Lovin’ Life after parties: 50+ clubs, bars and nightlife to check out in Charlotte

Chyna Blackmon, Evan Moore

May 3, 2024 at 5:30 AM·9 min read

It will be a party in uptown this weekend as tens of thousands of people pack the streets for the inaugural Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

The new three-day music festival kicks off Friday at 1 p.m. with dozens of rap, pop and rock artists across three stages. Though the fun will only last until gates close at 11 p.m., there are plenty of other places around the city to dance the night away after the festival.

Organizers teamed up with a few spots in South End and uptown to serve as official after party spots during festival weekend for fans:

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Trio, 1513 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203

If you’re looking more spots to bar hop to around the city, here’s a full guide of some of the most popular bars, clubs and other nightlife spots in Charlotte that’ll be open after festival gates close:

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Location: 329 Main St., Pineville, NC 28134

Hours: Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-12 a.m.

Did we miss your favorite nightlife spot? Let us know at charlottefive@charlottefive.com.

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