Venues includes music halls, theaters, ballrooms, auditoriums, bandstands, bandshells, concert halls, amphitheaters, civic centers, event centers and other performance spaces.
Brevard, NC
185 King Street is the best sounding listening room in Brevard, North Carolina. The relaxed, upscale environment includes a music hall that was built specifically for live performances. 185 King Street opened its doors in 2009 with a mission of supporting local musicians as the first entertainment business in the Lumberyard Arts District. ...
Mooresville, NC
Apps & Taps is a local, waterfront favorite for good times and great food on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC. Apps & Taps serves up some of the best smoked wings , ribs, barbecue, flatbread pizzas and wraps, and an array of other menu items. Relax and rock your cares away on The Deck while enjoying a wide selection of wine, beer and cocktails. On Friday and Saturday nights, The PONTOON Stage at Apps & Taps is the best live music on the lake featuring state-of-the-art sound and lighting and the best live music around. ...
Asheville, NC
Asheville Music Hall is located in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC. The music hall offers quality production for artists, events, and fans. Asheville Music Hall is an all-genres venue that provides an intimate, live music experience. ...
Charlotte, NC
The AvidXchange Music Factory is an entertainment complex located in uptown Charlotte and is the hub for concerts, events, dining, bars and entertainment with many restaurants and four concert venues: The Fillmore Charlotte, The Underground, Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre, and The Comedy Zone. ...
Charlotte, NC
The Belk Theater, Booth Playhouse and Stage Door Theater are located at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center (NCBPAC) in Charlotte, NC. ...
Cary, NC
Koka Booth Amphitheatre is an outdoor performing arts venue in Cary, NC. Situated next to Symphony Lake, the park extends from the spacious lawn to the specially designed Crescent Deck. Booth Amphitheatre hosts some of the country’s biggest touring shows from April to January, as well as food and beverage festivals, Movie Nights benefiting the WakeMed Children’s Hospital, the always popular NC Chinese Lantern Festival, Hum Sub Diwali Celebration, Triangle Asia Fest and more. Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a cashless venue, owned and operated by the Town of Cary, and managed by ASM Global. ...
Lumberton, NC
Located in historic downtown Lumberton, NC, the Carolina Civic Center facility opened for the first time in 1928. The theater offers a wide array of programming including live touring performances, original productions, art exhibits, films, special events and rentals. The Carolina Civic Center Historic Theater features state-of-the-art projection and sound equipment, a massive 15 by 25 foot screen, Bose speaker system, and a Sanyo 12,000 lumens digital projector. ...
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre is situated in a beautiful outdoor setting with soaring views of the Charlotte skyline, elevated lawn seating, traditional outdoor seating, premium box seats with food and beverage service, and an indoor VIP area with private restrooms, private bar and views of the stage. The concession area has a Bourbon Street feel with multiple permanent restrooms with pedestal sinks, full length mirrors and private stalls. ...
Greensboro, NC
Originally designed as a movie house in the early 1900s, the Cone Denim Entertainment Center is a concert and event venue in downtown Greensboro, NC. Complete with theater seating and flexible configurations, this venue is perfect for seated, dance, and general admission shows. The sound and light equipment is state-of-the-art. There are 18 TVs throughout the three floor venue allowing you to view the show no matter where you are. ...
Durham, NC
The Durham Performing Arts Center opened in 2008, as the largest performing arts center in the Carolinas. The DPAC hosts over 250 performances a year including touring Broadway productions, high-profile concert and comedy events, family shows, and special events of all kinds. Located in the American Tobacco District of downtown Durham. The atmosphere inside DPAC is contemporary yet comfortable, with vibrant red carpeting and warm wood accents. There are over 2,700 seats distributed on three levels; 1,400 on the Orchestra floor, 600 in the Grand Tier, and 700 in the Balcony. ...
Wilmington, NC
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater is waterfront, open-air, 1,200-capacity facility in Wilmington, NC, featuring a variety of concerts, plays and festivals year-round. ...
Saxapahaw, NC
Opened in 2012, Haw River Ballroom is a beautiful riverside music venue set in the former Dye House in historic Saxapahaw, NC. The ballroom has some of the best acoustics, sound and light equipment North Carolina has to offer and is a destination venue for national and international artists, events, conferences, weddings and more. The event space includes three floors, a riverside deck and courtyard, and an idyllic rural river setting just minutes from Chapel Hill. ...
