Concerts, food festivals, art shows, sports, and more. Discover what makes the Queen City come alive.
Opening week baseball at Truist Field! Come watch the Charlotte Knights take on the Durham Bulls with fireworks after the game.
Explore South End's best restaurants and bars with wine tastings, small bites, and live music along the Rail Trail.
Charlotte's signature spring arts festival returns with 17 days of performances, installations, and cultural events across Uptown. Free and ticketed events.
Weekly open mic night at NoDa's iconic music venue. Sign up at 7pm, performances start at 8pm. All genres welcome.
Weekly trivia night at one of South End's favorite breweries. Teams of up to 6, prizes for top 3 finishers.
Over 20 food trucks gather at South End for the weekly Food Truck Friday. Live DJ, craft beer garden, and family-friendly fun.
Opening day of the Davidson Farmer's Market season with fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and local artisan products.
Annual community egg hunt for kids ages 2-12. Free photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, and spring crafts.
Celebrate Earth Day with eco-friendly vendors, sustainability workshops, tree plantings, and live music at Freedom Park.
Annual celebration of Indian culture with traditional dance, music, authentic cuisine, and cultural exhibitions.
Street food festival celebrating Charlotte's diverse culinary scene with 50+ food vendors, craft cocktails, and live entertainment.
Monthly gallery crawl through NoDa's vibrant arts district. Free admission to all participating galleries, studios, and pop-up exhibitions.
Monthly night market in NoDa featuring local artisans, vintage finds, street food, and live music.
Two-day outdoor rock and metal festival featuring major headliners and emerging artists at PNC Music Pavilion.
Annual 5K run/walk through the historic Elizabeth neighborhood. Post-race party with food, drinks, and live music.
Tour historic homes in one of Charlotte's most charming neighborhoods. Proceeds benefit Dilworth Community Development Association.
Tour stunning private gardens in one of Charlotte's most prestigious neighborhoods. Proceeds benefit local garden clubs.
Monthly art walk through downtown Cornelius featuring local artists, live demonstrations, and pop-up galleries.
Monthly jazz concert series at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art. Enjoy world-class jazz in an intimate museum setting.
Annual craft beer festival featuring 40+ local and regional breweries, food trucks, and live music in Ballantyne.
Free outdoor movie screening under the stars at Freedom Park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Concessions available.
Charlotte's legendary motorsports festival returns with live music, NASCAR driver appearances, racing simulators, and family activities.
NASCAR's longest race of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway. A Memorial Day weekend tradition since 1960.
Charlotte's premier food festival featuring 100+ restaurants, celebrity chef demos, live music, and family activities in Uptown.
Free outdoor concert in downtown Pineville featuring local bands, food trucks, and family activities.
Annual Juneteenth celebration with live music, cultural performances, art exhibits, food vendors, and community resources.
Evening market at Camp North End with local vendors, artisan goods, street food, craft cocktails, and live DJ.
Watch the NBA Draft with fellow Hornets fans at the Spectrum Center. Free admission with food and drink specials.
Early Independence Day celebration with patriotic music, food vendors, kids' zone, and fireworks over Lake Norman.
Annual celebration of Charlotte's LGBTQ+ community with a parade, live performances, vendors, and community organizations.
Charlotte's beloved Greek festival with authentic food, traditional dance, live music, and cultural exhibits.
Celebrate Indian Trail's heritage with historical exhibits, live music, local food, and family-friendly activities.
Charlotte's largest celebration of Latin American culture with traditional music, dance, food, and art from 20+ countries.
Self-guided brewery crawl through South End's 10+ craft breweries. Passport stamps earn prizes at each stop.
Annual community festival with carnival rides, live entertainment, food vendors, and a classic car show.
Community chalk art festival where artists of all ages create colorful masterpieces on the sidewalks of NoDa.
Food festival near UNC Charlotte campus featuring international cuisine, food trucks, and cooking demonstrations.
Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, artisan goods, fresh baked bread, and handmade crafts from Charlotte-area farms.
Start your Saturday morning with free outdoor yoga overlooking the Charlotte skyline. All levels welcome, bring your own mat.
A 3-mile fun run through Plaza Midwood with stops at local breweries and bars. Registration includes a free drink at each stop.