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Each season, the Gambrell Center curates a distinctive selection of celebrated artists and authors uniquely suited to the intimate setting and warm natural acoustics of the Sandra Levine Theatre.  Welcome to the perfect listening room for truly experiencing world class artists and events.

TUSK: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

JANuary 24 | Saturday | 7:30PM

TUSK is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No fancy tricks, no tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions.

The Assad Brothers

60th Anniversary Farewell tour

february 11 | wednesday | 7:00PM

Grammy winners Sérgio and Odair Assad shatter classical guitar boundaries with breathtaking virtuosity and soul-stirring passion.

Made possible by the Charlotte Concerts Legacy Fund

PAST EVENTS

Robin Wall Kimmerer

DECember 2 | Tuesday | 7PM

Robin Wall Kimmerer, bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass," blends Indigenous wisdom and scientific insight to transform how we connect with the natural world.

Made possible by The Gambrell Foundation

The String queens

OCT. 18, 2025 | Saturday | 7:30PM

Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens are a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire audiences to love, hope, feel and imagine!

Cameron Carpenter, organist

plays "the phantom of the opera" silent film (1925)

october 30 | Thursday | 7:30PM

Juilliard-trained, Grammy-nominated, and utterly electrifying, Cameron Carpenter shatters the classical mold delivering an epic original organ score for the ultimate horror film classic, The Phantom of the Opera.

The Wailin' Jennys

NOVember 7 | Friday | 7:30PM

In a world of overproduced pop, The Wailin’ Jennys offer something rare: raw, human harmony. The Wailin’ Jennys deliver spine-tingling harmonies and soul-stirring songs that transcend generations. Juno Award-winning and globally acclaimed, this folk trio turns every stage into a sanctuary of sound.

about the gambrell presents series

When the original Little Fine Arts building re-opened in 2020 as the 63,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement, it was with a commitment to present a broad array of cultural experiences that foster exploration, creativity, and connection. This is the impetus behind the annual performance series featuring world-class touring artists as part of the Arts at Queens: Gambrell Presents series.

Explore new possibilities

The program opens our doors to uses that foster broad community participation in the arts. Promoting innovation and discovery through new artists, new works, and bold collaborations.

Build Connection

We expand and educate audiences through campus and community partnerships. 

Keep the arts accessible

We provide affordable opportunities for everyone to experience the power of live performance. 

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