I'll start with a positive: the sound was great! But the biggest issue: the air was off. Two people were wheeled out. They passed out small cups of water to some people but having actual air would e been better. I hope that's not a regular occurrence. They also tried to close the doors once the main act was on stage but one worker had sense to tell them they couldn't logically close us in there with no air flow. read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - Alex Isley - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I went to the Fillmore to see Alex Isley! I bought the VIP package and had a great experience. She was awesome! The Fillmore was clean, with multiple bars and free water, and at first it felt nice inside. The sound was great, but I was right in front of the stage. When the show began, it was incredibly HOT! Multiple people around me began to pass out or had to leave the venue altogether! If you are going to have a huge crowd of people and host concerts, the venue has to be properly air conditioned! They passed out small cups of water into the crowd, but it wasn't enough. read more

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I went to a show with my adult daughter back in Mar 2025. She lives in Charlotte and invited me to come hang out. My spouse dropped us off at the door, so no parking issues. They did have good parking within walking distance. We saw Nurse John which was absolutely hilarious! If you get a chance to see him, you wont be disappointed. The Fillmore was clean and customer service was good, we had zero issues. She bought drinks from the bar, no wait. They are well staffed for events. I didn't ask her the price of drinks, my daughter paid for the items. The seating area was a bit tight. They could give each person room to move around. Other than that I would book a event here in the future. read more

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Here for a concert tonight... My one comment is their beer menu could use a refresh! Same old beers every year for over 5+ years. Yuck. Let's refresh! Staff is polite & helpful. Concert venue is AWESOME &. A CHAROLETTE must!! Sound quality is very good. Enjoy!! read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Always a breeze with secure entrance. They check bags at the door, small wallets and clutches allowed. Mobile tickets are convenient for entry as well. Bar service is welcome and quick. Bathrooms are nice and clean. Great sound no matter where you stand in the crowd. read more

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Attended a concert here that happened to be one of my favorite concert experiences yet! This was my very first time in the space but had a great time. I did notice is it located nextdoor to The Underground. The drinks were a bit pricy, which can usually be expected for such events. The lines for the bathrooms, were cleared or non existent by the time I headed there. I appreciated how quickly I was able to run to the restroom mid concert and still not miss much due to there not being a line. I've attended concerts in similar venues but this space allowed me to enjoy the concert without an obstructed view. There appeared to be about 3 or 4 different areas to stand. I'm a bit shorter and chose to stand closer to the back of the venue and viewed the artists with no issue. There was the main & largest standing area closest to the stage. Behind that the areas were sectioned as smaller standing spaces which had areas to place food and drinks while enjoying the concert. The event did become a bit tight at some points once completely full. Everyone appeared to be respectful of each other's spaces. The check in process was quick and simple, they also had a separate line for individuals without bags that allowed us to enter a bit quicker. You may want to bring a light jacket or something if you attend an event here! The air was on full blast, so no concerns of becoming overheated here. I'd return to this venue in the future. read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Fun time, nice crowd and pleasant surroundings at the Fillmore. All ages but we were probably the oldest. :). Enjoyed the performance all the same. read more

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I wanted to attend shows here a few times before writing a review. I really want to like The Fillmore but I just don't. It's not awful, I just don't enjoy it as I feel I should. Plenty of (paid) parking nearby but just a few places for food. At least, within the same parking area. The venue is very small and the seating provides poor views, especially for a short person. I do like the small feel but overall just not my vibe. read more

Lots of standing room with multiple bars and a vip bar and sitting area off to the side. In the back, the artist we saw had their merch. Great venue! read more

I've been going to the Fillmore for years and seen many artists here. It'd been a while though. Parking was easy. The line moved fast with staff checking ID's while we waited. The bar line was short and service was quick. The sound was great. It was packed but that's to be expected at any show. The VIP looks amazing and I'll definitely be splurging next time I go to a show here. read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - Worse cup in the world - keeps spilling but it's cute - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came here for a concert. It's been years since I've been here, and it has changed quite a bit. Now, the whole process of getting checked in went swiftly and smoothly. Everyone was super polite and knowledgeable. This is standing admission, so if you want to secure a good spot on the floor, you must arrive early. If not, you're really out of luck. We arrived and got in about 7:50pm, and we were out of luck. There was no way we could get into the space to try to even find a good spot. Now they put green tape where you have to be inside off so that walkways can be clear for when people need to go to the restroom or anywhere. We ended up updraging to VIP just so we could get a spot and sit down. It is further away, but you still get a good view. You're just not as close as you may want to be. Overall, it's not a bad location. read more

