Live music in Charlotte: The Fillmore and Skyla amphitheater at NC Music Factory, NoDa's Neighborhood Theatre and Evening Muse, jazz and comedy.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Addresses and phone numbers come from each venue’s own website, linked below. We list venues, not individual shows: check each venue’s calendar for what is on.

Charlotte’s live music is spread across a few clusters: NC Music Factory just north of Uptown for big touring shows, NoDa for clubs and songwriters, Uptown for jazz and arena concerts, and South End and Elizabeth for mid-size rooms.

Who to call

  • Box office questions: each venue’s number below
  • Non-emergency city help, noise complaints: CharMeck 311, 704-336-7600
  • Emergency: 911

Concert venues

Venue Area Address Phone
The Fillmore Charlotte NC Music Factory 820 Hamilton St. 980-266-6460
Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre NC Music Factory 516 N. Graham St. See site
Spectrum Center Uptown 333 E. Trade St. See site
Neighborhood Theatre NoDa 511 E. 36th St. See site
The Evening Muse NoDa 3227 N. Davidson St. 704-376-3737
Visulite Theatre Elizabeth 1615 Elizabeth Ave. 704-358-9200
Amos’ Southend South End 1423 S. Tryon St. 704-595-7585
  • NC Music Factory holds the two biggest stand-alone venues in the city center, The Fillmore and the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre, plus the Comedy Zone.
  • The Visulite Theatre calls itself “a community asset” and books touring and local acts on Elizabeth Avenue.
  • Amos’ Southend on South Tryon hosts live music, concerts and events.

Jazz and classical

  • Middle C Jazz, 300 S. Brevard St., Uptown: 704-595-3311. A live jazz club; check its calendar for who is playing.
  • Charlotte Symphony plays at Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., and Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St.; see its 2026-27 season.
  • Sunday jazz brunch: Mariposa in the Mint Museum Uptown; see our brunch guide.

Comedy

The Comedy Zone, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Suite B3: 980-321-4702. Stand-up comedy shows; see its calendar.

Theaters

For Broadway tours, see Blumenthal Performing Arts’ Broadway season at the Belk Theater and our Uptown guide.

Getting home

The LYNX Blue Line runs through South End, Uptown and NoDa, near several of these venues. Plan a ride home if you are drinking; see our getting around guide.

What this means for you

Frequently asked questions

Where are the main concert venues in Charlotte?

The Fillmore Charlotte, 820 Hamilton St., and Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre, 516 N. Graham St., are at NC Music Factory near Uptown. Spectrum Center hosts arena shows, and the Neighborhood Theatre, Evening Muse and Visulite Theatre book smaller shows.

Where can I hear live music in NoDa?

The Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St., and The Evening Muse, 3227 N. Davidson St., are NoDa’s music venues.

Is there a jazz club in Charlotte?

Yes. Middle C Jazz is at 300 S. Brevard St. in Uptown; call 704-595-3311.

Where is the Comedy Zone in Charlotte?

The Comedy Zone is at 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Suite B3. Call 980-321-4702.