Spring Arts & Music Scene
Key Questions
What is the Montford Park Players production?
Montford Park Players are staging 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' through May 30, which is free to attend. It is an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book, not the musical.
When and where is Asheville Ballet's Cinderella?
Asheville Ballet presents 'Cinderella' at Wortham Center for three performances on May 15-16.
What live music session features Blake Hornsby?
Blake Hornsby performs live with an interview on 103.3 AshevilleFM on May 14, 2026, from 8-10 PM, streaming worldwide at ashevillefm.org.
What upcoming events are planned for Asheville's arts scene?
Events include standup by Bobcat Goldthwait, Hannah Rothstein art exhibit, Mother's Day events, AVL Sounds in August, Pride in June, BuskerFest, Pack Square mural, Movies in the Park starting with 'Zootopia 2', Repair Cafe, Dog Day, improv, Bella White, Trousdale, Hellbender, and Echo Mountain shows.
What is the Repair Cafe event?
WNC Repair Cafe hosts a free repair workshop on Saturday at Haywood to fix broken items instead of tossing them.
When does Asheville's Movies in the Park start?
Asheville Parks & Recreation's Movies in the Park series opens Friday, May 8, with a free outdoor showing of 'Zootopia 2' at Pack Square Park.
What is new about Asheville Pride?
A new Asheville Pride festival marks the first June event in nearly 30 years, during Pride Month.
What renovations are happening at White Horse?
White Horse music venue in Black Mountain is undergoing major renovations and an art installation while resuming its regular concert schedule.
White Horse Black Mtn reno mural Ian Wilkinson TDA grant; Montford Wizard Oz thru5/30 free; Asheville Ballet Cinderella5/15-16; Blake Hornsby AshevilleFM5/14; standup Bobcat Goldthwait; Hannah Rothstein art; Mother's events; AVL Sounds Aug; Pride June; BuskerFest; Pack mural; Movies Park; Repair Cafe; Dog Day/Improv/Bella White; Trousdale/Hellbender; Echo Mtn; brewery awards.