Asheville Nightlife

Asheville after dark is vibrant, funky and fun

Asheville nightlifeAsheville has a thriving and vibrant nightlife scene, ranging from wine bars to friendly, neighborhood brewpubs to sidewalk cafes and coffee shops. Downtown Asheville is especially funky and fascinating after dark, with street musicians and the popular long-running drum circle. Local playhouses present comedies, dramas and musical nightly.

The local live music scene is amazing for a city of this size, recently attracting the likes of the Smashing Pumpkins as part of just a two-city tour in Asheville and San Francisco.

Asheville Nightlife:

There are 21 Things To Do in Asheville listed on this page.

Asheville Brews Cruise

Asheville Brews Cruise is perhaps the most unique way to savor the city's brewing scene. Beer lovers simply climb aboard a comfortable van, and begin a journey to three of the city's seven breweries. Along the way, they learn how Asheville became such a lively brewing city. At the first stop, there's a detailed tour and time for samples. And then, it's on to the next brewery for an overview of their beer and brewing style while enjoying more generous beer samples. The final stop also includes beer samples and the opportunity to dine. The tour costs include trip and beer samples.

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Phone number and address:

828-545-5181

Numerous Locations
Asheville, NC 28801

Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre

The Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre (ACDT), founded in 1979, is Western North Carolina's first professional modern dance company. The company performs up to 80 times a year in Asheville, the southeastern United States, and abroad (France, Canada, Cuba, Mexico). ACDT's repertoire consists of full length modern dance theatre productions, smaller modern dance works, and educational dance theatre performances for children. ACDT is the producer of several dance and performing arts festivals in Asheville: The Fringe Arts Festival, the North Carolina Dance Festival, the Men's Dance Festival, and the 48 Hour Dance Project. In addition to their regular performance season, ACDT also invites dance companies and artists from around the world to share their talents and enrich the Asheville community.

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Phone number and address:

828-254-2621

20 Commerce Street
Asheville, NC 28801

Asheville Ghost Trolley

Relax on our trolley as you weave and twist through the oldest, and most haunted, mountains to visit the chilling sites of Asheville. Spend 60-90 minutes absorbed in the darkest clouds of the "Land of the Sky.

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Phone number and address:

828-681-8585

Tour departs from 37 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC 28801

Barley's Taproom

Barley's Taproom is housed in a renovated 1920s appliance store located in the heart of Asheville's arts and entertainment district. The main floor houses the restaurant and live music stage.

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Phone number and address:

828-255-0504

42 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

Carolina Nights Dinner Show

Located in Maggie Valley, the Carolina Nights Dinner Show combines good food with country, bluegrass, contemporary or gospel music along with a comedy act for exciting family entertainment.

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Phone number and address:

828-926-8822

3714 Soco Road
Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Club Hairspray

Hairspray is an eclectic club catering to gays and lesbians located in the heart of downtown Asheville. Dance music and live entertainment offered nightly.

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Phone number and address:

828-258-2027

38 North French Broad Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

Downtown Asheville

Steeped in history, Asheville's downtown boasts more art deco architecture than any southeastern city other than Miami Beach. Over 150 unique shops, galleries, and cafes offer lots of opportunity to browse or buy.

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Phone number and address:

828-251-9973

Downtown Asheville
Asheville, NC 28801

Fiddlin' Pig Bluegrass & Barbeque

The Fiddlin' Pig features local, award-winning bluegrass and mountain music artists. Don't miss the pickin', grinnin' and dancin' LIVE at The Fiddlin' Pig!

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Phone number and address:

828-505-2196

28 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805

French Broad Brewing Company

Maker of award-winning fine lagers and specialty ales brewed since 1999 in the tradition of old European breweries with an American perspective. French Broad Brewing Co. offers brewery tours, a Tasting Room with music on Fridays, and retail sales so you can enjoy a French Broad at home.

