By CLTure
July 7, 2026
Monday, July 6
Susto (solo) at Snug Harbor (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
Celebrate the spirit of jazz at The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session, every Monday night at Petra’s. A tribute to the late, great Bill Hanna, who was widely known as the godfather of Charlotte jazz. The weekly event brings together some of the city’s best musicians for a night of improvisational performances.
What’s Good with DJs MF Burns and Djon Djon at Snug Harbor (9:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $7.00
Tuesday, July 7
Cook Out Summer Shootout at Charlotte Motor Speedway (5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
The Charlotte Knights will host a six-game homestand against the Nashville Sounds, highlighted by the MLB rehab assignment of Chicago White Sox rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami, who was tied for the Major League lead with 20 home runs before suffering a hamstring injury on May 30. The week also features pregame music from DJ Carolina X on Tuesday; Bark in the Park & Dog Expo on Wednesday; NASCAR Night on Thursday with appearances by NASCAR Cup Series drivers, specialty jerseys, $5 drink specials, and a T-shirt giveaway; Grateful Dudes Night on Friday featuring live pregame music, a Grateful Dead T-shirt giveaway, and postgame fireworks; pregame catch and Strike Out the Stigma on Saturday; and the finale on Sunday with the Knights taking the field as the Guacamayas for Copa de la Diversión, followed by postgame Kids Run the Bases.
Brickmasters Studio at Discovery Place Science (May 23 – September 7)
Tickets: $23.95 (adults) $18.95 (children 2-13)
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors at Booth Playhouse (July 7 – August 9)
Tickets: $28.26 plus
Wednesday, July 8
Santana and The Doobie Brothers at Truliant Amphitheater (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $35 plus
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Santana and The Doobie Brothers will bring their co-headlining tour to Truliant Amphitheater on Wednesday, pairing two of the most influential acts of the classic rock era. Ten-time Grammy Award winner Carlos Santana, whose career spans more than five decades, revolutionized rock by fusing blues-based guitar with Afro-Cuban, Latin, jazz, and psychedelic influences. Santana will perform career-defining hits such as “Smooth,” “Black Magic Woman,” “Oye Como Va,” “Evil Ways,” and “Maria Maria.” The Doobie Brothers will also perform a catalog of classics that has produced more than a dozen Top 40 hits, including “Listen to the Music,” “China Grove,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “Black Water,” and “What a Fool Believes.”
Luke Capasso at The Comedy Zone (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.76 plus
Nero Tindal IV at Middle C Jazz Club (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.40 plus
Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Ray Gun Sally, Wes & The Railroaders, and Y’all’re at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Thursday, July 9
Flyleaf with openers Lacey Sturm, Smile Empty Soul, and Heal The Hurt at The Fillmore (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $85.86 plus
Artists-in-Residence Talk + Tour at McColl Center (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free ($10 suggested donation)
McColl Center invites the community to experience the creative process firsthand during its monthly Artist-in-Residence Talk + Tour on Thursday. The evening begins with a casual social, featuring drinks available at the cash bar, before guests step inside the studios to meet current resident artists, explore their evolving work, and hear the stories, techniques, and ideas shaping their practices. Visitors will engage directly with artists working across a range of disciplines, including painting, ceramics, sculpture, film, installation, and writing.
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Home Alone (1990 film) at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $16.05
Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $23 plus
Horizon of Khufu, Life Chronicles, and Space Explorers at Blume Studios (April 17 – August 30)
Tickets: $36.33 plus
Blume Studios hosts multiple virtual reality experiences, inviting audiences to step beyond the boundaries of traditional entertainment through groundbreaking storytelling and cutting-edge LBXR Pulse® technology. Now through August 30, guests can explore three internationally acclaimed free-roaming adventures: journey inside the Great Pyramid of Giza in Horizon of Khufu, travel through 3.5 billion years of Earth’s history in Life Chronicles, or experience life aboard the International Space Station in Space Explorers: The ISS Experience.
Chill Paxton at Whitewater Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free (parking: $13)
Nerve Endings, Aloha Broha, Ego Death Machine, and Diatomaceous Birth at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.35
Mo Betta Thursdays at Great Wagon Road Distilling Company (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
Mo’ Betta Thursdays, the weekly jazz series curated by Braxton Bateman at Great Wagon Road Distilling Company, showcases some of Charlotte’s top musicians, the series blends jazz, R&B, soul, and hip-hop through dynamic live improvisation and boundary-pushing performances, creating a memorable musical experience each week.
