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Hellbender by The Orange Peel
What you need to know
Hellbender is an outdoor concert venue on about three acres along a bend in the Swannanoa River at 151 Thompson Street, on the former Cursus Keme brewery property. The team behind The Orange Peel runs it. It opened in July 2026 with a limited first season, and a permanent stage and full season are planned for spring 2027. There's a general admission lawn, premium and standard seats, bars and food trucks.
Local's Tip
Most shows are all ages. Lawn chair and blanket rules change by show, and some nights allow blankets up to 3 by 5 feet while others don't allow them, so read the show listing first.
What the locals say
Locals say Hellbender is the outdoor show Western North Carolina has been waiting for, with open skies, river air and the same local booking sense that made The Orange Peel a national name. It's named for the hellbender, Appalachia's giant salamander.
What you need to know
Hellbender is an outdoor concert venue on about three acres along a bend in the Swannanoa River at 151 Thompson Street, on the former Cursus Keme brewery property. The team behind The Orange Peel runs it. It opened in July 2026 with a limited first season, and a permanent stage and full season are planned for spring 2027. There's a general admission lawn, premium and standard seats, bars and food trucks.
What the locals say
Locals say Hellbender is the outdoor show Western North Carolina has been waiting for, with open skies, river air and the same local booking sense that made The Orange Peel a national name. It's named for the hellbender, Appalachia's giant salamander.
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