Artfully Charlotte
Proud of its commitment to culture, Charlotte’s increasingly varied social calendar runs the gamut. Among many, visitors can choose from opera, art, ballet, theatre, architecture, and more. From marquees touting the latest Broadway smash hit to the sounds of jazz drifting out of the corner martini bar, variety is certainly a key to the city’s sophistication. Outstanding museums and attractions tell powerful stories with their history and beauty and showcase the city’s spirit as well as the world’s wonders.
Helping to promote arts, the Arts and Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg supports 27 cultural organizations, neighborhood festivals, arts education programs and much more that result in over 65,000 performances and events annually.
Charlotte is home to some of the nation’s foremost museums and galleries. The Mint Museums and Bechtler Museum of Modern Art guide visitors through ever-changing exhibits featuring some of the world’s finest collections. The Levine Museum of the New South exhibits some of the most fascinating collections of post-Civil War Southern history including its award-winning centerpiece exhibit, Cotton Fields to Skyscrapers. And Discovery Place, the South’s premiere hands-on science and technology center located in Center City, features more than 300 exhibits including a live rain forest.
Charlotte theatre offers award-winning Broadway shows and productions making their way into the spotlight. Enjoy an opera or ballet at NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Belk Theatre or Knight Theater. And make your evening complete with dinner at one of the many fine Charlotte restaurants.
The area’s culturally-enriched tapestry is a distinction that beckons visitors to return to the city year after year. Check Charlotte’s Calendar of Events to learn more about the great cultural happenings taking place in the Queen City.