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Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

A Swannanoa Solstice

Wortham Presents

A Swannanoa Solstice

Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

For more than 20 years, this beloved local holiday tradition has ushered in the winter season with a joyful infusion of performances by the best and brightest artists in our region. This year, the celebration welcomes the next generation of musicians to the stage to spread seasonal warmth, magic and cheer with Celtic, American-roots and world-influenced music, rousing dance and timeless stories — illuminating winter’s darkest day with wonder and peace.

View the A Swannanoa Solstice playbill program

The 2023 A Swannanoa Solstice features performances by:

  • John Doyle & Mick McAuley
  • Josh Goforth
  • E.J. Jones & The Piper Jones Band
  • Jane Kramer
  • Becky Stone
  • Zoe & Cloyd
  • AC Reynolds Chorale
  • Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance
John Doyle, “Merry Christmas to All and Goodnight”
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Individual Sponsors

Bray Creech & Chad Storck of Joel Adams and Associates • John & Marsha Ellis • Richard & Francee Healy • Bill & Marilyn Hubbard • James King & Jayne Cleveland • Henry LaBrun • Amy Loether • Rick and Janna Lutovsky • Ronna & Rob Resnick • Dianne & David Worley

Corporate Sponsors

Media Sponsors

WNC magazine. Mountain Living in Western North Carolina.

Date(s):

Sunday December 17, 2023

Time

2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Venue:

Diana Wortham Theatre

18 Biltmore Ave.
Asheville, NC 28801 (map)

Cost:

$58.00  Ticket fee details