By CLTure
December 29, 2025
Monday, December 29
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Ice Skating at The Bowl at The Amp Ballantyne (November 22 – January 4)
Tickets: $20.03 plus (adults) / $13.73 (children 5 and under)
Charlotte Hornets vs. Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $31 plus
The Hornets are enjoying their best stretch of the season so far, winning four of their last six games following Friday’s convincing victory over the Orlando Magic. With LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, and Miles Bridges playing together over the last five games, Charlotte is finding its rhythm, shooting 45.4% from the field and an impressive 43.9% from three-point range. Knueppel left the game against the Magic with an ankle injury after scoring 16 points in 15 minutes, but the injury does not appear to be serious. He was spotted walking without a boot following the game, though he will miss the matchup against the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play for Milwaukee after returning from an eight-game absence, scoring 29 points in the Bucks’ 112-103 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. The Hornets will need to continue their hot perimeter shooting, as the Bucks are top five in the NBA in points allowed in the paint, and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner remains sidelined with a left elbow strain.
Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway (November 21 – January 4)
Tickets: $46.41 plus
Ice Skating at Camp North Pole (November 20 – January 4)
Tickets: $20.03 (adults) / $16.88 (children 5 and under)
Above and Beyond at Discovery Place (October 18 – April 19)
Tickets: $23.95 (adults) $18.95 (children 2-13)
Take flight and explore the wonders of aviation and space travel in Above and Beyond, an interactive aerospace exhibition that celebrates the innovations that have shaped flight. From the earliest dreams of the Wright brothers to today’s space exploration and tomorrow’s cutting-edge technologies, the experience brings the past, present, and future of aerospace to life. The adventure begins in a wraparound theater before expanding into five themed galleries filled with interactive stations. Visitors can design and test-fly a supersonic jet, pilot a drone through the eye of a hurricane, experience the sensation of flying like a bird or futuristic wing-flapping aircraft, and even take an elevator ride to the edge of space. With hands-on design challenges, simulations, storytelling, and an expansive multitouch timeline, Above and Beyond invites visitors of all ages to explore the frontiers of flight.
Light the Knights Festival at Truist Field (November 26 – January 4)
Tickets: $14.37 plus
Tuesday, December 30
Ice Skating at Whitewater Center (November – February)
Tickets: $25 plus
Davidson vs. Duquesne (Men’s Basketball) at John Belk Arena (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Sold Out (Gametime: $100 plus)
Charlotte native, Davidson alum, four-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP, and 11-time NBA All-Star Stephen Curry will return home this week to celebrate the renaming of Exit 30 (which leads to Davidson College) in his honor. The Davidson Wildcats, currently 8-4, will face Atlantic 10 conference foe Duquesne at John Belk Arena, with Curry and his family in attendance for the halftime celebration. The NCDOT approved renaming the I-77 exit leading to Davidson College as The Stephen Curry Interchange in December 2023. Curry will be in town for his New Year’s Eve game against the Hornets on Wednesday. As the son of Hornets legend Dell Curry and a graduate of Charlotte Christian, it will be a memorable homecoming for Steph.
Sam On Someday at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.70
Milestone 56th Birthday with Kenmujo, Septix, Shawn Garlic, Mercury Dimes, Van Huskins, and Patois Counselors at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $8.11 plus
The Magicians Table at Blume Studios (November 19 – February 15)
Tickets: $79.99 plus
The Magicians Table brings an unforgettable magic show experience to Blume Studios. Enjoy two hours of up-close magic, live theatre, and music that will leave you astonished and spellbound. Arrive early for an exclusive pre-show featuring breathtaking sleight-of-hand and mind-bending illusions, and during the main event, some of the world’s finest magicians will perform right at your table, each showcasing their own unique style.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Temple (Men’s Basketball) at Halton Arena (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10 plus
Wednesday, December 31
NYE at Super Abari Game Bar (5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Hornets vs. Golden State Warriors at Spectrum Center (1:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $124.66 plus (Gametime: $112 plus)
Steph Curry returns home to play the Hornets on New Year’s Day following a special weekend celebrating the renaming of the I-77 exit leading to Davidson College as The Stephen Curry Interchange. The Warriors, currently eighth in the Western Conference and led by Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, will face a Hornets team playing their best stretch of basketball so far this season. It will also be a City Edition game for Charlotte, with the Hornets wearing alternate jerseys inspired by Queen Charlotte and taking the court with the themed design.
