Warren Haynes Presents: Christmas Jam returns to ExploreAsheville.com Arena on Saturday, December 13 for our 33rd annual celebration!
This year’s lineup features Warren Haynes & Friends, Stone Temple Pilots, MJ Lenderman & The Wind, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, and A Very Special Xmas Jam Tribute to Phil Lesh featuring Warren Haynes, Grahame Lesh, Jimmy Herring, John Molo, and Jason Crosby, plus special guests and surprises still to come.
After last year’s pivot due to Hurricane Helene, this year’s Jam carries even greater meaning raising funds for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity and BeLoved Asheville, while supporting the local tourism and hospitality community that makes Asheville shine.
Ticketing Info:
🎟 Local pre-sale: Thursday, Oct 23 @ 10AM ET (Arena Box Office only)
🌎 Nationwide pre-sale (incl. VIP + travel packages): Friday, Oct 24 @ 10AM ET
🎫 Public on-sale: Tuesday, Oct 28 @ 10AM ET
➡️ Visit www.xmasjam.com for tickets and details.
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Asheville, North Carolina

Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville is Western North Carolina’s largest and most versatile event venue, located in downtown Asheville at 87 Haywood Street. This multi-room complex features the ExploreAsheville.com Arena with a seating capacity of 7,674, the historic Thomas Wolfe Auditorium holding 2,431 guests, and an adjacent banquet hall for up to 500 attendees. 

The center hosts a diverse range of events including concerts by major touring artists, professional basketball tournaments, trade shows, conventions, theatrical performances, and community gatherings. Opened in 1974 and managed by the City of Asheville, the venue combines modern amenities with historic charm and continues to be a cultural and entertainment hub for the region.

Locals appreciate Harrah’s Cherokee Center for its capacity to bring world-class entertainment and large-scale events to Asheville. Audiences enjoy the spacious arena’s excellent sightlines and acoustics for concerts, as well as the intimate yet grand Thomas Wolfe Auditorium for theatrical and cultural performances. 

The venue is praised for its convenient downtown location, professional staff, and accessibility features including ADA seating and ample parking options. Frequent attendees note the ongoing renovations and improvements that enhance the overall visitor experience.

Harrah’s Cherokee Center

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