Where To Go & What to Do This Weekend: Your Guide to Nightlife Around Lake Norman
- Guide to Nightlife in Lake Norman
Whether it’s date night, a night with friends, live music, cocktails or simply someplace different to go, Lake Norman has plenty happening. This week, we’re putting a special spotlight on Mooresville, where you can turn Saturday into an entire night out.
But first, there’s a Lake Norman milestone worth celebrating.
Waves Entertainment celebrates its 100th LangTree Live performance — quite a milestone for an event that has become part of summertime around Lake Norman.
Grab some friends, enjoy the music and help celebrate 100 performances of bringing live entertainment to LangTree.
Thursday, August 20 | 6:30–9:00 PM
LangTree Lake Norman
Looking for even more live music? Check out LKN Live Music Scene with Colin Furcht for Colin’s picks of the bands, performers and venues playing around Lake Norman this weekend.
Instead of choosing just one destination Saturday night, why not choose an entire downtown?
Downtown Mooresville’s Entertainment District Evening runs Saturday from 5:00 PM until midnight, with participating businesses offering entertainment, music, drinks, games, specials and more.
Start with dinner. Walk Main Street. Find a cocktail. Listen to some music. Try another stop.
Downtown Mooresville gives you plenty of possibilities for building your own night out.
Saturday, August 22 | 5:00 PM–Midnight
Hungry before you head out? Take a look at the LKNConnect Guide to Restaurants for ideas on where to begin your evening.
And don’t miss MidWeek Eats, where we go hunting for interesting food, local favorites and those Lake Norman places you might not discover on your own.
If you’re looking for something bigger Saturday night, make the concert the centerpiece of your evening.
Blood, Sweat & Tears with guest Jeff Coffey comes to the Mooresville Performing Arts Center Saturday evening.
It’s an opportunity to hear the music behind classics including Spinning Wheel, You’ve Made Me So Very Happy and And When I Die.
Saturday, August 22 | 6:00 PM
Mooresville Performing Arts Center
Here’s the fun part: you don’t necessarily have to choose between the concert and Downtown Mooresville.
See the show and then head downtown to continue the evening.
That’s a night out.
Mooresville gets our spotlight, but Cornelius has a pretty compelling answer Friday night.
John Waite performs at Lost Worlds Brewing Company as part of the Cain Center for the Arts Lost at the Lake summer concert series.
For anyone who remembers Missing You, The Babys or Bad English, this has the makings of a terrific date night or friends’ night out.
Friday, August 21 | Show at 7:30 PM
Lost Worlds Brewing Company | Cornelius
Looking for something with a party atmosphere?
BoatYard LKN has two very different choices this weekend.
Friday brings A1A — The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. If you’re looking for tropical music, drinks and a little island attitude without leaving Lake Norman, this could be your night.
Friday, August 21 | 8:00 PM
Then Saturday turns back the clock with 80z Nation, bringing an evening of ’80s music to the BoatYard stage.
Saturday, August 22 | 8:00 PM
For even more live music around the lake, visit LKN Live Music Scene with Colin Furcht.
LKN Live Music Scene with Colin Furcht
Sometimes you don’t need a major event to have a great night out.
Pick a restaurant you’ve never tried. Find a cocktail someplace new. Meet friends for a drink. Catch some music. Stay out a little later than usual.
LKNConnect can help you put the night together.
Guide to Restaurants — Find somewhere for dinner.
MidWeek Eats — Discover what we’re eating, hunting and talking about this week.
LKN Live Music Scene with Colin Furcht — Find even more live music around Lake Norman.
Guide to Family Activities — Looking for something the whole family can enjoy this weekend?
We’ve only highlighted some of the possibilities.
For festivals, markets, entertainment, community events, family activities and more, explore our Comprehensive Weekend Listings on LKNConnect. See Below
Consider it your starting point for answering one simple question:
This weekend we’re putting the spotlight on Mooresville, but from LangTree and Cornelius to Davidson and communities around the lake, there’s always another reason to get out and experience Lake Norman.
Pick a place. Call some friends. Make a night of it.
These are just three of LKNConnect’s Weekend Picks. For even more ideas, explore our growing collection of Lake Norman Guides, including:
Planning your entire weekend? Be sure to visit these other LKNConnect favorites:
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