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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Winter Lights at The North Carolina Arboretum is a walk-through holiday light show with over one million lights, running November 13, 2026 through January 3, 2027.
The North Carolina Arboretum
Per-vehicle tickets in Value, Standard and Peak tiers; see the Arboretum for pricing
Spiers Gallery at Brevard College presents Lori Brook Johnson, Each Other's Memories, Nov 13 to Dec 5, 2026, with an opening reception Nov 13 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Spiers Gallery, Sims Hall, Brevard College
Highland Brewing lists a three-day Cold Mountain Winter Ale 30th anniversary release weekend with live music and small batch brews, Nov 13 to 15 in Asheville. The brewery lists tickets as required.
Highland Brewing Company
12:00 PMWeekend pass $30; single days: Fri $15, Sat $20, Sun $10; kids 10 and under do not need a ticket
The Autumn Players of Asheville Community Theatre present John Patrick Shanley's Doubt as a script-in-hand reading, Nov 13-15 at 2:30 PM.
35below at Asheville Community Theatre (Sunday at UNCA Reuter Center)
2:30 PM$11 per ticket ($8 plus $3 taxes and fees)
An after-dark evening at the WNC Nature Center on Nov. 13 to learn about red and gray wolves and walk to their habitats. The Nature Center says it is for adults, open to ages 13+.
WNC Nature Center
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Country artist Hudson Westbrook brings his Hits Me Tour to Harrah's Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville, with Kenny Whitmire.
Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
7:00 PM
Dallas Brass, a brass and percussion ensemble founded in 1983, plays the Diana Wortham Theatre at the Wortham Center on Nov 13, 2026 at 7:30 pm.
Diana Wortham Theatre at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts
7:30 PM$50 regular, $25 child (before taxes and fees)
Southern soul and blues artist Eddie 9V plays The Grey Eagle Music Hall on Friday, Nov 13, 2026, doors 7 PM, show 8 PM. The venue lists all ages, standing room.
The Grey Eagle
8:00 PM$25.60
A mindfulness hike at Chimney Rock State Park, Nov 14, 9 to 11 a.m., where the Park describes forest bathing as a slow, sensory way to experience the woods.
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park
9:00 AM - 11:00 AMIncludes Park admission: $25 adult, $15 youth (ages 5-15); passholder rates $11 adult, $9 youth
The third annual RADfest brings open studios, gallery shows, art sales, live music and food to Asheville's River Arts District on November 14 and 15, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM. Listed as free and family friendly.
River Arts District
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFree
Masterworks 3 from the Asheville Symphony, conducted by Darko Butorac, pairs Prokofiev's Romeo & Juliet Suite with a Minimoog concerto featuring Inna Faliks. Two performances.
First Baptist Church of Asheville
2:00 PM
The Town of Weaverville lists Chronology Music, listed as jazz, at its indoor Music on the Knoll series on Nov 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Community Center.
Albert Weaver Room, Weaverville Community Center
6:00 PM
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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