Asheville Winter Festival 2026
Four-day winter weekend of bachata and salsa social dancing, workshops, and late night parties in the Crowne Plaza Asheville hotel ballroom, blending partner dance socials with community fundraising and beginner friendly classes.
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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.
Crowd focused social dance with a magical, memory making atmosphere for homeschool families and teens, encouraging dressy attire and community connection as attendees dance the night away.
Crowd focused social dance with a magical, memory making atmosphere for homeschool families and teens, encouraging dressy attire and community connection as attendees dance the night away.
Crowd focused social dance with a magical, memory making atmosphere for homeschool families and teens, encouraging dressy attire and community connection as attendees dance the night away.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Multi day summer festival in downtown Asheville's Court Plaza, July 23–26, 2026, gathering community for sunlit outdoor performances, local vendors, and plaza activities for the 9th annual Love Shine Play celebration.
Sweet waffle bar and DIY flower bar complement the Women of the Pacific Northwest museum exhibition, while DJ Tigress spins upbeat sets, polaroid portraits capture moments, and a silent auction highlights women owned local vendors.
Sweet waffle bar and DIY flower bar complement the Women of the Pacific Northwest museum exhibition, while DJ Tigress spins upbeat sets, polaroid portraits capture moments, and a silent auction highlights women owned local vendors.
Sweet waffle bar and DIY flower bar complement the Women of the Pacific Northwest museum exhibition, while DJ Tigress spins upbeat sets, polaroid portraits capture moments, and a silent auction highlights women owned local vendors.
Intensive beginner tango training emphasizing posture, lead and follow connection, and basic step sequences in a friendly social studio setting. Partnered technique drills and social practice build confidence and musicality for new dancers.
Intensive beginner tango training emphasizing posture, lead and follow connection, and basic step sequences in a friendly social studio setting. Partnered technique drills and social practice build confidence and musicality for new dancers.
Intensive beginner tango training emphasizing posture, lead and follow connection, and basic step sequences in a friendly social studio setting. Partnered technique drills and social practice build confidence and musicality for new dancers.
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.
Low-lit, intention-driven evening mingling that blends casual socializing with mystical themes and community connection in downtown Hendersonville; a welcome gathering for curious locals hosted by Tribal Trends.
Low-lit, intention-driven evening mingling that blends casual socializing with mystical themes and community connection in downtown Hendersonville; a welcome gathering for curious locals hosted by Tribal Trends.
Low-lit, intention-driven evening mingling that blends casual socializing with mystical themes and community connection in downtown Hendersonville; a welcome gathering for curious locals hosted by Tribal Trends.
High-energy mixer for digital nomads and remote professionals, pairing craft beer and upbeat music with quick icebreakers and structured networking to spark local collaborations and casual after-hours community building.
High-energy mixer for digital nomads and remote professionals, pairing craft beer and upbeat music with quick icebreakers and structured networking to spark local collaborations and casual after-hours community building.
High-energy mixer for digital nomads and remote professionals, pairing craft beer and upbeat music with quick icebreakers and structured networking to spark local collaborations and casual after-hours community building.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Partner focused beginner ballroom lessons teaching basic frame, footwork, leading and following across waltz, foxtrot, and swing in a supportive arts studio over four weekly sessions for new dancers.
Partner focused beginner ballroom lessons teaching basic frame, footwork, leading and following across waltz, foxtrot, and swing in a supportive arts studio over four weekly sessions for new dancers.
Partner focused beginner ballroom lessons teaching basic frame, footwork, leading and following across waltz, foxtrot, and swing in a supportive arts studio over four weekly sessions for new dancers.
Beginner friendly Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa lesson at 7:00 PM, then DJ-led social dancing with upbeat swing tunes at Haw Creek Commons; no partner required and ages 12 and up welcome.
Beginner friendly Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa lesson at 7:00 PM, then DJ-led social dancing with upbeat swing tunes at Haw Creek Commons; no partner required and ages 12 and up welcome.
Beginner friendly Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa lesson at 7:00 PM, then DJ-led social dancing with upbeat swing tunes at Haw Creek Commons; no partner required and ages 12 and up welcome.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Pulse driven ecstatic dance led by guest DJ Stacey Butcher with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle in a community school gym; donation based sliding scale and inclusive all levels embodied movement.
Pulse driven ecstatic dance led by guest DJ Stacey Butcher with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle in a community school gym; donation based sliding scale and inclusive all levels embodied movement.
Pulse driven ecstatic dance led by guest DJ Stacey Butcher with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle in a community school gym; donation based sliding scale and inclusive all levels embodied movement.
Embodied ecstatic dance beginning with a 7pm warmup and facilitator-led opening circle, moving through DJ-driven electronic and world grooves for somatic release; sliding scale tickets and strict on-time door policy.
Embodied ecstatic dance beginning with a 7pm warmup and facilitator-led opening circle, moving through DJ-driven electronic and world grooves for somatic release; sliding scale tickets and strict on-time door policy.
Embodied ecstatic dance beginning with a 7pm warmup and facilitator-led opening circle, moving through DJ-driven electronic and world grooves for somatic release; sliding scale tickets and strict on-time door policy.
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.
Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.
Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.
Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.
Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.
Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.
Glide across a real outdoor ice rink beneath twinkling lights and festive music, with holiday cocktails, hot chocolate, themed nights, photo ops, and a winter market for family outings or date nights.
Saucy bass-driven DJ sets propel an ecstatic dance wave with a movement lab, warm-up stretch, opening circle, and brief sound-healing close; expect tea, communal connection, and freeform body-centered dance.
Saucy bass-driven DJ sets propel an ecstatic dance wave with a movement lab, warm-up stretch, opening circle, and brief sound-healing close; expect tea, communal connection, and freeform body-centered dance.
Saucy bass-driven DJ sets propel an ecstatic dance wave with a movement lab, warm-up stretch, opening circle, and brief sound-healing close; expect tea, communal connection, and freeform body-centered dance.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Holiday ice rink and winter wonderland at Asheville Yards, featuring a real outdoor ice rink with twinkling lights and festive music, holiday-inspired cocktails and hot chocolate, festive photo ops, a winter market and weekly theme nights. Family-friendly and ideal for dates and group outings.
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.
Community-rooted visual arts gala and fundraiser presenting multidisciplinary installations, local artist showcases, and participatory community engagement in the vaulted Crest Center & Pavilion, organized by OpenDoors Asheville on March 7, 2026.