The Asheville Ballet presents Fall Into Dance, September 18 & 19, 2026
Original contemporary ballet choreography performed by North Carolina’s oldest professional ballet company under director Ann Dunn. An open-air downtown park production with stagecraft, graceful ensemble movement, and a festival-like community vibe.
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Professional ballet performance of all original choreography by Asheville Ballet under director Ann Dunn. Expect an elegant open air production in Pack Square Park with community crowd energy and classical contemporary movement.
Professional ballet performance of all original choreography by Asheville Ballet under director Ann Dunn. Expect an elegant open air production in Pack Square Park with community crowd energy and classical contemporary movement.
Professional ballet performance of all original choreography by Asheville Ballet under director Ann Dunn. Expect an elegant open air production in Pack Square Park with community crowd energy and classical contemporary movement.

An open-air ballet performance brings sweeping choreography and classical technique to a downtown park setting. Expect a community-forward evening of dance under the sky with a festive early-fall vibe.

An open-air ballet performance brings sweeping choreography and classical technique to a downtown park setting. Expect a community-forward evening of dance under the sky with a festive early-fall vibe.
An open-air ballet performance brings sweeping choreography and classical technique to a downtown park setting. Expect a community-forward evening of dance under the sky with a festive early-fall vibe.

Connection-driven fusion partner dancing stretches late into the night on a smooth sprung floor with high-end sound and club-style lighting. Welcoming vibe for first-timers and seasoned dancers building a sustainable local scene in West Asheville.

Connection-driven fusion partner dancing stretches late into the night on a smooth sprung floor with high-end sound and club-style lighting. Welcoming vibe for first-timers and seasoned dancers building a sustainable local scene in West Asheville.
Connection-driven fusion partner dancing stretches late into the night on a smooth sprung floor with high-end sound and club-style lighting. Welcoming vibe for first-timers and seasoned dancers building a sustainable local scene in West Asheville.

Avant garde butoh movement and performance anchored by Yumiko Yoshioka’s solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” a Gabriel García Márquez inspired piece from her trilogy. Two intensive 4 hour workshops and festival programming unfold across multiple Asheville venues.

Avant garde butoh movement and performance anchored by Yumiko Yoshioka’s solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” a Gabriel García Márquez inspired piece from her trilogy. Two intensive 4 hour workshops and festival programming unfold across multiple Asheville venues.
Avant garde butoh movement and performance anchored by Yumiko Yoshioka’s solo “100 Light Years of Solitude,” a Gabriel García Márquez inspired piece from her trilogy. Two intensive 4 hour workshops and festival programming unfold across multiple Asheville venues.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through an open-air park circle as locals and visitors clap, dance, and trade beats in a loose, improvisational jam. A casual downtown gathering with a lively, communal vibe that welcomes spectators and participants.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through an open-air park circle as locals and visitors clap, dance, and trade beats in a loose, improvisational jam. A casual downtown gathering with a lively, communal vibe that welcomes spectators and participants.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through an open-air park circle as locals and visitors clap, dance, and trade beats in a loose, improvisational jam. A casual downtown gathering with a lively, communal vibe that welcomes spectators and participants.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.
An open air art market in downtown Pack Square Park with local artists selling handmade goods and original work. Browse vendor tents, meet makers, and soak up the lively community park atmosphere.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.

Crisp autumn street fair with dozens of local makers and craft vendors, seasonal food stalls, kid activities, and community booths spread across the downtown plaza for a family friendly outdoor celebration.
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A lively Greek cultural festival with traditional folk dance performances, festive Greek music, and classic dishes served throughout the day. Expect heritage and history highlights hosted by the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox community.

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An outdoor arts and heritage festival in downtown Pack Square Park with local makers, handmade goods, and community culture on display. Browse vendor booths, soak up Asheville history vibes, and mingle in a lively open-air crowd.

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A downtown park gathering celebrating local arts and culture in an open-air setting. Expect a casual community vibe with creative pop-up style experiences and room to mingle in the heart of Asheville.

A downtown park gathering celebrating local arts and culture in an open-air setting. Expect a casual community vibe with creative pop-up style experiences and room to mingle in the heart of Asheville.
A downtown park gathering celebrating local arts and culture in an open-air setting. Expect a casual community vibe with creative pop-up style experiences and room to mingle in the heart of Asheville.

A lively Greek cultural celebration with traditional folk dancing, upbeat music, and community festival energy. Expect classic Mediterranean flavors like gyros and baklava alongside family friendly activities and cultural performances.

A lively Greek cultural celebration with traditional folk dancing, upbeat music, and community festival energy. Expect classic Mediterranean flavors like gyros and baklava alongside family friendly activities and cultural performances.
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A high-energy barn dance set to old-time string band tunes with a live caller guiding partner and group figures. Expect stomp-friendly rhythms, a rustic farm setting in Fairview, and a late-evening social vibe.

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Downtown streets turn into a Goombay-style celebration of Caribbean and African diaspora culture with live bands, rhythmic dance performances, and festival energy. Browse local vendors and grab bites from food stalls in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

Downtown streets turn into a Goombay-style celebration of Caribbean and African diaspora culture with live bands, rhythmic dance performances, and festival energy. Browse local vendors and grab bites from food stalls in a family-friendly outdoor setting.
Downtown streets turn into a Goombay-style celebration of Caribbean and African diaspora culture with live bands, rhythmic dance performances, and festival energy. Browse local vendors and grab bites from food stalls in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

Acclaimed solo butoh work “100 Light Years of Solitude” brings slow, sculptural, and emotionally charged movement to an intimate black box setting as part of the 16th Asheville Butoh Festival.

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A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.

A three day downtown film festival centered on innovative regional and local filmmakers and story driven cinema, hosted inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple. Nonprofit community weekend of screenings and filmmaker focused programming.
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Midday outdoor yoga on the Town Square Green with space to stretch, breathe, and reset in the open air. A community-friendly session suited for all levels; bring a mat and water for sunlit practice.

Midday outdoor yoga on the Town Square Green with space to stretch, breathe, and reset in the open air. A community-friendly session suited for all levels; bring a mat and water for sunlit practice.
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Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass tunes in a scenic working farm setting. Expect a fellowship-focused evening of rustic celebration, local flavor, and shared feasting in WNC farmland.

Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass tunes in a scenic working farm setting. Expect a fellowship-focused evening of rustic celebration, local flavor, and shared feasting in WNC farmland.
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A free local film premiere in a downtown performing arts center, centered on community storytelling and Asheville-made cinema. Expect a theater screening vibe with a celebratory opening-night feel and a crowd of local supporters.
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A daytime film festival inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple with curated screenings that spotlight indie cinema and short films. Expect a community-focused atmosphere with multiple showtimes and a classic theater setting.
A daytime film festival inside the historic Asheville Masonic Temple with curated screenings that spotlight indie cinema and short films. Expect a community-focused atmosphere with multiple showtimes and a classic theater setting.