Festivals in Charlotte

Check out happening festivals events all around Charlotte, NC

Charlotte Holiday Market & Food Festival!

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Park Expo Center Free

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

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

Parranda Navideña Venezolana 2025

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Blackbox

A Very Merry Holiday Market + Festival

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm Pleasant Grove Farm USD 7 to 13

Holiday Pop-Up Markets at Urban District Market

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Urban District Market Free

Festival of Lights: A Hanukkah Concert

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:30 pm Knight Theater at Levine Center for the Arts

Magnolia Boulevard and Hustle Souls

 Sat, 13 Dec at 10:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 20 to 24

Fro Fest 2.0

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Tommy's Pub

2026 Winey Grapes: Charlotte Wine Festival

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

ALA Charlotte Winter Fest

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 pm 2220 Milton Rd Free

Mix It Up Improv Show at Acting Out Studio!

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

Charlotte St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

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

Amelia Day

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

Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Charlotte

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:30 pm Slate Charlotte USD 19 to 24

Runaway Gin - A Tribute to Phish in Charlotte, NC

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm 1615 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC, United States, North Carolina 28204

The Peaceable Kingdom - Lessons and Carols 2025

 Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm The Union at Station West Free

AOS Holiday Improv Show at Acting Out Studio!

 Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Acting Out Studio USD 9 to 16

LowDown Brass Band

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

University City Wine Festival

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

Time Sawyer

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm The Evening Muse USD 20 to 26

Taste of Charlotte 2026

Fri, 05 Jun at 12:00 am Uptown Charlotte

Justin Clyde Williams with JD Graham

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

OFF BOOK – THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm 511 E. 36th St. Charlotte NC 28205-1103

New Year Same Blume: Self-Care Mini Festival

 Sat, 03 Jan at 10:00 am Blume Studios

Holiday Festival

 Sat, 13 Dec at 02:00 pm 1803 W Trade St Free

Buffalo Traffic Jam - SOLD OUT

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

KDUNC 9 Lessons, 9 Carols, 9 Hors d'oeuvres & Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Project 1601 USD 0 to 109

2nd Annual Giving Festival: Helping Our Neighbors in Need

 Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Albemarle Road Middle School Free

Monallo with Krystal King

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

AAPI Cultural Holiday Festival

 Sun, 14 Dec at 01:00 pm Eastway Regional Recreation Center Free

Leah Rudick! Feb 5-7

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

Gozadera Charlotte 2025

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

Merfolk Festival Winter Social

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

Queen City Cheesesteak Fest & Day Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm Blush CLT USD 0 to 295

Fusion Room at Charlotte Westie Fest ‘26

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

Dirtwire Universal Language Tour in Charlotte, NC

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

KEB' MO'

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

Giant Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Festival

 Sun, 14 Dec at 04:30 pm Symphony Park

Adam Ezra Group

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

Light the Knights Festival at Truist Field Charlotte

 Thu, 04 Dec Truist Field Charlotte

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Charlotte

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

Santa Brunch - Charlotte, NC

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am 4312 Monroe Rd USD 0 to 2,500

Queen City Don Julio Festival

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

Charlotte Showcase

 Tue, 16 Dec at 08:00 pm Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts

13TH Annual Charlotte African American Festival

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

Queen City R&B Martini Festival

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

Pottery Wheel Class

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

Charlotte Anime-Fest

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

Beginners and Beyond Pottery Wheel Class

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

2026 Charlotte Skechers Hot Chocolate Run

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

Mental Health Matters 5K & Festival

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

Queen City Whiskey & Bourbon Festival

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

Small BIZ WINTER FEST

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

Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop

 Thu, 23 May at 06:30 pm PlantHouse - Charlotte USD 30 to 47

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

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

We Love Teachers 5K

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

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

 Fri, 06 Mar Ovens Auditorium

Festival of Trees

 Thu, 11 Dec at 03:00 pm Trevi Vibrant Senior Living

Queen City Margarita Fest & Day Party

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

THE HIGH KINGS - The Rocky Road Tour

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

Driftwood and Pressing Strings (Reserved Seats & SRO)

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

Melanated Small Biz Fest

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

PARKING: Duke's Mayo Bowl

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

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival

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

Charlotte Tattoo Arts Festival

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

The 7th Annual Queen City Blues Festival at Ovens Auditorium

 Sat, 07 Mar Ovens Auditorium

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

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

Ales and Trails Bike Fest

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

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

Holiday Night Market at Seoul Food (South End)

 Fri, 12 Dec at 05:00 pm Urban District Market Free

Stereophonic

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

Parking Duke's Mayo Bowl

 Sat, 03 Jan at 01:00 am Bank of America Stadium

Maker's Market CLT at Urban District Market

 Sat, 08 Mar at 01:00 pm Urban District Market Free

Holiday Bazaar at Urban District Market

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm Urban District Market Free

Charlotte WestieFest 2026

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

Miracle on Bland St Holiday Market at Seoul Food (South End)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 01:00 pm Urban District Market Free

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

EXPLORE: Community Concerts at Mallard Creek Recreation!

 Wed, 17 Sep at 11:00 am Mallard Creek Recreation Center Free