Events in Asheville — October 2026 (493 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Asheville, North Carolina brings 493 live events across the city, led by music (127), art (93), community (55). 61 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Asheville in October 2026?

There are 493 events in Asheville, North Carolina in October 2026, including Noah Rinker at The Grey Eagle, Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville (7:30 PM), The Midnight: Time Machines at The Orange Peel (8:00 PM), Hot Couch Karaoke w/ DJ BridalPartiBucardi – ASHEVILLE at Dssolvr. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Asheville in October 2026?

Yes — 61 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Asheville. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Asheville for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Asheville, North Carolina with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Asheville — October 2026

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Events in Asheville — October 2026

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Noah Rinker

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

The Midnight: Time Machines

Hot Couch Karaoke w/ DJ BridalPartiBucardi – ASHEVILLE

WNC Farmers Market — Thursday

Live Music | Meschiya Lake

An Evening With Big Richard

Asheville Health + Wellness Networking

JUST PAINT: Intuitive Painting Workshop with artist Elliott From

Patio Show: MerylJane

True Home Open Mic

Monocot (ft. Jayson Gerycz & Rosali Middleman) with special guests Thom Nguyên, Brett W. Nauke, Zach Cooper, Tashi Dorji, and Sarah Louise

Queer Comedy Party: Fall Rooftop Edition

Good Guess Trivia

Voice Love Night

Live Music Yoga with Seán Johnson with music from Chris Rosser

Author Talk: The Farm at Black Mountain College by David Silver

STEM Lab: Design a Board game!

Dylan Gossett & Charles Wesley Godwin

Dylan Gossett & Charles Wesley Godwin

Sylvan Esso (18+ Event)

WNC Farmers Market — Friday

Fall Tree ID

Rooted & Regulated: Adaptogens and Herbal Allies for Health

Live Music - Nick & Brew

Tasting at Ten - Asheville

Bilingual Birdies Asheville

October Skate + Blue Ridge Roller Derby Bout at HCCA

Asheville Fashion Week day: Day 2-4 the shows!

Tour de Fat Official Pre-Party + Bear's Community Ride Season Closeout

Lamplight AVL Art Walk: Arulu & Will Franke + House of Arulu Mask Exhibit

Weekly SINGO Music Bingo at 12 Bones Smokehouse & Brewing

Foreign Film Friday: TBA

Gather for Good: Asheville | Dinner Benefits for Laura's Wish

The Art of Presence: Meditation and Reflection in the Museum

ABCLT Orientation at Stephens-Lee

Nessi Gomes - Workshop and Concert

Adult Studio: Beginner Drop Spinning

Open Craft - Art Balcony

PATIO SHOW: Hillside Ramblers

Luna w/ Sister Ray Davies

Eyes Up Here Comedy: Mean Girls Edition

Sylvan Esso (18+ Event)

The Witching Hour: Dark and Dirty Comedy

Asheville City Market — Saturday

WNC Farmers Market — Saturday

Naturalist Walk and Talk - Spiders

Forest Bathing Retreat: The Experience of Fall

PrymeTalk Media LLC presents One-Shot Comedy starring Corey Barber

Tea & Tarot for the Collective

Mushroom Identification for Autumn Leaf Season

Saturday Sanctuary

Saturday Sanctuary: Create Space for Intuitive Exploration — Sanctuary Studio | Asheville, NC

Oktoberfest at Bear's Smokehouse BBQ

Infant Sleep and Beyond

Non-Alcoholic Tasting Event x Atomic Furnishing

Drop-In Public Tour

Barktober Costume Contest

Asheville Historian-Guided Tour

Is There a Cure For Racism? (Free Event)

Noah Rinker

Noah Rinker

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

Brad Williams: The Tall Tales Tour

The Midnight: Time Machines

The Midnight: Time Machines

Hot Couch Karaoke w/ DJ BridalPartiBucardi – ASHEVILLE

Hot Couch Karaoke w/ DJ BridalPartiBucardi – ASHEVILLE

WNC Farmers Market — Thursday

WNC Farmers Market — Thursday

Live Music | Meschiya Lake

Live Music | Meschiya Lake

An Evening With Big Richard