
A traditional night parade on Thanksgiving Eve along Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte, featuring lights, music, and live TV broadcast.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls perform together, with special guests The Struts, in a fundraiser for City of Hope.

A holiday spectacle where aerial acrobats and circus performers soar above the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra to festive music.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performs Handel's Messiah, a treasured holiday choral tradition, with the Charlotte Master Chorale.

Experience the high-octane action of Top Gun: Maverick with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performing the score live.

Dave Chappelle brings his Karmageddon arena tour to the Spectrum Center in a strict phone-free show.

A live concert by the legendary American band Earth, Wind & Fire at the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre in Charlotte.

Halloween night bar crawl through top nightlife spots in Uptown Charlotte with DJs, drink specials and a costumed crowd.

Concert by Jack White at The Fillmore in Charlotte, featuring his signature blues and rock sound.

Charlotte Ballet's Nutcracker, with live accompaniment by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, at the Belk Theater.

Rod Wave performs his Don't Look Down Tour with special guest FRIDAYY at the Spectrum Center.

Grammy-nominated R&B and soul singer Teddy Swims performs his The UGLY Tour at the Spectrum Center, with special guests St. Paul & The Broken Bones and MarcLo.

Award-winning comedy icons Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme bring their holiday variety show to Charlotte, blending comedy, live music, theatrical spectacle and drag.

The First National Touring Company of the Tony Award-winning musical The Great Gatsby, directed by Marc Bruni and choreographed by Dominique Kelley.

Doja Cat performs live on her Ma Vie World Tour with special guest Latto at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

Comedy show The 1976 Tour: A Fluffy Celebration by Gabriel Iglesias at Bojangles Coliseum.

Annual Día de Muertos festival with live music, catrina parade, folkloric dances, crafts, and traditional food.

Concert by the progressive rock band Rush on their 'Fifty Something' tour at the Spectrum Center.

Annual Gala Concert with Joshua Bell performing Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1, led by conductor Kwamé Ryan, with the Charlotte Symphony.

Country music concert headlined by Kenny Chesney with special guest Eric Church at Bank of America Stadium.
A family-friendly stage musical adaptation of the animated series, where Spongebob and friends must save Bikini Bottom from a volcano.

A soulful R&B concert featuring Anthony Hamilton, Fantasia and October London as part of The Love of Soul Tour.

The Charlotte Symphony performs James Horner's score live alongside the Dr. Seuss film, with Little Cindy Lou Who turning the Grinch's plans upside down.

Grammy-winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela perform live at The Underground as part of their OurHome Tour.

A concert by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Kwamé Ryan, featuring Schubert's Symphony No. 9 'The Great', Mahler's 'Kindertotenlieder' and Carlos Simon's 'Fate Now Conquers'.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performs the music from Disney's animated masterpiece The Lion King while the film is shown on the big screen.

Three gospel and Christian music voices unite for a night of holiday classics and worship.

A family-friendly circus show featuring acrobatics, aerial artistry, comedy and magic set to modern holiday hits.

Concert by New York singer-songwriter sombr on his You Are The Reason Tour, with The Last Dinner Party and The Hellp.

The international percussion show STOMP, which uses everyday objects to create rhythms, returns to the Knight Theater.

A major automotive exhibition featuring luxury, sports, classic and custom vehicles, with an indoor test track and family-friendly exhibits.

Concert by American music icon Sheryl Crow as part of her Kenny Chesney's Original Vibe Room Tour 2027.

An evening of story and song with Cheyenne Jackson, the actor known for his star turns on stage and screen, featuring music from Nat King Cole, Elton John and Broadway.

A touring Disney musical show blending live performance, choreography and fan-favorite songs from the Descendants, Zombies and Camp Rock franchises.

Grammy-winning jazz singer Gregory Porter performs with pianist Jarrod Lawson at the Ovens Auditorium.

Multidisciplinary production celebrating hope, healing and triumph with spoken word, music, dance and storytelling.

Blues and rock concert by Joe Bonamassa at the Ovens Auditorium.

A Halloween-themed bar crawl with over 30 participating venues, curated drink specials, a scavenger hunt, live DJs and entertainment, with a themed wristband included.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents Bruckner's monumental Symphony No. 9, conducted by Kwamé Ryan, with Mozart's Concerto for Two Pianos by the duo Ran Dank and Soyeon Kate Lee.

Leon Bridges brings his signature blend of soul, R&B and modern sounds to Charlotte on The Happiness Anytime Tour, with special guest Kokoroko.

Official Halloween bar crawl of Uptown Charlotte with costume contests, exclusive drink specials, and professional photography at participating venues.

A concert performance of John Williams's imaginative scores from the Harry Potter films, performed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra as part of the Family Series.

NBA basketball game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Philadelphia 76ers at the Spectrum Center.

25th annual Halloween pub crawl in Uptown Charlotte with bar access, costume contest and raffle.

Widespread Panic performs at the Bojangles' Coliseum, billed as their first run of shows in Charlotte in more than a decade.

