Live music venues in Charlotte

Live music and bourbon bar · Music

202 North Main

Live music, cocktail and bourbon bar in a restored Victorian building from around 1900, serving wine, craft beer and spirits. Line dance lessons on Wednesdays ($5) and live music Thursday through Saturday.

Live music Thu 7:30-10 PM; Fri-Sat from 8:30 PM

202 North Main St. · Downtown Mooresville

Music venue · Music

Amos' Southend

Two-story live music venue with a tiered mezzanine, open since 1990. It books concerts and tribute acts, and age limits vary by show.

1423 S Tryon St · South End

Arts and event venue · Music

Arts Factory

Arts venue in Charlotte's Historic West End that hosts visual art exhibitions, theatre, comedy and concerts, mostly produced by local artists and organizations.

1545 W. Trade Street · Historic West End

Bourbon bar · Music

Bin 110

Bourbon bar with over 550 whiskies, craft cocktails, wine and small plates. It has live music Thursday through Saturday and a monthly comedy night.

Mon closed; Tue 4pm-10pm; Wed-Sat 4pm-1am; Sun 12pm-6pm

19712 One Norman Blvd, Suite #110 · Cornelius

Music venue · Music

BoatYard Lake Norman

Live music and event venue in Cornelius that hosts concerts and bingo nights.

18418 Statesville Rd · Cornelius

Historic theater · Music

Carolina Theatre

Not-for-profit historic theater in Uptown that presents concerts, stand-up comedy, live talks, holiday performances and films.

230 N. Tryon St. · Belk Place

Country music venue · Music

Coyote Joe's

Country music nightclub and concert venue on Wilkinson Boulevard that books touring and regional country acts.

4621 Wilkinson Blvd · Wilkinson Blvd

Jazz lounge · Music

Eighty Eights

Coffee shop by day and jazz cocktail lounge in the evening, with live jazz Wednesday through Sunday. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday shows have a $10 cover; Friday and Saturday have two ticketed shows a night with reservations offered.

Coffee Mon-Fri 8am-2pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm; lounge Wed-Thu 5pm-12am, Fri-Sat 5pm-1am, Sun 5pm-11pm

4237 Raleigh St., Suite 3 · The Pass

Music bar · Music

Goldie's

Live music bar in Lower South End serving food and drinks, with two dog-friendly patios. It advertises live music every day it is open.

Mon closed; Tue 4pm-10pm; Wed 4pm-11pm; Thu 4pm-12am; Fri-Sat 11am-2am; Sun 11am-9pm

3601 South Blvd. · LoSo

Cuban restaurant and bar · Music

Havana Carolina

Cuban restaurant and bar serving traditional Cuban dishes in downtown Concord. A local Latin band plays every Friday and Saturday evening with free admission.

11 Union Street South, Suite #108 · Downtown Concord

Jazz club · Music

Middle C Jazz

Jazz club, open since November 1, 2019, presenting local, regional and national artists, with small plates and craft cocktails.

300 S Brevard St · Uptown

Music venue · Music

Neighborhood Theatre

Live music venue in the former Astor Theatre, which was built in 1945 and became a concert venue in 1997. It has a main room for touring acts and a smaller room.

511 E 36th St · NoDa

Bar and music venue · Music

Petra's

Bar that hosts live music, dance parties and the Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session every Monday (music 7:30–10 PM). Karaoke runs Wednesdays from 7 to 9 PM.

1919 Commonwealth Ave · Plaza Midwood

Neighborhood cocktail bar · Music

Stumptown Station

Neighborhood bar in downtown Matthews serving craft cocktails, beer and wine. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

Sun-Thu 4pm-12am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am

107A North Trade Street · Downtown Matthews

Outdoor amphitheater · Music

TD Amp Ballantyne

Outdoor amphitheater with a covered stage and a tiered general-admission lawn. It hosts ticketed and free concerts, festivals, markets and fitness classes.

Grounds daily 7 AM–8 PM (closed to the public during events)

11115 Upper Ave · Ballantyne

Lakeside bar · Music

The Cabin

Lakeside bar on Lake Norman with cocktails, wine and draft, bottled and canned beer, plus indoor seating and a patio over the water. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights, and music trivia on some dates.

Opens Mon-Fri 5 PM; Sat-Sun 12 PM

400 North Harbor Place Drive, Ste A · Davidson Landing

Music venue · Music

The Evening Muse

Small venue that hosts musicians, comedians, poets and other performers, with an open mic every Monday.

3227 N Davidson St · NoDa

Concert venue · Music

The Fillmore Charlotte

Concert venue in a former textile mill, with two rooms: The Fillmore Charlotte and The Underground.

820 Hamilton St · AvidXchange Music Factory

Music venue · Music

The Milestone Club

Live music club with a bar that hosts ticketed shows, most starting at 8 or 9pm with the bar opening at 7pm. Shows are 18 and up with photo ID required.

3400 Tuckaseegee Rd. · Tuckaseegee Rd

Outdoor music venue · Music

The Music Yard

Outdoor live music venue on South Boulevard hosting ticketed concerts, most starting at 6pm.

2433 South Blvd · South End

Music venue · Music

The Visulite Theatre

Music venue that hosts touring acts and tribute bands. Most shows have doors at 7 PM and start at 8 PM.

1615 Elizabeth Ave · Elizabeth