16 Things to Do in Asheville This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Negroni Jabronis, Cocktail Comedy

Modelface Comedy brings top comedians to Chemist Spirits' rooftop bar Antidote for gin-uinely good laughs during Asheville Negroni Week, featuring Josie Beers.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Antidote rooftop bar, Asheville

Son Little w/ Kam Franklin

Soul and R&B artist Son Little performs with Kam Franklin at Asheville Music Hall.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 8:00 PM · Asheville Music Hall

Gov't Mule & Ziggy Marley

Two legendary acts — Gov't Mule and Ziggy Marley — share the stage at Hellbender by The Orange Peel for a can't-miss double bill.

Friday, September 25, 2026 6:00 PM · Hellbender by The Orange Peel, Asheville

"High Heels" Drag Show

Hosted by Natasha Noir Nightly, this polished and playful drag show at Plant Bar features charisma, camp, and unforgettable performances.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Plant Bar, 32 Banks Avenue, Asheville

Keith Allen Circus & The Up And Up

Keith Allen Circus brings a high-flying, death-defying trapeze act of sound to One World Brewing West for a Friday night show.

Friday, September 25, 2026 9:00 PM · One World Brewing - West, 520 Haywood Rd, Asheville

Date Night

Vinyasa & Sound Bath to Embrace the Equinox

A special equinox-themed vinyasa flow followed by a sound bath to mark the seasonal transition, held at Asheville Community Yoga.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:30 PM · Asheville Community Yoga

Gin & Jazz Social 2026

A sophisticated evening blending craft gin cocktails and live jazz at the iconic Omni Grove Park Inn Country Club.

Friday, September 25, 2026 6:30 PM · The Omni Grove Park Inn - Country Club, Asheville

Live Music: Meschiya Lake at Asheville Art Museum

Jazz, blues, and Americana vocalist Meschiya Lake performs an intimate evening of stringed instruments and vocal harmonies inside the Asheville Art Museum.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:30 PM · Asheville Art Museum, 2 South Pack Square, Asheville

Festivals & Special Events

Highwater Comedy: A Tribute to Helene

Asheville comedians who rode out Hurricane Helene together share laughs and levity on the storm's anniversary, with 25% of ticket sales donated to BeLoved Asheville.

Friday, September 25, 2026 8:00 PM · French Broad River Brewery, Asheville

Rising Appalachia: Hurricane Helene Anniversary Show

Rising Appalachia plays a special two-night Hurricane Helene anniversary concert series on the outdoor stage at Pisgah Brewing Company, a powerful community tribute.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Pisgah Brewing Company, 2948 US-70, Black Mountain, NC

Arts & Culture

Peter Roux Artist Focus Series at Kiitos Fine Art

Kiitos Fine Art presents the debut of its new Artist Focus Series featuring the artwork of Peter Roux, running September 23–27.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Kiitos Fine Art, Asheville

September Session Classes at Odyssey ClayWorks

Wheel throwing, hand building, and sculpture classes for beginners and experienced makers at Odyssey ClayWorks, running through October 11.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Odyssey ClayWorks, 236 Clingman Ave EXT, Asheville

Joe Zimmerman at The Grey Eagle

Comedian Joe Zimmerman, known for his Tonight Show and Conan appearances and a Hulu special directed by Nate Bargatze, returns to The Grey Eagle for a Saturday night headliner set.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 7:00 PM · The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville

Outdoors & Active

Tourists Fitness Series: Pure Barre

A beginner-friendly 60-minute Pure Barre class combining ballet-inspired movements held on the outfield grass at HomeTrust Park.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 7:30 AM · HomeTrust Park, 30 Buchanan Place, Asheville

Meditation with Horses

A unique outdoor meditation experience held with horses at a farm in the Asheville area.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM · 21 Noahs Valley, Asheville area

Free Events

Wedge Run with Asheville Running Collective

The weekly Thursday group run hosted by Asheville Running Collective, meeting at Wedge at Foundation — all paces welcome, new merch available.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 6:15 PM · Wedge at Foundation, Asheville