Middle C Jazz is an intimate jazz club located in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, NC, featuring live music from local, regional and national artists. The club houses a baby grand piano and a state-of-the-art sound system. ...

Located in Winston-Salem’s Downtown Arts District, Millennium Center is a full-service event venue specializing in weddings, corporate events, and live music. The historic multi-leveled facility is equipped with the latest audio-visual system and a selection of sophisticated event spaces.The main level includes the Millennium Ballroom, Grand Lobby, and Maya Angelou Bar. The upper level includes The Courtroom & Grand Jury room. And the lower level includes the Jazz Club, Speakeasy, and Redroom.The 100-capacity Jazz Club has a unique, permanent stage, lights, and professional sound with an adjacent full-service bar and living room.The Speakeasy holds up to 250 and features a permanent stage, professional sound, a large bar, and a dance floor appropriate for DJs or small bands.Redroom, which holds 150 with space for 100 more on the adjacent patio, is great for live music and theme parties. The space has a large stage, a dressing room, and a great bar. The room also has professional sound and lighting suitable for bands or DJs. ...

Open since 2015, Mills River Brewing Co is a brewery and taproom serving up one-of-a-kind beers and delicious food in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. The warehouse-style facility sits on two acres with an outdoor patio bar and large hillside beer garden in the back. Indoors is a taproom with plenty of seating and a full view of the brewhouse. In addition to Mills River brews, the taproom bar has a large selection of homemade craft cocktails and a collection of rare bourbons. The venue hosts live music weekly on a large outdoor stage as well as social activities like trivia and bingo. ...

Moe’s Original BBQ features award-winning Bama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood. Additionally, a daily rotation of traditional Southern sides and tasty desserts are served fresh daily from recipes passed down for generations. Moe’s features local live music on Friday nights. ...

Established in 2013, Moochies Tavern in Matthews, NC, has delicious food, lots of TVs, live music, craft cocktails and a vast wine selection. Moochies Tavern takes pride in offering our community plenty of local and live music. ...

Motorco Music Hall is a beautiful venue, bar, patio, and restaurant in Downtown Durham, 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. ...

Located on the west side of the French Broad River in Asheville, NC, New Belgium Brewing Asheville has a river-view deck, brewhouse, patio, and front lawn for events. ...

Old Town Public House is a neighborhood pub in Cornelius, NC, serving a rotating selection of craft beverages and hand-selected wines. Enjoy food trucks, gallery shows, pop-up events and Lake Norman’s best nightly live entertainment including bands and acoustic performances, open mic, open jams, music bingo, trivia and comedy. ...

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is Charlotte’s oldest and largest craft brewery and the largest biergarten in the Southeast. OMB hosts live music every Friday and Saturday evening, and sometimes on Thursdays and Sundays. These weekly performances are by talented local musicians who live in the Charlotte area. ...

Opened in 2014, One World Brewing taproom in downtown Asheville, NC, is a cozy, speakeasy-style space for locals and visitors alike. One World Brewing Downtown hosts everything from comedy to jazz, salsa lessons to yoga classes, and women’s wellness markets to non-profit benefits. ...

Opened in 2018, One World Brewing West is a 10 barrel brewery located in West Asheville, NC. The brewhouse is located below ground, underneath the taproom. The brewery offers a spacious outdoor area equipped with an outdoor stage, seating and bar. One World West hosts everything from comedy to jazz, salsa lessons to yoga classes, and women’s wellness markets to non-profit benefits. They focus on local live music but are open to regional acts as well. ...

Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom in Brevard, NC, has a small stage for live music at one end and a gift shop with merchandise at the other end. Windows along one wall look into the brewery’s production facility. The Tasty Weasel taproom and outdoor patio bar is open daily. The Oskar Blues CHUBwagon food truck serves up CHUBurgers and fries on site. Local and regional bands perform up to five nights a week plus a Monday bluegrass jam. ...

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. ...

Located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, NC, Petra’s is a cozy little bar with live music, dance parties, karaoke, and events of all kinds. Petra’s hosts local and touring bands typically on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and occasionally Tuesdays. Petra’s also features an awesome back patio. ...

