Join us for a night of mystery, murder, and laughter at an upcoming public dinner theater show in Charlotte. Open to all — no group needed!
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Three-Course Meal
Enjoy a full dinner while the mystery unfolds around your table.
Live Performance
Professional actors perform a hilarious whodunit right in the room.
You Solve the Crime
Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and submit your final accusation.
Two Hours of Fun
Shows run approximately two to two and a half hours, including dinner.
Dinner Menu
Gilde Brewery & Restaurant
$59 + taxes and fees
Approximately 2.5 Hours
1950s Sockhop
Authentic German Brewing, now in Charlotte North Carolina. Our brewery features a top-of-the-line German-made brewhouse, serving authentic German cuisine and American classics with a twist, creating a unique and immersive experience from your first sip to your last.
Friday shows: 7 pm doors; 7:30 pm showtime. Saturday shows: 6:30 pm doors; 7 pm showtime
Parking: Paid parking is available for $3 on Dewitt Lane or on Tryclan Drive
Transit: Accessible via the 501 rail or the 16, 21, or 5 bus routes.
Current Showtimes
This is the dinner theater show everyone is dying to attend in the Charlotte area! Experience an unforgettable evening of laughter, suspense, and immersive entertainment with The Murder Mystery Company’s public murder mystery dinner theater shows.
Created by Shark Tank Winner Scott Cramton, founder of The Murder Mystery Company. The producer of the award-winning Off-Broadway immersive murder mystery Speakeasy, Die Softly, brings this unique form of entertainment to town. This interactive theatrical experience combines a delicious three-course dinner with a live mystery, where the audience works together to crack the case.
This is the murder mystery you and your loved ones have always wanted to go to. Imagine being part of a live-action murder mystery, where the killer could be anybody… even you. Our professional immersive actors guide you through the game, letting you play at your own pace, so introverts and extroverts still have the best time. Every performance is filled with unexpected twists, shady suspects, and one deadly question…
Can you catch the killer before they strike again?
From the moment you arrive, you’ll step into a world where nothing is quite what it seems.
Some outgoing guests become suspects in the evening’s mystery, complete with character details and light costume pieces. Everyone else joins the investigation, working with their table teams to question suspects, examine evidence, and uncover clues. The winning table will each receive a custom Detective of the Night award certificate.
Our professional actors guide the experience every step of the way, making participation easy, fun, and completely optional. Whether you're leading the questioning or quietly comparing theories with friends, there's a role for every personality type.
More Than Dinner.
An Interactive Experience.
Your ticket includes:
A professionally produced live Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show.
A delicious three-course dinner.
The ability to participate in a thrilling game of murder, mystery, and intrigue.
An amazing excuse to dress up!
An evening unlike anything else in the Charlotte area.
No two performances are exactly alike.
The audience changes. The suspects change. The accusations change. The laughter never does.
Perfect For Date Nights, Birthdays, and Group Outings.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning an unforgettable date night, gathering with friends, entertaining out-of-town visitors, or simply searching for one of the most unique things to do nearby, our Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows deliver an experience you’ll be talking about long after the killer is revealed.
Costumes are always encouraged—but never required.
New Themes Throughout the Year.
Returning guests never experience the same mystery twice. Our themes rotate throughout the year with new suspects, storylines, characters, and surprises. Travel from a glamorous Billionaire's Masquerade Ball to a 1920s Mafia Wedding, an Old Hollywood Gala, an '80s Battle of the Bands, a Wedding Gone Wrong, or a Holiday Party mystery. Costumes are always encouraged but never required.
It’s no surprise guests return again and again to experience our ever-changing themes and mysteries.
Why Guests Love The Murder Mystery Company
Reserve Your Seats
Seats are limited for every performance. Reserve your tickets today and discover why our Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows have become one of the Charlotte area’s most unforgettable nights out.
Reserve Now →Frequently Asked Questions About Our Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows
Our public shows are generally two to two and a half hours full of mystery, intrigue, and murder! This includes a three-course meal (drinks and gratuity are not included) and a three-act show. The show contains two "investigation times" where you can mingle with other guests and our mystery experts.
We usually have shows once or twice each month. This depends largely on the location. Use the Public Shows tab at the top of this page to check available dates near you.
We strongly encourage our guests to dress according to the theme of the show — it makes the evening more fun for everyone! However, if you choose not to dress up, we suggest business casual or nicer.
Yes! We accommodate groups of all sizes at our public shows, as long as we have available seating. The larger the group, the earlier you'll want to reserve your seats. To make sure your whole party can be accommodated, we suggest purchasing all tickets at once.
Whenever and wherever possible, we work with our venues to provide menus and substitutions necessary to accommodate the needs of our ticketholders. Your tickets will indicate the presence of gluten-free or vegan substitutions.
Absolutely — as long as seats are still available for that show. To add people to your reservation, simply purchase more tickets. As long as we have tickets available, your party can grow.
Please arrive thirty minutes prior to the beginning of your show. This allows you time to get your picture taken, get any drinks you desire before the show, mingle with our mystery experts, and get settled at your table. We cannot guarantee entry for late arrivals.
Please check your spam and promotional folders! If you still cannot find it, please contact Eventbrite.
We apologize for the inconvenience. If your show is in a few hours, please email us. If you have some time before your show, please leave us a voicemail, and we will call you back as soon as we can!
Our public shows are generally two to two and a half hours full of mystery, intrigue, and murder! This includes a three-course meal (drinks and gratuity are not included) and a three-act show. The show contains two "investigation times" where you can mingle with other guests and our mystery experts.
We usually have shows once or twice each month. This depends largely on the location. Use the Public Shows tab at the top of this page to check available dates near you.
We strongly encourage our guests to dress according to the theme of the show — it makes the evening more fun for everyone! However, if you choose not to dress up, we suggest business casual or nicer.
Yes! We accommodate groups of all sizes at our public shows, as long as we have available seating. The larger the group, the earlier you'll want to reserve your seats. To make sure your whole party can be accommodated, we suggest purchasing all tickets at once.
Whenever and wherever possible, we work with our venues to provide menus and substitutions necessary to accommodate the needs of our ticketholders. Your tickets will indicate the presence of gluten-free or vegan substitutions.
Absolutely — as long as seats are still available for that show. To add people to your reservation, simply purchase more tickets. As long as we have tickets available, your party can grow.
Please arrive thirty minutes prior to the beginning of your show. This allows you time to get any drinks you desire before the show, mingle with our mystery experts, and get settled at your table. We cannot guarantee entry for late arrivals.
Please check your spam and promotional folders! If you still cannot find it, please contact Eventbrite.
We apologize for the inconvenience. If your show is in a few hours, please email us. If you have some time before your show, please leave us a voicemail, and we will call you back as soon as we can!
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