Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

87 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: (828) 259-5736
Region: Downtown

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Centrally located in downtown Asheville, the Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville is Western North Carolina's home to conventions, trade and consumer shows, educational program, and entertainment events. The facility consists of a 25,000 square foot Exhibit Hall, a Banquet Hall, the 7,700 seat ExploreAsheville.com Arena and the 2,400 seat Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

Amenities

Admission

Rates - $$$
Rates - $
Rates - $$

Attraction Amenities

Accessible

Food and Beverage

Food Vendors
Snack Bar/Shop
Beverages Available

Hours

Monday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Tuesday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Wednesday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Thursday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Friday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Saturday: Varies by event

Alcoholic Beverages

Alcohol Served

Dining Amenities

Accessible
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Options

Hours

Monday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Tuesday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Wednesday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Thursday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Friday: 10am-5pm; Varies by event
Saturday: Varies by event
Sunday: Varies by event

Facility Amenities

Audio-Visual Equipment
Banquet Room(s)
Breakout Rooms
Meeting Rooms

Meeting Space Capacity

More than 10,000 sq. ft.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting Facility

Number of Rooms: 24
Total SqFt.: 83000
Largest Room: 83000
Theatre Capacity: 7200
Banquet Capacity: 1008
Classroom Capacity: 1580
Reception Capacity: 3000
Exhibit space: Yes

Meeting Facility Rooms

Room Name	SqFt.	Dimensions	Ceiling	Theater	Classroom	Banquet	Reception
Main Lobby	7290	X	36			88	360
Outdoor Plaza	4335	85 X 51				152	310
Thomas Wolfe Lobby (multi-level)	3430	35 X 98	11				240
Back Patio	3752	37 X 56		314		96	280
Thomas Wolfe Auditorium		X	60	2431
Arena Concourse	14680	X	10-12			300	1200
Thomas Wolfe Stage	2800	70 X 40	50	218	96	112	234
Banquet Hall	3074	58 X 53	14	344	160	200	420
Banquet Hall Pre-Function	1073	37 X 29	14	74	48	28	86
Meeting Room 1	2464	44 X 56	1	206	87	104	218
Meeting Room 2	1568	28.5 X 56	11	140	60	72	156
Meeting Room 1 & 2 Pre-function	2132	26 X 82	11				160
Thomas Wolfe Lower Lobby	860	20 X 43	15				60
Meeting Room 3	897	23 X 39	7-8	86	36	36	100
Meeting Room 4	624	16 X 39	7-8	67	28	24	75
Meeting Room 5	624	16 X 39	7-8	67	28	24	75
Meeting Room 4 & 5	1264	16 X 79	7-8	136	60	48	150
Meeting Room 6	320	16 X 20	7	36	12	8	40
Meeting Room 7	624	16 X 37	1-8	47	23	24	54
Meeting Room 8	400	16 X 25	7-8	43	20	24	48
Meeting Room 9	400	16 X 25	7-8	43	20	24	48
Meeting Room 8 & 9	816	16 X 51	7-8	88	42	48	102
Exhibit Hall	24435	181 X 135	14	1580	1580	1000	1580

Events

Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands

Thursday, October 17, 2024 to October 20, 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Address: 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Times: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
From: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

July 18-21 (Summer) October 17-20 (Fall) Thursday-Sunday, 10am-5pm each day Celebrating 77 years! Hosted in downtown Asheville at Harrah’s Cherokee … more

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Barenaked Ladies - In Flight Tour

Friday, October 18, 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Address: 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Times: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
From: 08:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Multi-platinum band Barenaked Ladies /w special guest Toad the Wet Sprocket will perform live at Harrah's Cherokee Center on Oct. 18, 2024. … more

The Fifth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival

Friday, November 15, 2024 to November 17, 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Address: 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Times: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The original and best tattoo festival is back in Asheville once more for the Fifth Annual Asheville Tattoo Arts Festival! Hosted by Villain Arts at … more

Bonnie Raitt: Just Like That... Tour 2024

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Address: 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Times: 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
From: 07:30 PM to 11:00 PM

Bonnie Raitt is extending the ‘Just Like That…’ tour adding another 30+ dates in the U.S. to the already-robust schedule planned for the first half of … more

Mark Normand: Ya Don't Say Tour

Saturday, November 23, 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Address: 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Times: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
From: 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Comedian Mark Normand will perform live at Harrah's Cherokee Center on Nov. 23, 2024. … more

Cirque de la Symphonie

Thursday, December 5, 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Address: 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Times: 7:00 PM

Darko Butorac, conductorCirque de la Symphonie The Asheville Symphony combines forces with the incredible Cirque de la Symphonie for a family-friendly … more

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NYE: Music of ABBA with Direct From Sweden

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Location: Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville

Address: 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Times: 8:00 PM

Darko Butorac, conductor Direct From Sweden Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable ABBA tribute show featuring Direct From Sweden backed by your … more

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