Pillar Rooftop Bar is a local Asheville cocktail bar focused on creating an experience you remember, from our southern fusion small plates from Pillar Kitchen, well-crafted cocktails, small batch spirits, local brews, sustainable wine selections, and unparalleled views of the Asheville skyline. Pillar’s rooftop bar, local lounge, and kitchen are located at the Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown. Enjoy a variety of events including live music every week. ...

The Pinhook is Durham’s premier 250-capacity live music and event space for dance parties, karaoke, and collaborative/creative events. The venue has amazing sound, great stage lighting, a projector, and live-stream capabilities. ...

Located in Black Mountain, NC, Pisgah Brewing Company has live music and food trucks four days a week. Pisgah currently operates a seasonal open-air outdoor bar with live music on Thursdays and Sundays on the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. The 1800-2,500-capacity Outdoor Stage field also has a 9-hole disc golf course. ...

R.A. Fountain General Store is a family-friendly, alcohol and smoke-free music venue in downtown Fountain, NC, known for traditional acoustic live music. The store serves fresh-squeezed lemonade, orangeade, and limeade plus ice cream, coffee, Moon Pies and more. ...

Open since 2013, Real McCoy’s is Wake Forest’s hometown place to hang out with friends, have a pint, watch the game, and enjoy some delicious fresh-made food. Enjoy live music every weekend, over 20 HD TVs, darts, and more. ...

Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern is a local dive in Wilmington, NC, offering beer, booze, and bands. ...

Rivers Street Ale House is a restaurant, sports bar, and live music venue located on Rivers Street in downtown Boone, NC, adjacent to Appalachian State University. Rivers Street Ale House features an extensive selection of craft beers, 20 high definition televisions, live music on the weekends, and fun weekly activities such as Tuesday Trivia Night. ...

Rubies on Five Points is a live music venue, bar and event space located in downtown Durham, NC. Enjoy cocktails, beer and wine nightly plus live music. ...

Ruby Deluxe is a basement bar clad in glitter and sequins with arcade games, pool tables, a glitter photo wall, dancing cage, and the hottest staff in town. Offering Raleigh’s wildest variety of live music, drag shows, and dance parties. You can dance in the club or chill on a sweet outdoor patio. The entrance is located on the basement level. ...

Saints & Scholars is a friendly, neighborhood bar in North Raleigh, NC, with live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The inside of Saints and Scholars is divided into a dining side lined with Irish decor, and a pub side with 15 beers on tap, a wide variety of pub grub choices, and a full bar. The patio is pet-friendly with two fire pits and two canopies. ...

Founded in 2016, Salvage Station is a beautiful 7-acre music venue and event space in the historic River Arts District on the French Broad River just a few miles from downtown Asheville, NC. 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. ...

Satellite Bar & Lounge is a neighborhood bar with cold beer flavors for every taste and budget. Wide variety of craft beers, free live music every weekend, and Movie Night every Monday and Tuesday. ...

Scooter’s Bar & Grill in Raleigh, NC, is a biker-friendly neighborhood bar with weekend live music, karaoke and great food. The large brick building has a covered patio and stages live music outdoors and indoors. ...

Shakori Hills is a beautiful farm in the very heart of North Carolina in Chatham County. Shakori Hills Community Arts Center (SHCAC) provides culturally significant arts, music, and educational activities and outreach to local and regional communities, while teaching environmental awareness and sustainable living practices. Programming includes the biannual Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance in May and October and the Hoppin’ John Old-Time & Bluegrass Fiddlers’ Convention each September.The venue grounds include a permanent stage, a well-kept barn (known as the Coffee Barn), campgrounds, three concession stands, nice gravel roads, a shower house, a permanent bathroom structure, a general store, and deep-well drinking-water. ...

Sharp 9 Gallery is a jazz club in Durham, NC, operated by Durham Jazz Workshop. DJW is an arts organization dedicated to providing the very best in jazz education and live performances. The Sharp Nine Gallery Jazz Club concert series presents local jazz artists as well as regional and national performers.T he Durham Jazz Workshop sells wine by the glass or bottle as well as a selection of beers from Durham’s Ponysaurus Brewery. ...

Shooters Lounge of Viewmont is a sports bar and pool hall in Hickory, NC. Live entertainment includes karaoke and music on the weekends. ...

