Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville is a multipurpose sports and entertainment complex in downtown Asheville, designed to accommodate major sporting events, concerts, exhibitions, and other large-scale gatherings. Its main venue, ExploreAsheville.com Arena, can host up to approximately 7,200 guests depending on the event configuration, while the complex also includes the 2,431-seat Thomas Wolfe Auditorium and additional exhibition and support spaces. This combination allows the center to accommodate events of very different sizes and formats.
Inside the arena, seating and floor layouts can be adapted for individual events, so the experience may differ between sporting fixtures, concerts, and other productions. The spacious arena floor, in-house sound system, and technical infrastructure support demanding productions, while concourses and adjoining areas help visitors move efficiently before and during events.
The complex is located at 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, North Carolina 28801, United States. Harrah's Cherokee Center Garage is directly adjacent to the complex and provides pedestrian access toward Haywood Street, while a passenger pick-up and drop-off area is available in front of the building. For broader transportation options and getting around Asheville, see the city information further down the page.