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
Next 7 days
Live Music in Charlotte
Concerts, open mics and live sets in Charlotte this week, sorted by start time.
TodayFriday, November 6
7 events
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
Fri6Nov
Today · 8:30 PM · Music
MoFunGo | Pachanga 02 | Adrian Abarca
Doors: 8pm | Show: 8:30pm
Petra's · Plaza MidwoodPrice not listed
TomorrowSaturday, November 7
6 eventsSat7Nov
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 · 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
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
SundaySunday, November 8
1 eventSun8Nov
Sunday · 3 PM · Music
Live Music Sunday at Free Range Brewing
Free Range Brewing hosts free live music from local performers every Sunday from 3 to 5 pm.
Free Range Brewing · NoDaFree
MondayMonday, November 9
4 eventsMon9Nov
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 eventsTue10Nov
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 · 7:30 PM · Music
Mama's Broke Reunion Album Release Tour with Nathan Evans Fox
Canadian folk duo Mama's Broke plays The Evening Muse in NoDa on Tuesday, Nov 10; doors 7 PM, show 7:30 PM.
The Evening Muse · 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 eventThu12Nov
Thursday · 8 PM · Music
Elora Dash w/ Chocolate KNDY
Doors @ 7pm | Show @ 8pm
Petra's · Plaza MidwoodPrice not listed
Live Music places to go
All places
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
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
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
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.
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.
3601 South Blvd. · LoSo
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
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
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
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.
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
Free entry
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.
400 North Harbor Place Drive, Ste A · Davidson Landing
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.
202 North Main St. · Downtown Mooresville
Free entry
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
Free entry
Neighborhood cocktail bar · Music
Stumptown Station
Neighborhood bar in downtown Matthews serving craft cocktails, beer and wine. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
107A North Trade Street · Downtown Matthews
Other ideas
- Wander North Davidson Street in NoDa, where small venues and patios often have music on weeknights.
- Check brewery calendars in South End for free weekend sets on the patio.
- Bring a blanket to an outdoor lawn concert when the weather cooperates.
FAQ
What live music is happening in Charlotte this week?
25 live music listings this week, including Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina, Live Music at the Greenway Canteen, Live Music: Nathan Davis.
Are there free live music events in Charlotte?
Yes. Free this week: Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina, Live Music Sunday at Free Range Brewing, Starlight Jams Open Mic.
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