Upcoming Events(34)
Matthews Summerfest
Downtown Matthews comes alive with live music, food vendors, craft beer, kids' activities, and community celebration.
South End Craft Beer & Taco Fest
A celebration of Charlotte's booming craft beer scene paired with the city's best tacos. Featuring 30+ breweries and 20+ taco vendors.
Charlotte Knights Armed Forces Day
Special Armed Forces Day celebration at Truist Field with military tributes, special ceremonies, and Charlotte Knights baseball.
Discovery Place Kids — Superhero Science Day
A special event day at Discovery Place where kids explore the science behind superpowers through hands-on experiments, costumes, and interactive exhibits.
West Side Community Festival
A celebration of West Charlotte's vibrant community with live music, food, local vendors, kids' activities, and neighborhood pride.
Speed Street Festival
Charlotte's legendary motorsports festival returns with live music, NASCAR driver appearances, racing simulators, and family activities.
Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl
Kick off summer with Charlotte's biggest Memorial Day bar crawl featuring multiple bars, included drinks, DJs, and patriotic vibes.
Coca-Cola 600
NASCAR's longest race of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway. A Memorial Day weekend tradition since 1960.
NASCAR Coca-Cola 600
The longest race in NASCAR — 600 miles of intense stock car racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend. A Charlotte tradition since 1960.
Taste of Charlotte 2026
Charlotte's premier food festival featuring 100+ restaurants, celebrity chef demos, live music, and family activities in Uptown.
Rooftop Summer Series at Merchant & Trade
Weekly rooftop parties at Merchant & Trade with skyline views, craft cocktails, DJ sets, and sunset vibes atop the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel.
Kali Uchis — For The Girls Tour
R&B and Latin pop star Kali Uchis performs with special guest Mariah The Scientist on the For The Girls Tour.
Pineville Rockin' & Reelin' Concert Series
Free outdoor concert in downtown Pineville featuring local bands, food trucks, and family activities.
Free Movie Nights at Camp North End
Camp North End hosts free outdoor movie screenings on summer Friday nights. Bring a blanket, grab food from on-site vendors, and enjoy a film under the stars.
Queen City BBQ Championship
Charlotte's premier BBQ competition brings together pitmasters from across the Carolinas. Taste the best pulled pork, ribs, and brisket while enjoying live bluegrass music.
Juneteenth CLT Festival
Annual Juneteenth celebration with live music, cultural performances, art exhibits, food vendors, and community resources.
Charlotte Juneteenth Festival
A celebration of freedom, culture, and community with live music, spoken word, art, food vendors, and educational programming honoring African American heritage.
Camp North End Friday Nights
Evening market at Camp North End with local vendors, artisan goods, street food, craft cocktails, and live DJ.
Chris Stapleton — All-American Road Show
Country music icon Chris Stapleton headlines Bank of America Stadium with special guests Lainey Wilson and Allen Stone for a massive outdoor show.
Charlotte Hornets Draft Watch Party
Watch the NBA Draft with fellow Hornets fans at the Spectrum Center. Free admission with food and drink specials.
Mooresville Independence Day Celebration
Early Independence Day celebration with patriotic music, food vendors, kids' zone, and fireworks over Lake Norman.
Charlotte Pride Festival
Annual celebration of Charlotte's LGBTQ+ community with a parade, live performances, vendors, and community organizations.
Charlotte PRIDE Festival 2026
Charlotte's annual PRIDE celebration with a parade, live music, vendors, food, community organizations, and a celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and equality.
Avenged Sevenfold & Good Charlotte
Rock legends Avenged Sevenfold team up with Good Charlotte for an epic North American Tour stop at Truliant Amphitheater.
Yiasou Greek Festival
Charlotte's beloved Greek festival with authentic food, traditional dance, live music, and cultural exhibits.
Union County Heritage Festival
Celebrate Indian Trail's heritage with historical exhibits, live music, local food, and family-friendly activities.
Foodieland Night Market Charlotte
The massive Foodieland Night Market takes over Charlotte Motor Speedway for three nights of 100+ food vendors, carnival games, live entertainment, and shopping.
Latin American Festival
Charlotte's largest celebration of Latin American culture with traditional music, dance, food, and art from 20+ countries.
Charlotte International Festival
A celebration of Charlotte's diverse international community with cultural performances, global cuisine, art, and educational exhibits from dozens of countries.
South End Brewery Crawl
Self-guided brewery crawl through South End's 10+ craft breweries. Passport stamps earn prizes at each stop.
Mint Hill Madness
Annual community festival with carnival rides, live entertainment, food vendors, and a classic car show.
Charlotte Chalk Art Festival
Community chalk art festival where artists of all ages create colorful masterpieces on the sidewalks of NoDa.
Halloween Bar Crawl Charlotte
Charlotte's biggest Halloween bar crawl with costume contests, drink specials, DJ music, and spooky fun across Uptown's best venues.
Past Events
Charlotte Newcomers Club Monthly Mixer
The Charlotte Newcomers Club hosts a monthly mixer for people new to the area. A welcoming way to make friends and learn about the city.
Charlotte Wine + Food Week
A week-long celebration of Charlotte's culinary scene presented by Truist, featuring multi-course dinners, wine tastings, and chef collaborations across the city.
NoDa Culture Crawl
Monthly gallery crawl through NoDa's vibrant arts district. Free admission to all participating galleries, studios, and pop-up exhibitions.
Mt. Joy Live at Truliant Amphitheater
Indie rock favorites Mt. Joy bring their anthemic sound to Truliant Amphitheater (formerly PNC Music Pavilion) for an outdoor evening show.
Whiskey & Jazz Night at Middle C
An upscale evening of live jazz and premium whiskey tastings at Charlotte's premier jazz club. Sophisticated vibes, world-class musicians.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway Guided Walk
Free guided nature walks along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway led by Mecklenburg County naturalists. Learn about local ecology, birds, and plants.