🎷🔥Don't Sleep on These Charlotte Concerts! (Dec 18th Edition)

🎵 Hello Charlotte! We are here with a cozy, christmasyyy, and super late edition of Charlotte Jams. We have a jam packed weekend, filled with festive fun, and a light sprinkle of shopping (or so my wife claims).

but, now for the weather…

Top 3 Picks This Week

🎪 Charlotte Symphony – Cirque de Noël
Fri–Sun, Dec 19–21 @ Knight Theater
Acrobats, aerialists, and jugglers soar above the Charlotte Symphony as they play holiday favorites, turning Knight Theater into a full-on festive spectacle that feels part circus, part movie score, all jaw-drop.

🌌 Futurebirds – Fall Tour 2025
Fri & Sat, Dec 19–20 @ Neighborhood Theatre
Charlotte Athens-born indie rockers bring their hazy, Southern-psych anthems for a two-night stand, the kind of loud, sing-it-with-strangers show that turns NoDa into one big year-end house party.

🎷 Holiday Jazz Weekend
Fri to Sun, Dec 19-21 @ Middle C Jazz
A warm, candlelit weekend of smooth holiday jazz and soulful December vocals inside one of Charlotte’s most intimate music rooms.

Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

CURATED HIGHLIGHTS
🌆 Uptown & Around Picks

Fri, Dec 19

• Americana / Holiday: Karla Davis Holiday Show @ The Evening Muse

• Jazz / Holiday: Joey Santo Sings Christmas Classics @ Middle C Jazz

• Metal / Thrash: AX-MAS 3VIL (annual holiday metal fest)@ The Milestone Club

Sat, Dec 20

• Jam / Tribute: Runaway Gin: Phish Tribute @ Visulite Theatre

• Americana / Folk: Time Sawyer @ The Evening Muse

• Jazz / Vocal: Lori Williams @ Middle C Jazz

Sun, Dec 21

• Pop-Punk / Hard Rock: Felicity @ The Milestone Club

• Jazz / Holiday: Jingle Jazz Tour @ Middle C Jazz

Evening Muse • Blackbox Theater • The Underground • Middle C Jazz • Petra’s • Visulite Theatre • The Milestone Club 

Curated with love. 🫶 Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

COOL CHARLOTTE STUFF
🌟 More Than Music

Art shows, foodie fests, weird pop-ups & random fun—click your flavor:

🧚 Kannapolis Celebration of Lights (Nov 15–Dec 30)
Holiday lights, train rides, and cozy small-town Christmas vibes across Kannapolis’ signature winter festival.

⛸️ Ice Skating at Whitewater Center (Nov–Feb)
Seasonal outdoor ice rink with trails, lights, and winter activities stretching through the colder months.

🩰 Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker at Belk Theater (Dec 5–21)
A holiday classic with stunning choreography, elegant costumes, and a magical production perfect for the season.

🪅NEW🪅

❄️ Winter Wonderland Fire Pit Friday @ Rally (Fri Dec 19)
Holiday cocktails, free s’mores kits, and blanket-by-the-fire vibes. Reservation required, but admission is free.

🛍️ Sunny Day Holiday Pop-Up @ Urban District Market (Dec 19–21)
Local vendors take over the market all weekend with handmade goods, gifts, and street-food energy. Free admission and parking.

🎸 Jingle Jam Celebration @ School of Rock Charlotte (Sat Dec 20)
A 1–6 PM open house with mini-performances, crafts, and treats. Great for families and music lovers.

📸 Photos with Santa @ Blakeney Town Center (Dec 19–20)
Santa & Mrs. Claus host free photos (donations encouraged). Bring your own camera and holiday spirit.

👕 Ugly Sweater Weekend Deals (Dec 19–20)
Dec 19: Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme when you wear an ugly sweater.
Dec 20: BOGO entrée at Chipotle after 4 PM if you wear a second sweater.

🧵 Mistletoe Market @ Camp North End (Dec 20)
Indoor market in the Ford Building from 2–7 p.m. with vintage finds, local makers, and full holiday-market chaos on Sat Dec 20

🌻 Explore everything Charlotte’s cooking up—outside the music scene.

NEARBY VIBES
🚐 Beyond the City: Live Music Road Trips

Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

🕯️ Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons
Fri Dec 19 @ Wake Forest, NC
A string quartet performs Coldplay and Imagine Dragons under a sea of candlelight. Warm ambience, immersive sound, and a gorgeous barn setting elevate the whole night.
🔗 Get event info →

🎸 Dillon Fence
Sat Dec 20 @ Lincoln Theatre, Raleigh, NC
North Carolina’s own ’90s alternative heroes reunite for jangly guitars, big hooks, and a night of indie nostalgia in downtown Raleigh.
🔗 Get event info →

🪩 Bee Gees Gold – The Tribute
Sun Dec 21 @ Louisburg College Auditorium, Louisburg, NC
Falsetto harmonies, shimmering disco classics, and a full throwback to the Bee Gees’ golden era. A perfect Sunday road trip finale.
🔗 Get event info →

🎟️ Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

CLOSING NOTES
I’ll leave you with..

📅 Save the Date: Jan 23, 2026 - Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton live at the spectrum center! Two powerhouse voices bringing homegrown soul, arena vocals, and a full-throttle R&B night.

Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

P.S. Word on the street is that Shannon from charlotte is looking for a band. She's a BASS GUITARIST.