The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County and the Children's Theatre of Charlotte have come together to create this awesome complex that houses the McColl Family Theatre, the Spangler Library, the Wachovia Playhouse, a Scene and Paint Shop, several studios, rehearsal rooms, and a costume shop. A veritable entertainment center, this is the hub of family amusement activities in the area. A comprehensive collection of books and videos fills the library, while a number of educational programs for kids take place at regular intervals.

The Fillmore in Charlotte is one of the many fine musical venues in the city and belongs to the renowned N.C. Music Factory. The hall is housed inside a former textile mill and possesses decor reminiscent of the original Fillmore in San Francisco, with rustic interiors and chandeliers throughout the hall. It has a seating capacity for around 2000 spectators who can enjoy more than 150 magical music performances and contemporary concerts taking place throughout the year.

Spectrum Center, formerly known as the Time Warner Cable Arena, has something for everyone. Charlotte's premier entertainment and sports venue has a seating capacity of over 20,000 and hosts the city's most popular games, concerts, and performances. This indoor arena has played host to big names like the Eagles, Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, and U2 amongst several others. The stadium serves as the home venue for the Charlotte Hornets, an NBA team, and the Charlotte Sting, a women's NBA team. Whether you're keen on watching a celebrated artist or catching a game, this arena is an unmissable and dynamic hub with its state-of-the-art sound and light systems and upbeat atmosphere.

Charlotte Convention Center is an ultra-modern venue that serves as an ultimate choice for meetings, conferences, and trade shows. The factual details of the center include a 35,000 square-foot (3300 square-meter) ballroom with a banquet seating capacity of roughly 1,800, in-house catering, and an extra pre-function area adding ample space to the ballroom. The Charlotte Convention Center houses 46 meeting rooms technically equipped with centralized audio recording, good lighting, and podiums. This place is a great attraction for a myriad range of visitors who come to the exhibitions held here.

Ovens Auditorium opened in 1955 and has hosted a wide range of top events, from Broadway shows to speaking tours to concerts by prominent artists like Bruce Springsteen and Bob Hope. The theater has a seating capacity of nearly 2,500 and has over the years made some upgrades to the auditorium, lobby, exterior grounds, and sound systems. It is considered to be one of the top landmarks in the city, as its rose gardens and impressive fountains draw concert-goers and tourists alike. So stop by to check out the sights and you might end up catching one of your favorite performers.

An exclusive outdoor events venue, The PNC Music Pavilion (former Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre) in Charlotte is one of the best bets for enjoying various musical performances and festivals. Hosting many concerts by headliners such as Dave Matthews Band, Def Leppard, and Ozzy Osbourne, this amphitheater is a sheer delight for music lovers of diverse genres, including pop, rock, R&B, country, hip hop, and much more. Spread across an expansive open-air space with a grassy lawn, this venue features excellent acoustics, best-in-class lighting systems, and a large seating capacity that makes it a top-notch spot for all musical tastes.