If you’re planning to host an event at any point in 2026, you’re likely already thinking about one crucial detail — where will it be? The answer depends on how many people will attend, the type of event, the time of year and hundred other things, making finding a venue that checks all your boxes feel overwhelming.
That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of some places in Charlotte to host an event or meet up. From dinner celebrations, to outdoor events, to professional gatherings and more, this list should give you a great starting place to plan your gathering.
For a Professional Meet Up
Hamilton Event Space
820 Hamilton St Suite 3A
The Hamilton Event Space offers five unique spaces, in-house catering options, and fully furnished rooms to help make any event a memorable experience. Whether you are hosting a board meeting, employee banquet, birthday celebration or even a wedding, the Hamilton Event Space has something to accommodate you, although since the space has break-out rooms as well as seated and unseated options, we think it’d be perfect for a professional gathering.
The Palmer Building
2601 E 7th St
The Palmer Building is a recently-restored 1930s building. The elegant brick exterior and charming interior will impress your colleagues, and the website boasts being able to host corporate events from business meetings, to luncheons, to seminars and more.
Matthews Woman’s Club Service League
208 South Trade Street, Matthews, NC
Located in downtown Matthews, the Clubhouse at Matthews Woman’s Club Service League is a great option to host a professional event or meetup. The Clubhouse has a capacity of 55 people and is complete with a kitchen, folding tables and chairs, sofas, a coffee maker, podium, and a large outdoor area.
Midtown Ballroom
1133 Metropolitan Ave #180
The large, open space at Midtown Ballroom provides the perfect venue for mingling and networking. The space includes the main ballroom, banquet and auditorium seating, plus a fully equipped kitchen and reception area. Planning an event at Midtown Ballroom means you’ll have an experience agent to help you along the way, taking much of the stress out of the planning process.
Hygge
Multiple Locations
Hygge, Charlotte’s co-working space with four locations around the city, is a space that can be crafted to fit each and every work style. Even if you’re not a member, you can book a space for an easy get-together at Hygge and with locations in Third Ward, Camp North End, Wesley Heights and Belmont, there’s sure to be a space that’s convenient for your group. Across the four locations, there are meeting spaces that can hold a range — from small groups (2-8 people), medium groups (10-20 people) or large groups (25+ people), you’ll be able to expertly host a professional event in this co-working space.
The Revel Room
525 E 6th St
The Revel Room is a private, full-service event space in the heart of Uptown Charlotte. With a completely customizable, open, floor plan, this space can’t be beat for mixing and mingling. Plus, guests will love the elegant touches such as the thirty foot high ceilings, Brazilian bamboo floors, and original artwork.
For a Family-Friendly Event
Frankie’s
10621 Bryton Corporate Center Dr, Huntersville
Frankie’s is an amusement park style venue, complete with activities such as mini golf, go karts, bumper cars, rides, laser tag and more. While the space is obviously perfect for birthday party, it can also be a great option for corporate team building, family-friendly meetups or any events with kids. The venue has a birthday party package, or you can inquire about the different group event packages which include set amounts of play per person.
Urban District Market
2315 N Davidson St #300
At Urban District Market, there is a dining room, patio and play area that are first-come, first-serve, making them great places to host a low-stress, family-friendly events. If you’d rather have something on the books, there is a private event space that fits 50 people (or 75 with outdoor seating) available for rent, where a private bartender can be booked and guests can purchase food from the stalls. Urban District Market has hosted everything from birthday parties, to meetups, to gender reveals and more.
Suffolk Punch Brewing
2911 Griffith St (South End)
4400 Sharon Rd, Space G23D (SouthPark)
Both of the Suffolk Punch Brewing locations have a variety of options to host an event or meetup. At the South End location, rent out Norfolk Hall Event Space for up to 500 people or the covered patio for up to 150 people. In SouthPark, book the covered outdoor area for up to 200 guests, or the private rooms for smaller groups. These venues are particularly great for family-friendly events as in SouthPark there’s a playground right outside and in South End, there’s lots of room for kids to roam, plus both have a delicious menus for the whole family to enjoy.
Grow Cafe
5342 Docia Crossing Rd, Suite B
Grow Cafe is a family-friendly coffee shop complete with an indoor play area for children, making it a great spot for a family meetup. Grow Cafe offers three different booking options – the all purpose room, the shared space, or a full venue booking. Plus they even provide a direct link to DoorDash on the website, and partner with local vendors, so you can easily provide food for your event.
