What's on near our homes
Festivals, concerts, every home game, comedy, shows and holiday lights around Charlotte this season. Each event shows the drive time from Boho-Bagh, Boho by the Water and BohoPad, so you can pick the home that puts you closest.
Updated September 2026 · 190 events · Drive times are typical without traffic
September
SCarowinds
Select nights through Sun, Nov 1 · Carowinds
Carowinds turns into a Halloween scream park after dark, with five haunted mazes, scare zones and live shows, including a new Jason maze.
Park admission from $45 online; maze passes extra
Charlotte Film Festival
Through Sun, Sep 27 · Independent Picture House
The indie film festival wraps up with features, documentaries and shorts, many with filmmaker Q&As, at NoDa's nonprofit cinema.
From $15 per film
Breakaway Carolina
Fri–Sat, Sep 25–26 · zMAX Dragway
Electronic music takes over the dragway, with Tiësto, Chris Lake and more than 35 DJs across five stages.
2-day GA from $149
Festival in the Park
Fri–Sun, Sep 25–27 · Freedom Park
Charlotte's long-running fall arts fair fills Freedom Park with artist booths, live music, food and kids' rides.
Free admission; rides extra
Carolina Ascent FC vs Sporting JAX
Sat, Sep 26, 7:00 PM · American Legion Memorial Stadium
Carolina Ascent pro women's soccer at historic American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Charlotte 49ers vs Louisiana
Sat, Sep 26, 6:30 PM · Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte 49ers college football on the UNC Charlotte campus, with tailgating before kickoff.
Charlotte FC vs Chicago Fire FC
Sat, Sep 26, 7:30 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte FC MLS home match with a loud, colorful crowd uptown.
Charlotte Independence vs Fort Wayne FC
Sat, Sep 26, 2:00 PM · Mecklenburg County Sportsplex
Charlotte Independence pro soccer at the Sportsplex in Matthews, just minutes from BohoPad.
Ciao Italia Matthews
Sat, Sep 26, 12–8:30 PM · Stumptown Park
Downtown Matthews celebrates Italian culture with food, music and family activities, just minutes from BohoPad.
Free
Koolulam: Charlotte Sings
Sat, Sep 26, 7:30 PM · Knight Theater
The whole audience learns and records one song together as a giant choir, raising money for cancer supportive care.
Potters Market at the Mint
Sat, Sep 26, 9 AM–4 PM · Mint Museum Randolph
The 20th-anniversary market brings 55 of North Carolina's best potters together, with demos, bluegrass and a beer garden.
$25
Scout Harvester Festival
Sat, Sep 26, 1–9 PM · Camp North End
A free day of live music, local food, vintage Scout vehicles and workshops at Camp North End.
Free (RSVP)
Wine & Food Festival at Ballantyne
Sat, Sep 26, 12–5 PM · Ballantyne's Backyard
Sample more than 100 wines, beers and spirits alongside local food vendors at this afternoon tasting festival.
From about $50
Gilde Brewery Oktoberfest
Sep 26–27 & Oct 2–4 · Gilde Brewery
A German brewery's own Oktoberfest in Lower South End, with stein-holding contests, oompah music, bratwurst and imported beer.
Free entry
The 13th Acre Haunted Attraction
Select nights through Oct 31 · The 13th Acre
A haunted-trail farm about 20 minutes from Matthews, with scare attractions, rentable fire pits, food and live music.
Scarecrow Hollow
Daily through Nov 1 · Daniel Stowe Conservancy
Community-made scarecrows fill the children's garden, and visitors vote for their favorites.
Garden admission
October
Disney On Ice: Spotlight Magic
Thu–Sun, Oct 1–4 · Bojangles Coliseum
Mickey and friends skate through Zootopia 2, Tangled, Toy Story and more in a family ice show.
Kacey Musgraves: Middle of Nowhere Tour
Fri, Oct 2 · Spectrum Center
The Grammy-winning country star brings her latest tour to the uptown arena, a short walk from restaurants and bars.
Charlotte Symphony: Back to the Future in Concert
Fri–Sat, Oct 2–3 · Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts
Watch the time-travel classic on the big screen while the full orchestra plays the score live.
FabFest Charlotte (Beatles Festival)
Fri, Oct 2 concert; Sat, Oct 3 festival · Knight Theater & CPCC
A Friday Beatles tribute concert, then a free Saturday festival with two music stages, contests and family crafts.
Festival free
Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Fri–Sun, Oct 2–4 & Oct 9–11 · The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Ballantyne
Charlotte's favorite German brewery throws Oktoberfest weekends with oompah bands, schnitzel and a stein-holding contest.
Free entry
Charlotte Ballet: Black Box Series
Oct 2–17, select nights · McBride-Bonnefoux Center for Dance
An intimate evening of contemporary dance in a 200-seat studio, including a world premiere.
From $30
Charlotte 49ers vs Memphis (Homecoming)
Sat, Oct 3, 3:30 PM · Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte 49ers college football on the UNC Charlotte campus, with tailgating before kickoff.
Concord International Festival
Sat, Oct 3, 12–6 PM · Downtown Concord
International food, live cultural performances, crafts and a kids' zone fill downtown Concord.
Free
Dermot Kennedy
Sat, Oct 3, 8 PM · Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
The Irish singer-songwriter brings his big, emotional anthems to the open-air amphitheatre.
