Downtown Asheville's event calendar turns toward the holidays

Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville has a varied schedule of concerts, family entertainment, sports and holiday traditions as November gets underway.

The city-managed venue at 87 Haywood Street includes the ExploreAsheville.com Arena and Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, allowing it to host everything from tournament matches to touring stage productions.

November highlights

Friday, November 13: Country artist Hudson Westbrook brings The Hits Me Tour to the ExploreAsheville.com Arena. The show is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 15: A Magical Cirque Christmas takes the stage in Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at 6 p.m., combining circus artistry and holiday music.

November 19–22: The Ingles Southern Conference Women's Volleyball Championships feature tournament play across four days in the arena, concluding with the championship final November 22.

December brings music, makers and seasonal favorites

Thursday, December 3: Get the Led Out celebrates the music of Led Zeppelin in Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

Saturday–Sunday, December 5–6: The Big Crafty returns to the arena with handmade goods and regional artists.

Monday, December 7: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is scheduled for Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

Thursday, December 10: Matthew West brings Come Home for Christmas to Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

Saturday, December 12: Warren Haynes Presents Christmas Jam returns to Asheville's arena.

Thursday, December 31: The Avett Brothers lead a New Year's Eve concert in the arena.

Before you go

Schedules, ticket availability and event details can change, so readers should confirm the specific show with the Harrah's Cherokee Center box office and official event calendar before making plans.

The venue is at 87 Haywood Street in downtown Asheville, where parking and traffic may be especially busy around larger performances.

For 828 Daily readers, the upcoming mix offers options for country-music fans, families, sports supporters and holiday shoppers.

A closer look at December's Christmas Jam can follow in a later edition as that event approaches.