UNCA Music Department: Fall 2026 Gala Spectacular
A celebratory showcase moves from intimate student and faculty performances to full-ensemble showstoppers across musical styles and traditions, blending campus creativity with a fundraising mission supporting emerging musicians.
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Americana rock with story-driven songwriting and an anything-can-happen setlist vibe, shifting from studio polish to looser onstage energy. Holiday-night, standing-room show that welcomes all ages in an intimate club setting.
Americana rock with story-driven songwriting and an anything-can-happen setlist vibe, shifting from studio polish to looser onstage energy. Holiday-night, standing-room show that welcomes all ages in an intimate club setting.
Americana rock with story-driven songwriting and an anything-can-happen setlist vibe, shifting from studio polish to looser onstage energy. Holiday-night, standing-room show that welcomes all ages in an intimate club setting.
The Gala 2027
MoreGymnasts of all ages and skill levels compete in a large-scale women’s gymnastics meet, drawing athletes from across the Southeast and beyond for a regional showcase of routines and athletic competition.
Gymnasts of all ages and skill levels compete in a large-scale women’s gymnastics meet, drawing athletes from across the Southeast and beyond for a regional showcase of routines and athletic competition.
Gymnasts of all ages and skill levels compete in a large-scale women’s gymnastics meet, drawing athletes from across the Southeast and beyond for a regional showcase of routines and athletic competition.
A lively anniversary benefit pairs dinner and drinks from local vendors with spectacular science demonstrations, interactive activations, a live auction, and music in celebration of a decade of discovery.
A lively anniversary benefit pairs dinner and drinks from local vendors with spectacular science demonstrations, interactive activations, a live auction, and music in celebration of a decade of discovery.
A lively anniversary benefit pairs dinner and drinks from local vendors with spectacular science demonstrations, interactive activations, a live auction, and music in celebration of a decade of discovery.
Run a festive 5K starting and finishing at the middle school track, with holiday band music along the way. Proceeds support Asheville City School band programs, and runners receive a race tee.
Run a festive 5K starting and finishing at the middle school track, with holiday band music along the way. Proceeds support Asheville City School band programs, and runners receive a race tee.
Run a festive 5K starting and finishing at the middle school track, with holiday band music along the way. Proceeds support Asheville City School band programs, and runners receive a race tee.
Driving bluegrass brings Appalachian string-band energy and acoustic roots to an evening concert, with a lively atmosphere for fans of traditional and contemporary mountain music.
Driving bluegrass brings Appalachian string-band energy and acoustic roots to an evening concert, with a lively atmosphere for fans of traditional and contemporary mountain music.
Driving bluegrass brings Appalachian string-band energy and acoustic roots to an evening concert, with a lively atmosphere for fans of traditional and contemporary mountain music.
Raw punk rock performances fuel a late-night festival supporting Asheville’s underground music scene. Browse local vendors, grab food truck fare, and enter raffles between sets.
Raw punk rock performances fuel a late-night festival supporting Asheville’s underground music scene. Browse local vendors, grab food truck fare, and enter raffles between sets.
Raw punk rock performances fuel a late-night festival supporting Asheville’s underground music scene. Browse local vendors, grab food truck fare, and enter raffles between sets.
A high-volume trip through rock ’n’ roll’s glory days, built around familiar riffs and nostalgic energy. Expect a lively concert atmosphere for fans ready to sing along and relive classic sounds.
A high-volume trip through rock ’n’ roll’s glory days, built around familiar riffs and nostalgic energy. Expect a lively concert atmosphere for fans ready to sing along and relive classic sounds.
A high-volume trip through rock ’n’ roll’s glory days, built around familiar riffs and nostalgic energy. Expect a lively concert atmosphere for fans ready to sing along and relive classic sounds.
Mountain-inspired live music and community gathering raise funds for Max Patch conservation, including safer parking and a needed restroom facility to protect the Southern Appalachian landscape while improving visitor access.
Mountain-inspired live music and community gathering raise funds for Max Patch conservation, including safer parking and a needed restroom facility to protect the Southern Appalachian landscape while improving visitor access.
Mountain-inspired live music and community gathering raise funds for Max Patch conservation, including safer parking and a needed restroom facility to protect the Southern Appalachian landscape while improving visitor access.
Broadway showtunes and Great American Songbook standards reimagined with theatrical vocals, sweeping arrangements, and classic melody-forward storytelling. A polished concert-night vibe built around iconic repertoire and big dynamic moments.
Broadway showtunes and Great American Songbook standards reimagined with theatrical vocals, sweeping arrangements, and classic melody-forward storytelling. A polished concert-night vibe built around iconic repertoire and big dynamic moments.