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The Filmore is awesome. The Filmore is one of the VERY BEST music venues I have ever been to. The Music Factory is terrific. My complaint is with StubHub and I bought two tickets to see Yung Blud at the Skyla Ampitheater on June 4, 2026 and despite the "includes all fees" notification for tickets at $400 each including all fees, STUBHUB added $143 in fees. I was unable to return the tickets. I am hoping The Music Factory will stop using StubHub as a vendor. Just to be clear. I have nothing but respect for the Fillmore and the Music Factory. It is impossible to leave a yelp review with StubHub itself. read more

Great venue for concerts, galas, exercise events - you name it, they've done it and done it well. There's plenty of bars so you can always be sure to find a drink for whatever event you're attending. Lots of bathrooms so you don't have to wait in a long line and typically always very clean. It's a small, intimate venue - so if there's an artist you want to see, go do it! I'd recommend VIP, as you'll have a nicer view. If you don't get VIP, get there early to get a good spot because it is standing room only and no reserved standing room outside of the VIP section, which is elevated. read more

Staff was great. Entry was a breeze and the set up for the sow was nice. Would love to attend a concert at this size of a venue. Parking was easy too. Also seem there's a lot of fun things todo in the immediate complex by way of dancing and bars. read more

Saw Palace on 3/7. Had such an amazing time. Danielle and Nancy at the food and drink bar were amazing. And Jasmine near the smoking patio was great too. Big ups to this venue for the incredible service and killer vibe. *I did lose an earring, so if one with 3 crying hearts shows up... please feel free to reach out read more

The Fillmore is always a nice vibe when there's an intimate concert in town. There's at least 4 or 5 bars located throughout the venue. The huge chandeliers are my fave about this place, gives vintage!! There is limited seating but I'm guessing if you purchase VIP tickets or handicap seating tickets that's your best bet to getting a seat otherwise this place is standing room only. But I don't have a problem with that,,,just wear comfortable shoes. My one gripe with The Fillmore is when purchasing drinks they do not provide straws and I hate that. I did remember that from the last event and this time oh a girl was prepared. I brought two cocktail straws from home for my friend and myself. We sipped and danced the night away...like Ladies read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Had my jobs Christmas party here. The space is a great event space. You can do a lot with it. There were also good accessibility to bar area that was great. Stage is well positioned. They is also an outdoor space that was utilized. The bathrooms were clean. The coat check in stations were centrally located to the exit and entrance. Parking does suck so you might want to uber or you'll be walking. read more

Always a great concert experience! Latest concert was DVSN and because I totally fan girled I will say the whole experience was 10/10. Getting drinks isn't ever a problem, might have to wait a few minutes but it's never a struggle to get to the bar. I actually tried their food for the first time that night as well and the tenders were really good! Fries were hot and it was a great quick meal! read more

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The Fillmore - Theft Not even worth one star. BE WARNED!!! If you purchase anything from the bar, be sure to check your bank, or credit card accounts for any unauthorized transactions. Last month November 2024, my husband and I attended a concert at The Fillmore Charlotte. My husband purchased ONE drink from the bar, however, upon viewing my bank account the next day, I saw that we were charged for FOUR (4) drinks instead of ONE!! The total came to $53.59, when it should have only been $22.73. I immediately reached out to the venue to inform them of the unauthorized transactions. I received a response from the GM, Courtney Ezell. She asked for the last four-digits of my credit card that was used (it was actually my debit card). I provided her with the information. The following was her response and final decision: "These charges are not duplicates and are all ordered at different times. We don't keep credit cards on file at any of our GA bars, which is where these charges were made. Normally if it is a fraudulent charge or misring, they are all rang up within a minute of each other. This is not the case. The drinks were ordered at different times. I cannot refund them. I am sending the receipts of all the checks". I was in disbelief!! The only thing those receipts showed were the drinks that were charged to my bank account. Of which THREE (3) were UNAUTHORIZED!!! They apparently have a bartender in their employment who is a thief. Those receipts also showed the Clerk ID numbers! That's right -- plural. The clerk who rang up my husband's drink, was NOT the same clerk who rang up the (3) unauthorized transactions! We were seated to the left of the bar, and I watched as the first clerk rang up my husband's ONE drink. He never returned to the bar, and I don't drink. During the period the (3) drinks were ordered at different times, my husband and I were in our seats. I told the GM to review video footage from that night, showing neither of us were at the bar AFTER the first transaction. The Fillmore raped my bank account of $53.59. That money was already earmarked for medication and gas. We will NEVER return to the venue. I exposed this in detail, in order to warn others. I imagine this is not the first time that theft by an employee has occurred. Remember Ms. Ezell's words, "Normally if it is a fraudulent charge or misring, they are all rang up within a minute of each other...". NORMALLY??!! So now theft is the "norm" at The Fillmore? Theft is NEVER acceptable. The GM never refunded me. Shameful. Keep an eye on your accounts if you ever attend an event at the venue, and make purchases. Outrageously unbelievable -- as if their prices aren't already through the roof!! Now you have to monitor theft. read more

