Lineup
may 29-31, 2026
the orange peel - asheville
2026
The Community Garden
Our 2026 festival theme is The Community Garden, inspired by the global debut of a new immersive art experience at this year’s event. What happens when we gather together and re-envision the future? What can we grow when we realize the people around us are our best resources for success?
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101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville NC 28801
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SPEAK - award-winning documentary screening and Q&A with filmmaker Guy Mossman and cast member Sam Schaefer
The Community Garden - a venue wide interactive art experience brought to you by some of the creative talent behind Meow Wolf, Cal Arts, and Epic Games
Oakland Rising - performances by vocalists August Lee Stevens, B. Deveaux, and NAIMA
Shared Roots: Songs & Stories in the Round - a special evening of music and conversation featuring acclaimed musicians Mary Gauthier, Shana Tucker, and Marisa Blake, in an intimate songwriter round guided by music journalist Marcus K. Dowling
Fireside Chat with organizer, strategist, and 22nd Century Initiative co-founder Scot Nakagawa
Modern Biology- music with plants and mushrooms bringing together art and ecology
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SPEAK .(2025)
"Stop talking. Start speaking." Five bold young voices go on a high-stakes journey to conquer the Super Bowl of public speaking. As the world teeters on a razor's edge, these teens rise with fire and heartfelt humanity -- offering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced. Join us for the multiple award-winning documentary screening of SPEAK. with a Q&A to follow with filmmaker Guy Mossman and cast member Sam Schaefer.
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2026 Films
"Stop talking. Start speaking." Five bold young voices go on a high-stakes journey to conquer the Super Bowl of public speaking. As the world teeters on a razor's edge, these teens rise with fire and heartfelt humanity -- offering a masterclass in courage, conviction, and the kind of hope that refuses to be silenced.
Join us for the multiple award-winning documentary screening of SPEAK (2025) with a Q&A to follow with filmmaker Guy Mossman and cast member Sam Schaefer.
Highlights
