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Live music in Charlotte tonight

Bands, jazz sessions, brewery sets and concerts in Charlotte, starting with tonight.

TodayFriday, November 6

7 events
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina

Free live music on Friday evenings at Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar in downtown Concord, weekly through December 18.

Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar · ConcordFree
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

Live Music at the Greenway Canteen

Join us at the Greenway Canteen for good food and good music!

Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort MillPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

Live Music: Nathan Davis

Live Music: Nathan Davis at Heist Barrel Arts on Friday, November 6.

Heist Barrel Arts · Optimist ParkPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

HARBOUR

Announcing – Harbour is set to return to headline The Music Yard on Friday, November 6th!

The Music Yard · South EndPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 7 PM · Music

Bluegrass Jam: Belmont @ Primal Brewery

Weekly Friday bluegrass jam 7–10 PM at Primal Brewery in Belmont, listed by the Charlotte Folk Society; all skill levels welcome.

Primal Brewery Belmont · BelmontPrice not listed
Fri6Nov

Today · 7 PM · Music

LIVE MUSIC – Kris Hitchcock

LIVE MUSIC – Kris Hitchcock at Heist Brewery on Friday, November 6.

Heist Brewery · NoDaPrice not listed

TomorrowSaturday, November 7

9 events
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 9 AM · Music

Saturday Music Jam at Richard's Coffee Shop

A Saturday morning music jam at Welcome Home Veterans at Richard's Coffee Shop in downtown Mooresville.

Welcome Home Veterans at Richard's Coffee Shop · MooresvilleNo fee listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 10 AM · Music

Weekly Mint Hill Old-Time Music Jam

Saturday morning old-time music jam, 10 AM–noon, at McEwen Historic Village in Mint Hill, listed by the Charlotte Folk Society.

McEwen Historic Village · Mint HillPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 11 AM · Family

Carolinas Veterans Day Festival

Free Veterans Day festival at Romare Bearden Park on Sat Nov 7, 11 AM–3 PM, with live music, family activities and free lunch for registrants.

Romare Bearden Park · UptownFree
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 12 PM · Food

ROASTIN’ FOR RESEARCH CLT 2026

Roastin’ for Research CLT 2026 is Saturday, November 7th – a day full of great food, live music and awesome beer, all for an important cause!

Divine Barrel Brewing · NoDaPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 6 PM · Music

Live Music at the Greenway Canteen

Join us at the Greenway Canteen for good food and good music!

Anne Springs Close Greenway · Fort MillPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 6 PM · Music

SunSquabi

Calling all SquabCats!

The Music Yard · South EndPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 7 PM · Music

LIVE MUSIC – Cameron Moore

LIVE MUSIC – Cameron Moore at Heist Brewery on Saturday, November 7.

Heist Brewery · NoDaPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 7:30 PM · Music

Little Big Town: For The Art Of It Tour

Country vocal group Little Big Town plays Ovens Auditorium on Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:30 PM.

Ovens Auditorium · East Independence BlvdPrice not listed
Sat7Nov

Tomorrow · 8 PM · Arts

Charlotte Symphony: Joshua Bell Plays Bruch

Violinist Joshua Bell plays Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 with the Charlotte Symphony at the Knight Theater uptown on Saturday, Nov 7 at 8 PM.

Knight Theater, Levine Center for the Arts · UptownFrom $47.02

SundaySunday, November 8

2 events
Sun8Nov

Sunday · 11 AM · Brunch

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Mariposa

Live jazz brunch every Sunday 11 AM–4 PM at Mariposa, the restaurant inside Mint Museum Uptown.

Mariposa at Mint Museum Uptown · UptownPrice not listed

MondayMonday, November 9

4 events
Mon9Nov

Monday · 6:30 PM · Music

Open Mic Night at Town Brewing

Monday open mic at Town Brewing Co. in Wesley Heights; sign-ups at 6 PM, show 6:30–8:30 PM.

Town Brewing Co. · Wesley HeightsPrice not listed
Mon9Nov

Monday · 7:30 PM · Music

Monday Night Open Mic

Weekly music and spoken-word open mic. Sign up in person; sets are two songs or 10 minutes.

The Evening Muse · NoDa$5
Mon9Nov

Monday · 7:30 PM · Music

The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra's

Petra's hosts a Monday night jazz session with local musicians in tribute to Charlotte jazz figure Bill Hanna.

Petra's · Plaza Midwood$7 advance plus fees; $10 at the door
Mon9Nov

Monday · 8 PM · Music

Deer Tick

Rhode Island rockers Deer Tick play the Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa on Monday, Nov 9; doors 7 PM, show 8 PM.

Neighborhood Theatre · NoDaPrice not listed

TuesdayTuesday, November 10

3 events
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 7 PM · Music

Open Mic Tuesdays at Heist Brewery

Weekly Tuesday open mic at Heist Brewery in NoDa, hosted by Jared Evans; sign-ups 6:30–7 PM, performances 7–9:30 PM.

Heist Brewery · NoDaPrice not listed
Tue10Nov

Tuesday · 8 PM · Music

MINKA with Family Video

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

Petra's · Plaza MidwoodPrice not listed

WednesdayWednesday, November 11

3 events
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 6 PM · Music

Wednesday Jazz at DTR Dilworth

Ease into the week with live jazz, good food, and a cocktail in hand.

Dilworth Tasting Room · DilworthPrice not listed
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 7 PM · Music

Starlight Jams Open Mic

Starlight on 22nd hosts an open stage for musicians, poets, dancers and other performers every Wednesday from 7 to 11 pm.

Starlight on 22nd · NoDaFree
Wed11Nov

Wednesday · 8 PM · Music

An Evening with Spafford

Jam band Spafford plays a full evening set at the Visulite Theatre in Elizabeth on Wednesday, Nov 11; doors 7 PM, show 8 PM.

Visulite Theatre · Elizabeth$27 advance, $32 day of show

ThursdayThursday, November 12

1 event

By neighborhood

Places for live music tonight

All places
Neighborhood Theatre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

11115 Upper Ave · Ballantyne

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

Good to know

  • NoDa's venues are a short walk apart, so you can catch two sets in one night.
  • Free brewery sets are common on weekend afternoons.

FAQ

Where can I find live music in Charlotte this week?

29 listings this week, including Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina (Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar), Live Music at the Greenway Canteen (Anne Springs Close Greenway), Live Music: Nathan Davis (Heist Barrel Arts).

Are any of them free?

Yes: Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina, Carolinas Veterans Day Festival, Live Music Sunday at Free Range Brewing and 1 more.

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