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Visiting Kimmel Arena: what to know before you go

1 University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804, United States

Kimmel Arena is a arena in Asheville, open since 2011, with room for about 3,200 people.

Of the 31 upcoming shows with a published time, 45% start at 6:30 PM – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.

Most dates fall on Wednesday and Saturday.

The busiest month ahead is January 2027, with 9 dates.

Key facts

Type of venue
Arena
Capacity
3,200
Opened
2011
Address
1 University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804, United States
Upcoming events
31
Usual start time
6:30 PM
Busiest days
Wednesday, Saturday

Kimmel Arena, month by month

  • November 20268 dates, including Clinton College Golden Bears at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Womens Basketball, Erskine College Flying Fleet at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Mens Basketball and Georgia State Panthers at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Womens Basketball
  • December 20266 dates, including Warren Wilson College Owls at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Womens Basketball, Alice Lloyd Eagles at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Mens Basketball and Furman Lady Paladins at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Womens Basketball
  • January 20279 dates, including Winthrop Eagles at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Mens Basketball, Charleston Southern Buccaneers at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Womens Basketball and Charleston Southern Buccaneers at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Mens Basketball
  • February 20278 dates, including Radford Highlanders at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Mens Basketball, Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Womens Basketball and Longwood Lancers at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Womens Basketball

Coming evenings with more than one show: Wednesday, November 4, Saturday, December 19 and Saturday, February 20.

Next events at Kimmel Arena

Kimmel Arena: practical questions

How many people fit in Kimmel Arena?

Kimmel Arena has a capacity of about 3,200; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.

When did Kimmel Arena open?

Kimmel Arena opened in 2011.

What time do shows start at Kimmel Arena?

Usually at 6:30 PM (45% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.

Which month has the most events at Kimmel Arena?

January 2027, with 9 dates, including Winthrop Eagles at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Mens Basketball and Charleston Southern Buccaneers at UNC Asheville Bulldogs Womens Basketball.

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