
Open Mic Downtown
Downtown mic night led by host Tony Willingham in a casual brewery taproom setting. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM with performances kicking off at 7:30 PM for musicians, poets, and comics.
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A downtown brewery open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a casual, come-as-you-are vibe. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM and the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM for musicians, comics, and spoken-word performers.

A downtown brewery open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a casual, come-as-you-are vibe. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM and the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM for musicians, comics, and spoken-word performers.
A downtown brewery open mic night hosted by Tony Willingham with a casual, come-as-you-are vibe. Sign-ups start at 6:30 PM and the mic kicks off at 7:30 PM for musicians, comics, and spoken-word performers.

Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.

Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.
Casual open mic in a downtown kava lounge with Kodey hosting a rotating lineup of performances. Expect low-key nightlife energy and a welcoming stage for first-timers and regulars alike.

Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.

Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.
Asheville’s longest-running open mic invites poets, storytellers, and other creatives to take the mic in a relaxed kava lounge setting. Sign-up starts at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots.

A brewery open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, stand up bits, and spoken word sets hosted by Stephen Evans. Sign up starts at 5:30 PM for stage time in a lively South Slope taproom.

A brewery open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, stand up bits, and spoken word sets hosted by Stephen Evans. Sign up starts at 5:30 PM for stage time in a lively South Slope taproom.
A brewery open mic with a rotating mix of singer songwriters, stand up bits, and spoken word sets hosted by Stephen Evans. Sign up starts at 5:30 PM for stage time in a lively South Slope taproom.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.

Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.
Fast-paced improv comedy sets from a stacked mix of Asheville and regional troupes, launching the 2026 festival with rotating ensembles and big group energy. Doors at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm show in an intimate downtown theater setting.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

A late-night comedy open mic in a quirky West Asheville haunt where first-timers and seasoned comics test new bits in a fast-moving, anything-goes room. Expect a local crowd, surprise performances, and rowdy laughs.

A late-night comedy open mic in a quirky West Asheville haunt where first-timers and seasoned comics test new bits in a fast-moving, anything-goes room. Expect a local crowd, surprise performances, and rowdy laughs.
A late-night comedy open mic in a quirky West Asheville haunt where first-timers and seasoned comics test new bits in a fast-moving, anything-goes room. Expect a local crowd, surprise performances, and rowdy laughs.

A free Sunday-night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in as rotating special guests lead the set. Expect drop-in collaboration alongside touring artists in a laid-back brewery crowd.

A free Sunday-night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in as rotating special guests lead the set. Expect drop-in collaboration alongside touring artists in a laid-back brewery crowd.
A free Sunday-night open jam on the taproom stage where any musician can sit in as rotating special guests lead the set. Expect drop-in collaboration alongside touring artists in a laid-back brewery crowd.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.

Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.

Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.
Emerging singer songwriters and instrumentalists deliver raw original songs, covers, and piano or guitar numbers, sometimes surprising the room; each performer gets 15 minutes or up to three songs in a cozy listening room atmosphere.

A late-night genre-blending mashup set in a brewery taproom, pairing energetic performance vibes with fresh pours and a casual bar crowd. Expect a lively, eclectic soundtrack that shifts styles throughout the night.

A late-night genre-blending mashup set in a brewery taproom, pairing energetic performance vibes with fresh pours and a casual bar crowd. Expect a lively, eclectic soundtrack that shifts styles throughout the night.
A late-night genre-blending mashup set in a brewery taproom, pairing energetic performance vibes with fresh pours and a casual bar crowd. Expect a lively, eclectic soundtrack that shifts styles throughout the night.

An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.

An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.
An unplugged bluegrass jam where pickers trade banjo, fiddle, and guitar tunes in a brewery taproom setting. Bring your instrument for an all-levels, participatory circle that moves to the patio on pleasant evenings.

Late-night stand-up in a brewery taproom with a secret lineup and fast-paced sets. Expect rowdy, adult-leaning humor and a lively after-hours crowd in the River Arts District.

Late-night stand-up in a brewery taproom with a secret lineup and fast-paced sets. Expect rowdy, adult-leaning humor and a lively after-hours crowd in the River Arts District.
Late-night stand-up in a brewery taproom with a secret lineup and fast-paced sets. Expect rowdy, adult-leaning humor and a lively after-hours crowd in the River Arts District.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.
Laid back improv workshop of playful group games to build spontaneity, creativity, and stage confidence; beginner friendly drop in, RSVP recommended, and note there are stairs at the entrance.

Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.

Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.
Late-night sets in a brewpub taproom pair live tunes with fresh-poured house beers and a lively bar crowd. Expect an easygoing hangout vibe that blends music, pints, and Asheville nightlife.

An open mic night in a cozy kava lounge setting, welcoming singers, poets, and comedians for low-key late-night performances. Expect an intimate crowd vibe with community hang time between sets.

An open mic night in a cozy kava lounge setting, welcoming singers, poets, and comedians for low-key late-night performances. Expect an intimate crowd vibe with community hang time between sets.
An open mic night in a cozy kava lounge setting, welcoming singers, poets, and comedians for low-key late-night performances. Expect an intimate crowd vibe with community hang time between sets.