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Your CLTure Guide to the Best Events happening in Charlotte this Week
By CLTure September 22, 2025 Monday, September 22 Charlotte International Arts Festival (September 2-28) Tickets: Free+ Enjoy the final week...
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J.I.D has announced a winter tour, coming to Charlotte and Raleigh following…
By CLTure August 19, 2025 Atlanta rapper J.I.D has announced a U.S. tour, making two stops in North Carolina: November...
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Raekwon and Havoc (Mobb Deep) will celebrate the 30th anniversary of ‘Only…
By Cameron Lee August 12, 2025 Two of hip-hop’s most acclaimed albums — Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… (the “Purple...
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Charlotte’s Woody’s debut album, ‘Bull Fightin’ Betty,’ showcases dexterity while embracing a…
By Cameron Lee August 9, 2025 Photo: Steven Fiore Charlotte’s Woody delivers a sound suited for a lazy summer day,...
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Charlotte’s Mavi will open all dates on the upcoming Freddie Gibbs and…
By Cameron Lee August 5, 2025 Following the release of Alfredo 2, Freddie Gibbs’ latest collaborative album with prolific hip-hop...
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2025 Charlotte Summer Concert Guide
By CLTure July 2, 2025 (updated) An expansive concert guide covering a wide range of genres and all the upcoming...
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Braxton Bateman is making Charlotte’s jazz ecosystem “Mo’ Betta” with The Exchange…
By Cameron Lee June 25, 2025 Charlotte trumpeter and rising bandleader Braxton Bateman grew up in the Queen City attending...
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Asheville is still recovering from Helene, and a summer concert road trip…
By Cameron Lee June 17, 2025 Photo: The Orange Peel Western North Carolina is regaining its stride after the devastation...
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Metallica — Masters of Puppets and Stadium-Shaking Metal Tours
By Cameron Lee June 1, 2025 Photo: Daniel Coston Uptown Charlotte was cloaked in a sea of black on Saturday...
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Luke Combs, Hattie Leeper, Dexter Romweber, and David Childers among 2025 North…
By Cameron Lee May 5, 2025 The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 inductees, which include...
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour is a career-spanning collision of…
By Cameron Lee May 4, 2025 Photo: Greg Noire Kendrick Lamar’s journey from his early days as part of the...
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Playboi Carti will make two North Carolina tour stops in November, performing…
By CLTure August 25, 2025 Following the release of his third studio album in March, Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti will...
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Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton have announced co-headlining shows in Charlotte, Greensboro, and…
By CLTure August 11, 2025 Two of North Carolina’s biggest musical artists will play three co-headlining homecoming shows in the...
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Doechii has announced a U.S. tour with a stop in Charlotte —…
By CLTure August 4, 2025 Fresh off her incredible headlining set at Lollapalooza over the weekend, rapper Doechii has announced...
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D Smoke, the Inglewood rapper best known for winning Netflix’s ‘Rhythm +…
By CLTure July 14, 2025 D Smoke, the Inglewood, California rapper best known for winning the inaugural Netflix hip-hop competition...
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Post-grunge rockers Superheaven coming to Charlotte with Cloud Nothings, End It and…
By Cameron Lee June 24, 2025 Fresh off the release of their first album in a decade, Pennsylvania post-grunge outfit...
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R&B stars Brandy and Monica bringing highly anticipated The Boy Is Mine…
By CLTure June 24, 2025 ‘90s/2000s R&B powerhouses Brandy and Monica — best known for their 1998 multi-platinum duet, “The...
Giveaways
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Want to win two VIP tickets to the Southeast Collectors Showcase and…
By CLTure September 17, 2025 Want to meet, get a photo, and an autograph from Lawrence Taylor, Kemba Walker, Muggsy...
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Want to win two three-day passes to Shaky Knees Music Festival to…
By CLTure August 13, 2025 We’re teaming up with Shaky Knees, one of the country’s premier indie rock festivals, to...
Sports
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Recapping the Hornets’ Offseason and Potential Roster Moves Ahead of the 2025-26…
By James Plowright September 23, 2025 Photo: Kurt Shackelford / CLTure With Summer League in the rearview and the dust...