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Phone number and address:

828-277-0222

101-D Fairview Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Grey Eagle Tavern and Music Hall

The Grey Eagle features live music performances by an eclectic mix of nationally touring bluegrass, rockabilly, jazz and blues artists.

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Phone number and address:

828-232-5800

185 Clingman Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

Hannah Flanagan's Irish Pub

Locals love Hannah Flanagan's fine Irish (and otherwise) draft and bottled beers and authentic Irish pub fare. Enjoy the large outdoor dining area and catch live music nightly.

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Phone number and address:

828-252-1922

27 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

Harrah's Cherokee Casino

Features 80,000 square feet of gaming space with over 3,000 games; four food outlets ranging from quick food to fine dining.

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Phone number and address:

828-497-7777

777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719

Jack of the Wood

A cozy Celtic pub in downtown Asheville featuring the best in live music, handcrafted English-style Green Man Ales and friendly conversation. Menu includes traditional pub fare and daily specials.

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Phone number and address:

828-252-5445

95 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

LaZoom Comedy Tour

Definitely not your mamma's typical tour bus experience, LaZoom is Asheville's only rolling comedy tour bus. One of WNC's most unique things to do, LaZoom's 90-minute odyssey through Asheville spells quirky fun for both first-time visitors and long-time residents. Each tour takes you to Asheville's favorite neighborhoods and landmarks and features a knowledgeable and witty tour guide, a heavy dose of corny jokes, and slapstick characters all along the way. So, prepare to laugh your socks off and Get on the Bus! Voted Asheville's #1 attraction by previous LaZoom bus riders on TripAdvisor.com.

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Phone number and address:

828-225-6932

90 Biltmore Avenue, starting location
Asheville, NC 28801

Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club

The Orange Peel has developed an international reputation as one of the best live music clubs in the country. Rolling Stone magazine included it in its list of "Top Five Rock Clubs in the County." The club hosts a variety of national music acts from all genres.

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Phone number and address:

828-225-5851

101 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

Root Bar #1

Root Bar is a friendly place that has three features you won't find anywhere else: 1) We have the Best Beers in the World. 2) We only allow original music played here. 3) We are the epicenter of the sport of Rootball.

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Phone number and address:

828-298-7597

1410 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805

Stella Blue

The live music offered at downtown Asheville's Stella Blue ranges from blues and jazz to reggae, techno and hip-hop.

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Phone number and address:

828-236-2424

31 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801

The Garage at Biltmore

The Garage at Biltmore is a new live music venue offering a professional sized stage with a house sound system contained within a 4000 square foot area and able to welcome a 300 capacity crowd. French Broad beers on tap.

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Phone number and address:

828-505-2663

101 Fairview Road, Suite B
Asheville, NC 28803

The Rocket Club

This live music venue and bar offers the broadest mix of genres possible three nights a week. The bar is open seven days a week and is stocked with 40 different bottles of liquor, wine and 12 beers on tap.

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Phone number and address:

828-505-2494

401 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Tressa's Downtown Jazz & Blues Club

A blend of old New Orleans décor, live music and wide selection of fine spirits. The club's friendly, diverse clientele and classy yet energetic atmosphere make it a true slice of Asheville.

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Phone number and address:

828-254-7072

28 Broadway Street
Asheville, NC 28801

White Horse Black Mountain

White Horse Black Mountain is a 4400 sq. ft. music and arts venue in beautiful, historic, downtown Black Mountain, NC, in the midst of the spectacular Western North Carolina mountains. Founders/managers Bob Hinkle and Kim Hughes have renovated the old Chevrolet dealership into a great place to see and hear music & arts, have a drink and relax. White Horse Black Mountain is a non-smoking venue with easy parking and easy ticketing. We feature open seating, server or bar service and snacks (i.e. hot dogs). We serve fine beers on draft and bottled as well as a selection of fine wines, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

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Phone number and address:

828-669-8305

105C Montreat Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711