Things to do in Charlotte Center City

Thursday, Dec 3

Montell Fish - The Nest Tour

The Fillmore Charlotte

Experience Montell Fish on The Nest Tour at The Fillmore in Charlotte. A must-see for live music fans.

Friday, Dec 4

Nutcracker by Charlotte Ballet

Romare Bearden Park

Enjoy the magical Nutcracker performance by Charlotte Ballet at Romare Bearden Park.

Friday, Dec 4

2026 Jazzy Holiday Annual Fundraiser Luncheon

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Celebrate cultural contributions at the Jazzy Holiday Luncheon benefiting the Gantt Center. Perfect for community supporters.

Friday, Dec 4

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition

JAZZARTS CHARLOTTE

Celebrate the season with renowned jazz pianists performing holiday classics at JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition in Charlotte.

Friday, Dec 4

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition

The Jazz Room

Experience the joy of holiday classics performed by jazz pianists at The Jazz Room in Charlotte.

Friday, Dec 4

Mint 2 Move: Día de las Velitas

Mint Museum Uptown

Join Mint 2 Move for free dance lessons and cultural festivities at Mint Museum Uptown. Great for the community.

Friday, Dec 4

Funny Marco

The Comedy Zone

Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Funny Marco at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte. Ideal for comedy fans.

Friday, Dec 4

Charlotte Ballet: Nutcracker

Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Experience the magic of the Nutcracker with Charlotte Ballet at Belk Theater. A festive holiday performance for all ages.

Friday, Dec 4

Charlotte Symphony: Handel’s Messiah

Knight Theater

Experience a stunning performance of Handel's Messiah by the Charlotte Symphony at Knight Theater.

Friday, Dec 4

Jazz Room Presents: The Jazz Room Holiday Edition

Booth Playhouse

Enjoy the Jazz Room Holiday Edition featuring festive music at Booth Playhouse. Perfect for jazz lovers and families.

Friday, Dec 4

Funny Marco

The Comedy Zone

Enjoy a night of laughs with Funny Marco at The Comedy Zone. Ideal for fans of comedy and nightlife.

Saturday, Dec 5

ACC Football Championship Game

Bank of America Stadium

Catch the excitement of the ACC Football Championship Game. A must-see for college football fans.

Saturday, Dec 5

Family First: Stitched Together: A Family Story Quilt Experience

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture

Participate in a family workshop exploring storytelling through fabric and design. Suitable for all ages.

Saturday, Dec 5

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition

JAZZARTS CHARLOTTE

Celebrate the holidays with the JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition featuring renowned jazz pianists at JAZZARTS CHARLOTTE.

Saturday, Dec 5

Funny Marco

The Comedy Zone

Enjoy a night of laughter with Funny Marco at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte.

Saturday, Dec 5

JAZZ ROOM Presents: The JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition

The Jazz Room

Join the JAZZ ROOM Holiday Edition with top jazz pianists at The Jazz Room in Charlotte for a festive night of music.

Saturday, Dec 5

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas

Carolina Theatre

Enjoy a festive performance by Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder. A must-see for bluegrass and holiday music fans.

Saturday, Dec 5

Funny Marco

The Comedy Zone

Join Funny Marco for a night of laughs at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte. Ideal for fans of comedy and nightlife.

Sunday, Dec 6

EJ Speaks

The Comedy Zone

Join EJ Speaks for a night of comedy at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte. A fun evening for comedy lovers.

Sunday, Dec 6

Gad Elbaz: Live in Concert

Carolina Theatre

Experience Gad Elbaz live in concert at the Carolina Theatre. A must-see for fans of live music.

Sunday, Dec 6

Noel & Maria: Christmas in a New Key

Booth Playhouse

Enjoy "Christmas in a New Key" with Noel Freidline and Maria Howell at Booth Playhouse. A delightful holiday music experience.

Sunday, Dec 6

Shakey Graves

The Fillmore Charlotte

Enjoy a live music performance by Shakey Graves in Charlotte. A must-see for concert lovers.

Sunday, Dec 6

Jordi

The Underground

Catch Jordi live at The Underground for an evening of music. A great night out for live music enthusiasts.

Monday, Dec 7

Tommy Emmanuel, CGP - Living in the Light Tour

Knight Theater

Join Tommy Emmanuel for a captivating performance featuring his unique blend of music at Knight Theater.

Tuesday, Dec 8

Hot Chocolate & Jokes

The Comedy Zone

Enjoy a festive evening of comedy and hot chocolate at The Comedy Zone this holiday season.

Tuesday, Dec 8

Rocky Mountain High Experience A John Denver Christmas

Booth Playhouse

Join Rick Schuler for a holiday concert celebrating John Denver's classics at Booth Playhouse on December 8, 2026.

Wednesday, Dec 9

Mark Paul

The Comedy Zone

Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Mark Paul at The Comedy Zone in Charlotte. A great evening of comedy awaits.

Wednesday, Dec 9

Rob Has A Podcast Live

The Fillmore Charlotte

Join Rob for a live podcast experience at The Fillmore. A unique event for podcast fans in Charlotte.

Thursday, Dec 10

Mark Normand

The Comedy Zone

Catch Mark Normand, a rising star in comedy, live at The Comedy Zone. Ideal for stand-up comedy fans.

Thursday, Dec 10

Charlotte Symphony: Festival of Lights: A Hanukkah Concert

Knight Theater

Celebrate Hanukkah with uplifting music and a sing-along at the Charlotte Symphony's Festival of Lights concert. A perfect event for families and music