By CLTure
September 27, 2026
Monday, September 28
The Bill Hanna Legacy Jazz Session at Petra’s (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $9.98
The Bros. Landreth with opener Madeleine Roger at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.45 plus
JUNO Award-winning folk-rockers The Bros. Landreth bring their bluesy alternative-country sound to Charlotte’s Neighborhood Theatre, with Winnipeg singer-songwriter Madeleine Roger opening the show. Brothers Joey and Dave Landreth are known for their heartfelt songwriting, earning further recognition when Bonnie Raitt’s version of their song “Made Up Mind” won the Grammy Award for Best Americana Performance in 2023. The brothers released their debut album, Let It Lie, in 2013, followed by ’87 in 2019, Come Morning in 2022 and their latest album, Dog Ear, in 2025, which features guest appearances by Raitt on “Knuckles” and “Half Moon Eyes.” Roger released her debut album, Cottonwood, in 2019, followed by Nerve in 2024, a deeply personal collection exploring love, loss and the aftermath of a long-term relationship. She has also collaborated with JUNO Award-winning string quartet The Fretless as a vocalist and co-writer.
Divorced Dad Rock Night at Snug Harbor (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Tuesday, September 29
Poetry & featuring Mint City Brass at The Long Room (6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.54
Charlotte Symphony On Tap at NoDa Brewing Company (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $47.02 plus
Sam on Someday at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $11.66 plus
Sam on Someday, hosted by Time Sawyer’s Sam Tayloe, is a live local music experience celebrating the art of songwriting, collaboration and Charlotte’s diverse music community. The ongoing series brings together local favorites, touring artists and musicians from across North Carolina for a genre-blending night of original songs, unexpected collaborations and reimagined covers, with each performance creating a unique, one-time-only experience. What began as a weekly livestream during the pandemic has since evolved into an intimate live showcase featuring a rotating lineup of musicians, and Tuesday night’s event at The Evening Muse will feature Carolyn Kashmanian, Jeremy Maher, Pressley Laton, Liam Pendergrass, Steve Cornacchia, Jackson Harden, Justin Clyde Williams, Emanuel Wynter and Nathan Harris.
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Starbomb featuring DJ Commander Meouch at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $59.50 plus
Wednesday, September 30
The Creative Room at Harvey B. Gantt Center (6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Soccer Mommy, Snail Mail, and Brennan Wedl at The Fillmore (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $42.50 plus
Indie rock singer-songwriters Soccer Mommy and Snail Mail bring their co-headlining tour to The Fillmore on Wednesday night. Soccer Mommy, the stage name of Nashville-based Sophie Allison, has become one of the prominent touring indie rock artists in recent years with a sound that blends ’90s alternative rock, pop and her confessional songwriting style. Her latest album, Evergreen, marked a return to her stripped-down roots with lush strings, acoustic guitar and instrumentation. Snail Mail, the project of guitarist and singer-songwriter Lindsey Jordan, emerged from the Maryland native’s teenage bedroom recordings and 2016 EP Habit before signing with Matador Records and releasing her acclaimed debut album, Lush, in 2018, followed by Valentine in 2021 and Ricochet in 2026. The longtime friends are joining forces for their fall co-headlining run, which kicks off in Charlotte and features Minnesota-raised, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Wedl as support on the opening dates.
Bend it at the Ballpark at Truist Field (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.30
Austin Meade with opener The Jared Stout Band at Neighborhood Theatre (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.50 plus
Fannie’s Hang Suite Presents A Seat at the Table at Limani (8:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $125 plus
DJ Fannie Mae presents A Seat at the Table, an intimate listening dinner celebrating 10 years of Solange’s acclaimed album through food, music, conversation and connection at Mediterranean restaurant Limani in Phillips Place. The evening will feature a four-course Greek-inspired dinner, with appetizers, salads and dessert served family-style and guests choosing from loup de mer, Scottish salmon or grilled Australian lamb chops for the main course. A Seat at the Table became Solange’s first No. 1 album, exploring themes of Black identity, womanhood, self-expression and healing while earning her first Grammy Award for “Cranes in the Sky” and being named NPR Music’s No. 1 album of 2016.
Ryan Beatty with opener girlsweetvoiced at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $43.70 plus
Thursday, October 1
Disney On Ice at Bojangles Coliseum (October 1-4)
Tickets: $36.55 plus
Taste of the Mint: Caravaggio | Revolution at Mariposa (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $85 plus
The Mint Museum presents Taste of the Mint: Caravaggio | Revolution, bringing together fine dining and art with a specially curated tasting and wine pairing at Mariposa followed by an educator-led tour of Caravaggio | Revolution: Baroque Masterpieces from the Roberto Longhi Foundation. The chef-curated tasting experience will run from 2-3 p.m., followed by the 3:15-4 p.m. tour, with tickets including the tasting, museum tour and access to the special exhibition, which features an original Caravaggio masterpiece alongside more than 40 works by Baroque masters.
