
Winter Jam 2026
Two-night showcase of eight bands at Asheville Music Hall, with four high energy sets per evening and a freewheeling super jam capping each night; late-night schedule runs from 6 PM into the early morning.
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Fiery progressive bluegrass featuring virtuosic flatpicking, searing electric acoustic interplay, and extended improvisational jams; arena scale production across a multi-night Feb 10–14, 2026 run promises high-energy crowds and communal singalongs.

Fiery progressive bluegrass featuring virtuosic flatpicking, searing electric acoustic interplay, and extended improvisational jams; arena scale production across a multi-night Feb 10–14, 2026 run promises high-energy crowds and communal singalongs.
Fiery progressive bluegrass featuring virtuosic flatpicking, searing electric acoustic interplay, and extended improvisational jams; arena scale production across a multi-night Feb 10–14, 2026 run promises high-energy crowds and communal singalongs.

High energy salsa and bachata festival with masterclasses, themed socials, and two hotel ballrooms open for partner dancing until 5 AM, featuring DJs and a late night party atmosphere.

High energy salsa and bachata festival with masterclasses, themed socials, and two hotel ballrooms open for partner dancing until 5 AM, featuring DJs and a late night party atmosphere.
High energy salsa and bachata festival with masterclasses, themed socials, and two hotel ballrooms open for partner dancing until 5 AM, featuring DJs and a late night party atmosphere.

High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.

High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
High-energy house band set at Asheville Music Hall transitions into an open community jam where pickup musicians trade solos, harmonies, and spontaneous arrangements on the club stage, welcoming players of all levels.
Exclusive after-hours party at the Asheville Triumph showroom where Triumph Motorcycles unveils its 2026 model, with up close demos, dealer hosted hospitality, photo ops, and fan mingling.
Exclusive after-hours party at the Asheville Triumph showroom where Triumph Motorcycles unveils its 2026 model, with up close demos, dealer hosted hospitality, photo ops, and fan mingling.
Exclusive after-hours party at the Asheville Triumph showroom where Triumph Motorcycles unveils its 2026 model, with up close demos, dealer hosted hospitality, photo ops, and fan mingling.
High-energy late-night concert at Sierra Nevada Brewing’s High Gravity stage, presenting an eclectic multi-band bill: Toubab Krewe’s Afro-rock and world-fusion grooves, driving electronic sets, and rootsy singer-songwriter performances.
High-energy late-night concert at Sierra Nevada Brewing’s High Gravity stage, presenting an eclectic multi-band bill: Toubab Krewe’s Afro-rock and world-fusion grooves, driving electronic sets, and rootsy singer-songwriter performances.
High-energy late-night concert at Sierra Nevada Brewing’s High Gravity stage, presenting an eclectic multi-band bill: Toubab Krewe’s Afro-rock and world-fusion grooves, driving electronic sets, and rootsy singer-songwriter performances.

High energy rock and Americana leaning set with driving guitars and singalong choruses, late night ticketed performance with doors at 10:30 and an 11:00 PM start in downtown Asheville's barroom.

High energy rock and Americana leaning set with driving guitars and singalong choruses, late night ticketed performance with doors at 10:30 and an 11:00 PM start in downtown Asheville's barroom.
High energy rock and Americana leaning set with driving guitars and singalong choruses, late night ticketed performance with doors at 10:30 and an 11:00 PM start in downtown Asheville's barroom.

Browse 10+ curated local vendors while a vinyl DJ spins lo fi grooves; sip hot chocolate or craft beer and enjoy plentiful non-alcoholic options for a low-key Dry January evening of shopping and community.

Browse 10+ curated local vendors while a vinyl DJ spins lo fi grooves; sip hot chocolate or craft beer and enjoy plentiful non-alcoholic options for a low-key Dry January evening of shopping and community.
Browse 10+ curated local vendors while a vinyl DJ spins lo fi grooves; sip hot chocolate or craft beer and enjoy plentiful non-alcoholic options for a low-key Dry January evening of shopping and community.

High-energy indoor volleyball tournament staging competitive matches across multiple divisions Jan 29–Feb 1, 2026 in a large arena setting for spectators, featuring club and amateur competition.

High-energy indoor volleyball tournament staging competitive matches across multiple divisions Jan 29–Feb 1, 2026 in a large arena setting for spectators, featuring club and amateur competition.
High-energy indoor volleyball tournament staging competitive matches across multiple divisions Jan 29–Feb 1, 2026 in a large arena setting for spectators, featuring club and amateur competition.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with virtuosic flatpicked guitar, breakneck tempos, and extended improvisational jams that blend traditional fiddle melodies with rock and psychedelic textures in an arena concert setting.

High-energy progressive bluegrass with virtuosic flatpicked guitar, breakneck tempos, and extended improvisational jams that blend traditional fiddle melodies with rock and psychedelic textures in an arena concert setting.
High-energy progressive bluegrass with virtuosic flatpicked guitar, breakneck tempos, and extended improvisational jams that blend traditional fiddle melodies with rock and psychedelic textures in an arena concert setting.

