Alternative Venues in Charlotte, NC

Amos' Southend bills itself as Charlotte's number one affordable live music venue, a 750-capacity 16-and-over room just south of downtown and Bank of America Stadium, a genuinely significant mid-size touring room in the Charlotte market.

Hattie's Tap and Tavern is a dog-friendly neighborhood pub right between the Plaza Midwood and NoDa neighborhoods of Charlotte, a 21+ 100-capacity room with a massive variety of craft beer alongside live music, a genuinely beloved neighborhood hangout.

JackBeagle's is NoDa's number one hot spot, a laid-back 21+ Charlotte joint with great handcrafted food, a smooth atmosphere, and insane drink specials, a genuinely beloved anchor of the NoDa arts district.

The Comet Grill has been the best neighborhood bar and grill you've never heard of for over 20 years in Charlotte, an all-ages 50-capacity room with a genuinely long-standing local reputation and regular live performers.

The Milestone Club, originally opened in 1969, has been a southern landmark for rock, punk, new wave, metal, and various underground music, an 18-and-over 200-capacity Charlotte room with genuine historic significance in the Southeast punk and metal scenes.

The Music Yard hosts live music on Saturday nights during the warmer months, rain or shine, an all-ages 400-capacity 21+ Charlotte destination that gives performers a genuinely lively outdoor setting.

The Rabbit Hole is a historical venue with a new and improved look located in the heart of Plaza Midwood, Charlotte, a 21+ 300-capacity room with most shows on Friday and Saturday nights, a genuinely refreshed take on a neighborhood classic.