Carolina BalloonFest October 20-22, 2023 Carolina BalloonFest 260 Hangar Dr. Statesville, NC 28677 Tickets: $15 plus In its 48th year, Statesville is home to the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the country. Whether you are looking to take a ride in a hot air balloon or just take in the sights, the festival […]
South End Wine & Hops Festival Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Lenny Boy Brewing Co. 3000 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28217 Tickets: $38 plus Lenny Boy Brewing will host the annual Fall South End Wine & Hops Festival. Guests will enjoy unlimited samples from nine Charlotte area craft breweries […]
Nerdy Night Out: Spiders! Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Petty Thieves Brewing 413 Dalton Ave Suite B Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: $20 plus Nerdy Night Out, "an intelligent nightlife event that combines entertaining comedy and an enjoyable opportunity to learn something new," returns to Petty Thieves Brewing with a show all about spiders. […]
AfroPop! Charlotte, Vol.69: Asake Bamba Edition Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 9:30 p.m. Crown Station 3629 North Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $8.50 plus AfroPop! celebrates the music of fast-rising Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake "Mr. Money" at Crown Station Saturday night with special guest DJ Prince. AfroPop! is the long-running monthly dance party featuring […]
Shiprocked! Famous Monsters Halloween Party Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 9:00 p.m. Snug Harbor 1228 Gordon St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $10 plus Snug Harbor's long-running dance party Shiprocked! returns for a special "Famous Monsters Halloween Party" with North Carolina shoegaze rockers Spirit System, Cherry Von Bomb, DJ Scott Weaver, and more. Costumes are of […]
Six Chick Flicks October 27-29, 2023 Stage Door Theater 155 North College Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $34.50 plus Direct from off-Broadway and festival runs, the hit comedy Six Chick Flicks will play at Charlotte's Stage Door Theater October 27-29. Parodying classic movies in one hysterical, fast-paced show starring actor/writer Kerry Ipema and comedian KK […]
Mad Monster Halloween Party Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. AvidXchange Music Factory 1000 NC Music Factory Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: $35 plus (4 for $100) The organizers of the Mad Monster Party (a traveling horror, sci-fi, and fantasy convention) and AvidXchange Music Factory will host the first annual Mad […]
Cookin' November 3-5, 2023 Knight Theater 430 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $25 plus The longest-running theatrical show in South Korea’s history, Cookin', combines various types of traditional Korean drumming, martial arts, acrobatics, and juggling with cooking for a truly unique spectacle. Directed by Song Seung-Hwan (executive creative director of the opening ceremony […]
EpicFest 2023 Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. ImaginOn 300 E. Seventh St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free Charlotte's annual literary festival, EpicFest, connects children, teens and families with books and authors through activities that encourage reading and learning. In its sixth year, the book lovers festival for all ages will […]
Festival Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Festival) Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Camp North End 1774 Statesville Ave. Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: Free Levine Museum of the New South and the Latin American Coalition present Festival Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead Festival, a […]
Mania: The ABBA Tribute Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. Ovens Auditorium 2900 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $47.50 plus Featuring an extraordinary cast of talented musicians and performers, Mania: The ABBA Tribute delivers an authentic tribute to the legendary Swedish band that has captured the hearts of fans for generations. With […]
1989: A Swift Charlotte Revue Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Stage Door Theater 155 N College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $15 plus "Taylor" made by the Charlotte arts community, each track from Taylor Swift's album, 1989, will serve as inspiration for storytellers, musicians, dancers, comedians, and more at the 1989: A Swift […]
Stargazer Music Festival Friday, November 17, 2023 from 6 p.m. (gates open a 3 p.m) to 2 a.m. Hodges Family Farm 3780 Rocky River Rd. Charlotte, NC 28215 Tickets: $58 plus (children 15 and under $16 plus) Stargazer Music Festival returns for a rare meteor shower viewing and concert experience during the peak of the […]
