Lake Norman residents looking for live music have at least 10 free and ticketed performances to choose from Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, across Cornelius and Huntersville venues.
The listings come from Cornelius Today's "Live at the Lake" weekend guide, compiled by Jon Show from venue-submitted information. All details are subject to change, so check venue websites before heading out.
Saturday, Aug. 8
Primal Brewery in Huntersville opens the day's music with Grateful Dead Night featuring The Grateful Dudes from 5 to 8 p.m. Free admission. The brewery, named NC Brewery of the Year 2026 by the NY International Beer Competition, is at 16432 Old Statesville Rd.
Lost Worlds Brewing, 19700-D One Norman Blvd in Cornelius, follows at 6 p.m. with FlipSide (rock). No cover. The brewery's biergarten and full kitchen make it a destination beyond the music. At 760 Craft Works, Dugi B & Burl take the acoustic stage at 6:30 p.m., also free.
The evening fills out from there:
- Torrence & Knox, 7 p.m. — John Tice (rock). Free.
- Harp & Crown, 7–10 p.m. — Jasmine & Friends (acoustic). Free.
- Royal Bliss, 7–10 p.m. — Stereo Waves (rock). Free.
- Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, 8 p.m. — Thomas Road Band with Bailey Marie (country). Ticketed.
- Rudder & Rose, 10 p.m. — Wild Canyon (country). Free.
Sunday, Aug. 9
Two free shows close the weekend: Acoustic Solutions (jazz) at The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen at 10 a.m., and Pluto for Planet Duo (acoustic) at Harp & Crown from 3 to 6 p.m.
Friday night recap
Friday's lineup included Reece Brendle at Lost Worlds Brewing, Erin Maynor at 760 Craft Works, Red Not Chili Peppers at Boatyard LKN, Joseph Gallo at Birkdale Village's Live Under the Oaks series and several other acts across the area.
Upcoming community events
- Friday, Aug. 14: Dial Up Radio at Birkdale Village's Live Under the Oaks, 6–8 p.m., The Plaza, 8712 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville. Free. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no coolers allowed; bar onsite.
- Friday, Aug. 21: Paul Bradley Atkinson Band at Live Under the Oaks, 6–8 p.m. Free.
- Saturday, Aug. 22: Live music at Primal Brewery Huntersville, 5–8 p.m. Artist to be announced.
- Friday, Aug. 28: Kids in America at Live Under the Oaks, 6–8 p.m. Final show of the 2026 season.
