Jay-Z and Beyoncé Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Williams-Brice Stadium 1125 George Rogers Blvd. Columbia, SC 29201 Tickets: $54.50 plus  Follow us on Instagram (@CharlotteCLTure) and check out our IG stories from the concert! JAY-Z is an American rapper and businessman. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold more than 50 million albums and 75 million singles worldwide, while receiving 21 Grammy Awards for his music. MTV ranked him the "Greatest MC of all…

The Lion King August 22 - September 9, 2018 Belk Theater 130 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $30.00 Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Belk Theater. More than 90 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the…

Late Bloomer, awakebutstillinbed, Stress Fractures and Jail Socks Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 8 p.m. The Milestone 3400 Tuckaseegee Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208 Tickets: $5.00 Late Bloomer On Late Bloomer's third full length, Waiting, the band have truly come into their own with an achingly human record that explores the crushing uncertainty of adulthood through a mix of hook-driven guitar rock and punk urgency. The album centers on ever-changing perspectives, with all three members contributing to the writing process to…

Pusha T - The Daytona Tour 2018 Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 8 p.m. The Fillmore 820 Hamilton St Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: *Canceled* Pusha-T is an American rapper and record executive. He initially gained major recognition as half of hip hop duo Clipse, alongside his brother Gene "No Malice" Thornton, with whom he founded Re-Up Records. In September 2010, Thornton announced his signing to Kanye West's GOOD Music imprint, under the aegis of Def Jam Recordings. In March 2011, he…

Radney Foster and Robert Johnson Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 8 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre 511 E 36th St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $20 plus  Radney Foster is an American country music singer-songwriter, musician and music producer. Initially a songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee, Foster made his recording debut as part of the Foster & Lloyd duo, recording three studio albums and with nine singles on the country charts. Foster began his solo career in 1992 and his album Del Rio, TX…

Annabelle's Curse with Virginia Ground Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 9 p.m. Visulite Theatre 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204 Tickets: $8.00 Annabelle’s Curse is an indie-folk band from Bristol, TN/VA. Its members are Tim Kilbourne (vocals, banjo, guitar), Carly Booher (vocals, mandolin), Zack Edwards (guitar), Travis Goyette (percussion), Tyler Luttrell (bass), and Kirk Bagnall (auxiliary percussion). They have released four full-length albums and one EP. Since forming in 2010, Annabelle’s Curse has toured extensively, developing a devoted fan base…

Live on the Green with Front Country and Elonzo Wesley Friday, August 24, 2018 from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Cover photo: Amelia Winchester First Ward Park E 8th St and N Brevard St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Free admission The final show of the Live on the Green series before the finale festival with Front Country and Elonzo Wesley. If you’re looking to unwind with Americana and Roots music, food trucks, and craft beer, this is the perfect event for…

River Jam with The Mantras at USNWC Friday, August 24, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. U.S. National Whitewater Center 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway Charlotte, NC 28214 Free admission The Mantras, a five piece jam machine born of Greensboro, NC have been conquering crowds and melting minds all over the country progressively for over a decade. The band’s music can be described with all types of varying rock and roll terminology, but is absolutely best defined by each listener’s…

It's Snakes, Houston Brothers, and Party Battleship Friday, August 24, 2018 at 8 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. Petra's 1919 Commonwealth Ave Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $7.00 The Houston Brothers Amazing things can come from simple ideas. The Houston Brothers consist of two brothers, Justin and Matt Faircloth. They are not from Houston, but instead were born, raised and still live in Charlotte, NC. After years of playing in other bands, the two decided to form a group with just the…

Travers Brothership and Downtown Abby & The Echoes Friday, August 24, 2018 at 9 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre 511 East 36th Street Charlotte, NC, 28205 Tickets: $10.00 Travers Brothership Twin brothers Eric and Kyle Travers have been making music and stunning audiences since they first began performing together at 13 years old. In 2012 the twin brothers formed their latest project, Travers Brothership, an Alternative, Soul, and Funk ensemble based out of Asheville, NC. Travers Brothership is currently touring the U.S.…

Refresh Records 3rd Birthday Pre-Party with Modern Primitives, Gull, Knowne Ghost, and Daddy's Beemer Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10 p.m. Snug Harbor 1228 Gordon Street Charlotte, NC 28205 Ticket Price: $6.00 Modern Primitives have been growling around the Charlotte scene since 2011, honing their techniques by focusing on their prolific live performances. Their sound is a premium blend of loose psychedelia, wild rock, and just the right amount of boozy, hungover blues. These personalities work as one, culminating in…

Rotation featuring Brenmar Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10 p.m. Skylark Social Club 2131 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $5.00 Rotation is back with a new venue and this time at Skylark Social Club with DJ/producer Brenmar. New York and Miami based, by way of Chicago, Brenmar represents a strange musical paradox. Somehow defying the odds, he marries the gloss of commercial hiphop and r&b with the urban grittiness of underground styles like Chicago ghetto house, UK bass and…

Cory Wells EP Release with Heather Himes & The Tales of Woe Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. The Evening Muse 3227 N. Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $10 - $12 Cory Wells is an alternative singer/songwriter from Charlotte, NC. Hailing from New Orleans, LA, born into a family of musicians, Cory finds himself armed with a 6 string Alvarez acoustic guitar at 15 years old, and a fiery rage to send his love of music out into…

Refresh Records Birthday Showcase with Junior Astronomers, Cuzco, Old Faith, and Echo Courts  Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 8 p.m. Visulite Theatre 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28204 Tickets: $12 plus Refresh Records is celebrating their 3rd birthday with a showcase! Since their launch in 2015, the Charlotte-based independent record label has released over a dozen records on vinyl from an eclectic mix of bands across the region, including Junior Astronomers, Young Mister, Ancient Cities, Cuzco, Hungry Girl, and more.…