Shannon Fiedler at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (October 1-3)
Tickets: $30.77 plus
BRENN! with opener Mor at Amos’ Southend (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $32 plus
Mariachi El Bronx at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $34.55 plus
Los Angeles-based eight-piece Mariachi El Bronx brings its unique blend of traditional Mexican mariachi music and punk-rock energy to Charlotte’s oldest theatre. The alter ego of hardcore punk band The Bronx, the group began its unexpected mariachi journey in 2008 as a way to explore new creative territory while celebrating the Hispanic music and culture the members grew up around in Los Angeles. After a 10-year hiatus, Mariachi El Bronx has reunited, continuing to explore the connection between mariachi and punk. With three acclaimed albums to their name, the eight-piece has shared stages with the Foo Fighters and the Killers, performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk, and appeared at major festivals including Coachella, Glastonbury, Reading, and Leeds.
Thomas LaVine with Jason Piquette at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.57 plus
Saxsquatch with opener BAYOTE at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $32.75 plus
Clover-Lynn, A.P. Rodgers and Graham Hellderman at Petra’s (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.54
Crossroads Cinemas: Pirates of the Caribbean at Camp North End (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Friday, October 2
What’s Good Day Party Fundraiser for Kelly Keith at Snug Harbor (2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free admission (suggested donation)
Charlotte Ballet: Black Box Series at Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance (October 2-17)
Tickets: $33.89 plus (use code CLTURE20 for 20% off price zones 1-3)
Charlotte Ballet’s Black Box Series opens this week with an intimate program where movement, music and storytelling take center stage at the Patricia McBride and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux Center for Dance. The contemporary dance series features the return of Laurence Olivier Award-winning choreographer Mthuthuzeli November’s From Africa With Love, a work inspired by his homeland of South Africa that blends classical ballet with African dance. The program also features Artistic Director Alejandro Cerrudo’s Dos y Dos y Dos, his first original work created for Charlotte Ballet in collaboration with the company’s dancers, set to music by Marek Hunhap, Jean-Michel Blais and Frédéric Chopin. Completing the program is Phoenix, a world premiere by German-American choreographic duo FLOCK, Alice Klock and Florian Lochner, inspired by the mythical phoenix and humanity’s enduring love of storytelling. The series offers an up-close experience with the dancers, incorporating rhythmic elements and movement to explore emotion, energy and meaning.
Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (Ballantyne)
Tickets: Free
Walker & Royce at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $34.01
Charlotte Symphony: Back to the Future in Concert at Belk Theater (October 2-3)
Tickets: $28.26 plus
Charlotte Symphony pairs the beloved 1985 sci-fi classic Back to the Future with a live performance of Alan Silvestri’s iconic score. Conducted by Christopher James Lees, the orchestra will perform the music live as Marty McFly and Doc Brown’s time-traveling adventure plays on the big screen for a movie-and-concert experience. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, Back to the Future follows Marty after he is accidentally transported to 1955 in a time machine built from a DeLorean, where he must find a way back to 1985 while ensuring his parents’ relationship remains intact. The movie became a defining piece of ’80s pop culture, earning four Academy Award nominations and winning for Best Sound Effects Editing before being added to the National Film Registry in 2007 for its cultural, historical and aesthetic significance.
Nero Tindal IV at Eighty Eights (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $23.49 plus
Noah Rinker with opener Kyle Kelly at The Underground (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.75 plus
Kacey Musgraves with opener Estevie at Spectrum Center (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $61.60 plus
Country-pop star Kacey Musgraves returns to Charlotte following the May release of her sixth studio album, Middle of Nowhere, produced with longtime collaborators Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk. The album marks a shift for Musgraves, drawing from the sounds and traditions of her Texas roots while blending country with Norteño, Zydeco, bluegrass, pop and dancehall influences. Inspired in part by a roadside sign in her hometown of Golden, Texas, the album explores themes of solitude, introspection and life in the aftermath of a breakup, with collaborations from Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings and Gregory Alan Isakov. The tour follows the success of 2024’s Deeper Well, which produced the songs “The Architect” and “I Remember Everything,” featuring Zach Bryan. Musgraves has earned eight Grammy Awards throughout her career, including Album of the Year for 2018’s Golden Hour. Opening the Charlotte show is rising Mexican-American artist Estevie, whose music blends traditional country with Tejano and Latin influences.