Piedmont Social House
2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Suite C
While the kids enjoy bowling and other games at Piedmont Social House, adults can take advantage of the pub and bars available on site. The space can accommodate all events and meetups no matter the size. Choose among the lounge, the tap room, the social house, the patio or a full venue buyout for your next event or meetup.
For a Dinner Celebration
L’Ostrica
4701 Park Rd D
This seasonal tasting menu restaurant in Charlotte is sure to give your guests an experience they won’t forget. You can reserve the entire dining room, which holds 30 to 38 guests when seated, for a highly-curated dinner. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is warm and cozy, and the food is delicious, making it the perfect place to host the foodies in your life. Plus, if you have a larger event in the works, L’Ostrica can accommodate up to 75 guests for a social event full of bites, mixing and mingling.
Fahrenheit
222 S Caldwell St #2100
For a dinner celebration with a big group, Fahrenheit is the place. The floor to ceiling windows will stun your guests with views of the city skyline, and the multiple spaces available allow you to accommodate for your group specifically. The Private Dining Room holds 60 seated, the lounge and rooftop patio are perfect for cocktail hours, and the East and West Dining Rooms can hold up to 150 and up to 100, respectively.
McNinch House Restaurant
511 N Church St
Located in a beautifully restored Victorian home in Uptown Charlotte, McNinch House offers an intimate and elegant setting for gatherings. The private dining room accommodates up to 18 guests, while a full buyout of the restaurant can host up to 50 guests. Each of the dining rooms has its own unique theme and color palette, creating an atmosphere that will generate conversation. When you book an event at the McNinch House, you’ll collaborate with the culinary and beverage team to design a personalized experience tailored to your group.
Merchant & Trade Rooftop
303 S Church St
Reserve a portion of the rooftop space, or the entire roof, and host an extraordinary event for anywhere from 5 to 250 guests at Merchant & Trade. Your guests will be able to look out onto the Charlotte skyline, and the space is broken into four separate zones: the indoor bar/lounge, outdoor terrace, private terrace and the lawn, so you can plan for whatever is best for your event.
Steak 48
4425 Sharon Rd
One of the best things about hosting an event at Steak 48 is the optionality. The restaurant can accommodate parties of up to 70 in some parts of the restaurant and host an intimate gathering in others. The Cardinal Dining Room can hold 28 guests, the Magnolia Dining Room can hold 24 guests, the Kitchen Dining Room 32 guests and the Chef’s Dining Room 28 guests. This range of elegant private dining spaces are perfect for corporate gatherings, luncheons or festive celebrations, and guaranteed to give your guests a luxury experience.
For an Outdoor Event
Rosie’s Wine Garden
940 N Davidson St
Rosie’s Wine Garden feels like an oasis in the middle of Charlotte. Hold your event or meetup in the greenery over glasses of wine. The only official event that can be booked to hold in the garden is a wedding, although the space welcomes other smaller parties (limited to ten guests) on a first-come, first-serve basis, making it a great option to host a small and intimate meetup.
Daniel Stowe Conservancy
6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont
Any type of event can be hosted at this beautiful outdoor garden in Belmont. The garden has packages for weddings, intimate gatherings such as baby showers or luncheons, photo shoots, and even corporate events. Not only will your guests get to enjoy the stunning scenery of the gardens, but there’s also an exclusive catering partner to make planning food and drink worry-free.
Rally Pickleball
101 Southside Dr
At Rally, you can get social and get active. The venue is equipped to host intimate groups of just ten, all the way up to to large gatherings of 1,000 guests. Feel the sun on your skin while playing pickleball on the outdoor courts, and book one of the adjoining indoor spaces if needed. Rally offers a variety of packages for events so you can find one that suits your needs.
Outdoor Shelters at Local Parks
Multiple Locations
Through the Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation website, you can peruse outdoor shelters of various sizes and reserve one that fits your needs for an event or meetup. Shelters are available at parks such as Independence, Latta, Freedom, Midwood, Southside, Cordelia and more. Plus, some of the outdoor shelters come equipped with grills, seating, tables and other amenities to take advantage of while you enjoy everything the park has to offer.
Author’s Note: This article was written by Alex Maloney. You can find more of her content on TikTok @alexmaloney22.