Major League Soccer match between Charlotte FC and Orlando City SC at Bank of America Stadium, part of the club's Season Five celebrations.

Musical memoir about Neil Diamond, created in collaboration with him, bringing his story to the stage.

Official live concert experience of the Outlander series, featuring Bear McCreary's score performed by an orchestra with scenes from the show on a cinema-sized screen.

A Motown Christmas brings the magic and music of Motown with The Motortown All-Stars, featuring Miracles, Contours and other Motown legends.

Major League Soccer match between Charlotte FC and CF Montréal at Bank of America Stadium.

A holiday concert with more than a dozen acts and audience singalongs led by John Tosco and the TMP House Band & Singalong Choir.

NBA basketball match between the Charlotte Hornets and the Atlanta Hawks at the Spectrum Center.

NFL regular season game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium.

A festive concert of holiday carols with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, including a visit from Santa and a family matinee.

The Kooks perform as a special guest on Greta Van Fleet's 'Into The Beginning' world tour at the Spectrum Center, with Luna Li also on stage.

Neoni brings their How to Kill a Fairytale Tour - Chapter 2 to Charlotte.

Stand-up comedy tour by Nurse Blake, a registered nurse and viral sensation who celebrates the hard work of nurses and healthcare providers.

K-pop girl group KATSEYE performs live on their The Wild World Tour at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

Steve Vai performs with Adrian Belew, Tony Levin and Terry Bozzio in the BEAT ensemble, reinterpreting King Crimson albums on the U.S. 2026 tour.

Country music group Little Big Town performs live at the Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Free Veterans Day festival with live music, a free lunch, bounce houses, local club tables and military vehicle displays at Romare Bearden Park.

Country music artist Warren Zeiders performs live at Coyote Joe's as part of his 2027 The No Brakes Tour, with special guest Lakeview.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra brings Stravinsky's ballet score to life with the Charlotte Master Chorale, conducted by Erina Yashima.

An all-ages afternoon of art projects, local artists, live music, food trucks and a cash bar on the museum's front terrace, celebrating the Mint's 90th anniversary and the Judith Leiber exhibition.

Concert by Gracie Abrams performing her The Look at My Life Tour at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte.

Grammy Award-winning pianist Michelle Cann performs Gershwin's Concerto in F with the Charlotte Symphony, alongside works by Julia Adolphe and Samuel Barber.

A musical adventure for families based on Dan Brown's book, blending storytelling, visuals and orchestral music to bring the story of Maestro Mouse to life.
A fully immersive murder-mystery dinner show where guests solve a crime while enjoying a themed meal, based on the classic Clue board game.

Country music concert by Gavin Adcock headlining the 'The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026', with support from Braxton Keith and The Creekers.

Kwame Ryan conducts Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, celebrating hope, unity, and joy.

A showcase of 200+ craft beers from local and North Carolina breweries as part of Charlotte Craft Beer Week.

Gospel music concert featuring Anthony Brown, Group Therapy and Maurette Brown Clark on The Therapy Tour, a healing and worship experience.

Annual jazz holiday show featuring Noel Freidline and Maria Howell, with special guests Ray Greene and Karen Briggs, reinterpreting classic music with a fresh approach.

Magnolia Park headline The Fillmore Charlotte with support from Beartooth, Don Broco and Windwaker.

Concert featuring Futurebirds and Trampled by Turtles at TD Amp Ballantyne.

A Christmas concert by the best-selling solo pianist Jim Brickman at the Booth Playhouse.

Grammy-nominated R&B artist Victoria Monét performs live on her Frequency Of Love Tour at the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre.

A monthly outdoor pop-up market featuring local vendors selling hand-crafted items, artisan products, and unique gifts, with live music and an outdoor bar.

Exhibition bringing together more than 100 handbags and accessories alongside fashions from the Mint Museum's collection, celebrating the artistry of Judith Leiber.

Concert by Brian Setzer and The Stray Cats, a rockabilly trio, at the Ovens Auditorium as part of their 2026 Cross-Country Tour.

A Hanukkah celebration with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, featuring music, light, and a sing-along of favourite Hanukkah songs.

A holiday circus arts and dance show inspired by A Christmas Carol, presented by Caroline Calouche & Co.

A community market where everything is free: clothes, toys, books, and shoes. Take what you need and leave what you can.

Singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun performs live on her The Heavy Things Tour, with special guest Nat Myers.

Metal band Whitechapel performs live at The Fillmore Charlotte as part of their 20th Anniversary Tour, with support from Chelsea Grin, The Acacia Strain and Netherwalker.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents a 360-degree view of J.S. Bach, with conductor Christopher James Lees, exploring the Baroque composer's enduring legacy.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven's Violin Concerto and Strauss's Ein Heldenleben, with soloist Bella Hristova and conductor Kwamé Ryan.

The 22nd year of the Great Elizabeth Pumpkin Wall tradition, featuring a ceremonial lighting of the giant display of carved pumpkins on October 25.