Speedway Christmas November 17, 2023 - January 7, 2024 (Closed December 24) Charlotte Motor Speedway 5555 Concord Pkwy S Concord, NC 28027 Tickets: $35 plus (tubing hill: $10-$20) In its 14th year, the Charlotte Motor Speedway presents one of the largest Christmas light displays in the Southeast, Speedway Christmas. Located just north of Charlotte, this […]
The Hip Hop Museum Tour Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Norfolk Hall 2905 Griffith St. Charlotte, NC 28203 Tickets: Free (must RSVP) In the ongoing celebration of hip hop’s 50th anniversary, Mass Appeal, the Universal Hip Hop Museum, and Cîroc are bringing a free traveling exhibit to multiple cities including […]
Company November 21-26, 2023 Belk Theater 130 North Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $30 plus Six-time Tony Award-winning musical, Company, comes to Charlotte's Belk Theater November 21-26. A revival of the Stephen Sondheim and George Furth musical comedy directed by Marianne Elliot (War Horse, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Death […]
Light the Knights Festival November 22, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Photo: Laura Wolff /Charlotte Knights Truist Field 324 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $10 ($40 - all activities pass) The Charlotte Knights’ Light the Knights Festival will return this holiday season lighting up Truist Field in Uptown with a regulation-size ice skating […]
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. Uptown Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free (VIP seating: $25 plus) A Charlotte tradition since 1947, the Novant Health Thanksgiving Parade returns to Uptown for their third nighttime parade featuring live music, floats, marching bands, balloons, cultural dance performances, food vendors, and […]
The Charlotte Symphony Presents Elf in Concert November 24-25, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Ovens Auditorium 2900 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $30 plus Charlotte Symphony presents a special holiday concert and movie experience featuring the hilarious 2003 hit film, Elf, with the original score performed by a live symphony orchestra. Directed by Jon […]
Hot Stuff Holiday Market Sunday, November 26, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Petra's 1919 Commonwealth Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: Free The Hot Stuff Holiday Market returns to Plaza-Midwood showcasing talented local artisans and unique handmade treasures at Petra's just in time for the holidays. There will also be food by Chula Tostadas […]
Queen City Nerve's 2023 Best in the Nest Party Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Norfolk Hall 2905 Griffith Street Charlotte, NC 28203 Tickets: $30 plus Charlotte's Queen City Nerve celebrates their five-year anniversary and 2023 Best in the Nest winners with an evening full of live music, art, food, and […]
Sarah Brightman's A Christmas Symphony Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Belk Theater 130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $45 plus Sarah Brightman is a singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and one of the world’s best-selling Soprano artists, who has amassed more than 30 million in record sales, garnering over one billion streams worldwide. […]
Charlotte Ballet's Nutcracker December 8-23, 2023 Belk Theater 130 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $30 plus Charlotte Ballet’s holiday classic, Nutcracker, returns to the stage at Belk Theater. Hailed as “a show that sparkles from end to end,” this enchanting ballet production choreographed by Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux, features Tchaikovsky’s timeless music performed by Charlotte […]
NoDa HoliDay Market Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Crown Station 3629 N Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: Free Following the wildly successful NoDa Night Market in November, Crown Station, Sierra Nevada, and CLTure present the NoDa HoliDay Market Block Party featuring several of the city’s best Asian food trucks […]
Jurassic World Live Tour January 5-7, 2024 Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $20 plus Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the classic film directed by Steven Spielberg, Jurassic World Live is an exhilarating family entertainment experience that brings the wonder and thrills of Jurassic Park. The film franchise comes to life […]
Shen Yun January 5-7, 2024 Belk Theater 130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $80 plus Shen Yun, the traveling Chinese dance and music production returns to Charlotte's Belk Theater. With authentic folk dance accompanied by an orchestra, Shen Yun revives ancient Chinese culture. A unique theatrical experience with stunning costuming and picturesque backdrops. […]
Twelfth Night - Spirits of the Season Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Charlotte Museum of History 3500 Shamrock Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 Tickets: $40 plus Charlotte Museum of History's second annual Twelfth Night: Spirits of the Season event will feature opportunities to sample local spirits at one of the most […]
