Charlotte Events

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Upcoming Events(34)

Family Movie Night at Freedom Park

Fri, May 15·7:30 PM
Freedom Park Directions
Dilworth

Free outdoor movie screening under the stars at Freedom Park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Concessions available.

Matthews Summerfest

Sat, May 16·2:00 PM
Downtown Matthews Directions
Matthews

Downtown Matthews comes alive with live music, food vendors, craft beer, kids' activities, and community celebration.

South End Craft Beer & Taco Fest

Sat, May 16·4:00 PM
South End Rail Trail Directions
South End

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

Sat, May 16·10:05 PM
Truist Field Directions
Uptown

Special Armed Forces Day celebration at Truist Field with military tributes, special ceremonies, and Charlotte Knights baseball.

Discovery Place Kids — Superhero Science Day

Sun, May 17·2:00 PM
Discovery Place Science Directions
Uptown

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

Sun, May 17·3:00 PM
Revolution Park Directions
West Charlotte

A celebration of West Charlotte's vibrant community with live music, food, local vendors, kids' activities, and neighborhood pride.

Speed Street Festival

Fri, May 22·12:00 PM
Charlotte Motor Speedway Directions
Uptown

Charlotte's legendary motorsports festival returns with live music, NASCAR driver appearances, racing simulators, and family activities.

Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl

Sat, May 23·6:00 PM
Uptown Charlotte Bars Directions
Uptown

Kick off summer with Charlotte's biggest Memorial Day bar crawl featuring multiple bars, included drinks, DJs, and patriotic vibes.

Coca-Cola 600

Sun, May 24·6:00 PM
Charlotte Motor Speedway Directions
Huntersville

NASCAR's longest race of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway. A Memorial Day weekend tradition since 1960.

NASCAR Coca-Cola 600

Sun, May 24·10:00 PM
Charlotte Motor Speedway Directions
Concord

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

Fri, Jun 5·11:00 AM
Tryon Street Directions
Uptown

Charlotte's premier food festival featuring 100+ restaurants, celebrity chef demos, live music, and family activities in Uptown.

Rooftop Summer Series at Merchant & Trade

Fri, Jun 5·10:00 PM
Merchant & Trade Directions
Uptown

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

Mon, Jun 8·11:30 PM
Truliant Amphitheater Directions
University Area

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

Fri, Jun 12·6:00 PM
Pineville Lake Park Directions
Pineville

Free outdoor concert in downtown Pineville featuring local bands, food trucks, and family activities.

Free Movie Nights at Camp North End

Sat, Jun 13·12:00 AM
Camp North End Directions
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

Sat, Jun 13·3:00 PM
Camp North End Directions
Camp North End

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

Thu, Jun 18·9:00 AM
Plaza Midwood Directions
Plaza Midwood

Annual Juneteenth celebration with live music, cultural performances, art exhibits, food vendors, and community resources.

Charlotte Juneteenth Festival

Fri, Jun 19·3:00 PM
First Ward Park Directions
Uptown

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

Fri, Jun 19·6:00 PM
Camp North End Directions
NoDa

Evening market at Camp North End with local vendors, artisan goods, street food, craft cocktails, and live DJ.

Chris Stapleton — All-American Road Show

Sat, Jun 20·10:00 PM
Bank of America Stadium Directions
Uptown

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

Thu, Jun 25·7:00 PM
Spectrum Center Directions
Uptown

Watch the NBA Draft with fellow Hornets fans at the Spectrum Center. Free admission with food and drink specials.

Mooresville Independence Day Celebration

Fri, Jul 3·6:00 PM
Downtown Mooresville Directions
Mooresville

Early Independence Day celebration with patriotic music, food vendors, kids' zone, and fireworks over Lake Norman.

Charlotte Pride Festival

Sat, Aug 15·12:00 PM
First Ward Park Directions
Uptown

Annual celebration of Charlotte's LGBTQ+ community with a parade, live performances, vendors, and community organizations.

Charlotte PRIDE Festival 2026

Sat, Aug 15·3:00 PM
Uptown Charlotte Directions
Uptown

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

Sun, Aug 16·10:00 PM
Truliant Amphitheater Directions
University Area

Rock legends Avenged Sevenfold team up with Good Charlotte for an epic North American Tour stop at Truliant Amphitheater.

Yiasou Greek Festival

Fri, Sep 11·11:00 AM
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Directions
Dilworth

Charlotte's beloved Greek festival with authentic food, traditional dance, live music, and cultural exhibits.

Union County Heritage Festival

Sat, Sep 12·10:00 AM
Unionville Directions
Indian Trail

Celebrate Indian Trail's heritage with historical exhibits, live music, local food, and family-friendly activities.

Foodieland Night Market Charlotte

Fri, Sep 18·8:00 PM
Charlotte Motor Speedway Directions
Concord

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

Sat, Sep 19·12:00 PM
Ballantyne's Backyard Directions
Ballantyne

Charlotte's largest celebration of Latin American culture with traditional music, dance, food, and art from 20+ countries.

Charlotte International Festival

Sat, Sep 26·2:00 PM
Camp North End Directions
Camp North End

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

Sat, Oct 3·1:00 PM
South End Breweries Directions
South End

Self-guided brewery crawl through South End's 10+ craft breweries. Passport stamps earn prizes at each stop.

Mint Hill Madness

Thu, Oct 15·4:00 PM
Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park Directions
Mint Hill

Annual community festival with carnival rides, live entertainment, food vendors, and a classic car show.

Charlotte Chalk Art Festival

Sat, Oct 17·12:00 PM
NoDa Brewing Company North End Directions
NoDa

Community chalk art festival where artists of all ages create colorful masterpieces on the sidewalks of NoDa.

Halloween Bar Crawl Charlotte

Sat, Oct 31·8:00 PM
Uptown Charlotte Bars Directions
Uptown

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

Wed, Apr 15·10:30 PM
Rotating Venue Directions
Charlotte Metro

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

Wed, Apr 15·10:30 PM
Various Locations Directions
Charlotte Metro

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

Thu, Apr 16·5:00 PM
NoDa Arts District Directions
NoDa

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

Sat, Apr 18·12:00 AM
Truliant Amphitheater Directions
University Area

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

Sat, Apr 18·12:00 AM
Middle C Jazz Directions
Uptown

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

Sat, Apr 18·1:00 PM
Little Sugar Creek Greenway Directions
Elizabeth

Free guided nature walks along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway led by Mecklenburg County naturalists. Learn about local ecology, birds, and plants.

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