Festivals in Charlotte

Check out happening festivals events all around Charlotte, NC

“Mimosa Land” Mimosa Festival (Charlotte,NC) UNITED CARES INC

 Sat, 04 Apr at 12:00 pm Romare Bearden Park USD 25 to 574

The Carolina BBQ Festival - 2026

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm Victoria Yards USD 0 to 134

The 6th Annual CLT Donut Festival, THE UNLIMITED CHEAT DAY!

 Sun, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm Norfolk Hall USD 31 to 48

Taste of Charlotte Festival 2026

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

Justin Clyde Williams with JD Graham

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 24 to 26

Jazz Classics with The Charles Craig Trio

 Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture Free

Foodees Food & Culture Festival, Charlotte, NC

 Fri, 06 Mar at 01:00 pm SouthPark Free

2026 Winey Grapes: Charlotte Wine Festival

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:30 pm Slate Charlotte USD 68 to 85

KEB' MO'

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:30 pm 430 S Tryon Street Charlotte NC 28202

Charlotte Jewish Film Festival YidLife Crisis at The Carolina

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:30 pm The Carolina

Winter Photo Fest

 Fri, 23 Jan at 10:00 am Courtyard by Marriott Charlotte Waverly Free

Jamie Wolf! January 18

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm 330 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28202

WDAV's Small Batch: Anita Graef, cello

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:00 pm Free Range Brewing USD 0 to 20

Queen City Don Julio Festival

 Sat, 17 Jan at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 265

Taste of Charlotte 2026

Fri, 05 Jun at 12:00 am Uptown Charlotte

Bedroom Division and William Hinson Tour

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 20

University City Wine Festival

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm 8931 J M Keynes Dr USD 35 to 500

Imani - Kwanzaa Community Celebration

 Thu, 01 Jan at 07:00 pm 6116 Monteith Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213-6229, United States

Mix It Up Improv Show at Acting Out Studio!

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:00 pm Acting Out Studio USD 9 to 16

Charlotte StrEATs Tasting Tour 2026

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm First Ward Park USD 111 to 162

Authentic Scene Work Weekend Intensive

 Sat, 21 Mar at 12:00 pm Comedy Arts Theater of Charlotte

Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm Slingshot Social Game Club USD 0 to 38

Queen City Whiskey & Bourbon Festival

 Sat, 31 Jan at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 236

Leah Rudick! Feb 5-7

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm 330 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28202

Dirtwire Universal Language Tour in Charlotte, NC

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28204

Charlotte Anime-Fest

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley

Fusion Room at Charlotte Westie Fest ‘26

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Hilton Charlotte University Place

Amelia Day

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 20 to 24

Buffalo Traffic Jam - SOLD OUT

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 20 to 26

Adam Ezra Group

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 20

PARKING: Duke's Mayo Bowl

 Thu, 01 Jan at 07:00 pm Bank Of America Stadium Parking Lots

PARKING: NFC Wild Card Home Game: Carolina Panthers vs. TBD (Date: TBD - If Necessary)

 Sat, 10 Jan Bank Of America Stadium Parking Lots

Vivaldi's Gloria • Bach Charlotte WinterFest

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Myers Park Presbyterian Church

Driftwood and Pressing Strings (Reserved Seats & SRO)

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 32 to 38

Abbey Road Live (Beatles tribute) with Radio Free Athens (R.E.M. tribute) Fri Jan 9 in Charlotte NC

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28204

LowDown Brass Band

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 17

Queen City R&B Vodka Fest & Day Party

 Sat, 10 Jan at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 295

Beginners and Beyond Pottery Wheel Class

 Sat, 10 Jan at 10:00 am 1003 Louise Ave Suite A USD 288

Small BIZ WINTER FEST

 Sun, 18 Jan at 01:00 pm 8470 Bellhaven Blvd USD 0 to 76

New Year Same Blume: Self-Care Mini Festival

 Sat, 03 Jan at 10:00 am Blume Studios

Viking Day 2026 - Resurrection Story

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:00 pm Valhalla Pub & Eatery

Queen City R&B Martini Festival

 Sat, 24 Jan at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 295

Light the Knights Festival at Truist Field Charlotte

 Fri, 26 Dec at 11:59 pm Truist Field Charlotte

2026 Charlotte Skechers Hot Chocolate Run

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 am 301 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202-2536, United States

Merfolk Festival Winter Social

 Sat, 07 Feb at 04:00 pm Sonesta Charlotte Lower South End USD 23 to 109

Kick off a healthier new year at Charlotte Health Fest.