Tosco Music Beatles Tribute at Knight Theater (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $22.63 plus
Arnez J at The Comedy Zone (October 2-4)
Tickets: $36.94 plus
Jazz Room Presents: Pedrito Martinez Group at Booth Playhouse (October 2-3)
Tickets: $47.02 plus
The Jazz Room brings internationally acclaimed Cuban percussionist and bandleader Pedrito Martínez and his electrifying group to Booth Playhouse for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, blending Afro-Cuban traditions, jazz and high-energy rhythms. A renowned percussionist, singer, dancer and rumbero, Martínez has performed and recorded with artists including Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen and Sting. He was also a founding member of the Afro-Cuban/Afrobeat band Yerba Buena before forming the Pedrito Martinez Group, whose self-titled 2013 debut earned a Grammy nomination and featured guest appearances from Marsalis, John Scofield and Steve Gadd. The Jazz Room offers an intimate, club-style setting with tables and a full bar, evoking the classic jazz rooms of the past.
Grupo Duelo at The Fillmore (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $60 plus
Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band, Styrofoam Winos, and Motocrossed at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $22.00
The White Horse, The Mookies, and True Lilith at Petra’s (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $13.54
Saturday, October 3
Carolina Renaissance Festival (October 3 -November 22)
Tickets: $37.99 (adults) / $23.99 (children 5-9)
The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns this fall for seven weekends of medieval-themed entertainment, featuring jousting, live performances, artisan vendors, food, games and interactive attractions. Running Saturdays and Sundays from October 3 through November 22, the festival brings a 16th-century-inspired village to Huntersville, featuring more than 1,000 performers and costumed characters, along with more than 140 shops offering handmade artwork, crafts and other goods. Visitors can catch multiple jousting matches throughout the day, as well as falconry demonstrations and the Living Mermaids attraction. The festival also offers a variety of activities and rides, including Da Vinci’s Flying Machine, Voyage to the New World, archery, axe throwing, the Pirate Assault Catapult and Vegetable Justice.
Front Porch Charlotte (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Kids Fest at Boardwalk at University City (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Hola Charlotte Festival on Tryon Street (12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Hola Charlotte returns to Uptown for its 13th annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, bringing live music, dance, art, food and cultural experiences to Tryon Street. Presented by Norsan Media, the free, family-friendly festival will feature nationally recognized performers, including Latin music star Luis Enrique, alongside a Latin American Cultural Village representing 15 countries. Attendees can explore cultural exhibits featuring traditional items, instruments and clothing while experiencing the diverse music, food and traditions of countries including Colombia, El Salvador, Panamá, Honduras, Costa Rica, Argentina, México, Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
National Pastry Conference 2026 at Charlotte Convention Center (October 3-5)
Tickets: $101.92 (adults) / $29.02 (Children 6-12)
For The Girls Vintage Market at NoDa Brewing Company (12:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
The Congregation Show at Camp North End (12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.00
Bringing together vintage motorcycles, hot rods, builders, artists, vendors and enthusiasts, The Congregation Show returns to Camp North End for an indoor showcase hosted by Prism Supply. The event, which grew out of Charlotte’s custom motorcycle community, celebrates the craftsmanship, history and engineering behind vintage and custom machines while creating a space for builders and enthusiasts to connect. The 2026 edition also serves as a fundraiser for disability rights and resources, with Harley-Davidson serving as a sponsor. Admission is $25, with free entry for children 13 and younger and veterans and active-duty military with valid ID. The show runs from noon to 8 p.m., with tickets available at the door, while the weekend also features a Friday night pre-party at The Thirsty Beaver, a Saturday night after-party at Tipsy Burro and a Sunday ride and motorcycle race at OTR Goose Creek Airstrip in Indian Trail.
Charlotte 49ers vs. Memphis Tigers at Jerry Richardson Stadium (3:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $26 plus
K-Fest at Urban District Market (12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.)
Tickets: Free
Charlotte Roller Derby at Grady Cole Center (3:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $17 plus (adult) / $11 plus (children 6-12)
Charlotte Roller Derby marks its 20th anniversary with a “20 Leagues Under the Sea”-themed event at Grady Cole Center, where they’ll face Upstate Roller Derby in an afternoon of fast-paced, hard-hitting action. The event will feature live music from Valley Range, games, raffles and entertainment throughout the bout, with an after-party at Starlight on 22nd following the event. Since its founding, Charlotte Roller Derby has helped establish roller derby as part of the Queen City’s alternative sports and entertainment culture, building a local community around the sport over the past two decades.
