Krampus is a not-so-beloved figure in Central European literature. You could say he’s Santa’s enforcer, or the evil side of Santa. He’s not that nice of a guy.
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He’s going to be in NoDa during the 11th Annual Krampus Krawl on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 5 p.m. to midnight. The Krampus Krawl is a music and arts festival in NoDa. Multiple venues will be hosting live entertainment, with no cover, and with visits from the Krampus. The Krampus (or multiple Krampuses) will be released at 6 p.m.
The festivities include:
- Costumed bar crawl, with free admission
- Free live music and entertainment
- Roaming face painters — special effects makeup for Krampus makeovers!
- More
Venues
Stu’s Barrel House
3215 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC
JackBeagles
3213 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC
The Chamber by Wooden Robot
416 E. 36th Street, Charlotte, NC
The Evening Muse
3227 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC
Krampus Krawl Schedule:
JackBeagles:
- 5 to 9 p.m.: Get Dead Crew Special Effects Makeup
- 5 p.m.: Ultralush
- 7 p.m.: Carolina Vibe Merchants
- 8:30 p.m.: Plastic Flamingos
- 10 p.m.: Dadbod
The Chamber by Wooden Robot:
- 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.: DJ Skid Emo Night
The Evening Muse:
- 6:30 p.m.: Mofungo
- 8 p.m.: Toilet Spaghetti
- 9:30 p.m.: Evergone
- 11 p.m.: Nathan Harris + The Flood
Stu’s Barrel Shop:
- 7:30 p.m.: John Paris Band
- 9:30 p.m.: Krampus Karaoke
What to do if you see the Krampus
Traditionally, here how it has worked. If you see Krampus coming, and you’re “nice,” ask one of the Krampus wranglers for a free magical elf halo that will protect you from Krampus’ wrath. If you’re “naughty” ask for a set of horns. I honestly don’t know what will happen to you, but Krampus might let your loved ones take a picture to remember you by.
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