11 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Motherhips at The Grey Eagle

California rock band The Motherhips play a show at The Grey Eagle, with tickets on sale at thegreyeagle.com.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · The Grey Eagle

Bright Eyes with Lullaby For The Working Class

Bright Eyes brings its touring show to The Orange Peel, with Lullaby For The Working Class as support.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave

Squeaky Feet and Domocile

Squeaky Feet and Domocile perform at Asheville Music Hall for a 21-and-up night of live music.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00 PM · Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Avenue

Shakedown Sunday's

A late-night Sunday live music night at Asheville Music Hall for guests 21 and up.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 9:00 PM · Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Avenue

Thundercat and TiaCorine

Grammy-winning bassist Thundercat headlines a show with TiaCorine at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 8:00 PM · Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville

Arts & Culture

Don't Tell Comedy West Asheville

A secret-location comedy show with a rotating lineup of local and touring comics, 21 and up.

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00 PM · West Asheville (secret location; exact address sent the morning of the show)

Rising Stars Concert with Quartet Nova Lux

North Carolina musicians on the rise perform a chamber concert in the Asheville Art Museum, presented with the Asheville Chamber Music Series.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM · Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square

Date Night

Take the Edge Off, Late Night Comedy

A late-night comedy showcase at Eda Rhyne Distillery pairing silly Southern comics with Appalachian craft cocktails, 21 and up.

Friday, October 9, 2026 9:45 PM · Eda Rhyne Distillery

Festivals & Special Events

Farmshire Vegan Fair 2026

A Sunday vegan fair at Sweeten Creek Brewing for plant-based food, vendors, and community.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 1:00 PM · Sweeten Creek Brewing

WNC Parade of Homes

A regional tour of some of Western North Carolina's hottest homes, open to the public on two October weekends.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 and Sunday, October 18, 2026 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Outdoors & Active

Downtown Diamond Dash 5k

A one-of-a-kind 5K that runs through downtown Asheville streets and finishes with a ballpark-style sprint.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM · HomeTrust Park, 30 Buchanan Place