Silver Fork Winery is a family owned, boutique vineyard, winery, and tasting room nestled in the foothills of Western North Carolina. The rustic, airy elegance of the tasting room melts into the open patio providing ample room indoors or out for guests to enjoy a bottle with incredible mountain views. ...

Open since 1999, Slims Raleigh (aka Slim’s Downtown Distillery) is an intimate private club providing a stage for up-and-coming bands as well as established acts. Raleigh’s oldest music venue, the 100-capacity space give an up-close-and-personal live music experience. Slim’s also has a large back patio and an upstairs lounge with a pool table. ...

Small Bar South End is the best corner bar in the South End neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are pool table and other games inside and a huge beer garden outside complete with Gilligan’s Tiki Bar. Enjoy live music outside on a huge stage from 6pm to 9pm every Thursday night. Thursday through Sunday, house DJs play. ...

Established in 1984 on Briar Creek Road in east Charlotte, NC, Smokey Joe’s Café is a family-owned, dog-friendly live music bar with craft beer, pool, foosball and darts. Smokey Joe’s is BYOF so bring your own or have it delivered. ...

Snug Harbor Charlotte is a venue and bar that serves as a staple hotspot in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. Snug Harbor is live music venue dedicated to nurturing and celebrating all manner of wild and wonderful folks from across the full spectrum of humanity, diving deep into the inspiring art and music they create. ...

Sovereign Kava is Asheville’s place to unwind from the grind. Whether it’s some of the finest musicians you can see in Asheville on a Friday or Saturday night, or the longest-running Open Mic in town, or recurring monthly and weekly events, there is always something happening at Sovereign Kava. ...

Steel String Brewery Carrboro is a taproom and brewery in Carrboro, NC. Steel String adopts modern American brewing styles and techniques into something that is uniquely North Carolinian. ...

Located in The Outfields adjacent to Truist Point baseball stadium in downtown High Point, NC, Stock + Grain Assembly is a food hall with nine independent food options and two bars. The venue features an indoor stage at Bevelry Bar and an outdoor stage at Cahoots Bar overlooking the stadium. A wide variety of music is booked by Ziggy’s, a local promoter. ...

Stooges Pub & Grub is a lively pub in Mint Hill, NC, serving the best in food and an array of specialty beers, mixed drinks and wine. Stop by Stooges and take in live music, watch sports, or play bar games in a casual environment. ...

Surf City Line is the place in Surf City, NC, for a cold drink, great food, live entertainment, and amazing views. Enjoy street tacos and burritos on the deck with a full bar to please any crowd. Fun for locals and tourists alike. ...

Sycamore Brewing – Taproom, Beer Garden, & Café is a craft brewery in the South End neighborhood Charlotte, NC. The venue has a ground-level beer garden, a full-service taproom with food, and a coffee shop. The building has a huge second-floor patio and bar overlooking the Charlotte Rail Trail and city skyline. ...

Opened in 2023, The Amp Ballantyne is an outdoor amphitheater located in the heart of the Ballantyne neighborhood in south Charlotte, NC. With space for up to 3,500, the venue features a high-tech sound system, covered stage, concessions and food trucks, plus tiered seating and general admission lawn seating. In addition to large-scale concerts, programming includes festivals, markets, local performances and more. ...

The Barrelhouse is a local pub in North Asheville, NC, with a late-night kitchen specializing in pierogies, wings and burgers. ...

Located in downtown Durham’s historic Central Park District, The Blue Note Grill is one of the Triangle’s premier live music venues as well as a full-service barbecue and ribs restaurant and bar. Open since 2010, the family-owned and operated venue hosts local, regional and touring roots musicians on its stage. On Tuesdays, The Blue Note hosts a long-running blues jam and on Wednesdays open mic. ...

The Breeze Nightclub & Bar is a live music venue on Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Open Wednesday through Sunday, The Breeze features bands several times a week and every Friday and Saturday night. The full bar serves ice-cold beer, wine, and all the favorite mixed drinks along with some great specialty cocktails. This is a private bar, so all patrons will need to purchase a membership for $1. ...

