Local cultural institutions Free Range Brewing, Steinway Carolinas, Tosco Music, WDAV Classical Public Radio, and Bach Charlotte have announced Steinway at Free Range Brewing, a unique collaboration celebrating the Charlotte area’s expansive musical landscape.
For ten days, May 22 to 31, 2026, a Steinway grand piano provided by Steinway Carolinas will be in residence at Free Range Brewing, 2320 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.
There, it will be the centerpiece of a dynamic, diverse series of free concerts and events presented by the five partner organizations.
Schedule of Steinway at Free Range Brewing
All of the events are free. More will be announced. Please see the latest list here.
Opening Night Hang, with music by Sweat Transfer presented by Free Range Brewing
Friday, May 22, 2026
7:30 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)
No registration
Drop by and hang out with the residency partners as we kick off 10 days of music and community with featured artist Sweat Transfer! Free Range drinks and food will be available for purchase.
Beatles Night, presented by Tosco Music
Saturday, May 23, 2026
7 p.m.
Registration Encouraged
Join Tosco Music for a night that celebrates the timeless music of The Beatles while building excitement for FabFest–Charlotte’s Beatles Festival! Audiences can expect an energetic, feel-good evening that captures the spirit of FabFest and invites everyone to sing along.
This event is free, and those who register in advance will be entered into a raffle for a pair of tickets to Tosco Music Beatles Tribute on Oct 2! Must be present to win.
Live Music Sunday: Mike Strauss Band presented by Free Range Brewing
Sunday, May 24, 2026
3 to 5 p.m.
No registration
Free Range Brewing presents Free Live Tunes every Sunday featuring some of Charlotte’s best local talent! On May 24, enjoy the Mike Strauss Band, a versatile Americana group and well-known staple of the Charlotte area music scene.
Tuesday Trivia LIVE! presented by WDAV
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
7 p.m.
Registration encouraged
Get your game face on for a night of classical music-themed pub trivia emceed by WDAV hosts Phil Vavra and Frank Dominguez. Ragtime pianist Ethan Uslan joins in for a special round of Name That Tune and lots more musical fun. Teams and individuals are welcome! Pre-registration is encouraged.
Bach & Brahms: From Counterpoint to Power presented by Bach Charlotte
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
3 p.m.
No registration
With cellist Guy Fishman and pianist Esther Jeehae Ahn.
From the crystalline architecture of Bach to the sweeping emotional force of Brahms, this program traces a direct musical lineage across centuries. Intimate and revelatory, it offers a rare chance to hear how Baroque clarity blossoms into Romantic depth, culminating in Brahms’s towering Cello Sonata in E minor.
Small Batch Concert Series: Phillip Bush presented by WDAV
Thursday, May 28, 2026
7 p.m.
Tickets required
Acclaimed as “a pianist of poetry, elegance, and power,” Phillip Bush closes WDAV’s 2025-2026 Small Batch season with an eclectic and vibrant program featuring works by Frederic Chopin, Phillip Glass, Duke Ellington, and more.
Tickets are required for this free event! Though some walk-ups may be admitted, space is limited, and pre-registration is strongly recommended. The available $20 ticket option includes a souvenir Small Batch glass and a delicious Free Range beverage.
Tanja Bechtler and Jonah Bechtler-Teixeira presented by Steinway Carolinas
Friday, May 29, 2026
7 p.m.
No registration
Virtuosity Unleashed: A Piano Extravaganza presented by Bach Charlotte
With pianists Esther Jeehae Ahn and Nicholas Susi
Saturday, May 30, 2026
3 p.m.
No registration
Dazzling, electrifying, and irresistibly fun, this program showcases the full brilliance of the piano – from sparkling Baroque and Classical showpieces to the exhilarating spectacle of four hands at one keyboard. A high-octane celebration of virtuosity at its most thrilling.
Live Music Sunday presented by Free Range Brewing
Sunday, May 31, 2026
3 to 5 p.m.
No registration
Free Range Brewing presents Free Live Tunes every Sunday featuring some of Charlotte’s best local talent! The featured artist for May 31 will be announced soon.
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