Theatre, galleries, music, photography, creative studios, and live Cuban music at Havana Carolina — arts and culture run deep in Downtown Concord, NC.
From the Historic Courthouse to District Exchange to the SEU block, arts and culture are woven into every block of downtown Concord NC. Every venue below links to shops, restaurants, and more right next door.
Downtown Concord's live music anchor on the SEU block. Family-owned Havana Carolina brings live Latin music on select nights alongside authentic Cuban cuisine and tropical cocktails — Ropa Vieja, mojitos, and rhythms that make the room feel like Old Havana. The most transportive cultural experience in the district. Open Tuesday through Sunday.
Live theatrical productions in a historic venue on Spring St NW — one of downtown Concord NC's most beloved cultural institutions. Professional-quality shows year-round, steps from SereniTea Emporium, Mac Tabby Cat Café, Borinquen Kombucha, and The Mercantile on Market. A show night here is a complete evening out — tea before, cats after.
The Cabarrus Arts Council operates from inside the Historic Courthouse at the south end of Union St S — one of downtown Concord's most significant buildings. Galleries, events, exhibitions, and arts programming that serve the entire Cabarrus County community. After a gallery visit, Mullis Music, Havana Carolina, and Union Street Café are all on the same block.
A full-service music store on Union St S — instruments, lessons, gear, and expertise that has served downtown Concord for decades. Steps from Ellis Fine Jewelers, Havana Carolina, Cabarrus Creamery, and the Cabarrus Arts Council. Music has a permanent and deeply rooted home on the SEU block.
A photography and creative studio on the Southwest Block — steps from 2 Gal's Kitchen, Two Scoops Creamery, and Luxury Salon Suites. The Lenz Studio brings professional photography to the south end of downtown Concord's creative district, anchoring the creative identity of the southwest stretch of Union Street.
Art classes and creative workshops inside District Exchange — a hands-on creative space in the Northeast Block's most active building. Paint, create, and explore alongside the full community of makers and businesses at District Exchange. Crane Coffee, Barley Jean's Bakery, and First-N-Flights Taproom are all in the same building.
The sign-making studio and community project behind this very guide. Purple Star Signs brings custom signage, visual arts, and creative energy to the Southwest Block — and has been documenting, promoting, and celebrating downtown Concord NC since day one. Steps from Goldberry Books, Basement Arcade Bar, and Press & Porter.
The full arts and culture directory for Downtown Concord NC.
The arts and the restaurants in downtown Concord NC were made for each other. Here are two perfect evenings built entirely from the district.
Arts and culture in downtown Concord NC don't exist in isolation — they're woven into every block, every shop, every meal.
Live Cuban music at Havana Carolina. Live theatre at Old Courthouse. Decades of music at Mullis Music. Galleries at the Historic Courthouse. Downtown Concord NC has real creative energy — come see what's happening.