The oldest bar in Asheville, NC, The Burger Bar is a tiny dive bar that does not serve burgers or any food at all. The Burger Bar hosts trivia every Tuesday at 9pm and karaoke every Saturday at 9pm. Additionally, the bar holds a comedy show once a month, and live music a few times a month. Also, enjoy sewing class every Wednesday 530-730pm. ...

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. ...

The Church Entertainment Lounge is the finest entertainment venue and dance club in Fayetteville, NC. Located at Paddy’s Irish Public House, the state-of-the-art lounge and event center is the premier nightlife destination in the Cape Fear region. Enjoy craft cocktails, signature food, live comedy, trivia, karaoke, darts and more. ...

The Crow & Quill is a craft cocktail bar in downtown Asheville, NC, with over 600 whiskeys and over 1,000 spirits. Open since 2014, The Crow & Quill is known for seasonal cocktails, live music, and a unique yet cozy atmosphere. ...

The Deck at River Twist is the hottest night club in North Carolina with two full service bars and live local music every Friday and Saturday night. ...

The Dugout Sports Bar and Taphouse in Hendersonville, NC, is a neighborhood restaurant with bar, sports, and live music. The Dugout offers a wide variety of entertainment showcasing some of the best local bands, karaoke, open mic, and poker night. ...

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. The venue has 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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

The Kraken Chapel Hill is an iconic crossroads roadhouse. One of the best local venues to see live music, The Kraken features country, blues, rockabilly, jazz, bluegrass, metal, indy, Americana, punk, world and good ole rock and roll. Performances are free to the public. The Kraken is open for service inside and outside Tuesdays through Sundays. ...

The Limelight of Jacksonville, NC, is Eastern North Carolina’s biggest and best concert venue and night club all in one. Hosting national and regional-level groups, The Limelight features three full service bars, a lounge, VIP booths, and outdoor patio. ...

The Longleaf Hotel & Lounge is a modernized mid-century gem at the northern gateway to downtown Raleigh, NC. The Longleaf Lounge serves a healthy dose of world-class wines, classic cocktails, vermouth-based cocktails, and local beers. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening drinks on the private patio located right off of the lounge. ...

The Milestone Club is a world famous live music venue and dive bar, established in 1969 in the historic Enderly Park neighborhood of West Charlotte, NC. The Milestone is been a southern landmark for rock/punk/new wave/metal and various underground music scenes while boasting the most powerful sound system in the state. ...

The Night Rider is a neighborhood Country dive bar located just under The Wicked Witch in Raleigh, NC. The “Honky-Tonk karaoke bar” has a stage and PA system suitable for low production/DIY type shows. ...

Established in 2013, The Odd is a neighborhood bar, event space, and restaurant in Asheville, NC. More than just a local dive bar, 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. ...

The One Nine is a neighborhood bar serving Cary and Morrisville residents delicious food and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere. ...

The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall is a neighborhood hangout in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC. The One Stop provides live music six nights a week with a mix of the best local residencies and up-and-coming touring bands. Late night food menu is available every night with pizza by the slice. ...

Open since 2002, The Orange Peel is Asheville’s premier downtown live music club featuring a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, a large hardwood dance floor, a stainless steel bar, and urban-chic decor. There is a smoking deck located to the right of the stage.A 75-person private club on the lower level called PULP features a full bar and a HDTV streaming shows from the main stage upstairs. PULP is open during all show nights and also for solo and acoustic performances on off nights. ...

The Palm Room is a historic bar on Wrightsville Beach, NC, and your local spot for great drinks, live music, friendly service and salty air since 1955. ...

The Piper’s Restaurant and Tavern in Raleigh, NC, is a neighborhood favorite serving up great food, live entertainment, and great company since 2001. ...

The Pointe restaurant located at Lake Gaston in Littleton, NC, provides causal waterfront dining with a rotating selection of draft beers. The Pointe on Lake Gaston is open all year offering live music and entertainment seasonally. ...

The Pour House Music Hall is Raleigh’s home for live music since 1997. The venue is a record shop by day and live music venue at night presenting an eclectic mix of local and nationally touring bands. The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop has an extensive selection of both new and used vinyl. ...

The Ramkat is a two-level live music venue and community performance space located in the Industry Hill neighborhood at the north end of the downtown Arts District of Winston Salem, NC. The Ramkat is serviced by three bars offering a wide variety of beer, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. ...