Arts events in Charlotte

Check out happening arts events all around Charlotte, NC

Taste of Charlotte Festival 2026

 Fri, 05 Jun at 11:00 am 101 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States

Machine Gun Kelly Charlotte 2026 – Almost Sold Out! Last Tickets

 Sun, 31 May at 07:00 pm 707 Pavilion Blvd USD 23 to 461

Jill Scott

 Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Melanie Martinez

 Sun, 26 Jul at 07:00 pm Spectrum Center

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever

 Sat, 08 Aug at 07:00 pm TheBOplex

Franz Ferdinand at Neighborhood Theatre - Main Room

 Tue, 11 Aug at 08:00 pm Neighborhood Theatre - Main Room

Kevin Gates, Jeezy, Sexyy Red, NLE Choppa, Tai Boujie, $hyfromdatre in Charlotte

 Mon, 20 Jul at 06:00 pm PNC Music Pavilion

BLACK GIRLS FILM CAMP PREMIERE WEEKEND: FIRE STORIES SERIES

 Fri, 26 Jun at 05:30 pm Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture Free

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Harry Potter

 Fri, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Knight Theatre at Levine Center for the Arts

Franz Ferdinand

 Mon, 10 Aug Neighborhood Theatre

The Revivalists

 Tue, 13 Oct at 08:00 pm The Fillmore Charlotte

Jill Scott

 Tue, 16 Jun at 11:30 pm Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra: Joshua Bell Plays Bruch

 Fri, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm Knight Theatre at Levine Center for the Arts

Rick Ross

 Fri, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Peabo Bryson in Charlotte

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm Middle C Jazz Club

Franz Ferdinand

 Wed, 12 Aug Neighborhood Theatre

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:30 pm The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing USD 48 to 85

FOODEESFEST Charlotte, North Carolina (40+ food trucks and craft vendors!)

 Fri, 11 Sep at 01:00 pm Charlotte Premium Outlets Free

The Pop 2000s Tour: O-Town Chris Kirkpatrick BBMak Ryan Cabrera & LFO

 Thu, 02 Jul at 07:00 pm The Carolina Theatre At Belk Place

Dance Gavin Dance with Horse the Band, Wolf & Bear, and The Novelists

 Wed, 10 Jun at 10:30 pm The Fillmore - Charlotte

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra: Back to the Future in Concert

 Thu, 01 Oct at 07:00 pm Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Big K.R.I.T., Kirby in Charlotte

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

Uptown Yolk Presents "An Evening with Freddie Gibbs"

 Wed, 10 Jun at 08:00 pm Uptown Yolk USD 110

University City Juneteenth Art Fest 2026 presented University City Partners

 Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 pm The Shoppes at University Place Free

Stomp

 Mon, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm Knight Theatre at Levine Center for the Arts

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 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm The Fillmore Charlotte

Whethan, FLY, STVSH in Charlotte

 Thu, 25 Jun at 12:00 am Blackbox Theater

The Great Gatsby Musical at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

 Tue, 13 Oct Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Kurt Vile and The Violators at Neighborhood Theatre - Main Room

 Sun, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Neighborhood Theatre - Main Room

The Mars Volta

 Mon, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm Neighborhood Theatre

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 Sat, 18 Jul at 06:30 pm The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing USD 48 to 102

International Festival 2026 - UNC Charlotte

 Sat, 19 Sep at 10:00 am Barnhardt Student Activity Center Free

Joe Jackson

 Sun, 28 Jun at 12:00 am Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

Chris Kirkpatrick with O-Town

 Fri, 03 Jul at 11:30 pm The Carolina Theatre

Megan Moroney: The Cloud 9 Tour with JP Saxe and Solon Holt

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:00 pm Spectrum Center

Elmo's Got the Moves

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm TheBOplex

2026 Charlotte Summer Music, Arts & Vendor Festival

 Fri, 03 Jul at 10:00 am Freedom Park Free

Free Charlotte Pop Culture Art & Cosplay Event

 Fri, 05 Jun at 05:00 pm Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley

Heritage Social Brunch 2026 | Best Cultural Brunch in Charlotte, NC

 Sun, 07 Jun at 01:00 pm PINE USD 45 to 770

OMNOM @ The Music Yard

 Fri, 21 Aug at 06:00 pm The Music Yard at SouthBound

Moulin Rouge - The Musical

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center USD 102 to 1,495

Skillibeng in Charlotte

 Wed, 10 Jun Infinity Live

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:30 pm Great Aunt Stella Center USD 46 to 94

Charlotte, NC - MercyMe Volunteers - Children Int'l

 Sun, 11 Oct at 04:15 pm Bojangles Coliseum Free

Bill Amend/FoxTrot - HeroesCon 2026 (Artist Alley)

 Fri, 12 Jun at 11:00 am Charlotte Convention Center

Tank and The Bangas The Last Balloon Tour w/ Ariel J. in Charlotte, NC

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:00 pm 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28204

Skyline Soirée: A Toast to Summer’s Close

 Sun, 06 Sep at 06:00 pm Skyline Terrace USD 7 to 10

Parking Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Charlotte

 Tue, 26 May at 11:30 pm Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Black Tiger Sex Machine

