Welcome to The Evening Muse, Charlotte’s intimate listening-room venue in the heart of NoDa. With a capacity up to 120, the space offers versatile configurations—from seated performances to standing room for a more energetic show. Some events offer reserved seating noted on the event page, but please note that general admission seating is first-come. The Evening Muse has a rich history of hosting music, comedy, poetry, and open mics, including the popular weekly Find Your Muse open mic and the monthly aMUSEd comedy showcases. Below you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and eat, helping you secure your seats with ease.

Whether you’re a local or visiting Charlotte, The Evening Muse provides an intimate setting where you can connect with performers up close. We’ve included partner hotel and restaurant recommendations to make your night seamless. If you’re looking for a venue with character and a dedicated stage for intimate performances, The Evening Muse is a trusted pick in the NoDa neighborhood.

Capacity: Up to 120, with configurable seating options per show
Address: 3227 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
Parking: No on-site lot. Nearby paid options include Mercury Parking Garage behind Neighborhood Theatre (3310 N. Davidson St) and lots on Yadkin Ave, 36th St, 35th St
Transit: Light rail stop at 36th Street; Bus lines 3 and 23 serve NoDa
Nearby hotels: AC Hotel Charlotte City Center, Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel, The Westin Charlotte
Notable events: Weekly Find Your Muse open mic; Monthly aMUSEd comedy showcases; historic performances noted in the venue history gallery

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: up to 120 (typical configurations range from seated to standing; capacity listed as 120 in venue materials).
Address: 3227 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205 (NoDa neighborhood).
Venue type: intimate listening-room venue for music, comedy, poetry and open mics.
Seating: general admission seating is first-come; some shows offer reserved seating noted on event pages; no single published seating chart for the room.
Parking: no on-site lot; nearby paid parking options are listed (Mercury Parking Garage behind Neighborhood Theatre at 3310 N. Davidson St, plus several lots on Yadkin Ave, 36th St, 35th St, etc.).
Transit: light rail stop at 36th Street; bus lines 3 and 23 serve the NoDa area.
Nearby hotels: AC Hotel Charlotte City Center (220 E. Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202); Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel (303 S. Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202); The Westin Charlotte (601 S. College St, Charlotte, NC 28202).
Notable events hosted: weekly Find Your Muse open mic; monthly aMUSEd comedy showcases; notable past acts documented in the venue’s history gallery (e.g., The Avett Brothers).