Live music: 10 must-see concerts in Charlotte this December, including Trans-Siberian Orchestra
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Trans Siberian Orchestra at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, December 23, 2024. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images)
Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to the city in December.
Dec. 4: Yung Gravy
Yung Gravy brings his laid-back energy and retro beats for his "Voluptuous Voyage" tour with opening act Pertinence.
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $47+
Dec. 4-6: Gay Men's Chorus of Charlotte: JOY!
It's the choir's signature holiday show, mixing classical and pop with the group's light-hearted hijinks.
Location: Galilee Center
Time: Dec. 4 & Dec. 5 at 7:30pm, Dec. 6 at 3pm.
Tickets: $12 (children) - $37 (adults)
Dec. 10: Raekwon & Mobb Deep
The two hip-hop icons are hitting the road together to celebrate the 30th anniversaries of their landmark albums.
Location: The Fillmore
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $53
Dec. 10: Sarah Brightman
Expect an enchanting take on holiday classics from the world-renowned soprano in her Winter Symphony concert.
Location: Ovens Auditorium
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $76+
Dec. 13: Trans-Siberian Orchestra
The American rock band is back on tour with its fan-favorite holiday show, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO.
Location: Spectrum Center
Time: 2:30 & 7:30pm
Tickets: $55+
Dec. 13: Broadway Rave
Part concert, part dance party, it's your chance to belt your favorite Broadway hits and take them to the dance floor, And yes, costumes are encouraged.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 8pm
Tickets: $23.95+
Dec. 12-14: Holiday Pops
Expect a feel-good holiday concert that pairs North Carolina's musical traditions with classics you know by heart from the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra,
Location: Knight Theater
Time: Dec. 12 & Dec. 13 at 7:30pm, Dec. 14 at 3pm
Tickets: $37.90+
Dec. 19-20: Cirque de Noël
Another Charlotte Symphony classic: Cirque de Noël combines breathtaking aerial performances with favorite holiday tunes for a festive show that all ages can enjoy.
Location: Knight Theater
Time: Dec. 19 at 7:30pm, Dec. 20 at 3pm and 7:30pm, Dec. 21 at 3pm
Tickets: $37.90
Dec. 19-20: Futurebirds
The Athens-based indie rockers take the stage for two nights of their Southern-leaning rock, joined by opener Patton Magee.
Location: Neighborhood Theatre
Time: 8pm (both shows)
Tickets: $80+
Dec. 21: Jingle Jazz Tour
The Jingle Jazz Tour brings together saxophonist BK Jackson, vocalist Erin Stevenson, and pianist Gino Rosaria for a holiday show that blends smooth jazz, soulful vocals, and festive classics.
Location: Middle C Jazz
Time: 5pm
Tickets: $41.45