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Panthers shut out the Atlanta Falcons 30-0 for their first win of…
By Cameron Lee September 21, 2025 Photo: Rusty Jones / AP Without two key players on the offensive line —...
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Charlotte FC will look to make MLS history with their 10th consecutive…
By Billy McGee September 19, 2025 Charlotte FC officially clinched a playoff berth with their ninth consecutive MLS win against...
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Charlotte FC has its eyes set on a record ninth straight MLS…
By Billy McGee September 12, 2025 Charlotte FC is looking to make Major League Soccer history on Saturday night against...
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Hornets rookies will make an appearance at the Knights game on fourth…
By CLTure September 4, 2025 As the Charlotte Knights enter the final month of the season, the Triple-A affiliate of...
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Panthers sign former Clemson walk-on, Pro Bowler and South Carolina native Hunter…
By Cameron Lee August 30, 2025 After a whirlwind week of roster moves, the Panthers have re-signed veteran wide receiver...
Entertainment
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John Woo’s ‘Hard Boiled,’ John Candy documentary, and Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut will screen at Charlotte Film Festival
By Cameron Lee September 23, 2025 The 17th Charlotte Film Festival returns this week, showcasing over 130 films from September...
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Carolina Theatre has a rich and storied history with film since its opening in 1927, connecting the city to its theatrical roots
By Cameron Lee September 18, 2025 Charlotte’s restored Carolina Theatre has a rich and storied history with film since its...
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Southeast Collectors Showcase will feature Lawrence Taylor, Muggsy Bogues, Doc Gooden, Kemba Walker, and more
By Cameron Lee August 25, 2025 During the pandemic, many rediscovered hobbies that sparked childhood joy and nostalgia. Sports trading...
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Cirque du Soleil brings its most whimsical, nature-inspired production, ‘OVO,’ to Charlotte this summer
By CLTure July 6, 2025 Photo: Marie-Andrée Lemire The world’s largest contemporary circus company, Cirque du Soleil — French for...
CLTure Food
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Jollof Festival is a celebration of culture, history, and identity through a…
Sponsored September 8, 2025 Few dishes inspire as much passion and pride across West Africa as jollof rice. The beloved...
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Charlotte International Arts Festival CLTure Day + Night Market will take over…
By CLTure September 3, 2025 CLTure, Blumenthal Arts, and the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce will host the free...
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Charlotte’s beloved Soul Gastrolounge will reopen at The Pass in NoDa after…
By Cameron Lee August 21, 2025 Charlotte’s beloved Soul Gastrolounge is making its long-anticipated comeback, reopening at The Pass in...
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A Guide to Charlotte’s Best Jamaican Restaurants and Takeout Spots
By Beth Mack August 2, 2025 (updated) For a country roughly the size of Connecticut, Jamaica has had a disproportionately...
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Korean Restaurant Guide: Charlotte has a growing number of Korean food and…
By Beth Mack January 15, 2025 (updated) More and more Korean restaurants have emerged in cities across the country, and...
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NoDa Restaurant Guide
By Beth Mack July 23, 2024 Constructed as a village for textile mills in the early 1900s, then revitalized as...
Community
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‘Central Impact’ is a retrospective art exhibit on Charlotte’s skateboarding culture and Black Sheep Skate Shop’s influence
By Cameron Lee September 19, 2025 Josh Frazier has been skating in Uptown Charlotte long before the skyline was crowded...
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Charlotte Asian Film Festival returns with global stories, universal themes, and local connections
By Cameron Lee September 11, 2025 After a multi-year hiatus, the Charlotte Asian Film Festival returns this weekend to the...
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Charlotte’s film community will present features, shorts, and documentaries for 1CLT Film Festival at Independent Picture House
By Cameron Lee August 19, 2025 Charlotte’s film community will join forces this week at Independent Picture House for the...
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Eric Halili is launching Charlotte’s first full-service LED virtual production studio, strengthening the city’s film community
By Cameron Lee July 29, 2025 Virtual production is rapidly reshaping the film and television industry, and Charlotte is about...