Speakeasy, Baby! Jazz Showcase
Speakeasy style jazz showcases led by Asheville Music School voice students, backed by a live jazz band for a classic lounge sound. Expect student solo performances, ensemble moments, and an intimate cocktail bar atmosphere.
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A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.

A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.
A jazz showcase spotlighting standout regional vocalists alongside UNCA faculty artists and special guests. Expect piano-led performances hosted by pianist-composer and educator Dr. Bill Bares in an intimate listening-room setting.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.

Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.
Late-night midweek jazz sets in an intimate cocktail-forward taproom, blending swing and modern improvisation. A relaxed, after-hours hang for listening, sipping, and soaking up Asheville’s local jazz scene.

Student rock bands take the stage with a high-energy showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. All-ages concert with first-come limited seating plus standing room in a local Asheville venue.

Student rock bands take the stage with a high-energy showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. All-ages concert with first-come limited seating plus standing room in a local Asheville venue.
Student rock bands take the stage with a high-energy showcase spanning blues, classic rock, hard rock, punk, surf, and americana. All-ages concert with first-come limited seating plus standing room in a local Asheville venue.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.

Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.
Late-night tunes in a cozy bar lounge setting, ideal for a casual hangout with drinks and a lively crowd. Set at a local Asheville spot geared toward weekend nightlife energy.

High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.

High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.
High lonesome traditional bluegrass with driving banjo, fiddle, upright bass, and tight three part harmonies in an intimate wine bar setting; late evening listening set ideal for acoustic purists and local music supporters.

Big band jazz fills an all ages seated room with swinging classics from Count Basie and Duke Ellington, plus high energy Buddy Rich charts and modern favorites. Expect a laid back Sunday matinee groove with serious soul alongside a local brew.

Big band jazz fills an all ages seated room with swinging classics from Count Basie and Duke Ellington, plus high energy Buddy Rich charts and modern favorites. Expect a laid back Sunday matinee groove with serious soul alongside a local brew.
Big band jazz fills an all ages seated room with swinging classics from Count Basie and Duke Ellington, plus high energy Buddy Rich charts and modern favorites. Expect a laid back Sunday matinee groove with serious soul alongside a local brew.

Live music at Little Jumbo, 241 Broadway St, featuring improvised jazz sets by The CORE. Suited for jazz fans and the nightlife crowd.

Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.

Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.
Late-night jazz sets pair with patio dining, rotating dinner specials, and drinks for a relaxed weekend hang. Local players rotate weekly, making it an easy Montford stop for music and a full meal.

An intimate late-night duo set by Jason Krekel and Craig Kellberg in a cozy downtown wine bar setting. Expect a relaxed, sip-and-listen vibe with close-up musicianship and easy conversation between songs.

An intimate late-night duo set by Jason Krekel and Craig Kellberg in a cozy downtown wine bar setting. Expect a relaxed, sip-and-listen vibe with close-up musicianship and easy conversation between songs.
An intimate late-night duo set by Jason Krekel and Craig Kellberg in a cozy downtown wine bar setting. Expect a relaxed, sip-and-listen vibe with close-up musicianship and easy conversation between songs.
A vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural legacy with groove-forward live sets inside the historic YMI Cultural Center. Expect rhythm-rich performances and a community-centered night in the heart of downtown.
A vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural legacy with groove-forward live sets inside the historic YMI Cultural Center. Expect rhythm-rich performances and a community-centered night in the heart of downtown.
A vibrant jazz and soul concert series celebrating Asheville’s cultural legacy with groove-forward live sets inside the historic YMI Cultural Center. Expect rhythm-rich performances and a community-centered night in the heart of downtown.
Heels choreography and burlesque variety numbers heat up an intimate downtown speakeasy for a Summerween themed late night cabaret. Expect cheeky costumes, sultry stage energy, and a bar forward nightlife vibe.
Heels choreography and burlesque variety numbers heat up an intimate downtown speakeasy for a Summerween themed late night cabaret. Expect cheeky costumes, sultry stage energy, and a bar forward nightlife vibe.
Heels choreography and burlesque variety numbers heat up an intimate downtown speakeasy for a Summerween themed late night cabaret. Expect cheeky costumes, sultry stage energy, and a bar forward nightlife vibe.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.
Youth performers from the Tanglewood program take the stage for a student showcase of theater-based performances at a downtown community theater. A lively, supportive night celebrating emerging local talent.

