Live music in Lake Norman, NC

Enjoy a free night of music bingo hosted by Mike Hall. A new theme keeps things fresh each week, and there is delicious food along with beer and wine to enjoy. It is a relaxed, social evening centered on familiar tunes and good company.

Put your music knowledge to the test in a spirited team game built around exclusively upbeat songs from every genre and decade. Each track comes with a lively introduction before it plays, keeping the pace high and the focus on fun competition. Fresh mini contests pop up about every 40 minutes, offering extra chances to win prizes. The format is welcoming to all experience levels, and participants can jump in at any time.

Now in its seventh year, this open mic at The Cedar Stump Pub-Troutman offers a welcoming stage for musicians and bands. A Bose PA is available for easy plug-in setups, and a house drum kit is provided. Performers from solo acts to full ensembles are invited to take part. If you plan to use an amplifier, please bring your own. Original songs are encouraged and cover tunes are welcome. Expect a relaxed atmosphere where live music and creativity bring people together.

Live music fills The Serve every Thursday night. There is no charge to attend, and guests can listen from the restaurant, bar, or lounge. Special Spring menus are available in the Bar and Cafe.

A DJ performs live each week for a dedicated night of music.

Starting this week, In The Wind Bar presents karaoke twice a week, with a party every Friday and Saturday. Each week features two nights focused on karaoke at this venue.

Old Town Cornelius hosts the returning Tawba Walk Arts & Music Festival, a full-scale celebration of local art, music, and community. Multiple stages will feature live performances while more than 100 local artists, makers, and small businesses present their work. The festival highlights an extensive lineup of local craft breweries alongside bustling food truck courts and sweet treat vendors. Families can enjoy two kid zones filled with inflatables, plus a petting zoo and the Ultimate Bungee Trampoline. Live art, hands-on demonstrations, games, and giveaways unfold throughout the area, spanning Oak Street Mill, Town Hall, and Catawba Avenue.

At Neoteric Brewing, this event pairs beer with a mix of hit songs from the 1990s through today.

A premiere heavy rock band from Charlotte brings a passionate, high impact, crushing live show to Rudder and Rose. Intense and fueled by purpose, this performance celebrates the power of heavy rock on a live stage.