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Hamilton at Camp North End (8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Troy Bond at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (July 9-11)
Tickets: $35.76 plus
Crystal Fountains and Mike Strauss Trio at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.42
Friday, July 10
Playa (Reggaeton Night) at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.49
Bastille Day Celebration at Renaissance Patisserie (July 10-12)
Tickets: Free
J. Cole at Spectrum Center (July 10-11)
Tickets: $50.82 plus
North Carolina’s own J. Cole kicks off his world tour with two nights in Charlotte at Spectrum Center following the release of his seventh studio album, The Fall-Off. The Fayetteville native’s latest project (possibly his final studio album) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and features collaborations with Burna Boy, Tems, Erykah Badu, Future, Morray, and Petey Pablo, with production contributions from T-Minus, The Alchemist, Beat Butcha, Boi-1da, and FnZ. The Charlotte shows mark Cole’s first major performance in the city since his 2019 NBA All-Star Game halftime appearance at Spectrum Center and follow his 2017 4 Your Eyez Only Tour stop, bringing the home-state hero back to the Queen City for one of the most anticipated tours of 2026.
Craig Conant at The Comedy Zone (July 10-11)
Tickets: $36.35 plus
Umphrey’s McGee and Moe. at TD Amp Ballantyne (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $66.43 plus
Black Hawk Quartet at Not Just Coffee (7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Not Just Coffee’s Jay Street location invites music lovers to unwind with an evening of live jazz featuring Charlotte-based Blackhawk Quartet on Friday night. Led by saxophonist Elijah Freeman and trumpeter Ariel Mejia, the ensemble brings the spirit of hard bop jazz to the Queen City through soulful arrangements, dynamic improvisation, and a modern take on the classic jazz tradition. Guests can enjoy the quartet’s performance while sipping craft coffee, beer, or fine wine in a cozy atmosphere designed for conversation and connection.
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Christian Johnson at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.59
Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds (7:04 p.m.)
Tickets: $23 plus
Bedroom Division, Bedrumor, and Kenzie Katlyn at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.00
Snug Harbor hosts a night of emerging regional indie talent featuring Bedroom Division, Bedrumor, and Kenzie Katlyn. Bedroom Division brings a dreamy blend of indie rock, dream pop, and bedroom pop, fronted by Winston-Salem-based multi-instrumentalist Dylan Wishon. Greensboro-based project Bedrumor, featuring Lazuli Ortiz and Ryan Mole, delivers an atmospheric mix of indie rock, folk, jazz, and experimental sounds, while Charlotte alternative pop singer-songwriter Kenzie Katlyn rounds out the lineup.
Wax Monkey at The Evening Muse (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38
Overturn, Selfish Means, 10 Tons, and Bridge Burner at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.47 plus
Petrov, Bangzz, and Dollars Taxes at Petra’s (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.42 plus
Petrov, BANGZZ, and Dollars, Taxes bring a night of boundary-pushing indie rock to Petra’s on Friday night. Charlotte’s Petrov delivers a moody, textured post-punk sound shaped by intricate guitar work and intense live energy. Durham’s BANGZZ blends punk and grunge with a DIY edge, while Charlotte-based Dollars, Taxes explores the fringes of alternative rock.
Big Daddy Love Trio at Smokey Joe’s (9:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $5.00
Saturday, July 11
Community Impact Film Series – Gazelle (11:20 a.m.)
Tickets: Free
Abstraction as Language – Digital Art Inspired by Beyond Boundaries at Harvey B. Gantt Center (12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.73
The Harvey B. Gantt Center invites the community to explore the power of abstraction through Abstraction as Language – Digital Art, inspired by the exhibition Beyond Boundaries: Black Abstraction. This hands-on digital art workshop explores how contemporary Black artists use color, texture, gesture, layering, and form to communicate emotions, memories, identity, and lived experiences beyond traditional representation. Participants will begin with a self-guided gallery experience before creating their own abstract digital artwork using Procreate under the guidance of teaching artist Quincy Woodard, discovering how abstraction can become a powerful tool for storytelling, self-expression, and creativity.
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Mini Book Fair with Maker’s Market CLT at Urban District Market (12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
The Comunidad Night Market at Blume Studios (4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Beat FreaQ at Starlight on 22nd (3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
All The Feels at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.88
Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds (6:05 p.m.)
Tickets: $23 plus
AC/DC with opener The Pretty Reckless at Bank of America Stadium (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $100.45 plus
Rock legends AC/DC bring their iconic catalog of hits to The Bank with special guests The Pretty Reckless for a massive night of hard rock on Saturday night. One of the most influential and best-selling rock bands of all time, AC/DC has sold more than 200 million records worldwide and earned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Known for their electrifying guitar riffs and timeless anthems including “Back in Black,” “Thunderstruck,” and “You Shook Me All Night Long,” the band helped define an era of rock and roll. Opening the night, New York City’s The Pretty Reckless, led by Taylor Momsen, will bring their hits like “Make Me Wanna Die,” “Heaven Knows,” and “Death by Rock and Roll.”