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am 3150 Eastway Park Drive Charlotte, NC 28213

Monday Beginners and Beyond Pottery Wheel Class

 Mon, 05 Jan at 06:00 pm 1003 Louise Ave Suite A USD 288

Charlotte Showcase

 Wed, 14 Jan at 08:00 pm Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts

Gozadera Charlotte 2025

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm La Romero Plaza

13TH Annual Charlotte African American Festival

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am The Carole Hoefener Center Free

5th Annual Chili Cook-Off

 Thu, 01 Jan at 02:00 pm Vaulted Oak Brewing

2025 Light the Knights Festival - Wednesday at Truist Field Charlotte

 Wed, 31 Dec Truist Field Charlotte

Queen City Blues Festival: King George Pokey Bear & West Love

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Ovens Auditorium

Monallo with Krystal King

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 17

Charlotte Glow Run

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Charlotte, North Carolina

We Love Teachers 5K

 Sat, 14 Mar at 09:00 am McAlpine Creek Park

Mental Health Matters 5K & Festival

 Sun, 17 May at 09:00 am McAlpine Creek Park Free

In Pour Taste - A Comedy Wine Tasting Experience 🍷

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:30 pm Blume Studios

Ujamaa - Kwanzaa Community Celebration

 Mon, 29 Dec at 06:00 pm 2701 Freedom Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208-3853, United States

Queen City Margarita Fest & Day Party

 Sun, 22 Feb at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 295

Black Pistol Fire - Flagrant Act of Bliss - in Charlotte, NC

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28204

Pottery Wheel Class

 Wed, 07 Jan at 10:00 am 1003 Louise Ave suite a USD 288

Melanated Small Biz Fest

 Sun, 08 Feb at 01:00 pm Venue at 8470 USD 0 to 76

THE HIGH KINGS - The Rocky Road Tour

 Mon, 02 Mar at 07:30 pm 430 S Tryon Street Charlotte NC 28202

Blossoming Biz Spring Fest

 Sun, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm 8470 Bellhaven Blvd USD 0 to 76

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Ballantyne's Backyard USD 48 to 101

Ales and Trails Bike Fest

Sun, 01 Mar at 12:00 pm Lenny Boy Brewing Co.

Charlotte Tattoo Arts Festival

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm Liberty Hall at The Park Expo & Conference Center

SPICE - Lights, Camera, Jewish Storytelling!

 Wed, 07 Jan at 11:00 am Temple Beth El Charlotte

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival

 Sun, 15 Mar at 01:30 pm Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

The 7th Annual Queen City Blues Festival at Ovens Auditorium

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:00 pm Ovens Auditorium

The Melanated Wholistic Wellness Fair | 3rd Annual Spring Edition

 Sat, 13 Jun at 10:00 am Johnson C. Smith University USD 13

Festa Italiana Charlotte 2026

 Sun, 17 May at 01:00 pm Gateway Village

RW NYE - LATIN DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA - DEC 31 w/ DjCarmona & Dj Julio Sabroso! @HILTON HOTEL

 Wed, 31 Dec at 10:00 pm Hilton Charlotte Airport (Charlotte, NC)

Queen City Brewers Festival 2026

 Sat, 07 Feb at 11:00 am Tipsy Pickle

Outdoor Movie Night at Seoul Food (Mill District)

 Fri, 07 Mar at 07:30 pm Seoul Food Meat Company Mill District Free

Stereophonic

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Knight Theatre at Levine Center for the Arts

The Blues Is Alright Tour: The 8th Annual Queen City Blues Festival

 Sun, 08 Mar Ovens Auditorium

Charlotte WestieFest 2026

 Thu, 29 Jan at 04:00 pm Hilton Charlotte University Place

4th Annual Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular!

 Fri, 28 Nov at 05:30 pm Ballantyne's Backyard USD 36

Local Business Partnerships & Pop-Up Events: Bringing the Tyrus Tour Into the Community

 Sat, 25 Apr at 01:00 pm The Terrace at Cedar Hill

Nashville Sound at Charlotte Knights at Truist Field Charlotte

 Tue, 21 Apr at 11:59 pm Truist Field Charlotte

SUNDAY FUN DAY!! At King Tut Lounge (CLOUDS, COCKTAILS, MIMOSAS and more!!)

 Sun, 15 Sep at 05:00 pm King Tut Hookah Lounge Free

Parking Durham Bulls at Charlotte Knights

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 am Truist Field

Parking Rochester Red Wings at Charlotte Knights

 Wed, 24 Jun Truist Field

Ali Macofsky! January 8-10

 Thu, 08 Jan at 07:30 pm 330 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28202