Broadway showtunes and Great American Songbook standards reimagined with theatrical vocals, sweeping arrangements, and classic melody-forward storytelling. A polished concert-night vibe built around iconic repertoire and big dynamic moments.
A lively post-Thanksgiving WNC celebration brings Fireside Collective and special guests together for an all-ages jamboree steeped in bluegrass, Americana, and warm community spirit.
A lively post-Thanksgiving WNC celebration brings Fireside Collective and special guests together for an all-ages jamboree steeped in bluegrass, Americana, and warm community spirit.
A lively post-Thanksgiving WNC celebration brings Fireside Collective and special guests together for an all-ages jamboree steeped in bluegrass, Americana, and warm community spirit.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
Student ensembles bring a semester of practice to the stage with energetic performances spanning rock, folk, jazz, and percussion. A spirited showcase of emerging musicians and diverse sounds.
A community benefit concert launches Eblen’s toy drive, pairing a festive night of music with opportunities to donate gifts for local families during the holiday season.
A community benefit concert launches Eblen’s toy drive, pairing a festive night of music with opportunities to donate gifts for local families during the holiday season.
A community benefit concert launches Eblen’s toy drive, pairing a festive night of music with opportunities to donate gifts for local families during the holiday season.
An intimate talk show style roundtable blends candid conversation with a collaborative performance centered on the “five flavors of life.” Local Asheville BIPOC guests explore shared threads of humanity through storytelling, creativity, and connection.
An intimate talk show style roundtable blends candid conversation with a collaborative performance centered on the “five flavors of life.” Local Asheville BIPOC guests explore shared threads of humanity through storytelling, creativity, and connection.
An intimate talk show style roundtable blends candid conversation with a collaborative performance centered on the “five flavors of life.” Local Asheville BIPOC guests explore shared threads of humanity through storytelling, creativity, and connection.
Puzzle
MoreA live concert centered on Puzzle brings an evening of performance to Asheville’s Orange Peel. Genre, supporting acts, and other program details have not been specified.
A live concert centered on Puzzle brings an evening of performance to Asheville’s Orange Peel. Genre, supporting acts, and other program details have not been specified.
A live concert centered on Puzzle brings an evening of performance to Asheville’s Orange Peel. Genre, supporting acts, and other program details have not been specified.
A Tuscola Summit & Chamber Choir reunion gathering centered on reconnecting alumni and celebrating shared choral memories at a reception-style venue in Waynesville. Event details and program specifics are forthcoming.
A Tuscola Summit & Chamber Choir reunion gathering centered on reconnecting alumni and celebrating shared choral memories at a reception-style venue in Waynesville. Event details and program specifics are forthcoming.
A Tuscola Summit & Chamber Choir reunion gathering centered on reconnecting alumni and celebrating shared choral memories at a reception-style venue in Waynesville. Event details and program specifics are forthcoming.
An informal student showcase brings Asheville Music School performers to an outdoor patio for a live performance and a relaxed local music scene atmosphere.
An informal student showcase brings Asheville Music School performers to an outdoor patio for a live performance and a relaxed local music scene atmosphere.
An informal student showcase brings Asheville Music School performers to an outdoor patio for a live performance and a relaxed local music scene atmosphere.
An experimental electronic performance built around synthesized sound, unusual textures, and avant-garde energy. Expect an art-space presentation with an exploratory, boundary-pushing atmosphere for listeners drawn to unconventional music.
An experimental electronic performance built around synthesized sound, unusual textures, and avant-garde energy. Expect an art-space presentation with an exploratory, boundary-pushing atmosphere for listeners drawn to unconventional music.
An experimental electronic performance built around synthesized sound, unusual textures, and avant-garde energy. Expect an art-space presentation with an exploratory, boundary-pushing atmosphere for listeners drawn to unconventional music.
Rich, harmonious choral works fill a historic church in an uplifting afternoon performance by local vocalists. Seasonal selections welcome listeners of all ages for a warm community concert.
Rich, harmonious choral works fill a historic church in an uplifting afternoon performance by local vocalists. Seasonal selections welcome listeners of all ages for a warm community concert.
Rich, harmonious choral works fill a historic church in an uplifting afternoon performance by local vocalists. Seasonal selections welcome listeners of all ages for a warm community concert.
A festive afternoon gathering brings together eight Honey Music Collective performers and special guest artists for a community-centered holiday concert.
A festive afternoon gathering brings together eight Honey Music Collective performers and special guest artists for a community-centered holiday concert.
A festive afternoon gathering brings together eight Honey Music Collective performers and special guest artists for a community-centered holiday concert.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.