Things to do in Downtown

Thursday, Oct 8

Jazz Showcase & Jam at Shamrock Irons Irish Pub in Asheville — SHAMROCK IRONS

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub

Thursday, Oct 8

Thursday Night Funk

Barley's

Get ready to kick off your weekends early with Thursday Night Funk!Barley's is bringing a fresh weekly funk party to downtown Asheville with TNFJ House Band and a rotating lineup of special guests taking the stage around 8PM.To help keep Asheville's live music scene thriving, we're asking for a suggested $10 donation at the door. Every contribution helps support local musicians and keeps live music alive in our city.Join us every Thursday at Barley's Taproom, 42 Biltmore Ave. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and start your weekend with us.Thursday is also $5 pint nightDoors 7; Music 8; 21+ only

Friday, Oct 9

The Brook & The Bluff

Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville

The Brook & The Bluff

Friday, Oct 9

The Brook & The Bluff

Haywood Park Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Brook & The Bluff

Friday, Oct 9

Theo Katzman

Haywood Park Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Theo Katzman

Friday, Oct 9

Hot Couch Karaoke w/ DJ BridalPartiBucardi – ASHEVILLE

DSSOLVR

<p>🔥🛋️HOT COUCH KARAOKE 🛋️🔥 Thursdays at 8PM W/ @bridal.parti.burcardi | Cheap drinks, good vibes, and whatever song you’ve been dying to belt. LFG.</p>\n

Saturday, Oct 10

DJ Kosuke

Capella on 9

Saturday, Oct 10

Spiro Nicolopoulos Blues Apocolypse!

Barley's

Asheville mainstay Spiro Nicolopoulos brings the Blues Apocalypse! to Barley’s for a night of soulful grooves, blues, funk and freewheeling jams. A guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and longtime fixture of the Asheville music scene, Spiro is known for stretching roots music into new territory with plenty of improvisation and serious musicianship. Friday night’s trio will also include the famous Jeff Ruby on bass and the incredible JC ears on drums.Friday, October 9 | 8:30PMNo Cover | 21+42 Biltmore Ave. | Downtown Asheville

Saturday, Oct 10

Elijah Wise Live at Shamrock Irons Irish Pub in Asheville — SHAMROCK IRONS

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub

Saturday, Oct 10

Hot Bread Selectors (Late-Night DJ Set Upstairs)

Barley's

Asheville’s Hot Bread Selectors keep the party moving with a groove-heavy mix of Afrobeat, soul, reggae, dancehall and more. This local DJ trio knows how to dig deep, mix it up and keep the room moving well into the night.CatchHot Bread Selectors upstairs at Barley’s for a late-night DJ setafter the live music downstairs.Friday, October 9 | Late NightNo Cover | 21+Full Bar • Free Pool • Darts • Shuffleboard42 Biltmore Ave. | Downtown Asheville

Sunday, Oct 11

DJ Cole

Capella on 9

Sunday, Oct 11

Laron Huntley & The Gravely Brothers

Barley's

Laron Huntley & The Gravely Brothers - Live at Barley’sLaron Huntley & The Gravely Brothers bring a soulful, roots-driven sound and plenty of live energy to the Barley’s stage. Settle in for a Saturday evening of great local music, good drinks and an easygoing downtown Asheville vibe.No Cover - 21+ - Full Bar42 Biltmore Ave. | Downtown Asheville

Sunday, Oct 11

Jimmi Lang’s Almost Doors (JLAD) Live at Shamrock Irons in Asheville — SHAMROCK IRONS

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub

Sunday, Oct 11

JLAD

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub

Sunday, Oct 11

DJ Nex Millen (late-night upstairs)

Barley's

Asheville favoriteDJ Nex Millenbrings his signature mix of hip-hop, funk, soul and beyond to Barley’s Upstairs. A Philadelphia native and longtime Asheville fixture, Nex is a DJ, producer and MC known for impeccable record selection, smooth cuts and an old-school appreciation for the art of DJing. Catch him keeping things moving upstairs late night at Barley’s.No Cover - Full Bar - Free Pool, Darts, & Shuffleboard21+ | Barley’s Upstairs | 42 Biltmore Ave., Downtown Asheville