New Year’s Eve (WinterFest) at Carowinds (2:00 p.m to 1:00 a.m.)
Tickets: $42 plus
CLT NYE (Light the Knights) at Truist Field (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $18.66 plus
Su Casa NYE at Blume Studios (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $55.75 plus
Ring in the New Year with Blumenthal Arts and Su Casa, and lose yourself to the rhythms under GAIA with the afro house sounds of Blackasthecosmos, DJ Aümni, DJ Niyahwhya, and DJ Persevere. Su Casa is Charlotte’s longest-running Afro-fusion dance party, celebrated for bringing together Afrobeat, house, soul, and global rhythms in a vibrant celebration of music, movement, and community. For over a decade, Su Casa has provided a space where dancers of all backgrounds can connect, express themselves, and experience immersive soundscapes that honor both African musical traditions and contemporary global influences.
New Year’s Eve featuring DJ Micky Blendz at Sneak (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $50 plus
New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Music Yard (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $58.00
Pleasure House, Woody, Once Below Joy, Girl Brutal, and TNZNT at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17.00
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Snug Harbor with performances from Charlotte rock bands Pleasure House, Woody, and Once Below Joy, along with DJ sets by Girl Brutal and TNZNT throughout the night. Pleasure House, a garage-leaning punk rock band, released their debut self-titled EP in 2022 and followed it with two new singles this year, “Sometimes a Pony Gets Depressed” and “I Was a Boy.” Woody, the alt-country slacker-rock outfit led by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist John Carstarphen, released their debut studio album, Bull Fightin’ Betty, while Once Below Joy, a Charlotte-based alt-progressive rock band, dropped their latest EP, Realm Beyond the Skyline, in October.
Rich and Bennett’s NYE Bash 2026 at Brewers At 4001 Yancey (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $92.90 plus
New Year’s Celebration with The Voltage Brothers at Middle C Jazz (7:00 p.m. + 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $69.65 plus
V101.9 New Year’s Eve Party featuring Kid Capri at Sonesta Charlotte (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $65.75 plus
V101.9’s official black-tie New Year’s Eve affair will feature the one and only DJ Kid Capri. Hosted by Herb and Felicia Gray and powered by Charlotte’s own V101.9 — the city’s go-to urban adult contemporary station known for R&B and soul hits — Charlotte legend Mr. Incognito will also keep the energy high and the dance floor moving throughout the night.
City Lights & Champagne Nights New Year’s Eve Party at Nuvole Rooftop TwentyTwo (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $145.03 plus
Release NYE 2026 featuring DJ Ameer Brooks at Crown Station (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.86
New Year’s Eve at Topgolf Charlotte Southwest (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $431.52 (six people/one bay)
Topgolf Charlotte Southwest will host a New Year’s Eve party for golf lovers, featuring unlimited Topgolf play, a live DJ, delicious food, and a midnight toast. Each ticket includes a private bay for up to six guests (multiple bays can be purchased), with late-night bites and desserts served throughout the evening. Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, including fountain beverages, iced tea, and coffee, will keep the party going as you swing into the New Year with friends and family.
Nick Murphy at The Comedy Zone (7:00 p.m. + 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $36.35 plus
Mirror Balls & Martinis with Blackhawk Quartet at Eighty Eights (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $127.57 plus
Fahrenheit Charlotte NYE 80’s Glow Party (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $124 plus
Fahrenheit Charlotte will host an 80’s Glow Party on the rooftop, featuring neon vibes, a fully inclusive bar, music by DJ A-Minor, and a champagne toast. They will also offer a four-course NYE dinner from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring a chef-curated menu and handcrafted cocktails for $125 per person, with the option to add the rooftop Glow Party later for $80.