Charlotte, NC
Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts is a performing arts venue in Uptown Charlotte, NC, that seats 1,191 within its orchestra, grand tier, and mezzanine levels. Home to the Charlotte Symphony and the North Carolina Dance Theatre, a variety of dance and music shows are hosted here. The venue is physically connected and shares lobby space with the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. ...
Cary, NC
Built in 2001, Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, NC, is the region’s most pristine outdoor venue, nestled within a native pine forest gently sloping into Symphony Lake. With seating for 7,000 patrons, the amphitheater is host to some of the country’s biggest touring shows. Patrons can enjoy a seat on the spacious pristine lawn, the Gold Circle, or the specially designed Crescent Deck. Koka Booth Amphitheatre is owned by the Town of Cary and managed by ASM Global. ...
Boone, NC
Legends Venue is Appalachian State University’s entertainment and social scene. From bands to solo-artists to comedians, Legends is the place to experience great performances. With an intimate to standing-room-only setting, Legends is where students and guests go to enjoy a variety of entertainment. Having one of Western North Carolina’s largest dance floors has helped Legends earn a reputation as one of the top entertainment facilities in the area. ...
Raleigh, NC
Lincoln Theatre Raleigh is the premier venue in Downtown Raleigh, NC, for live music, concerts, and events. ...
Wilmington, NC
Live At Ted’s is a listening room nestled right beside the Cape Fear River in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. ...
Wilmington, NC
Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park is a state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater on the northern end of the Riverwalk in historic downtown Wilmington, NC. The waterfront concert venue, managed by Live Nation, features state-of-the-art sound, event lighting and large screen image amplification in a natural outdoor setting. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts is the premier location for cultural arts and entertainment in downtown Raleigh, NC. The center is comprised of four unique venues: Raleigh Memorial Auditorium holds 2369, Meymandi Concert Hall holds 1750, A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater holds 600, and Kennedy Theatre holds 150. The Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts hosts national tours and performers, and is also home to five resident companies; Carolina Ballet, NC Opera, NC Symphony, NC Theatre, and PineCone. ...
Durham, NC
Motorco Music Hall is a beautiful venue, bar, patio, and restaurant in Downtown Durham, NC. ...
Charlotte, NC
Located in Charlotte’s North Davidson Historical Arts District, Neighborhood Theatre is a premier independent music venue hosting local and national acts. Originally built in 1945, Neighborhood Theatre was converted into a live performance space in 1997. ...
Charlotte, NC
The The Bojangles Entertainment Complex includes the historic Bojangles Coliseum and Ovens Auditorium, which opened in Charlotte, NC, in 1955. It was the city’s first civic auditorium and dedicated sports and concert venue. Over the years, the multipurpose venues have hosted a wide array of shows including top-touring concerts, sporting events, family shows, comedy shows, Broadway, symphony and opera performances, and other diverse entertainment events. ...
Goldsboro, NC
The Paramount Theatre Goldsboro is a center for the performing arts located in the heart of Historic Downtown Goldsboro, NC. More than just a performance space, the Paramount Theatre is an exceptional resource for events of all sorts. Amenities include a spacious lobby, professional sound, lighting, and projection equipment. The Paramount Theatre’s auditorium has a capacity of 501 with seating for approximately 350 on the lower level and 150 in the balcony. ...
Roanoke Rapids, NC
The Roanoke Rapids Theatre is the cornerstone of the Carolina Crossroads Music and Entertainment District, located off I-95 in Roanoke Rapids, NC. The state-of-the-art facility was built by the City of Roanoke Rapids in 2006 as a premier tourist attraction for the region. The Theatre offers corporate meeting facilities and performances including nationally-known country, rock, gospel, and beach music acts, along with Broadway shows and various other theatrical productions. ...
Asheville, NC
Founded in 2016, Salvage Station is a beautiful 7-acre music venue and event space on the French Broad River just a few miles from downtown Asheville, NC, in the historic River Arts District. This eclectic and laid back venue boasts an outdoor stage with lawn seating and an indoor stage for more intimate shows. There are several full bars with an extensive tap list of local beers, wines by the glass or bottle, and liquor plus delicious Creole and Southern Soul food from Root Down Kitchen. ...
