Asheville

Nightlife

Asheville's LGBTQ+ community is centered in downtown Asheville and the River Arts District, with a vibrant queer arts and culture scene. Popular venues include O.Henry's, Scandals, and The Getaway. Blue Ridge Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts various queer events and cultural festivals. Asheville's mountain location and artistic community create a unique queer culture that values both natural beauty and creative expression.

Join us for a fabulous drag brunch featuring Kristina Christian and Celeste Starr. Enjoy performances, brunch, and a lively atmosphere.

Local Venue

Drag Queen Brunch with Kristina Christian & Celeste Starr

Mashup Mondays every Monday with special guests and different music every week. Featuring the full core line up along with special guests Alex Bradley on trumpet and Jason DeCristofaro on percussion. Music genres include Afrobeats, Reggae, Funk, Soul, and Acid Jazz.

Mashup Mondays

One World Brewing

A weekly party featuring live music with different genres and special guest performers.

Join us in the Highland Taproom on April 14, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for Music Bingo with Spencer. Enjoy a fun twist on traditional bingo by matching songs to your bingo card and winning prizes. The event is free to play and features your favorite tunes, great vibes, and the opportunity to win awesome prizes. Food trucks and craft beer will be available on-site, making it a perfect Tuesday night activity.

Highland Brewing Taproom

Music Bingo

Mashup Mondays every Monday at One World Brewing West Asheville with special guests and different music every week!

A live music night featuring a nine-piece band playing funky and soulful songs.

The Odd

FREE TERRAOKE KARAOKE TAKEOVER

A free karaoke party event at The Odd called the Terraoke Karaoke Takeover.

Drag show with a Stardew Valley theme. Dress up as your favorite character for a costume contest. 18+ event.

Stardew Valley Drag Show

A drag show with a Stardew Valley theme and a costume contest.

Join us for Stardrag Valley at The Odd on April 16, 2026. Experience an exciting event hosted at The Odd venue. Further details are not provided.

Stardrag Valley at The Odd

A drag show themed around Stardew Valley with character performances, a costume contest, and drinks for those over 21.

A spectacular brunch supporting Youth OUTright! Expect big performances, bigger hair, and the biggest, most delicious brunch from Biscuit Head South. Ticket cost includes brunch and start at $25. The area's longest-running and award-winning professional drag brunch show is hosted by the effervescent Koko Dove, with dazzling performances by Sya Cox O'Hara, Jasmine Summers, and special guest Sunny Dior.

Asheville Drag Brunch

We've got a killer afternoon planned for you, featuring the launch of our Spring Kitchen Menu, Exclusive Tours of our Sour Barrelhouse with timperialstout (tickets at the link in our bio), and Off-Topic Conversation, a Raw Bar Oyster Pop-Up by localsseafood, and guest taps from: allagashbrewing, blindhousebeer, cellarestbeerproject, fontaflorabrew, forestandmain, pendruidbrewing.

Sharpen the Blades Celebration

Bearded Lady Productions

PARTY FOUL DRAG LICK IT UP DANCE PARTY

A drag-themed dance party called PARTY FOUL DRAG LICK IT UP at The Odd.

A dance party for bears, cubs, chubs, and their admirers at O.Henry’s, supporting community fundraising efforts.

O.Henry's Asheville

Beer City Bears Dance @ O.Henry’s

Beer City Bears

Floridaze is a live music event featuring the band Floridaze, known for their blend of reggae fusion and surf rock, bringing laid-back coastal vibes. The event is scheduled for April 19, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00 at the Meadow at Highland Brewing Co. in Asheville, North Carolina.

Meadow at Highland Brewing Co.

Floridaze

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Highland Brewing's rooftop in Asheville, NC, on April 19, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event features a beginner-friendly salsa lesson from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, perfect for newcomers or those warming up for the dance floor. Following the lesson, enjoy social dancing with Latin beats, salsa, and bachata until 8:00 pm. A $5 cover charge applies at the door. Bring your friends, meet new people, and dance the night away under the stars! For more details, visit the Highland Brewing events page.

Highland Brewing Disc Golf Course

Rooftop Salsa Night

Highland Brewing Company

A lively party featuring a nine-piece band playing funky and soulful music.

A free karaoke party event called the Terraoke Karaoke Takeover.

A drag performance and dance party hosted by The Odd.

Every Saturday is Drag Night at O. Henry's with shows starting around 10:30 PM.

Drag Night at O. Henry's

A weekly party at One World Brewing with special guests and different music each time.

Rhythm & Blues dance party with Peggy Ratusz & Daddy LongLegs Blues & Dance band playing old school playlist of all your favorite and nostalgic grooves from the 1960’s-80’s!

One World West

Rhythm & Blues Dance Party

A dance party featuring rhythm and blues music from the 1960s to 1980s with live performances and nostalgic grooves.

The ART of HOUSE-Asheville Crew (Residents): JERICHO, PERI METERS, JOHN BRINKER, MATTHEW FRANCIS. Music: 8pm. $10 Cover. 21+ / Full Bar: High Rise Drinks/Cocktails/Mocktails/Beer/Wine/NA Drinks/Soft Drinks

SATURDAY SESSIONS

The Art of House

A dance party featuring house music with local DJs and a full bar.

A weekly party at One World Brewing West Asheville with special guests and different music each week.

A weekly party at One World Brewing West Asheville with live music and special guests.

A high-energy drag show featuring talented performers in glamorous heels.

May 14th HIGH Heels Drag Show

Asheville's original and longest-running Drag Bingo show, taking place at Hilltop Event Center, features six rounds of bingo, prizes, upbeat tunes, and a lively party atmosphere. The event starts at 19:00 on June 5, 2026, and is for attendees aged 21 and up. Tickets include bingo cards, with various levels offering additional perks such as reserved seating, souvenirs, and drinks. Profits after expenses are donated to local charities. Attendees are encouraged to dress according to the monthly theme. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals to support the cause.

Asheville Drag Bingo!

A dance party featuring Rhythm & Blues music from the 1960s to 1980s with live performances.

A dance party featuring house music by local residents with a full bar and a $10 cover charge.

Enjoy karaoke with proceeds supporting women's sports and queer culture at LaZoom Room.

LaZoom Room

Sapphic Songbook Karaoke and Costume Contest

Join the 7th annual Pride bar crawl at Catawba Brewing Company, celebrating love and diversity.

Catawba Brewing Company

Pride Bar Crawl

A dance party featuring house music and local DJs at a brewery.

Hilltop Event Center

Blue Ridge Drag Bingo

A party featuring house music performed by The ART of HOUSE Asheville Crew with a full bar and a $10 cover charge.

Queer Nightlife in Asheville