Intimate venues can range in size but usually offer an audience the feeling of being close to the performance.
Raleigh, NC
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. ...
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Franklin, NC
Altered Frequencies is a unique indoor/outdoor live music and event venue focused first and foremost on the music, providing intimate and up-close experiences, with expert quality of sound. Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina. ...
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. ...
Dunn, NC
Bird’s Nest Listening Room is an intimate, live music venue located in historic downtown Dunn, NC. ...
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Charlotte, NC
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. ...
Raleigh, NC
Kings Raleigh has been a fixture in the Downtown Raleigh independent business and music scene since 1999. The 250-capacity venue hosts national, international and local bands of all genres, along with comedy, variety shows, fundraisers, and dance parties. Kings and Neptunes are both available for private events. Kings is a bigger room that is more oriented towards events with live music, performance, and movie screenings or presentations. Located beneath Kings, Neptunes Parlour is a smaller space with a capacity of 100, oriented more towards DJs and recorded music. ...
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Raleigh, NC
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. ...
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. 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. ...
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Wilmington, NC
Bourgie Nights in Wilmington, NC, is a lounge that hosts traveling and local musicians in an intimate listening room environment. The space can accommodate up to 150, boasts state-of-the-art audio and video, and is Home of Wilmington Unplugged: first Tuesday monthly showcase of local singer/songwriters. ...
Carrboro, NC
Located in downtown Carrboro, the Cat’s Cradle has been the Triangle’s premier live music venue for over 40 years. With a capacity of 750 people, the Cat’s Cradle allows concert-goers a chance to see established and up-and-coming bands alike in an intimate setting. Cat’s Cradle has two adjacent venues: the Main Room, and the smaller Back Room. ...
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Chapel Hill, NC
Opened in 1992, Local 506 is an all-ages rock club in downtown Chapel Hill, NC, owned and operated by musicians for musicians. The 506 is a showroom and a full bar, providing audiences the opportunity to see up-and-coming touring musicians and local bands in an accessible and professional musical setting. ...
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Asheville, NC
Fleetwood’s Rock-n-Roll Wedding Chapel is an intimate venue in West Asheville. When not hosting a wedding, there are killer rock-n-roll bands in the chapel. ...
Charlotte, NC
Established in 1990, Amos’ Southend is Charlotte’s oldest and most accomplished live entertainment venue. A two story venue with a tiered mezzanine area, Amos’ has a capacity of around 700 people. The venue gives concert goers an opportunity to see some the hottest rising stars in an intimate, comfortable setting. Amos’ Southend is also home some of Charlotte’s favorite local bands and proudly promotes the local music scene. ...
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