
The Gala 2026
High-energy women's gymnastics meet showcasing vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor routines by junior through elite athletes from across the Southeast, staged in a large arena setting for all-ages spectators.
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High-energy women's gymnastics competition showcasing vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor routines by athletes from youth to elite levels across the Southeast, held in the arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.

High-energy women's gymnastics competition showcasing vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor routines by athletes from youth to elite levels across the Southeast, held in the arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.
High-energy women's gymnastics competition showcasing vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor routines by athletes from youth to elite levels across the Southeast, held in the arena at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.

High-energy indoor volleyball tournament staging competitive matches across multiple divisions Jan 29–Feb 1, 2026 in a large arena setting for spectators, featuring club and amateur competition.

High-energy indoor volleyball tournament staging competitive matches across multiple divisions Jan 29–Feb 1, 2026 in a large arena setting for spectators, featuring club and amateur competition.
High-energy indoor volleyball tournament staging competitive matches across multiple divisions Jan 29–Feb 1, 2026 in a large arena setting for spectators, featuring club and amateur competition.

High energy competitive cheer and tumbling in a two day arena tournament at Harrah's Cherokee Center, featuring team routines, crowd-driving stunts, and finals presented by All Day Cheerleading for youth and collegiate squads.

High energy competitive cheer and tumbling in a two day arena tournament at Harrah's Cherokee Center, featuring team routines, crowd-driving stunts, and finals presented by All Day Cheerleading for youth and collegiate squads.
High energy competitive cheer and tumbling in a two day arena tournament at Harrah's Cherokee Center, featuring team routines, crowd-driving stunts, and finals presented by All Day Cheerleading for youth and collegiate squads.
High-stakes Southern Conference men's semifinal basketball featuring fast paced offense, clutch shooting, and tenacious defense, delivering raucous arena crowd energy and bracket deciding intensity on March 8, 2026.
High-stakes Southern Conference men's semifinal basketball featuring fast paced offense, clutch shooting, and tenacious defense, delivering raucous arena crowd energy and bracket deciding intensity on March 8, 2026.
High-stakes Southern Conference men's semifinal basketball featuring fast paced offense, clutch shooting, and tenacious defense, delivering raucous arena crowd energy and bracket deciding intensity on March 8, 2026.
High-energy, fast-paced college basketball in the Southern Conference quarterfinals, with tournament intensity, packed-arena crowd, physical defense, and bracket-advancing stakes; evening tipoff on March 7, 2026.
High-energy, fast-paced college basketball in the Southern Conference quarterfinals, with tournament intensity, packed-arena crowd, physical defense, and bracket-advancing stakes; evening tipoff on March 7, 2026.
High-energy, fast-paced college basketball in the Southern Conference quarterfinals, with tournament intensity, packed-arena crowd, physical defense, and bracket-advancing stakes; evening tipoff on March 7, 2026.

High-energy women's artistic gymnastics competition featuring Aleah Finnegan, with routines across USA Gymnastics, NGA, and AAU levels 1–10 plus Xcel divisions, staged as an arena tour stop at Harrah's Cherokee Center.

High-energy women's artistic gymnastics competition featuring Aleah Finnegan, with routines across USA Gymnastics, NGA, and AAU levels 1–10 plus Xcel divisions, staged as an arena tour stop at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
High-energy women's artistic gymnastics competition featuring Aleah Finnegan, with routines across USA Gymnastics, NGA, and AAU levels 1–10 plus Xcel divisions, staged as an arena tour stop at Harrah's Cherokee Center.

High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.

High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.
High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.

Three-day regional ballroom competition with adjudicated standard and Latin routines, high-energy choreography, and awards presentations in a proscenium auditorium; attracts competitors, coaches, and spectators across three states.

Three-day regional ballroom competition with adjudicated standard and Latin routines, high-energy choreography, and awards presentations in a proscenium auditorium; attracts competitors, coaches, and spectators across three states.
Three-day regional ballroom competition with adjudicated standard and Latin routines, high-energy choreography, and awards presentations in a proscenium auditorium; attracts competitors, coaches, and spectators across three states.

Jaw-dropping gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks from the Harlem Globetrotters' centennial tour, an over-the-top, family-friendly arena spectacle of comedy, stunts, and audience interaction celebrating 100 years.

Jaw-dropping gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks from the Harlem Globetrotters' centennial tour, an over-the-top, family-friendly arena spectacle of comedy, stunts, and audience interaction celebrating 100 years.
Jaw-dropping gravity-defying dunks and game-changing tricks from the Harlem Globetrotters' centennial tour, an over-the-top, family-friendly arena spectacle of comedy, stunts, and audience interaction celebrating 100 years.

High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.

High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.
High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.

Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.

Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.
Formal gala and induction ceremony celebrating Southern Conference Hall of Fame honorees, with awards dinner, cocktail reception, and alumni networking at Battery Park Hall; presented by Explore Asheville for a celebratory, upscale atmosphere.

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.

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.

High energy exhibition basketball jam blending streetball flair and all star athleticism, with dunks, skill showcases, and fan driven contests on the ExploreAsheville.com Arena court at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.

High energy exhibition basketball jam blending streetball flair and all star athleticism, with dunks, skill showcases, and fan driven contests on the ExploreAsheville.com Arena court at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.
High energy exhibition basketball jam blending streetball flair and all star athleticism, with dunks, skill showcases, and fan driven contests on the ExploreAsheville.com Arena court at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville.
High energy Southern Conference men's and women's college basketball across a multi day bracket, with buzzer beaters, pep band cheers, and rivalry intensity; all session tickets grant full access to every championship game.
High energy Southern Conference men's and women's college basketball across a multi day bracket, with buzzer beaters, pep band cheers, and rivalry intensity; all session tickets grant full access to every championship game.
High energy Southern Conference men's and women's college basketball across a multi day bracket, with buzzer beaters, pep band cheers, and rivalry intensity; all session tickets grant full access to every championship game.

Two-night showcase of eight bands at Asheville Music Hall, with four high energy sets per evening and a freewheeling super jam capping each night; late-night schedule runs from 6 PM into the early morning.

Two-night showcase of eight bands at Asheville Music Hall, with four high energy sets per evening and a freewheeling super jam capping each night; late-night schedule runs from 6 PM into the early morning.
Two-night showcase of eight bands at Asheville Music Hall, with four high energy sets per evening and a freewheeling super jam capping each night; late-night schedule runs from 6 PM into the early morning.

Caps and gowns commencement ceremony honoring AB-Tech spring graduates with processional, conferral of degrees, keynote address, and celebratory applause in a large indoor performing arts auditorium; family friendly, formal academic tradition.

Caps and gowns commencement ceremony honoring AB-Tech spring graduates with processional, conferral of degrees, keynote address, and celebratory applause in a large indoor performing arts auditorium; family friendly, formal academic tradition.
Caps and gowns commencement ceremony honoring AB-Tech spring graduates with processional, conferral of degrees, keynote address, and celebratory applause in a large indoor performing arts auditorium; family friendly, formal academic tradition.
High-intensity collegiate basketball with buzzer-beating moments, physical defense, and packed-arena energy as rival teams clash for the conference men's championship on the tournament's final day.
High-intensity collegiate basketball with buzzer-beating moments, physical defense, and packed-arena energy as rival teams clash for the conference men's championship on the tournament's final day.
High-intensity collegiate basketball with buzzer-beating moments, physical defense, and packed-arena energy as rival teams clash for the conference men's championship on the tournament's final day.
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.

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.