Home Alone 2 at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $4.63 plus
Black Boys Cry at Stage Door Theater (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $53.26 plus
USA Rugby vs Zimbabwe Rugby (Nations Cup) at American Legion Memorial Stadium (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $25 plus
The USA Eagles take on the Zimbabwe Sables at American Legion Memorial Stadium on Saturday as part of the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup. Kicking off at 7:30 p.m., the international showdown brings two national teams to Charlotte as they prepare for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup. The match marks a major moment for the growth of rugby in the Queen City, giving fans the opportunity to experience world-class rugby competition. Featuring some of the sport’s top international talent, the Nations Cup provides a new stage for national teams to test themselves against elite opponents during the global rugby calendar.
Remember the Titans at Fourth Ward Park (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Ultraviolet Sapphic Dance Party at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Blackberry Smoke with opener Jason Newsted at Ovens Auditorium (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $36.80 plus
Southern rock powerhouse Blackberry Smoke brings their blues, country, and Americana-infused rock to Ovens Auditorium with special guest Jason Newsted on Saturday night. Formed in Atlanta in 2001, Blackberry Smoke has built a devoted following with its roots-driven sound and acclaimed albums including The Whippoorwill, Holding All the Roses, Like an Arrow, and You Hear Georgia. The band has topped the Billboard Country Albums chart multiple times and shared stages with legends including Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Guns N’ Roses, and Tedeschi Trucks Band. Opening the night is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jason Newsted, best known as the longtime bassist for Metallica.
Midsummers, Polaroids, Big Mistake, and Catchbliss at The Milestone (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.35 plus
COGS, The Dead Ringers, Hondo, and Cold Summer 2 at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Sunday, July 12
Ne-Yo In-Store Album Signing at Lunchbox Records (12:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.99
R&B/pop superstar Ne-Yo will make a special appearance at Charlotte’s Lunchbox Records on Sunday at 12 p.m., celebrating the release of his new album Highway 79 ahead of his tour stop with Akon later that evening. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the Grammy Award-winning artist and get a copy of his new CD signed by Ne-Yo himself. CLTure is also teaming up with Lunchbox Records to give away an in-store meet-and-greet pass, a Highway 79 CD, and two tickets to the show!
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Thrift Pony Vintage Market on the Green at Camp North End (11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Knights vs. Nashville Sounds (1:05 p.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
Sam On Someday at Petra’s (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.70
Sam on Someday is a unique live music experience hosted by Time Sawyer’s Sam Tayloe that celebrates the art of songwriting and collaboration. The ongoing series brings together a diverse lineup of local favorites, touring artists, and musicians from across North Carolina for a genre-blending night of original songs, unexpected collaborations, and reimagined covers. What began as a weekly livestream during the pandemic has evolved into an intimate live showcase that highlights Charlotte’s vibrant music community, with each performance creating a unique, never-to-be-repeated experience.
RADO at Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts (5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $14.23
Anthony Robustiano at The Comedy Zone (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.76 plus
Ify Nwadiwe at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (6:00 p.m. + 8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $24.48 plus
Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, and self-proclaimed professional nerd Ify Nwadiwe performs stand-up on Sunday at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s for two performances. Known for his sharp humor and wide-ranging creative work, Nwadiwe has appeared in shows including Workaholics, Comedy Bang! Bang!, and Adam Ruins Everything, while also writing for television series such as Twisted Metal, Grand Crew, and Tigtone. A longtime improviser, he is also the host of the nerd-centric panel show Um, Actually on Dropout TV and has contributed writing to video games including Apex Legends and Borderlands 4. With performances spanning comedy clubs and theaters around the world, Nwadiwe brings his unique mix of comedy, pop culture, and storytelling to the Queen City.
Braxton Bateman at Eighty Eights (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $10.00
TJ & Dave at Stage Door Theater (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $40.76 plus
Ne-Yo and Akon at Truliant Amphitheater (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $34.50 plus
Two of the defining voices of 2000s R&B and pop, Ne-Yo and Akon, bring their co-headlining tour to Charlotte’s Truliant Amphitheater on Sunday. The superstar duo will celebrate a generation of chart-topping hits that shaped the era, from Ne-Yo’s “So Sick,” “Sexy Love,” “Because of You,” “Closer,” and “Miss Independent” to Akon’s global anthems “Smack That,” “I Wanna Love You,” “Don’t Matter,” and “Lonely.” Ne-Yo will also celebrate the release of his 10th studio album, Highway 79, released this week — a genre-blending project that merges his signature R&B sound with country, paying tribute to his roots, referencing both his 1979 birth year and Highway 79 in Arkansas, where he was born.
Stats on Sunday hosted by Davido (8:00 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
Tickets: $20 plus
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