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Blackbox Theater

Trope Bookshop presents HARVEST SEASON by Brynne Weaver

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:30 pm Belk Chapel USD 53

The Mars Volta at Neighborhood Theatre - Main Room

 Tue, 15 Sep at 08:00 pm Neighborhood Theatre - Main Room

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:30 pm The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing USD 36 to 86

Hell's Kitchen - The Musical

 Mon, 07 Sep at 07:00 pm Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Audien in Charlotte

 Fri, 26 Jun at 09:00 pm Trio Nightclub

Coco & Breezy @ The Music Yard

 Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm The Music Yard at SouthBound

The Halloween Bar Crawl - Charlotte

 Sat, 31 Oct at 04:00 pm 105 E 5th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States

LF SYSTEM in Charlotte

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm The Music Yard

Carolina Open Air (18+) - 2 Day Pass - with LSDream, Liquid Stranger, and more

 Fri, 28 Aug Blackbox Theater - Charlotte

Confluence Music Industry Conference + Festival

 Wed, 07 Oct at 01:00 pm The Union at Station West USD 103 to 181

Carolina Open Air (18+) - Saturday - with Liquid Stranger, Tyboo, Jykl & Hyde, and more

 Sat, 29 Aug Blackbox Theater - Charlotte

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More

 Fri, 10 Jul at 06:30 pm The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing USD 38 to 102

Candlelight: 90s Unplugged

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:30 pm Great Aunt Stella Center USD 40 to 78

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band

 Sat, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm Knight Theatre at Levine Center for the Arts

Nurse Blake

 Mon, 19 Oct Knight Theatre at Levine Center for the Arts

R&B Sip & Paint (Mimosa & Brunch Edition)

 Sun, 15 Feb at 12:00 pm Blush CLT USD 14 to 25

Boney James

 Sat, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

An Evening with David Sedaris

 Sun, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28205

BLACK BEHIND BARS presents "CHROME" + BOOK LAUNCH

 Tue, 30 Jun at 06:00 pm Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture USD 13

HandCraftedMarket’s SouthEnd Stroll

 Sun, 05 Jul at 11:00 am W Worthington Avenue Southend Charlotte, NC

EuroSummer Drag Brunch

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Catalú USD 25 to 31

Charlotte Arts & Crafts Show

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am 501 S Tryon St Free

JOE JACKSON + Band - Hope and Fury Tour 2026

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm 430 S Tryon Street Charlotte NC 28202

Juneteenth R&B and Afrobeat Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Starlight on 22nd USD 0 to 27

Havana Night 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 05:00 pm The Boileryard at Camp North End

Pokemon Market - Charlotte, NC!

 Sat, 27 Jun at 10:00 am The Park Expo and Conference Center

Opera Carolina Presents: The Medium

 Sat, 14 Nov at 08:00 pm Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

TOAST - The BEST of BREAD | Charlotte, NC | Jun 13

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

Tank and The Bangas

 Mon, 01 Jun at 07:00 pm The Visulite Theatre

Candlelight: Halloween Classics

 Sat, 24 Oct at 08:45 pm Charlotte Museum of History USD 55 to 95

Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour

Tue, 20 Oct at 07:00 pm Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

Yeat: The LOVE/LYFE Tour

 Mon, 27 Jul at 07:00 pm Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

Anatomy X Presents Charlotte Sip N' Paint Experience

 Sat, 18 Jul at 09:00 pm 9506 Monroe Rd USD 30 to 750

The Queens Pride Collective

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Urban District Market Free

Whiskey, Wine, & Fire - Charlotte, NC

 Sat, 24 Oct at 04:00 pm Ballantyne's Backyard USD 48 to 88

Eric Luttrell @ The Music Yard

 Fri, 03 Jul at 06:00 pm The Music Yard at SouthBound

Tab Benoit with Jesse Dayton

 Fri, 06 Nov Neighborhood Theatre

International Gem & Jewelry Show - Charlotte, NC (May 2026)

 Fri, 29 May at 12:00 pm The Park Expo & Conference Center

9th Annual Black Fathers Rock Celebration

 Sat, 08 Aug at 06:00 pm Event Masterz USD 0 to 1,069

Eli Brown in Charlotte

 Sat, 01 Aug at 10:00 pm Blackbox Theater

Space Laces, Automhate in Charlotte

 Fri, 05 Jun at 10:00 pm Blackbox Theater

& Juliet

 Mon, 10 Aug at 07:00 pm Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center 114 to 338

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

 Sun, 11 Oct at 11:30 pm Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

Charlotte Vintage Market at Optimist Hall | 45 Vendors & 25+ Food Stalls

 Sun, 31 May at 11:00 am Optimist Hall Free

Cinderella by The United European Ballet Company in Charlotte, NC

 Thu, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

Charlotte Symphony Orchestra: Kwame Ryan - Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade

 Thu, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm Belk Theatre at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Steve Oliver in Charlotte

 Sun, 31 May at 06:00 pm Middle C Jazz Club

Sundays @ Atherton - May 31

 Sun, 31 May at 11:00 am Atherton Mill & Market

Whethan - Night 2 (18+)

 Sat, 27 Jun at 02:00 am Blackbox Theater - Charlotte

South End Summer Artisan Festival

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Romare Bearden Park Free

Charlotte African American Book Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am Second Ward High School Gymnasium USD 0 to 161