Andrew Bird With The Asheville Symphony Orchestra at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

We just found out that Andrew Bird will be performing a concert with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center on Friday May 29th, 2026. If you are a fan of Andrew Bird and indie folk music then you will love the opportunity to hear his music performed with an entire symphony orchestra. Grammy nominated violinist Andrew Bird will make his Asheville Symphony debut under the baton of Music Director Darko Butorac at 8:00 PM with doors opening at 7:00 PM. If you are a fan of Andrew Bird or unique pairings of music then this is an event you won't want to miss. Andrew Bird is currently touring and performing in London, Seattle, Waterbury, Providence, Indianapolis and Greensboro and so many other places around the world.

Andrew Bird

I think Andrew Bird is a very beautiful composer and I chose Tables and Chairs, Armchairs, Pulaski at Night, Scythian Empires, Fake Palindromes and A Nervous Tic Motion of the Head to the Left. This piece is played by a full orchestra and is really a completely different piece of music than the record version. The live experience is never the same as the record. Andrew Bird is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who has released 16 studio albums since 1996, including his 20th Anniversary Reissue of The Mysterious Production of Eggs, which was released on February 27th, 2026. This album is a reworked version of some of Bird’s most beloved compositions, each one transformed to reflect his ongoing evolution as a composer. Bird was nominated for a Grammy in 2020 for Best Folk Album for “My Finest Work Yet” which has fast becoming him one of the major music players of today. Extremely talented whistler and singer / songwriter the Bird is multi faceted with his exceptional whistling skills combined with playing the violin from a very young age (he began aged four), the use of loop pedals allowing for the one man orchestra of music and performance. Amazing words from this extraordinary man who weaves the likes of literature & nature into his words which he collaborates with ever increasing number of other artists in the music industry.

Asheville Symphony Orchestra

The Asheville Symphony Orchestra will bring the power of orchestral music to SoundMending. As a leader in classical music in Western North Carolina, the Asheville Symphony Orchestra (ASO) has been entertaining and educating audiences in the Asheville area for nearly 60 years. Formed in 1963, the orchestra has been performing classical music standards and occasionally collaborating with guest artists and ensembles. The Asheville Symphony Orchestra will perform classical music pieces in conjunction with featured guest artists like Bird for this SoundMending project. I'm not amazed that Music Director Darko Butorac's passion on stage brings music to life and creates an emotional connection with the audience, and now he will continue as Music Director of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra until 2027. The ESO’s Youth Orchestra program currently reaches over 200 young musicians from all over the region each year and has been awarded by the Alberta Arts Foundation for Community Program and Outstanding Arts in Education.

Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center Information

Bring your family to the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center, 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC. This venue offers surround sound and some of the best seating in the region for this incredible event. The Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, the largest multi-purpose venue at Harrah's Cherokee Center in Western North Carolina, is home to the Asheville Symphony for one month each year. The hall offers the benefit of both orchestra level and balcony seating. PLEASE NOTE: There is currently no elevator access to the balcony. Concessions will be available at this venue as well as food and beverages available throughout the Center. The venue is equipped with lighting and sound systems ideal for large events. A state-of-the-art multipurpose venue located in the Nussbaum Center in downtown Asheville, the Osher Theater is one of the main performance venues in Asheville. For more information on accessibility, seating and more, call Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center at (828) 259-5736.

Parking Information

The Thomas Wolfe Auditorium does not have on-site parking. There are several downtown parking garages within walking distance of the venue. Street parking and paid lots are also abundant throughout downtown Asheville. The Auditorium is accessible by public transportation. Plan your trip and arrive early to secure a good parking spot and allow time to get to the venue.

Ticket Information

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