Thomas Wolfe Auditorium

The Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, located at 87 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801, is a renowned event venue in Western North Carolina. Here is a detailed description of its meeting, conference, and event facilities:

Meeting and Event Facilities

• Capacity: The auditorium has a maximum capacity of 2,431 guests.

• Function Rooms: The primary function room is the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium itself, which is a horseshoe-shaped theatre.

• Services:

• Stage and Proscenium: The working stage is 52 feet by 32 feet, and the proscenium is 50 feet wide by 21 feet high.
• Dressing Rooms: There are six dressing rooms available.
• Loading Dock: The venue has one loading dock for easy access.
• Audio and Lighting: The auditorium is equipped with D&B Audio V-Series rig and Chauvet Professional Lighting Fixtures.
• Event Types: It is perfect for comedy, concerts, conventions, dance, performing arts, speakers, and symphony events.

Annual Events and Performances

• Asheville Symphony Orchestra: The auditorium is the annual home of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra.

• Notable Performers: It has hosted a variety of top performers, including Bob Hope and Dave Chappelle.

Renovation and Current Status

• Renovation Plans: A $100 million renovation plan was announced in 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the project. As of 2023, the funding plan had not been completed, and HVAC repairs were expected to take six to nine months. The auditorium reopened in October 2023 with a reduced capacity of 1,200 guests, with full capacity expected to be ready by March 2024.