Charlotte Summer Pops: Celebrate America Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Symphony Park 4400 Sharon Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211 Tickets: $15 (adults) $5+ (ages 13-18) Children (free) Join Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and conductor Christopher James Lees for a rousing salute to America at Symphony Park with a night of musical traditions culminating in a […]
Charlotte Knights vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (2023 SkyShow) Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 6:35 p.m. Truist Field 324 S Mint St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $24 plus The Charlotte Knights' annual fireworks show returns to Truist Field as they take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Since 1976, local radio station WBT has hosted this Charlotte […]
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Saturday, July 29, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. SouthPark Mall 4400 Sharon Rd Charlotte, NC 28211 Tickets: Free The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Charlotte's SouthPark Mall this Saturday. Started in 2014, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck travels the country offering treats like macarons and cookies, cool limited […]
Gazillion Bubble Show September 15-16, 2023 Knight Theater 430 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $29.50 plus The Gazillion Bubble Show is one of the longest-running Off-Broadway family productions filled with art, science and bubble fun. With special effects, laser lighting and interactive performances, it keeps audiences of all ages awed. Showtimes: Friday, September […]
Coco Live-to-Film Concert Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. The Amp Ballantyne 11115 Upper Ave. Charlotte, NC 28277 Tickets: $15 plus Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score will be performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México in the Coco Live-to-Film Concert featuring a screening of the Academy Award-winning film at The […]
Carolina Renaissance Festival September 30 - November 19 Carolina Renaissance Fest 16445 Poplar Tent Rd Huntersville, NC 28078 Tickets: $32 for adults (ages 13+) and $20 for children (ages 5-12) Travel back in time as a 25-acre field in Huntersville transforms into the village of Fairhaven and history comes alive with castles, cottages, kitchens, and […]
Charlotte Vegfest 2023 Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Camp North End 300 Camp Road Charlotte, NC 28206 Tickets: Free Charlotte Vegfest returns to Camp North End this weekend with some of the region's best vegan food, vendors, cooking classes, demos, competitions, yoga, and more. A 501(c)(3) non-profit with the mission […]
DUSK Finale Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Plaza Midwood Gordon Street Alley + Legion Brewing Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: Free Plaza Midwood’s DUSK event series […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Elf The Musical December 13-14, 2023 Booth Playhouse 130 N Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $15 plus Based on the hit holiday film, Elf, Charlotte's Porch Productions brings the story of Buddy, a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. All grown up, Buddy […]
The Hip Hop Nutcracker December 26-27, 2023 Knight Theater 430 S Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $24.50 plus A holiday dance and musical mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns to Charlotte's Knight Theater. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber (& Juliet and KPOP), the contemporary hip-hop […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
HeroesCon 2024 June 14-16, 2024 Charlotte Convention Center 501 S. College St. Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: $35 plus (16 and under free with a paying adult) HeroesCon, one of the country's largest comic conventions returns to Charlotte Convention Center this weekend for its 42nd year. The annual event organized by comic book store, Heroes Aren't […]
Juneteenth at The Gantt Wednesday, June 19, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Harvey B. Gantt Center 551 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28202 Tickets: Free The Harvey B. Gantt Center celebrates Juneteenth with an all-day event reflecting on their 50 years as an organization, focusing on artistic perspectives, conversations surrounding the impact of […]
5th Annual Queen City HBCU Cookout Fundraiser Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m Johnson C. Smith University 100 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 Tickets: $30 (adults) $15 (ages 5-10) Free (4 and under) Johnson C. Smith University will host their annual Cookout Fundraiser to celebrate HBCU culture this weekend in […]
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party August 17-18, 2024 Bojangles Coliseum 2700 E Independence Blvd Charlotte, NC 28205 Tickets: $22 plus Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party will make its Charlotte debut with a high-energy, family-friendly event featuring monster trucks in an electrifying glow-in-the-dark setting. Showcasing trucks like Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Bone […]
Yiasou Greek Festival September 6-8, 2024 Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral 600 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 Tickets: $5 (12 and under Free) A Charlotte tradition since 1978, the Yiasou Greek Festival returns with a weekend full of food and entertainment at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Yiasou (the Greek word for hello, goodbye […]
Festival of India (Day Two) Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Ballantyne's Backyard 11611 N Community House Rd. Charlotte, NC 28277 Tickets: Free Experience Day Two of Festival of India at Ballantyne's Backyard with dance performances, cultural exhibits, visual art, henna tattoos, rangoli workshops, and Indian cuisine. The evening will culminate […]
UNC Charlotte International Festival Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. UNC Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223 Tickets: Free The 2024 UNC Charlotte International Festival will take place this weekend with booths representing over 35 nations, showcasing art, crafts, costumes, and international food. Throughout the day, enjoy music and […]
34th Annual Latin American Festival Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ballantyne's Backyard 11611 N. Community House Rd. Charlotte, NC 28277 Tickets: Free The Latin American Coalition presents the 34th annual Latin American Festival at Ballantyne's Backyard, showcasing the rich traditions, flavors, and energy of 20 Latin American countries. The festival […]
CLTure's CIAF Day + Night Market Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ballantyne's Backyard 11611 N. Community House Rd. Charlotte, NC 28277 Tickets: Free CLTure, Blumenthal Arts, and the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce present the Charlotte International Arts Festival Day + Night Market on Sunday, September 22 at Ballantyne’s […]
The Bowl Bash Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Bowl 15119 Bowl St. Charlotte, NC 28277 Tickets: Free Retail, dining and entertainment district, The Bowl at Ballantyne, will celebrate their official grand opening this weekend with plenty of food options, activities, and live music. Bowl Street will be open to […]
Carolina BalloonFest 2024 October 18-20, 2024 Carolina BalloonFest 260 Hangar Dr. Statesville, NC 28677 Tickets: $20 plus (adult) $10 (children 7-12) Free (6 and under) Carolina BalloonFest returns to Statesville, North Carolina this weekend for the 49th year. The second-oldest hot air balloon festival in the country, the event is held annually on the third […]