Okay I've been here several times in the past 5 years but for some reason last night was the best experience yet! The staff from box office, to bar, to security were all SO FRIENDLY and on their stuff all night! Mars (our bartender) was so sweet and helped us stay hydrated all night :) I have to give the biggest shout out to security though- they went above and beyond to make sure to keep everyone safe during mosh pits and even helped people (including me) crowd surf safely to the other side. When a fight broke out they tried to calm the guy down without laying a finger on him. Well done yall. Can't wait for my next show! read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - View from the floor - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Just as many of the other reviews mention, this venue is crowded af. I'm an avid concert goer, I understand crowds getting tight and I think I have a pretty good idea of what's a typical tight crowd and what's just way too much. This was way too much. To be fair, I was there for a sold out show. We expected there to be a ton of people there. What I didn't expect was the staff pushing the crowd into the center from all sides, despite people being squashed on top of each other. I get that they want to keep the aisles clear, but be realistic. Heaven forbid my foot goes over a line on the floor as I'm trying to get some air. That was annoying and something I've never experienced at a show this size. Other than that the sound was good, drink prices were what I expected (high), and I had a good time. I'd have to really love the artist to come back, though. read more

I was so excited to check this venue out as we were seeing Masego on his "You Never Visit Me Tour"! It was freezing (sub 50's) in April, the day of the concert, so I recommend checking the weather and preparing accordingly. We were standing outside and waiting for a while to get into the venue. We got here an hour early and we're still in the back of the line. Inside the venue was nice with a few places to get food and drinks before and during the show. I recommend getting there early as this venue is general admission and standing only and this place gets PACKED!! The show itself was amazing and I had a great view of the artist! If Masego comes in town again I highly recommend checking out The Fillmore! read more

This is genuinely the worst venue I've ever been to. I'm not one to write bad reviews but the way they had this set up is dangerous and just out right inconsiderate. There were so many people that it was impossible to stand within the taped out sections, and more people were coming in. It must have been way over capacity as most in most places, you couldn't even move an inch. It took us 15 minutes just to get out of the place. The sound system was also terrible, you could hardly hear the singers at some point and at others they were migraine inducing. The place was also listed online as "disability friendly" but there were so many strobe lights and no visible warnings for them. There was also no wheelchair ramp in sight to get to the merch table/bar. The workers were also down right rude. Do better. read more

Horrible venue. The sound is fine but the whole package is a rip off. Do NOT buy the VIP package. All you get is nothing more than a bar rail to lean on to wash the show that is elevated a little above the main floor. You can get just as fast to the bar on either side of the place as you can to the VIP lounge. They charge $50 for two people just for these passes but they are not worth it. $7 for a Miller Lite. I wanted to give a update to what I posted above. After attending the show my credit card company called and Red flagged a tip that I had left at The Filmore. I noticed a tip amount of $19 for a $40 tab. This was NOT what I left especially after my experience. read more

Visited the Filmore for a DVSN concert. The venue was clean, well lite, and good food. We purchased the VIP rail seating, and it was awesome. The only thing I didn't like was we purchased our tickets way in advance for VIP, however when we arrived we had to wait in line at VIP while the continued to sale VIP tickets to last minute patrons. At least 10-15 minutes of waiting. Longer than getting into the venue. Very inconvenient. My suggestion is have a line for pre-purchased tickets and a line for VIP sake tickets. Overall, I enjoyed the concert and the drinks. read more

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The pros: there's a large parking lot across the street so parking is easy to find. The cons: parking isn't free anymore, drinks are absurdly expensive, they oversell tickets and the venue gets packed easily, bathroom attendants LOOK AT YOU THROUGH THE STALLS while you're taking care of business (zero privacy), security is a bit overbearing - taking any little item that they can even remotely pretend fits in their prohibited list. I could go on forever, but it seems pretty obvious that a lot of artists aren't choosing the Fillmore when they pass through Charlotte these days. I'll be making the drive to Raleigh for artists when given the choice just to avoid this place. I highly recommend avoiding this place at all costs. read more

