15 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Headliner Carmen Lagala at Greenman Brewery

NYC comedian Carmen Lagala — seen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — performs an outdoor stand-up set above the Greenman tasting room, featuring opener Sarah Love.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 PM · Greenman Brewery, Asheville

Electro Lust w/ Magenta Sunshine

Electronic dance night featuring Magenta Sunshine, an Asheville-based collective of musicians and artists, at Revival on Asheland Avenue.

Friday, May 1, 2026 8:00 PM · Revival, 66 Asheland Avenue, Asheville

Built to Spill with The Hypos

Low-ticket-alert show — indie rock legends Built to Spill perform with The Hypos on May the 4th at Worthwhile Sounds, with very few tickets remaining.

Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00 PM · Worthwhile Sounds, Asheville

Lucinda Williams at The Orange Peel

Just-announced intimate evening with legendary singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams and her band at Asheville's iconic Orange Peel.

Wednesday, May 14, 2026 · The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville

Free Events

Los Gun Show – Fridays in the RAD Music Series

Free outdoor blues and garage rock from LOS Gun Show, a super band featuring members of Drunken Prayer, Pleasure Chest, and The Reigning Sound, at Records in the RAD/The Wedge.

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00 PM · Records in the RAD / The Wedge, Asheville

Date Night

Asheville True Crime Tour

A guided walking tour through Asheville's darkest historical tales and true crime stories — tickets going fast.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Asheville

Sound Bath in the Gardens @ The Arboretum

Reset your nervous system amid blooming flora and fauna at the NC Arboretum through an immersive sound bath experience in the gardens.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00 AM · NC Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville

Outdoors & Active

Spring at Biltmore

Biltmore Estate's Spring celebration continues through May 21 with gardens in full bloom, rhododendrons, and wisteria across the historic grounds.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Biltmore Estate, Asheville

Saturday Morning Run Club at Summit Coffee RAD

Fleet Feet Asheville hosts weekly Saturday morning runs at Summit Coffee's newly reopened River Arts District location, with 15% off coffee for all participants afterward.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:30 AM · Summit Coffee, River Arts District, Asheville

Wedge Run at Wedge Brewing – Foundation

Weekly Thursday evening group run starting at Wedge Brewing's Foundation location at 6:15pm — all abilities welcome, headlamps recommended.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 6:15 PM · Wedge at Foundation, Asheville

Blue Ghost Firefly Tour

A guided nighttime tour through the woods to witness the rare and magical blue ghost fireflies in their natural Appalachian habitat.

Thursday, May 7, 2026 7:30 PM · Asheville area

Arts & Culture

Asheville Historian-Guided Tour

An expert historian leads a guided walking tour of Asheville, departing from The Times Bar & Coffee Shop and exploring the city's rich history.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 2:00 PM · The Times Bar & Coffee Shop, Asheville

Sunday Sound Bath – Reiki Sound Bath

Weekly Sunday afternoon reiki sound bath offering deep relaxation and restoration.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 12:00 PM · Asheville

Asheville Improv Festival - Opening Night!

The Asheville Improv Festival kicks off with opening night performances, launching a multi-day celebration of improvisational theater across the city.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 · Asheville

Family-Friendly

Baby and Me Yoga – Wednesdays in May

Sliding-scale baby and caregiver yoga classes return every Wednesday in May at Asheville Community Yoga, welcoming all little ones.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:45 AM · Asheville Community Yoga, Asheville