New Year’s Punchin’ Eve 2026 at Suffolk Punch (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $173.64
Eptic + Control Freak at Blackbox Theater (10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $43.10 plus
Thursday, January 1
Free Soup Day at Free Range Brewing (11:00 a.m.)
Tickets: Free
Mo Betta Thursdays One-Year Anniversary at Bo’s on NoDa (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.00
Mo’ Betta Thursdays is a weekly jazz experience curated by Braxton Bateman in collaboration with A-part[meant]. Hosted at Bo’s on NoDa, the series showcases some of Charlotte’s finest musicians, blending jazz, R&B, soul, and hip-hop through dynamic live improvisation and genre-bending grooves.
Laurie Kilmartin at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (January 1-3)
Tickets: $26.35 plus
Friday, January 2
Girl Brutal, Blankstate., Te’Jani and Motocrossed at Amos’ Southend (7:45 p.m.)
Tickets: $18.45 plus
The Dutchman at Independent Picture House (January 2-4)
Tickets: $12.50
The Dutchman, a psychological thriller directed by Andre Gaines — who has helped produce films such as Da Sweet Blood of Jesus by Spike Lee, the Netflix documentary Bill Nye: Science Guy, the remake of Children of the Corn, and most recently directed the Stuart Scott 30 for 30 documentary — will screen at Independent Picture House this weekend. Co-written with Qasim Basir, The Dutchman is a contemporary adaptation of Amiri Baraka’s 1964 Obie Award-winning play. It follows a successful Black businessman, haunted by his crumbling marriage and identity crisis, who is drawn into a tense psychological game with a mysterious woman he encounters on a New York City subway. On Saturday, audiences can join a post-film discussion with Jay Ward, Charlotte Poet Laureate; Angelo Geter, Rock Hill Poet Laureate; and de’Angelo Dia, Director of Education & Community Engagement, IPH.
Duke’s Mayo Bowl: Wake Forest vs. Mississippi State at Bank of America Stadium (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $49.80 plus (Gametime: $39 plus)
Ryan Hamilton at The Comedy Zone (January 2-3)
Tickets: $36.35 plus
Jazz at the Bechtler (6:00 p.m. + 8:15 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Jazz at the Bechtler returns with a post-holiday concert featuring the Ziad Jazz Quartet, led by Ziad Rabie and featuring @ziadsax (sax), Noel Freidline (piano), Kobie Watkins (drums), Andre Ferreri (guitar), and Anna Stadlman (bass). The long-running monthly concert series at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in Charlotte began shortly after the museum opened in 2010 and has since become a staple jazz event in the city, typically held on the first Friday of each month.
Saturday, January 3
New Year Same Blume Self-Care Mini Festival at Blume Studios (10:00 a.m.)
Tickets: $37.17 plus
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at Spectrum Center (January 3-4)
Tickets: $36.55 plus
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire comes to Spectrum Center this weekend, featuring monster trucks Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Skelesaurus, and the world debut of the all-new Rhinomite. The action-packed show includes jaw-dropping stunts, fire-breathing thrills, FMX riders performing gravity-defying flips, and a transforming robot. Special Pre-Show Parties give families the chance to see the trucks up close and meet the drivers, while limited VIP Backstage Experiences offer behind-the-scenes access and exclusive merchandise bundles.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Wichita State at Halton Arena (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $11 plus
Catchbliss, Big Mistake, Saturn is Changing, and Haunt3d at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.35 plus
Susto featuring Biscuit & Gravy at Petra’s (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.00
R&B Only Live at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $94.83 plus
Sunday, January 4
Epiphany Celebration (Día de los Reyes Magos) at Mint Museum Randolph (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Celebrate Día de los Reyes Magos (Epiphany), a traditional holiday observed on January 6 in many Latin American and Spanish-speaking countries, at the Mint Museum Randolph. This family-friendly event, held in conjunction with the exhibition Art of Devotion: The Santos de Palo Tradition of Puerto Rico, includes exhibition tours, live music and dance, storytelling, arts and crafts, and photo opportunities with the Magi. Attendees can also enjoy a tasting of traditional Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Bread), making for a festive and educational afternoon for visitors of all ages.
Tango Brunch at The Long Room (11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
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