UpStage

Charlotte, United States

4.5

Closed now

11 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 704-430-4821
Website:
www.upstagenoda.com
Address:
3306-C N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC, 28205
NoDa
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.2 miDavidson St & 9th St
2.4 mi7th Street
2.6 miHawthorne & 5th
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Today

Today 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Closed now
Local time (Charlotte) 13:37 Tuesday, 24 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Tuesday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Wednesday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Thursday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Friday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday 1:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday 6:00 pm – 2:00 am

Description

Specialties

UpStage is the newest home for performing arts and creative events in the North Davidson (NoDa) arts district! We are dedicated to the support of a wide variety of local and regional on-​stage talent, including: theater (full plays, one-​man shows and staged readings), comedy (both improv, sketch), spoken-​word poetry, live music, burlesque, cabarets and dance, just to name a few!

Occupying the space that was once Wine Up, UpStage is a versatile, 3000+ square foot venue with two stages, a dance floor, full liquor, beer & wine bar, and food service capability with meals prepared by Boudreaux’s Louisiana Kitchen. Our ability to provide a full dining and bar experience to you sets us apart from most performing arts venues in the area.

UpStage is dedicated to staging singular, warmly memorable entertainment experiences of fine value. With ticket pages linked to our calendar, we look to make it easy for you to make plans to join us for events! Please check our calendar page to see what’s comin

History

Established in 2012.

«UpStage» was formerly known as «Wine-​Up» and was newly branded in April of 2013. Wine-​Up had been in the NoDa area of charlotte for more than 6 years prior to the name change. UpStage is now under the new management of Michael Ford.

UpStage is the newest home for performing arts and creative events in the North Davidson (NoDa) arts district! We are dedicated to the support of a wide variety of local and regional on-​stage talent, including: theater (full plays, one-​man shows and staged readings), comedy (both improv, sketch), spoken-​word poetry, live music, burlesque, cabarets and dance, just to name a few!

Occupying the space that was once Wine Up, UpStage is a versatile, 3000+ square foot venue with two stages, a dance floor, full liquor, beer & wine bar, and food service capability with meals prepared by Boudreaux’s Louisiana Kitchen. Our ability to provide a full dining and bar experience to you sets us apart from most performing arts venues in the area.

Meet the Manager

Michael F.

Manager

Michael Ford has worked and lived in the NoDa area for over 6 years.

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11 reviews of UpStage

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Place rating: 4
Charlotte, NC
Burlesque is Coming
Fun show in an intimate venue. Service was great as were the drinks.
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
Upstage is always a fun time at this unique venue. Our group caught the Robot Johnson Sketch comedy show and it was so fun! This sketch comedy is better than SNL! Upstage even worked with Robot Johnson to create a special drink menu. Great place to catch a show and catch up with old and new friends!
Place rating: 3
Charlotte, NC
I’m nothing if not a fair Unilocaler so here’s a fair update, and I’m increasing my rating. I recently went back to Upstage (per my last review I was true to my word and I’ll be darned if they are getting a dime in drinks or food from me) for burlesque. I had out of town guests visiting and that’s what they wanted to do. While the service at the bar was still very slow as far as I could see, they did have several new servers on staff. While my tattooed nemesis seems to still be there and still not give an eff about patrons (female patrons I should say) there were several good additions to the service staff. I’m encouraged. I still won’t lift my no eat/​no drink ban, but the service appears to be getting addressed with the new additions. The older lady acting as hostess was AOK. She came to check in with us several times. I am encouraged that notes are getting taken. Good job!
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
Ghostbusters– ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!
Such a wonderful Friday nights night– cast is AMAZING, often hard to keep up with the game, kind of similar to Rocky Horror where u get a goodie bag of items to throw– SO MUCH FUN!
Food is delicious, service is great– our server Amy always knew when a «heavy» game time section was coming up & greeted us with beverages every time we were close to the end of our drinks!
THIS IS A MUST SEE!
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
Attended for the first time in order to catch «Completely Hollywood (Unabridged)». Show was terrific, and the cozy seating makes the show that much more intimate. Food is catered in from nearby, definitely have to try that next time. My cocktail was awesome (ordered off-​menu) and it is cool that there is a small table next to you to place it on. All in all a very welcoming experience and I know we will return soon.
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
A great venue for the arts, regular performances with a variety of comedy, poetry, music, theatre, etc. The staff is friendly and you’ve always got the option of food with the Boudreaux’s menu available.
Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC
Talented, friendly staff along with nonstop entertainment through the week. Regardless of when you stop in, you are bound to catch some local artists doing some incredible things. Definitely a great Noda stop!
Place rating: 5
Greensboro, NC
Upstage is a great space with an incredible atmosphere. This event bar always has something going on. From theater productions, slam poetry and music events to comedy shows and karaōke.
The staff are excellent at keeping your glass full and at making expert level cocktails. Fun for private events or a night on the town.
«The best place in NODA for comedy and home to Robot Johnson.»
Place rating: 5
Boone, NC
Best local arts venue in Charlotte! Great supporter of love entertainment! Awesome stage and manager. Totally recommend! The drinks are fantastic!
Place rating: 5
Mint Hill, NC
This is a small and comfortable place. This is a great place to just chill and relax. The people here are friendly and welcoming. This is a great place to just hang out.
Place rating: 3
Gastonia, NC
It’s nothing fancy and you need to be fit to enter. The steep climb of stairs may have you out of breath when you reach the top. It’s rather small but quaint and there is a single bar. We didn’t have reservations so we weren’t able to order dinner but they did serve the folks who had done so. The restrooms were clean and I may visit again in the future if the right show comes around.