High energy exhibition basketball jam blending streetball flair and all star athleticism, with dunks, skill showcases, and fan driven contests on the ExploreAsheville.com Arena court at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.

High energy exhibition basketball jam blending streetball flair and all star athleticism, with dunks, skill showcases, and fan driven contests on the ExploreAsheville.com Arena court at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.
High energy exhibition basketball jam blending streetball flair and all star athleticism, with dunks, skill showcases, and fan driven contests on the ExploreAsheville.com Arena court at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.

Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.

Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.
Rotating special guests host an open jam in Pisgah Brewing Co.'s taproom Sunday evenings, welcoming musicians of all levels for casual acoustic and electric sets in a relaxed, pint-friendly atmosphere.

High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.

High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.
High-energy evening of cover song sets from top local and regional bands, with standing room, all-ages audience, and community singalongs. Net ticket proceeds benefit Asheville Middle School's 8th grade capstone trip.

Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.

Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.
Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.

Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.

Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.
Festive, women centered gallery celebration combining special art programming, pop up social activities, and curated gallery access for a convivial evening of camaraderie and creative connection.
Weeklong prix-fixe celebration of Asheville’s culinary scene, with chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal, locally sourced dishes across participating restaurants; scheduled Jan 20–26 and Feb 17–23, 2026, for trying new spots.
Weeklong prix-fixe celebration of Asheville’s culinary scene, with chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal, locally sourced dishes across participating restaurants; scheduled Jan 20–26 and Feb 17–23, 2026, for trying new spots.
Weeklong prix-fixe celebration of Asheville’s culinary scene, with chef-driven tasting menus and seasonal, locally sourced dishes across participating restaurants; scheduled Jan 20–26 and Feb 17–23, 2026, for trying new spots.

Rowdy honky-tonk and rootsy Americana sets built for late-night dancing and audience singalongs in an intimate bar setting with upbeat, danceable rhythms. Expect twangy guitar licks, stomping beats, and crowd friendly country rock hooks.

Rowdy honky-tonk and rootsy Americana sets built for late-night dancing and audience singalongs in an intimate bar setting with upbeat, danceable rhythms. Expect twangy guitar licks, stomping beats, and crowd friendly country rock hooks.
Rowdy honky-tonk and rootsy Americana sets built for late-night dancing and audience singalongs in an intimate bar setting with upbeat, danceable rhythms. Expect twangy guitar licks, stomping beats, and crowd friendly country rock hooks.
Late-night amplified set by Jesse Welles delivering dynamic, crowd-driven performances in an intimate standing-room club; expect tight arrangements, energetic stage presence, and a packed dancefloor atmosphere.
Late-night amplified set by Jesse Welles delivering dynamic, crowd-driven performances in an intimate standing-room club; expect tight arrangements, energetic stage presence, and a packed dancefloor atmosphere.
Late-night amplified set by Jesse Welles delivering dynamic, crowd-driven performances in an intimate standing-room club; expect tight arrangements, energetic stage presence, and a packed dancefloor atmosphere.
Late-night live music at The Orange Peel's intimate standing-room room, with amplified sets, punchy rhythms, and an energetic, dance-friendly crowd; a ticketed club show for evening nightlife seekers.
Late-night live music at The Orange Peel's intimate standing-room room, with amplified sets, punchy rhythms, and an energetic, dance-friendly crowd; a ticketed club show for evening nightlife seekers.
Late-night live music at The Orange Peel's intimate standing-room room, with amplified sets, punchy rhythms, and an energetic, dance-friendly crowd; a ticketed club show for evening nightlife seekers.

Roasty, chocolate-and-coffee stouts and other winter darks take over the heated taproom with limited-release pours and a brewer pancake breakfast, creating a cozy, savory-and-bitter weekend celebration of seasonal beers.

Roasty, chocolate-and-coffee stouts and other winter darks take over the heated taproom with limited-release pours and a brewer pancake breakfast, creating a cozy, savory-and-bitter weekend celebration of seasonal beers.
Roasty, chocolate-and-coffee stouts and other winter darks take over the heated taproom with limited-release pours and a brewer pancake breakfast, creating a cozy, savory-and-bitter weekend celebration of seasonal beers.
High-lonesome bluegrass with three-finger banjo, blazing flatpicking guitar, fiddle, and upright bass as Songs From The Road Band and special guests Tray Wellington Band fill One World Brewing West’s taproom for an annual celebration.
High-lonesome bluegrass with three-finger banjo, blazing flatpicking guitar, fiddle, and upright bass as Songs From The Road Band and special guests Tray Wellington Band fill One World Brewing West’s taproom for an annual celebration.
High-lonesome bluegrass with three-finger banjo, blazing flatpicking guitar, fiddle, and upright bass as Songs From The Road Band and special guests Tray Wellington Band fill One World Brewing West’s taproom for an annual celebration.