The Long Room

Name: The Long Room
Address: 1111 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC, 28204, US
Telephone: +17043136616
Rating: 5

The Long Room is a unique 2,800-square foot event space in Plaza Midwood, Charlotte.
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05/21/2026

☕ The Long Room needs coffee!

We are looking for a coffee partner for events in our space. If you're a local coffee business looking for a semi-permanent home base — send us a message for more details!

05/01/2026

The full creative energy of spring is upon us – and May at The Long Room is looking to be stacked with some especially original and exciting artistic events! 🌸

The fruits of the Venue Access Grant are starting to grow – does that metaphor work in springtime? Perhaps they should be flowers! The creative flowers of the Venue Access Grant are starting to bloom, and we have musical events, entrepreneurship events, dances and dance performances, and much more lined up for you.

You can basically plan your whole social life around The Long Room at this point. Check out our May events 👉

04/01/2026

Our April events lineup is here! 🌷

This April, we are beginning to see the fruits of the Arts & Science Council's new Venue Access Grant — and the first two events funded by it are happening this week!

We have so much more in store this month, including the Long Room debut of Play More Charlotte, an incredible dinner and concert with One Voice Chorus, the return of Frank Expressions and DJ Fannie Mae, and much more.

Swipe to see what's coming up, and visit our website for all the details! 👉

And don't forget — you can still apply for the Venue Access Grant to rent The Long Room for FREE! Applications are open on a rolling basis for as long as funding is available.

03/02/2026

Tuesday nights at The Long Room just got a creative refresh ✨

Introducing Artistic Tuesdays – an informal and low-cost way to experience something inspiring mid-week. We are lowering the barriers to accessing our venue for creatives and non-profits with this new series designed to make gathering, sharing, and experimenting more accessible.

Come for the art, stay for the atmosphere, and be part of something special during your busy week. See you Tuesday 👋

📖 Tuesday, March 3: "Poetry &," a curated showcase where local poets team up with artists, hosted by Frank Expressions
🎙️ Tuesday, March 17: Music Improv Comedy with Swell Improv

03/01/2026

Our March events line up is here 🍀

This March, we are excited to announce a new initiative: Artistic Tuesdays!

On Tuesday evenings at The Long Room, we are lowering the barriers to accessing our venue for creatives and non-profits even further than ever before, and we are now hosting some very special events on Tuesday evenings!

Artistic Tuesdays are informal, low-cost, social, and arts-focused. You'll experience something beautiful and still be home before it gets late. And of course, every other night of the week can bring something exciting and unexpected at The Long Room. Here are some gems to be discovered this coming month at our venue! 👉

And don't forget about our Tango Wednesdays!

02/13/2026

Calling all Charlotte creatives & nonprofit organizations 🎨📚🎭

The Arts & Science Council’s Venue Access Grant makes it possible to host your next event, performance, workshop, or exhibition at The Long Room at *no cost.*

Whether you’re a solo artist launching something new or a nonprofit expanding your community programming, this grant supports projects that activate culture across Mecklenburg County.

✔ Creative Individuals
✔ Nonprofit Organizations
✔ Up to $20k awarded for your projects

We’d love to host your work!
🔗 Find eligibility details and next steps at thelongroomcharlotte.com/venue-access-grant

📸: IMG 1 by Bethany Ivan

02/12/2026

Join Rhythm Room Cabaret for a night of love, lust, and wonder featuring local burlesque, dance, live music, circus art, and more! ❤️‍🔥

As a special bonus, Sarah Harkins & Matthew Seneca of The Long Room/Tango CLT will be hitting the dance floor with a new alternative tango performance! 💃

Friday, February 13
Doors open @ 7:00pm
Show starts @ 7:30

♥ 21+
♥ Free Onsite Parking
♥ Seating first come first served
♥ Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase

🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rhythm-room-cabaret-un-valentines-day-special-tickets-1977689962917?aff=oddtdtcreator

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02/11/2026

It's a busy week full of love and lust at The Long Room!

💃 Wednesday: Join TONIGHT! for a special Valentine's themed Tango Wednesday – Valen-tango! Intro Lesson @ 7 PM / Int. Lesson @ 7:45 PM / Práctica @ 8:30 PM.

❤️‍🔥 Friday: The Long Room presents for a night of love and wonder featuring local burlesque, dance, live music, and circus art! PLUS a special alternative tango performance by our very own Sarah Harkins & Matthew Seneca.

🌹 Saturday: We welcome back DJ Fannie Mae for Fannie's Hang Suite: Addicted + Love edition. The event will be an intimate live music and DJ experience exploring love, desire, and the songs we can’t let go of.

🎭 Sunday: The celebrations of love keep on coming with Le Secret Noir: A Masquerade Ball hosted by SocialytesCLT! This New Orleans-themed masked ball is the perfect combo of Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras!

Get your Valentine's plans BOOKED with The Long Room 💌

📸: Photos by .wes courtesy of from last year's Valentine's Hang Suite at The Long Room

02/10/2026

Join us tomorrow for a special Valentine's themed Valen-tango Wednesday 💘💕

Whether you’re dancing with a partner, a friend, or flying solo, this class is a perfect way to celebrate love and connection this week. Valen-tango will take place during our regularly scheduled Tango Wednesday class time.

Intro Lesson @ 7 PM
Int. Lesson @ 7:45 PM
Práctica @ 8:30 PM

As always, no partner or experience is required! $20 Lesson(s) & Práctica, $15 Práctica only. At The Long Room.

Suggested (but not required): Wear red!❣️

See you on the floor 💃🕺

01/31/2026

Same site. New look. thelongroomcharlotte.com just got a refresh! 🖥️✨

We’ve refreshed our digital space to make it easier to explore—while better celebrating the events, people, and organizations that have filled The Long Room with life.

Here’s what’s new:
💻 A new homepage designed to help you easily navigate the space and discover what The Long Room has to offer
🗞️ A Press page that showcases the stories, features, and moments that have helped shape our space
💃 Simplified rent pages designed to help you find the right fit for your event, whether you’re hosting, performing, or gathering
📸 A growing photo gallery that brings the energy, creativity, and memories of The Long Room into its digital home
🗓️ An improved Events section that makes it easy to see what’s coming up AND look back on all the incredible events that you’ve shared with us

And don't forget about our new Venue Access Page that explains how you can rent our space for FREE thanks to the Arts & Science Council.

Take a look around!
🔗 Link in bio

Shoutout to .salvato of Salvato Creative Co. for the help!

Address

1111 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC
28204

Telephone

+17043136616

Website

http://www.thelongroomcharlotte.com/

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