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May 16, 2025
Where to enjoy live music while dining in Charlotte
As the weather warms up, more restaurants are bringing performances to their patios
by Ebony L. Morman
There’s no shortage of good food and great cocktails in Charlotte. When you add live music to the mix, that’s a recipe for an eventful night out. And there are plenty of places around town for you to hear local musicians while dining or enjoying a drink during the city’s warmer months.
123 Main Mexico, Pineville
The restaurant offers live music Friday through Sunday. Check online for updates.
Truist Plaza, Uptown
Visitors can enjoy 5th Street Live on Thursdays from 5-10 p.m. The celebration includes live bands and DJs. Food and drink available for purchase.
The Artisan’s Palate, NoDa
Live music is offered on Saturdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and during Sunday brunch from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cajun Queen, Elizabeth
Live music can be experienced each night of the week until the last seating.
Common Market, Oakwold
Guests can experience live music throughout the week. Check online for updates.
Eddie V’s, Uptown
Enjoy live music in the V lounge daily from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Check the schedule online for updates.
El Puro Cuban Restaurant, Madison Park
Diners can enjoy live Cuban, Latin, Jazz, R&B, and Bohemian music daily. Check online for the most recent live music schedule.
Goldie’s, LoSo
Goldie’s offers multiple live music lineups Wednesday through Sunday in the evenings. View the full schedule online.
The Hobbyist, Villa Heights
On Saturdays, visitors can enjoy live music from 7-10 p.m. at the shop, which offers coffee, tea, beer, wine, and more. Check the schedule online.
Mac’s Speed Shop, multiple locations
Each location offers live music throughout the week. Check online for updates.
Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market, Pineville
Diners can listen to live music on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m.
Mariposa, Uptown
Enjoy live music during the restaurant’s Sunday jazz brunch. Make a reservation online.
Middle C Jazz, Uptown
Middle C Jazz offers a variety of ticketed shows that feature jazz artists, with a full menu from Rare Roots Hospitality (Fin & Fino, Dreller’s, etc). Check the schedule online.
Music at the Met, Midtown
On Thursdays, visitors can enjoy music at the met, near Dressler’s Restaurant and 3rd & Fernwood. 6-8 p.m. Stay up to date by checking online.
Petra’s, Plaza Midwood
Guests can choose from a variety of ticketed shows and events that feature live music. View an updated schedule online.
Reid’s Fine Foods, SouthPark
Diners can listen to live music Wednesday through Saturday from 6-9 p.m on the patio.
Rosie’s Coffee and Wine Garden, Belmont
Visitors can listen to live music while enjoying $12 wine flights in the garden on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. During the first Friday market, live music can also be enjoyed. 5-9 p.m.
RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila, Eastover
Diners can enjoy live music on the patio on Wednesdays from 6-8:30 p.m.
Salted Melon, South End
Enjoy live music every Saturday from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Wine Loft, South End
Listen to live music from 7-10 p.m. on Thursdays. Check online for updates.
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