Greenville, NC
State Theatre Greenville is a premier live music venue built in 1914 in downtown Greenville, NC. ...
Greensboro, NC
The Blind Tiger has been presenting the best in local, regional, and national music to Greensboro, NC since 1988. Blind Tiger has a full bar and is one of the best places to drink in downtown Greensboro. ...
Durham, NC
The Carolina Theatre is a performing arts and cinema complex in downtown Durham, NC. The facility is operated by The Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc. under a management agreement with the City of Durham, which owns the complex. Fletcher Hall, the main auditorium, seats 1,048 and has hosted a diverse lineup of live events and film for nearly a century. ...
Charlotte, NC
The Evening Muse is an all ages, original live music and performing arts venue in the NoDa Arts District in Historic North Charlotte, NC. The Muse brings acoustic music and much more to Charlotte in a great-sounding room. There is an excellent original artwork on the walls, a great selection of beer, wine and spirits, and music from some of the finest local, regional and national talent. ...
Charlotte, NC
Located in the Fourth Ward area of Uptown, the Fillmore Charlotte is the city’s largest music venue. Modeled after the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco, this spectacular venue features a tiered layout. ...
Asheville, NC
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub is a state-of-the-art live music, performance, and private event venue located in the historic River Arts District, in downtown Asheville, NC. The Grey Eagle is also Asheville’s longest-running all-ages venue, featuring a large dance floor, relaxing patio area, and one of the best sound systems in Asheville. The performance room boasts an intimate stage with options for seated shows, two flat-screen TVs, and projector. ...
Asheville, NC
The Odd is a neighborhood bar, event space, and restaurant in Asheville, NC. More than just a local dive bar though, The Odd is part music venue, part oddities museum and more. The Odd features all genres of music as well as drag, comedy, freak shows, trivia, poetry, burlesque, dance parties, art shows, oddities and strange collections, and a plethora of other events. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Pour House Music Hall is Raleigh’s home for live music since 1997, presenting an eclectic mix of local and nationally touring bands nightly. Record shop by day. Live music venue by night. The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop has an extensive selection of both new and used vinyl. ...
Winston-Salem, NC
The Ramkat is a two-level live music venue serviced by three bars serving a wide variety of beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. The Ramkat is located in the Industry Hill neighborhood at the north end of the downtown Arts District of Winston Salem, NC. ...
Elkin, NC
Originally opened as an Art-Deco movie theater in 1941, The Reeves Theater & Cafe is now a modern industrial music hall with great acoustics and superior sound quality. The lobby functions as a farm-to-table café and bar, featuring locally-sourced food as well as local craft beer and wine. Located in historic downtown Elkin, NC, the theater presents a wide array of local, regional, and national musical artists. Every Wednesday evening is Reeves Open Mic, The Reeves House Band performs themed shows monthly, and The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live weekly. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Wicked Witch is a music venue on the cusp of downtown Raleigh’s historic Boylan Heights neighborhood featuring an array of live music, parties, and DJs. Home to one of the biggest Goth Nights in the Southeast. ...
Charlotte, NC
Visulite Theatre is the premier venue for live music in Charlotte, NC, featuring some of the best performers of today from a variety of genres. The Visulite offers full bar service with a large selection of beer, wine, and liquor. ...
Durham, NC
Wall of Sound Music Center is a school offering private instruction and band programs for kids and adults, rehearsal space, a live performance venue and much more. ...
Asheville, NC
Wortham Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Asheville, NC, includes three event and performance spaces. Diana Wortham Theatre is a world-class 500-seat performance venue presenting music, theatre, dance, comedy, circus arts and more by nationally and internationally touring performing artists (the Wortham Center Presents Series). Tina McGuire Theatre is a versatile and intimate 100-capacity multi-use black box performance space equipped with a professional dance floor, adjustable stage and seating platforms, and high-quality lighting and sound systems. Henry LaBrun Studio is a performance space with a professional dance floor, portable ballet barres, mirrors, a piano, and comfortable, convertible seating options for 65-85 people; ideal for small gatherings, lectures, classes, youth events and workshops. ...
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