The Hives at The Orange Peel

2026 North American Tour

Here comes an engaging night as The Hives bring their famous garage punk energy to The Orange Peel in downtown Asheville, North Carolina on Saturday, March 14, 2026. You'll experience the Swedish powerhouse tear through their libary of hits at 8:00 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM. The band has revealed their 2026 North American Tour schedule which starts on March 13 in Nashville before moving through North America. The Hives will perform before The Chats take the stage to deliver their raw Australian punk rock sound which matches their unapologetic pub rock style. The two established musical groups will create an intense atmosphere during their performance which will deliver pure punk rock energy to the audience.

The Hives

The Hives will perform their classic songs "Hate to Say I Told You So" and "Walk Idiot Walk" and "Tick Tick Boom" during their live concert which will give you an adrenaline rush. These Swedish legends have perfected their art since starting in Fagersta back in 1993 and frontman Pelle Almqvist's magnetic on stage gravitas will capture your gaze from opening to finish. Their music collection includes their 2023 album The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons together with their popular songs which made them famous. Famous for their defining album Veni Vidi Vicious (2000), the band has received multiple MTV Europe Music Awards nominations and acclaim from Rolling Stone for their explosive LIVE performances. 

The Chats

The Chats will perform their Queensland punk fury music before The Hives start their performance. The band will perform their well-known songs "Smoko" and "Pub Feed" and "Identity Theft" while maintaining their original Australian punk style which combines playful lyrics with intense musical performance. The Chats formed in 2016 before their "Smoko" video became an online sensation which led to their sudden popularity through their experiences working unfulfilling jobs. The band will deliver their genuine punk spirit while performing songs from their 2022 album Get Fucked. These rising punks have performed widely with acts like Queens of the Stone Age and you'll see why they've received praise for keeping punk rock real. The band created an energetic atmosphere which perfectly matched the stage energy of The Hives.

The Orange Peel Information

Located at 101 Biltmore Avenue in central Asheville, The Orange Peel provides you one of America's most celebrated rock venues - Rolling Stone ranked it among the Top 5 Rock Clubs in the US. The theater features a private environment which accommodates 1,050 guests at all times so you can always reach the performance area. The club features primarily general admission standing room, letting you to get as near to the stage as you desire. The venue offers two types of seating to its guests which include standard balcony seats and VIP sections and special balcony areas for particular shows when you want to switch your seat location. The Orange Peel gives you a full bar with beer, wine and drinks, plus select refreshments to keep your strength throughout the night. For extra information about details, you can contact the entertainment venue personally at (828) 398-1837. The box office opens Wednesday and Thursday 11:30am–4:00pm, Friday 10:00am–4:00pm and on show days from 4:00pm until end.

Parking Information

The area provides multiple parking facilities which will help you begin your night without any issues. The Orange Peel establishment has limited its parking area but guests can find plenty of street parking spaces and public parking facilities and garages throughout downtown Asheville. The options provide easy walking access to the venue which ensures guests can arrive without any difficulties. The property provides guests with simple access to ride-sharing services which many visitors have praised for their excellent service.

Ticket Information

Entry for this outstanding double lineup commence from $338. Given the demand of both The Hives and The Chats, spots are going fast, so you'll need to grab yours soon. You can get tickets through two trusted sources: via the web through the respected marketplace TicketSqueeze.com or directly from The Orange Peel box office. You can begin your ticket purchase by pressing the "buy tickets" button to guarantee your spot at this essential punk rock concert.