cocoa and Santa switching on the lights.
Historic Henderson County Courthouse
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
An outdoor story-walk with live characters and lights at the Adventure Center of Asheville on Nov 27 and Dec 4-5 and 11-13. The walk opens at 6:30 PM; the Adventure Center lists tickets at $20.
The Adventure Center of Asheville
6:30 PM$20 for the Winter Wonder Walk (ages 3 and under free), $64 for the combo pass with the Twilight in the Treetops Night Climb, per the Adventure Center
Singer-songwriter David Wilcox plays his annual Thanksgiving Homecoming Concert at The Grey Eagle Music Hall on Friday, Nov 27, 2026, doors 6pm, show 7pm.
The Grey Eagle
7:00 PM$35.90 to $46.20
Singer-songwriter Erick Baker performs an evening of Christmas classics by candlelight at The Barn at Honeysuckle Hill on Nov 28, 2026. Doors 6 PM; the ticket page lists all ages and general admission.
The Barn at Honeysuckle Hill
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM$59.06
Every year
Dates, tickets and tips for Asheville's yearly festivals.
Festival guideMore than a million lights along a one-mile trail at The North Carolina Arboretum, from mid-November into January. How the per-vehicle tickets work, what's on site and how to plan your night.
Festival guideHundreds of edible works of art go on display at the Omni Grove Park Inn every holiday season. When non-guests can visit, what parking costs and how to time your trip.
Festival guideThe Asheville Downtown Association's Oktoberfest pours tastings from more than 20 local breweries, cideries, wineries and distilleries, with German food, music and games. How the Prost Pass works and how to plan your afternoon.
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