Food options are good, service was great, the atmosphere is outstanding, the process of getting in has been seamless both times we have attended an event this fall, this is a standing room only venue, VIP sections have first come first serve seating options if you paid for the VIP package. Bathrooms are usually very clean, alcohol and non alcoholic beverages are available. Parking is pretty convenient as well read more

I had the best time seeing 6lack last night!! The atmosphere and vibes were so great! 6lack, Quin, & Jordan were fantastic the sound the music selection everything was A one! This was my first experience at the Fillmore but it definitely won't be my last! The only thing I would say is get there early or if possible get a fast pass ( I know I will next time) just so you can get a closer spot to the front. It's pretty small and fills up fast ! read more

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Friendly staff. I signed up for ADA seating and found out none of the staff have any idea about it and allowed anyone to sit there at any time. Defeated the purpose of leaving my information to reserve seats. ADA could have been handled better. You have to go up a small section of stairs to get to the area and then it's a maze once inside. I'm glad I didn't bring my walker. The bathroom and food are on the opposite end and you have to have to go down and up stairs again to use the restroom. The whole ADA set up seems more like a facade to appear to be complaint than to actually be helpful for us that need it. I will say it's much better than the Silver Spring location. They did clear the walkways and stairwell and I was able to see the concert until the last two shows. People were standing on the stairwells and all over by the bar area so the only way I could see was by standing. He actually went away to get a clear view several times and not everyone disabled has that luxury. They need to do a better job with signage and letting us know which line is for what. There's another club with another concert happening at the same location and they have a fast lane and VIP but nothing to say where general admission is. And people were in wrong lines causing confusion because there was no one there to tell us otherwise. The venue has their own VIP not a part of the performer's VIP upgrade. I found out that all lines are on the left of the building and general admission is on the inside of the two parts. Inside there are no signs explaining which section is for what. The ADA section is the only one clearly marked albeit the difficulty going to and from there. Bathrooms were OK. Pretty standard cleanliness as most bars. No toilet paper by the end of the second band and doesn't appear to have been cleaned at all. We parked on the street so I don't recommend paying extra for VIP parking because I still haven't figured out where that might be and why you'd pay if street parking is free. This location is hands down better than silver spring. Excellent sound system and overall a good experience. Add some more signs and give the disabled people an accessible experience starting with a nearby bathroom. You have to climb stairs for everything; even buying merch. I didn't hate the venue. I think they need to make some improvements for the ADA community and believe it would be 5 stars if they did. read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - This was my view while sitting in ADA section - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've only been to The Fillmore once before several years ago, so almost forgot how nice this venue was! Big, lofty space (with pretty chandeliers!)...friendly, fairly quick bar service...and good, clean sound system. Possibly the only downside was the long, disorganized ticketing/entry line process. Still, overall, probably my fave music venue in town. Best of all, I loved the cool, sedate scene. Meaning, no rowdy folks screaming and hollering, spilling booze everywhere, puking, shoving and stepping on each other. We saw Rumours, a Fleetwood Mac cover band...so it could be this specific crowd of Fleetwood Mac fans (mostly over 40's?), but it was a very chill, mellow scene...despite the fact that the house was packed (sold out show). We also got lucky...in that we were able to sit in one of the VIP sections for the whole night since the VIP party didn't show up! BTW, the cover band (Rumours) was quite good...worth checking out. Almost forgot how much I liked Fleetwood Mac (especially Stevie Nicks)...and how truly original they were! Definitely plan on returning to this kick-ass venue to see a few more bands. read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - Rumours, Fleetwood Mac cover band - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This was the worst experience ever. My wife has touretrees and she was kicked out of line because they said she had too much to drink. We paid to see a show that we never got to see. We aren't sure why she was singled out in this but, it was totally out of line. read more