Late-night sets in a working brewery taproom where fresh pours and pub energy set the tone. Expect a casual brewpub hang with rotating local bands and easygoing bar chatter into the evening.

Late-night sets in a working brewery taproom where fresh pours and pub energy set the tone. Expect a casual brewpub hang with rotating local bands and easygoing bar chatter into the evening.
Late-night sets in a working brewery taproom where fresh pours and pub energy set the tone. Expect a casual brewpub hang with rotating local bands and easygoing bar chatter into the evening.

Rowdy late night karaoke hosted by Uncle Lenny, driving crowd sing-alongs and impromptu performances in a high energy downtown music hall vibe with drink-focused nightlife and playful audience interaction.

Rowdy late night karaoke hosted by Uncle Lenny, driving crowd sing-alongs and impromptu performances in a high energy downtown music hall vibe with drink-focused nightlife and playful audience interaction.
Rowdy late night karaoke hosted by Uncle Lenny, driving crowd sing-alongs and impromptu performances in a high energy downtown music hall vibe with drink-focused nightlife and playful audience interaction.

Museum after-hours evening with intimate voice-and-guitar sets blending jazz standards and reimagined pop songs in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. Expect gallery tours, hands-on art making, and specialty cocktails from a rooftop café pop-up bar.

Museum after-hours evening with intimate voice-and-guitar sets blending jazz standards and reimagined pop songs in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. Expect gallery tours, hands-on art making, and specialty cocktails from a rooftop café pop-up bar.
Museum after-hours evening with intimate voice-and-guitar sets blending jazz standards and reimagined pop songs in the Windgate Foundation Atrium. Expect gallery tours, hands-on art making, and specialty cocktails from a rooftop café pop-up bar.

An adventurous campus ensemble brings boundary-pushing contemporary sounds into a museum setting, blending experimental textures and modern composition. Expect an intimate early-evening performance with art-forward ambience and exploratory listening.

An adventurous campus ensemble brings boundary-pushing contemporary sounds into a museum setting, blending experimental textures and modern composition. Expect an intimate early-evening performance with art-forward ambience and exploratory listening.
An adventurous campus ensemble brings boundary-pushing contemporary sounds into a museum setting, blending experimental textures and modern composition. Expect an intimate early-evening performance with art-forward ambience and exploratory listening.
A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.
A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.
A Jazz Age inspired evening honoring Zelda Fitzgerald with the Cafe String Quartet, blending literary storytelling with lush chamber textures. Expect an intimate late night performance in a small arts center setting.

Candlelit concerts fill a beautiful historic church with an intimate glow while musicians perform rotating programs from pop tributes to classical favorites like Vivaldi and film scores. Expect a romantic, atmospheric night with ever-changing setlists.

Candlelit concerts fill a beautiful historic church with an intimate glow while musicians perform rotating programs from pop tributes to classical favorites like Vivaldi and film scores. Expect a romantic, atmospheric night with ever-changing setlists.
Candlelit concerts fill a beautiful historic church with an intimate glow while musicians perform rotating programs from pop tributes to classical favorites like Vivaldi and film scores. Expect a romantic, atmospheric night with ever-changing setlists.

An evening of student-led classical repertoire across multiple Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles, from string orchestras to youth philharmonic and percussion groups. Expect layered orchestral textures plus a featured flute choir in a school auditorium setting.

An evening of student-led classical repertoire across multiple Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles, from string orchestras to youth philharmonic and percussion groups. Expect layered orchestral textures plus a featured flute choir in a school auditorium setting.
An evening of student-led classical repertoire across multiple Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra ensembles, from string orchestras to youth philharmonic and percussion groups. Expect layered orchestral textures plus a featured flute choir in a school auditorium setting.

Late-night karaoke and casual bar hangs in the River Arts District, with plenty of street parking nearby. Grab a mic or just watch, and plan a safe ride home after drinks.

Late-night karaoke and casual bar hangs in the River Arts District, with plenty of street parking nearby. Grab a mic or just watch, and plan a safe ride home after drinks.
Late-night karaoke and casual bar hangs in the River Arts District, with plenty of street parking nearby. Grab a mic or just watch, and plan a safe ride home after drinks.