Ivory Layne - The Committed Tour and Cameron Floyd Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 8 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre 511 East 36th Street Charlotte, NC, 28205 Tickets: $15 Ivory Layne may be young, but her music is that of an old soul. Layne started songwriting at age six but didn't take serious interest until turning fourteen. She taught herself music production, working from her bedroom and posting demos online. In 2011, her work caught the attention of Grammy award-winning producer, Ed…

Biz Markie: R&B Saturdays Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 9 p.m. STATS Restaurant & Bar 3425 David Cox Road Charlotte, NC 28269 Tickets: $10 plus Biz Markie is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, actor, comedian, reality television personality and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend," an American Top 10 hit in 1989. In 2008, "Just a Friend" made #100 on VH1's list of the 100 greatest hip hop songs of all time. Biz Markie…

The Whiskey Charmers at Puckett’s Farm Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 9 p.m. - 12 a.m. Puckett's 2740 W Sugar Creek Rd. Charlotte, NC 28262 Tickets: $5.00 The Whiskey Charmers is a Detroit-based Alt Country band led by Carrie Shepard and Lawrence Daversa. Fans have often compared their sound to riding through the desert with the top down, or the feeling of being in some lonesome smoky bar off the side of an abandoned highway, or music from a Spaghetti…

Leon Bridges and Masego Monday, August 27, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Red Hat Amphitheater 500 S McDowell St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Tickets: $35 plus  Leon Bridges is an American gospel and soul singer, songwriter and record producer from Fort Worth, Texas. He is best known for his song "Coming Home," which received regular airplay and was also a Top 10 Most Viral Track on Spotify. Bridges' debut album, also titled Coming Home, was released on June 23, 2015, on Columbia…

4u: A Symphonic Celebration Of Prince Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Uptown Amphitheatre 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: $25 plus As Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson curates the set list and arrangements of 4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince, the acclaimed drummer and creative enlists the talents of GRAMMY® Award winner Brent Fischer—a member of the original arranger team behind Prince—to arrange selected music titles into an orchestral setting. Additionally, he taps the vast musical talents…

Portugal. The Man and Chicano Batman Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Uptown Ampitheatre NC Music Factory Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: $27.50 plus Portugal. The Man is an American rock band from Wasilla, Alaska currently residing in Portland, Oregon. The group consists of John Gourley, Zach Carothers, Kyle O'Quin, Jason Sechrist and Eric Howk. Gourley and Carothers met and began playing music together at Wasilla High School in Wasilla. Their first two albums were released on Fearless Records.…

Future Islands Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 8 p.m. The Fillmore 820 Hamilton St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: $26 plus  Future Islands is an American synthpop band based in Baltimore, Maryland, and signed to 4AD, currently comprising Gerrit Welmers (keyboards and programming), William Cashion (bass, acoustic and electric guitars), and Samuel T. Herring (lyrics and vocals). The band was formed in January 2006 by Welmers, Cashion and Herring—the remaining members of the performance art college band Art Lord & the…

Florence and the Machine and Billie Eilish Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 7 p.m. Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $39.50 plus Florence and the Machine are an English indie rock band that formed in London in 2007, consisting of vocalist Florence Welch, keyboardist Isabella Summers, and a collaboration of other musicians. The band's music received praise across the media, especially from the BBC, which played a large part in their rise to prominence by promoting…

Kali Uchis and Gabriel Garzon-Montano Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 8 p.m. The Fillmore 820 Hamilton St Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: Thursday, June 21 at 10 a.m. Kali Uchis is a Colombian-American singer and songwriter. She debuted in the music industry with her 2012 mixtape, Drunken Babble, which was described as "genre-defying". She released her first EP, Por Vida, in 2015 to further recognition. Her debut studio album, Isolation, was released in 2018 to widespread acclaim. - Wikipedia Gabriel Lorenzo…

Nicki Minaj and Future Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: On sale 6/12 at 10 a.m. Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, songwriter, model, and actress. Born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Queens, New York City, New York, she gained public recognition after releasing the mixtapes Playtime Is Over (2007), Sucka Free (2008), and Beam Me Up Scotty (2009). After…

Chvrches Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at 8 p.m. The Fillmore 820 Hamilton St. Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: On sale 4/27 Chvrches are a Scottish synth-pop band from Glasgow, formed in September 2011. The band consists of Lauren Mayberry, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. Mostly deriving from the synthpop genre, Chvrches also incorporates indietronica, indie pop, and electronic dance into their sound. Two years after their formation, Chvrches released Recover EP in March 2013, which included hits "The Mother We Share"…

Lindsey Buckingham Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Knight Theater 430 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: On sale Friday, 8/18 at 10 a.m. Lindsey Buckingham is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and producer, best known as lead guitarist and one of the vocalists of the musical group Fleetwood Mac from 1975 to 1987, and then 1997 to 2018. Aside from his tenure with Fleetwood Mac, Buckingham has also released six solo albums and three live albums. As…

So So Def 25th Cultural Curren$y Tour Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 7 p.m. Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $49.50 plus  Grammy Award-winning Producer Jermaine Dupri is bringing all his artists together on one stage for an exclusive performance at The So So Def 25th Anniversary Cultural Curren$y Tour. Joining Jermaine on the tour will be the So So Def Family, including Xscape, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow, Anthony Hamilton, Bone Crusher, Youngbloodz, Dem…