I've attended hundreds of concerts throughout my life in big and small venues. I liked CHVRCHES on Saturday a lot, but this venue wasn't great. It was very difficult to find even with GPS. The streets simply didn't exist where it said they were. I eventually asked somebody for directions at the gas station and he had me follow him there. I didn't like having to pay $10 for parking with my phone. It was very easy to do though. The parking lot is about a half mile away from the venue and there are actually a few lots. It was crowded inside and difficult to get toward the stage. People seemed to be distancing a little and they never pushed up. Some people were sitting. There was a mixture of old and young people, gay and straight. One employee told me they allowed reentry, so I went outside for a few minutes. When I returned I let the woman scan my ticket on my device like before, but she said I was already in and they didn't allow reentry. I pointed to the guy behind her that just told me they did and she let me back in. Walking to the bathroom was a big ordeal. It is on the other side of the entrance. I had to walk through a crowd, then down a big ramp and it's not chill at all. I needed TP for earplugs because it was very loud. I don't think the band cared for the people or the venue. They said nothing on their social media account afterwards instead focusing on their next shows in Washington, D.C. The crowd was all white people that didn't dance and barely had a pulse, but they were ok. This was just an average venue. There was nothing particularly great or memorable about it. It was my first concert in several years, but I liked my second concert a lot better two days later down the street at Amos' Southend. read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - Signage - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Love this venue! We just saw a show there and it was easy to see the stage and the bathrooms were clean. The best part though was the bar staff! Hash, Nick and Liz really made the experience. I'd go back just for them! read more

DO NOT GO HERE - if you are assaulted staff does NOTHING, genuinely disgusting and disgraceful I have never been to a venue that shows that little respect for patrons & the law. - over sell tickets so it's crazy packed and they overcharge for drinks. - getting in can be a nightmare, maybe instead of being upset with people who have chains on their outfits you should kick out people who grope others... read more

Went to see Heather Land here and was so pleasantly surprised at the coolness of the place! Several counters to get refreshments and just small enough to feel intimate for shows. I was so charmed by the chandeliers in the place paired with the industrial look. Really enjoyed my time here. read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - Heather Land - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Without question, the worst music venue in Charlotte. And it keeps getting worse. Exorbitant ticket prices and fees. Drinks you can only afford if you put them on a payment plan. Oversold and dangerously crowded. Lines to get in often around the block because of slow staff and ID checking. They even have the nerve to walk up and down the line offering a chance to skip the line for another $30 per person. To add insult to injury, they have now placed more VIP tables in what used to be optimum viewing spots. And don't even think about standing in the taped off area for more than a second without security pushing you along. Awful experience. I'm sad that many of the bands I love choose to play there. read more

This is a nice venue located in the music factory area. The night that I went to parking was five dollars for cash and six dollars if you pay by card you parked it outside lot or in a deck if you chose. This area is a standing situation. They do offer seats, but they're limited and you have to do an advance notification plus payment. I came to see the Michael Jackson event. The opening act was very lengthy. They took over an hour almost an hour and a half. The show was nice once they started to sing his songs. I was surprised at the opening act didn't sing songs closer to the genre or that era in music. The bartenders were nice and able to make drinks of your selection. I didn't see a lot of presence pertaining security or police. There are several restrooms available which was nice. Nice place to try. Enjoy! read more

The Fillmore Charlotte - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Great venue in the heart of the music factory. Lots of parking options around that feel safe. Staff is cool and bartenders are super friendly. Drinks are very very expensive. A Truly and a old neck copper was $23. Our food for two and bottled waters were cheaper. The VIP options are plentiful aNd prices okay perr person. We had seats and a table in the center by the sound boards and loved them for The Who's Bad Michael Jackson experience show. read more

Learn from my mistake and never attend a concert here. I am in disbelief. I had already seen the bad reviews of this place on Google, but really wanted to go to this concert so I overlooked it and bought tickets. I have never experienced security people this intense, rude, and on a power trip. They were enforcing every tiny rule to an extreme, yelling at people, grabbing people, and just overall some of the worst, most intense people I have ever met. This one employee especially, I think he may have been the head of security? He was this very short bald guy. He was extremely rude and ended up kicking us out of the venue because I let my boyfriend who had forgotten his ID hold my drink. We then Uber'd back to the hotel, got his ID to prove his age, and he wouldn't even look at the ID and said we were banned from stepping foot on the property. It was insane and we didn't get refunded for the $160 we spent to see this concert. NEVER go here. I never have had issues with security or anything like that, never expected this to happen to us. It could happen to you too. Just see your concert somewhere else. read more

My first time here to see Thievery Corp with K. We had the 'fast lane' tix for the additional $10 bucks they got us in early since this is a GA venue. We didn't purchase the Premium Seat option in advance but once we arrived we learned there are high top tables with stools that can be purchased for $120 bucks each so we took that option. You get a wrist band that allows you access to the private potties and also a private bar though you do have a dedicated server as well. They acoustic are good and the room is set up nicely. They have a great staff that are helpful and overall I thought it was a good experience. I was a little disappointed with the limited wine by the glass selections. There is a nearby parking deck but Uber has access right at the front door. read more