🎷🔥Don't Sleep on These Charlotte Concerts! (Dec 4th Edition)

🎵 Hey Charlotte! It’s officially Christmas in my household. (according to my wife and our two Christmas trees) We have a great lineup this weekend, and a couple Christmas themed events! It’s almost Friday ya’ll, let’s get it!

but, now for the weather…

Top 3 Picks This Week

🎤 Alabama w/ Jamey Johnson
Fri, Dec 5 @ Spectrum Center
Arena-level country night with legendary hits, powerhouse vocals, and a rare double-headliner energy that brings a full-scale December crowd.

🎼 Charlotte Symphony – Handel’s Messiah
Dec 5–7 @ Knight Theater
A holiday tradition performed with full orchestra and chorus, delivering soaring choral moments and a seasonal experience only a live symphony can give.

🎙️ Victory Boyd – “A Gift of Christmas”
Sat, Dec 6 @ Friendship Baptist Church
Acclaimed soul and gospel vocalist offering an acoustic holiday performance in a powerful church setting. Admission is free with reservation.

Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

CURATED HIGHLIGHTS
🌆 Uptown & Around Picks

Fri, Nov 28

• Indie / Rock: Little Heart Machine @ Petra’s Bar

• Holiday / Variety: Robyn & Charlotte – YULE Y’ALL! @ Neighborhood Theatre

• Electronic / Club: TROYBOI presents Hear2Move @ Black Box Theater

Sat, Nov 29 

• Electronic / Club: AHEE Wubcraft Tour @ Black Box Theater

• Jazz: Kirk Whalum @ Middle C Jazz

• Funk / Rock / Jam: Of Good Nature @ Visulite Theatre

Sun, Nov 30

• Dance / Electronic: Hazy Sunday @ Petra’s Bar

• Jazz: Kenny Mann @ 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:

🪅NEW🪅

🧚 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.

🎨 Hunnid Dollar Art Fair at Camp North End (Dec 5–6)
Local creators bring original art, prints, crafts, and handmade goods, all priced at one hundred dollars or less.

🩰 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.

🎄 NoDa Holiday Bizarre (Dec 5)
Festive pop-up market showcasing quirky makers, local vendors, and holiday shopping with NoDa flair.

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

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 NC Spotlight

🎵 Holiday Shows Coming to Charlotte
This Season A full lineup of festive performances is headed to Charlotte, featuring dance, theater, and music options for families and holiday lovers across the region.
@ Charlotte Theater

🌎 Recently Announced Concerts In December

Warren Haynes Presents: The Christmas Jam – Asheville (Dec 13)
Rock · Blues · Charity-Edition Jam Session

Holiday Pops: A Carolina Christmas (Charlotte Symphony) – Charlotte (Dec 12-13)
Symphony · Bluegrass & Gospel Infused Holiday Cheer

A Candlelight Christmas (North Carolina Symphony) – Raleigh (Dec 19-23)
Symphony · Brass & Chorus · Festive Candlelit Tradition

NEARBY VIBES
🚐 Beyond the City: Live Music Road Trips

Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

🎧 Com Truise
Fri Dec 5 @ Asheville Music Hall, Asheville, NC
Synth-heavy electronic artist known for retro-future grooves, pulsing basslines, and atmospheric textures. A late-night set perfect for electronic fans looking for a moody Asheville escape.

🔗 Get event info →

🤘 Zakk Sabbath
Sat Dec 6 @ The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC
Heavy-hitting Black Sabbath tribute led by Zakk Wylde, delivering crushing riffs, big guitars, and a true metal-show atmosphere in one of NC’s most iconic venues.
🔗 Get event info →

.🎻 JD McPherson w/ Melissa Carper
Sat Dec 6 @ The Grey Eagle, Asheville, NC
Rockabilly revivalist JD McPherson teams up with Americana standout Melissa Carper for an evening of vintage-inspired grooves, heartfelt vocals, and warm roots tones.
🔗 Get event info →

🎟️ Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

CLOSING NOTES
I’ll leave you with..

📅 Save the Date: Sat & Sun Dec 12–13, 2025 - A Peter White Christmas hits Middle C Jazz with smooth-jazz holiday vibes from Peter White plus Mindi Abair & Vincent Ingala. Expect warm guitar grooves, jazzy renditions of classics, and festive cheer in an intimate club setting..

Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

P.S. Charlotte has heart. ❤️ If you'd like to help a local child this holiday, check out the Salvation Army Angel Tree here. (Worth saying again! 😄 )