Jan. 15, 2026
Presented by the Levine Museum of the New South and the Carolina Theatre
Learning from Selma
Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with this showing of "Selma."
Jan. 17, 2026
Presented by Foundation For The Carolinas - Robinson Center for Civic Leadership, Manolo's Bakery, the Carolina Theatre and Cine Casual
The Changebaker
Join us for the Charlotte premiere of The Changebaker — a heartfelt documentary short that follows Manolo Betancur, the Colombian immigrant and visionary behind Charlotte’s beloved Manolo’s Bakery.
Dec. 20, 2025
A Sainted Christmas Carol: Iced Scrooge
Experience the magic of the holidays with America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer finalists Sainted Trap Choir as they flip the Charles Dickens' classic into a trap-soul celebration.
Dec. 22, 2025
Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
A perennial Christmas favorite, "Miracle" shares the story of a department store Santa who claims to be the real Santa.
Join us this holiday season for Christmas at The Carolina!
There's nothing finer than Christmas at The Carolina.
Join the newly restored Carolina Theatre for our first holiday season since closing in 1978! Through more than a month of classic Christmas films, live Christmas music and two world-premiere productions, Christmas at The Carolina has something for everyone.
May your holidays be merry and bright. From all of us at the Carolina Theatre, we wish you and yours a safe, peaceful and merry holiday season!
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 15, 2026
Presented by the Levine Museum of the New South and the Carolina Theatre
Learning from Selma
Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with this showing of "Selma."
Jan. 17, 2026
Presented by Foundation For The Carolinas - Robinson Center for Civic Leadership, Manolo's Bakery, the Carolina Theatre and Cine Casual
The Changebaker
Join us for the Charlotte premiere of The Changebaker — a heartfelt documentary short that follows Manolo Betancur, the Colombian immigrant and visionary behind Charlotte’s beloved Manolo’s Bakery.
Jan. 24, 2026
Charlotte Jewish Film Festival Presents YidLife Crisis: Swedishkayt
Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion bring their comedic shtick, live music and a film to the Carolina Theatre for one night only.
Feb. 5, 2026
LP And The Vinyl
Where jazz meets soul, LP and the Vinyl brings timeless grooves to life in a night of rich vocals, smooth rhythms, and reimagined classics.
Feb. 10, 2026
Don't Be Cruel: The Elvis Experience
Seventy years ago -- on Feb. 10, 1956 -- Elvis performed live at the Carolina Theatre. We can't bring Elvis back in the building, but we can bring back a rocking tribute to The King!
Feb. 17, 2026