MLK Day 2024 at Harvey B. Gantt Center Monday, January 15, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Harvey B. Gantt Center 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free The Gantt's MLK Day celebration is themed around "truth and reconciliation." Celebrating the Harvey B. Gantt Center's 50th year, the 2024 MLK Day programming […]
AfroPop! Charlotte, Vol.72: Welcome To The Tribe! Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. Crown Station 3629 North Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $9 plus AfroPop!, one of the city’s longest-running dance parties, returns to Crown Station in NoDa. The event features music by percussionist DJ Kato and DJ Steel Wheel playing Afrobeats, AfroHouse, […]
Charlotte Mini-Con Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grady Cole Center 310 N Kings Dr. Charlotte, NC 28204 Tickets: $5 plus The Charlotte Mini-Con returns to the Grady Cole Center Saturday featuring an array of comic book dealers, comic creators, and an artists annex. Kids 16 years of age and younger […]
Dance Theatre of Harlem February 9-10, 2024 Belk Theater 130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $29.50 plus Founded in 1969 by dancer and choreographer Arthur Mitchell, Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution with a professional touring company, a studio school, and international education programs. Widely known as the first Black […]
Tet Lunar New Year Festival Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oasis Shriners 604 Doug Mayes Place Charlotte, NC 28262 Tickets: $5.00 (kids under 5 free) The Vietnamese Association of Charlotte presents the Tet Lunar New Year Festival featuring an impressive list of authentic Asian food vendors, raffles, games, photo booths, […]
ASÉ X BHM: A Black History Month Celebration Saturday, February 24, 2024 from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. Piedmont Open IB Middle School 1241 East 10th St. Charlotte, NC 28204 Tickets: $20 (adult) $10 (children) Curated by independent professional wrestler, "The Revolutionary" Darius Lockhart, ASÉ is a Black-owned wrestling and music showcase. The event will feature […]
Neil deGrasse Tyson Monday, March 11, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Belk Theater 130 North Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $25 plus Renowned astrophysicist, author, and television personality Neil deGrasse Tyson will make a special appearance in Charlotte at Belk Theater on March 11. Tyson will guide attendees through cool and unique occurrences in the […]
Golden Girls - The Laughs Continue Monday, April 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Belk Theater 130 N. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $38.50 plus The Golden Girls are back in this touring parody stage show produced by Murray & Peter Present and Innovation Arts & Entertainment. The storyline finds Sophia out […]
Message in a Bottle April 2-7, 2024 Knight Theater 430 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $25 plus Featuring the hits of 17-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and musician Sting with choreography by five-time Olivier Award nominee, Kate Prince, Message In A Bottle tells the story of a family forced to leave their homeland to embark […]
106 & NoDa starring Jordan Centry with Don Garrett and Kayla Kandi Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Crown Station 3629 N Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $10 plus CLTure, Voodoo Ranger, and Crown Station present a new and unique comedy event starring fast-rising Charlotte stand-up comedian, Jordan Centry. Centry, who has gained […]
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil Friday, April 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Knight Theater 430 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $39.50 plus Phil Rosenthal, the creator, writer and producer of Everybody Loves Raymond and Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, is bringing his live tour to Charlotte's Knight Theater. He’ll be talking […]
Infinity's End 420 Fest Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Town Brewing Co. 800 Grandin Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208 Tickets: Free Infinity's End, Charlotte's first and longest-operating smoke shop since 1969, is partnering with CLTure to present the 2024 edition of their annual flagship event, 420 Fest. Taking place in the […]
Monster Jam April 20-21, 2024 Spectrum Center 333 E Trade St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $20 plus Experience full-throttle fun at Monster Jam, where world-class athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in intense competitions of speed and skill. You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching the legendary Grave Digger, […]