Asheville's live music venues with addresses, phones and calendar links: The Orange Peel, The Grey Eagle, Asheville Music Hall, the Wortham Center and the arena.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Addresses, phones and box office hours come from each venue’s own website, linked below. This guide lists venues, not individual shows: each venue’s calendar has what is on.

Asheville’s live music runs from the downtown arena down to bar stages on Patton Avenue and Haywood Road. Below are the main venues by size and area, with the link to each one’s calendar. Some riverside venues are still closed after Tropical Storm Helene.

At a glance

  • Big shows: ExploreAsheville.com Arena and Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville.
  • Club shows: The Orange Peel, The Grey Eagle, Asheville Music Hall.
  • Theater and dance: Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, Asheville Community Theatre.

Arena and auditorium

Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood St. The city-run complex holds the ExploreAsheville.com Arena and Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, which host touring concerts, comedy, sports and the Asheville Symphony. Calendar and bag and food rules: harrahscherokeecenterasheville.com. The box office closes on city holidays.

Music venues

Venue Address Phone Calendar
The Orange Peel 101 Biltmore Ave. 828-398-1837 theorangepeel.net
The Grey Eagle 185 Clingman Ave. 828-232-5800 thegreyeagle.com
Asheville Music Hall 31 Patton Ave. ashevillemusichall.com
The One Stop 55 College St. ashevillemusichall.com
Jack of the Wood 95 Patton Ave. 828-252-5445 jackofthewood.com
Ambrose West 312 Haywood Road ambrosewest.com
  • The Orange Peel is downtown on Biltmore Avenue. Box office hours are Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 4 p.m. on show days, according to the venue.
  • The Grey Eagle is on Clingman Avenue, with concerts and private events, according to the venue.
  • Asheville Music Hall on Patton Avenue and its smaller room, The One Stop, on College Street, are listed on the same website.
  • Jack of the Wood on Patton Avenue posts its music schedule, menus and booking information on its site.
  • Ambrose West in West Asheville posts a monthly music schedule and rents its Haywood Hall, courtyard and Beacham Room for events, according to its site.

Closed: Salvage Station. The riverside venue at 466 Riverside Drive is closed because of Hurricane Helene damage and the forced end of its 20-year lease for the I-26 Connector project, it says on its website. Its staff point fans to sister spot Barley’s, 42 Biltmore Ave.

Theater, dance and comedy

  • Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave. Its 2026/27 season includes dance. Box office: 828-257-4530, open Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and one hour before performances, closed Monday, according to the Wortham.
  • Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St. Five mainstage shows a season plus studio, youth and late-night improv shows. Box office: 828-254-1320, Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to ACT.

Breweries with music and events

Many Asheville breweries host music, food trucks and events. Two with their own event calendars:

  • Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway. Open noon to 10 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday; phone 828-299-3370, according to Highland.
  • New Belgium Brewing, 21 Craven St. Its Asheville page lists music, food trucks and events by date.

Getting home

Check ART bus schedules at ridetheart.com before relying on a late bus. Downtown parking garages and on-street rules are on our getting around page. Seasonal nights out: New Year’s Eve and Valentine’s Day.

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Orange Peel in Asheville?

The Orange Peel is at 101 Biltmore Ave. in downtown Asheville. Its box office is open Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on show days; phone 828-398-1837.

What are the biggest concert venues in Asheville?

Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville, 87 Haywood St., has the ExploreAsheville.com Arena and Thomas Wolfe Auditorium. The Orange Peel, The Grey Eagle and Asheville Music Hall are the main club-size rooms.

Is Salvage Station open?

No. Salvage Station on Riverside Drive is closed after Hurricane Helene damage and the end of its lease for the I-26 Connector project, the venue says.

Where can I see theater in downtown Asheville?

The Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, 18 Biltmore Ave., and Asheville Community Theatre, 35 E. Walnut St., both stage seasons of shows. Thomas Wolfe Auditorium hosts touring shows and the symphony.