Sunday, Oct 11

Wilson Morris Live at Shamrock Irons Irish Pub in Asheville — SHAMROCK IRONS

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub

Sunday, Oct 11

Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia – ASHEVILLE

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<p>Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia TOTALLY RAD TRIVIA IS BACK! Join us every Sunday at 4:00 PM for Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia! Trivia is free to play, teams of up to six, and prizes to earn (top three teams, middle team, and last place).</p>\n

Sunday, Oct 11

Lenny P. & Friends

Barley's

Sunday plans = handled.Lenny P. & Friends are LIVE at Barley’s every Sunday night, bringing the perfect Sunday soundtrack to downtown Asheville. Come grab some food, settle in with a cold drink, and close out the weekend with one of our favorite musical crews.Lenny P. & Friends7–10PMNO COVERKitchen open ’til MidnightFull Bar • Beer • Wine21+ only

Thursday, Oct 15

Dance Therapy w/ Neptune Spins

DSSOLVR

<p>Dance Therapy w/ Neptune Spins Every other Wednesday! — dance it out, sweat it out, forget about it. Feel-good grooves from Neptune Spins, no co-pay required. 9pm-1am</p>\n

Thursday, Oct 15

Silent Book Club Every 1st & 3rd Thursday – DURHAM

DSSOLVR

<p>Silent Book Club Every 1st & 3rd Thursday - DURHAM The 1st & 3rd Thursday Monthly! BYO book :) - Meet & chat 6:30-7; Silent reading 7- 8; Chat 8 - ?; $8 cocktails all day long! Dog Friendly. Silent Book Club – Durham Join us for an evening of literary camaraderie at DSSOLVR’s Durham … <a href="https://dssolvr.com/event-detail/silent-book-club-every-1st-3rd-thursday-durham-2/2026-10-15/">Continued</a></p>\n

Thursday, Oct 15

Politics & Pints with 570 WWNC

Fitz and the Wolfe

Engage in political discussions with a diverse panel at Fitz and the Wolfe. A thought-provoking evening for community members.

Thursday, Oct 15

Thursday Night Funk

Barley's

Get ready to kick off your weekends early with Thursday Night Funk!Barley's is bringing a fresh weekly funk party to downtown Asheville with TNFJ House Band and a rotating lineup of special guests taking the stage around 8PM.To help keep Asheville's live music scene thriving, we're asking for a suggested $10 donation at the door. Every contribution helps support local musicians and keeps live music alive in our city.Join us every Thursday at Barley's Taproom, 42 Biltmore Ave. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and start your weekend with us.Thursday is also $5 pint nightDoors 7; Music 8; 21+ only

Thursday, Oct 15

Jazz Showcase & Jam at Shamrock Irons Irish Pub in Asheville — SHAMROCK IRONS

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub

Friday, Oct 16

Hot Couch Karaoke w/ DJ BridalPartiBucardi – ASHEVILLE

DSSOLVR

<p>🔥🛋️HOT COUCH KARAOKE 🛋️🔥 Thursdays at 8PM W/ @bridal.parti.burcardi | Cheap drinks, good vibes, and whatever song you’ve been dying to belt. LFG.</p>\n

Friday, Oct 16

Brian Ashley Jones & Melanie Jean Live at Shamrock Irons in Asheville — SHAMROCK IRONS

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub

Saturday, Oct 17

AVL.XLR

Capella on 9

Sunday, Oct 18

DJ Phantom Pantone

Capella on 9

Sunday, Oct 18

Rhythm Rockits — SHAMROCK IRONS

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub

Sunday, Oct 18

DJ Nex Millen (late-night upstairs)

Barley's

Asheville favoriteDJ Nex Millenbrings his signature mix of hip-hop, funk, soul and beyond to Barley’s Upstairs. A Philadelphia native and longtime Asheville fixture, Nex is a DJ, producer and MC known for impeccable record selection, smooth cuts and an old-school appreciation for the art of DJing. Catch him keeping things moving upstairs late night at Barley’s.No Cover - Full Bar - Free Pool, Darts, & Shuffleboard21+ | Barley’s Upstairs | 42 Biltmore Ave., Downtown Asheville

Sunday, Oct 18

Trippin’ Up the Stairs Live at Shamrock Irons in Asheville — SHAMROCK IRONS

Shamrock Irons Irish Pub