South End’s next music crush is still an empty warehouse, but the plans are anything but quiet. The Auxiliary, a new 1,000-capacity live-music room, is slated to move into a roughly 10,000-square-foot space on South Tryon and aims to become Charlotte’s next mid-size concert destination. Organizers say the room is being designed for clear sightlines, sharp sound and a sense of intimacy, with more than 100 events a year on the drawing board and a targeted debut in late 2027. Fans are being told to keep an eye out for programming and ticket announcements as the project moves ahead.
What The Auxiliary Will Be
According to a news release reported by the Charlotte Observer, The Auxiliary is an independent live-music venue scheduled to open in South End in late 2027. Mason Lane Entertainment, led by founder Ty McBride, has signed a lease for the roughly 10,000-square-foot space at 2519 South Tryon Street and plans a full retrofit into a 1,000-capacity room. In the release, McBride described the goal as creating “a room built for the music,” with bookings expected to range from regional up-and-coming acts to national touring artists.
Where It Will Be
The venue will anchor The Anthem District at South Tryon and Remount Road, an adaptive-reuse project led by Providence Group Capital. Providence Group’s property listing shows 2519 S Tryon as a leased, approximately 10,034-square-foot building. Providence Group markets the block as a mix of restaurants, retail and entertainment meant to reactivate the old industrial corridor. Other food and entertainment concepts are expected to join the district, though developers say specific timelines are still under wraps.
Who Is Behind The Project
Mason Lane Entertainment, the company listed as operator, describes itself as a Charlotte-based promoter and event producer focused on live music and venue consulting. Mason Lane Entertainment and founder Ty McBride bring recent venue experience in the region, and local reporting notes that McBride and his team are involved with other amphitheater and programming projects. Organizers point to that track record as evidence of operational capacity, and backers say it is a key reason they are comfortable planning for more than 100 events annually once The Auxiliary opens.
When To Expect Shows
The Auxiliary’s landing page is already accepting signups for updates while organizers finalize programming and ticketing plans. The Auxiliary and the release state that the room is aimed to open in late 2027, although retrofit and permitting schedules could shift as the buildout progresses. This story will be updated as the team announces opening-night acts, seating configuration and ticketing details.