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BOOM Fall Fringe at VAPA Center (October 3-4)
Tickets: $12.50 plus
TEED at The Music Yard (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $21.74
Weezer, The Shins, and Silversun Pickups at Spectrum Center (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.55 plus
Weezer, The Shins and Silversun Pickups bring a nostalgic night of alternative rock to Spectrum Center, bringing together three influential bands from the ’90s and 2000s. Weezer, fronted by Rivers Cuomo, will celebrate 30 years of its landmark second album, Pinkerton, while revisiting songs from its 1994 self-titled debut, including hits “Buddy Holly” and “Say It Ain’t So,” as well as favorites “Island in the Sun” and “Hash Pipe.” The Shins emerged from Albuquerque’s indie scene in the late ’90s before signing with Seattle-based Sub Pop Records in 2001 and releasing their debut album, Oh, Inverted World, that same year. The band brings its indie-pop and folk-rock catalog to Charlotte after gaining wider recognition in the early 2000s, particularly when “New Slang” and “Caring Is Creepy” were featured in the 2004 film Garden State. Rounding out the lineup, Los Angeles-based Silversun Pickups will bring their fuzzed-out, shoegaze-influenced sound and songs from their breakout 2006 album, Carnavas, including “Lazy Eye,” along with material from their latest album, Tenterhooks, produced by Grammy-winning producer Butch Vig.
Wedding: Til Death Do Us Art Fundraiser at Goodyear Arts (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $50 plus
Brandon Wisham with opener Kanaan Brock and Avery Roberson at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $26.68 plus
Dermot Kennedy with opener Jonah Kagen at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $27.50 plus
Irish singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy brings his folk-pop sound to Charlotte following the release of his third studio album, The Weight of the Woods. Known for his emotionally charged vocals and introspective songwriting, Kennedy first gained international attention in 2016 with his self-released songs “An Evening I Will Not Forget” and “After Rain,” followed by his breakthrough single “Power Over Me” in 2018, which led to his 2019 debut album, Without Fear, and the hit “Outnumbered.” Kennedy has since released Sonder in 2022 and The Weight of the Woods in 2026, with the latter debuting at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and making him the first Irish solo artist to achieve three consecutive No. 1 albums in the country. Opening the show is Jonah Kagen, a folk, rock and pop artist best known for his songs “God Needs the Devil” and “The Roads.”
Lily Rose at The Underground (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $25.75 plus
Gable Price And Friends with opener Stephen Stanley at Neighborhood Theatre (8:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $33.45 plus
Pretty Baby, Alcantara, Night! Night!, and thisislandearth at Snug Harbor (9:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $12.00
Six Foot Blonde with opener Noah Richardson at The Evening Muse (10:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $20.38 plus
Sunday, October 4
4th&1 with Cam Newton at Roaring Riot Tailgate (5:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30 plus
Cam Newton and co-host Omari “Peggy” Collins bring their 4th&1 podcast to Charlotte for a live recording at the Roaring Riot Tailgate ahead of the Panthers’ Sunday Night Football matchup against the Detroit Lions. The live show begins at 5 p.m. at 520 Elliott St. and will also stream live on YouTube. Launched in 2024, 4th&1 features Newton and Collins discussing football, culture and their experiences, with special guests expected to join the live recording. Collins is also an East Charlotte native and North Carolina Central University graduate. Guest passes for the tailgate are $30, while Roaring Riot memberships are available for $40 and include a membership T-shirt and other perks.
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Leah Lamarr at The Comedy Club at Duckworth’s (6:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $30.77
Sophie Hunter at Neighborhood Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $35.80 plus
Vitamin String Quartet and Girl Named Tom at Carolina Theatre (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $46.85 plus
Vitamin String Quartet and vocal trio Girl Named Tom bring their collaborative tour to the Carolina Theatre on Sunday for a night that combines virtuosic string arrangements with rich harmonies. Known for reimagining pop and rock hits as instrumental string performances, Vitamin String Quartet has gained a wider audience through its music featured in Netflix’s Bridgerton, while Girl Named Tom rose to national prominence after becoming the first group to win NBC’s The Voice in 2021. Together, the artists will perform reimagined classics and modern hits as part of their Crazy Ordinary World Tour, blending classical, pop and contemporary folk music.
Braxton Bateman with King Noli, Hazel McKinley, and Marcus J. Jones at Eighty Eights (7:00 p.m.)
Tickets: $15.00
Magenta Wave with opener Vision Arcade at The Evening Muse (7:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $23.91 plus
Carolina Panthers vs. Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium (8:20 p.m.)
Tickets: $159.45 plus
The Panthers return home for their first Sunday Night Football game in nearly a decade following a tough 21-18 loss to the Browns, while dealing with a slew of injuries. Cornerback Mike Jackson suffered a groin injury early in the game and did not return, wide receiver Jalen Coker left in the third quarter with a quad injury, and Jaycee Horn suffered a quad injury on Cleveland’s game-winning touchdown and had to be helped off the field. Carolina will hope to get linebacker Devin Lloyd back on the field after the prized offseason acquisition earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors following his performance against Atlanta, but missed the Browns game with a calf injury. The Panthers will need all the defensive help they can get against a potent Lions offense that has scored at least 31 points in each of their first three games. The game will be Carolina’s first NBC Sunday Night Football appearance in nearly 10 years, with their last coming in Week 13 at Seattle in 2016 and their last home game on Sunday night coming in 2014 against Pittsburgh.
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