Hola Charlotte Festival
Sat, Oct 3, 1–7 PM · South Tryon Street, Uptown
The city's big Hispanic Heritage party brings Latin music, dancing and food trucks to uptown for a free, family-friendly afternoon.
Free
K-FEST 2026
Sat, Oct 3, 12–10 PM · Mill District (Seoul Food Meat Co.)
An all-ages Korean culture festival with performances, K-food, games and contests into the night.
Free
Weezer: The Gathering
Sat, Oct 3 · Spectrum Center
The alt-rock hitmakers behind 'Buddy Holly' and 'Say It Ain't So' play an arena show uptown.
Carolina Renaissance Festival
Weekends, Oct 3 – Nov 22 · Carolina Renaissance Festival grounds
A 16th-century village comes to life on fall weekends, with jousting, street performers, artisan shops and turkey legs. Free parking.
Panthers vs Detroit Lions (Sunday Night Football)
Sun, Oct 4, 8:20 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers NFL home game uptown. Arrive early; parking fills fast on game days.
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE
Tue, Oct 6, 7:30 PM · Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts
The Fraggles step off the screen and onto the stage in a live show for kids and nostalgic parents alike.
From $40
Olivia Rodrigo: The Unraveled Tour
Wed–Thu, Oct 7–8 · Spectrum Center
The pop-rock star plays two uptown nights on her new arena tour. Book early, because these shows sell out fast.
Gregory Alan Isakov
Thu, Oct 8, 7:30 PM · Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
The folk singer-songwriter plays an autumn night under the stars.
Martin Lawrence: Y'all Know What It Is! Tour
Thu, Oct 8, 8 PM · Ovens Auditorium
The comedy and film star brings his stand-up tour to Charlotte for one night.
Fuerza Regida: This Is Our Dream Tour
Thu–Fri, Oct 8–9 · Truliant Amphitheater
The chart-topping regional Mexican group plays two nights at Charlotte's biggest outdoor amphitheater.
NASCAR Truck Series: Ecosave 200
Fri, Oct 9, 5:00 PM · Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the fall race weekend.
Phoebe Bridgers: The Lost Tour
Fri, Oct 9 · Spectrum Center
The indie singer-songwriter headlines an arena show uptown.
Build Your Own Boat Festival
Sat, Oct 10 · U.S. National Whitewater Center
Homemade boats try to survive real whitewater rapids, and the day ends with outdoor yoga and live rock and Americana music.
Charlotte FC vs FC Dallas
Sat, Oct 10, 7:30 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte FC MLS home match with a loud, colorful crowd uptown.
Charlotte Independence vs New York Cosmos (Oktoberfest)
Sat, Oct 10, 7:00 PM · Mecklenburg County Sportsplex
Charlotte Independence pro soccer at the Sportsplex in Matthews, just minutes from BohoPad.
Charlotte VegFest
Sat, Oct 10, 12–6 PM · Victoria Yards
More than 100 plant-based food and lifestyle vendors, cooking demos and talks fill an uptown courtyard.
Free
Fall for Matthews
Sat, Oct 10 · Stumptown Park
The Matthews Chamber's fall street festival brings vendors, food trucks and entertainment to downtown, near BohoPad.
Free
NASCAR O'Reilly Series: Blue Cross NC 300
Sat, Oct 10, 4:00 PM · Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the fall race weekend.
Two Door Cinema Club
Sat, Oct 10, 8 PM · Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
The indie-pop band plays its breakout debut album for its 15th anniversary, outdoors.
Whitney Cummings: Big Baby Tour
Sat, Oct 10 · Knight Theater
The stand-up and sitcom creator brings her sharp, confessional comedy uptown.
MercyMe & Jeremy Camp
Sun, Oct 11, 7 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Two of Christian music's best-known acts share one bill.
NASCAR Cup Series: Bank of America 400
Sun, Oct 11, 3:00 PM · Charlotte Motor Speedway
NASCAR racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the fall race weekend.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Sun, Oct 11, 8 PM · The Fillmore Charlotte
The New Orleans horn star brings a high-energy mix of funk, brass and rock.
Jonas Brothers
Tue, Oct 13 · Spectrum Center
Kevin, Joe and Nick bring a sing-along set of old favorites and new hits to the uptown arena.
The Revivalists
Tue, Oct 13, 8 PM · The Fillmore Charlotte
The New Orleans rock band behind 'Wish I Knew You' plays a club-sized show.
The Great Gatsby (Broadway tour)
Oct 13–18 · Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts
The glitter of the Jazz Age comes alive in this lavish Broadway musical, playing uptown for one week.
Don Omar: The Last King World Tour
Wed, Oct 14 · Spectrum Center
The reggaeton pioneer brings a night of dance-floor classics uptown.
Checkers vs Hartford Wolf Pack (Opening Night)
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Five Finger Death Punch with Cody Jinks
Fri, Oct 16 · Truliant Amphitheater
A loud night at the open-air amphitheater, with hard rock headliners and outlaw country singer Cody Jinks as support.
The Smashing Pumpkins
Fri, Oct 16 · Spectrum Center
Billy Corgan and the '90s alt-rock icons play decades of hits in the arena.
Charlotte Symphony: The Music of Tina Turner
Fri–Sat, Oct 16–17 · Knight Theater
The orchestra honors the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll with symphonic arrangements of her biggest songs.
Damon Wayans Jr.
Fri–Sun, Oct 16–18 · The Comedy Zone
The 'New Girl' star does stand-up in an intimate club all weekend.
Charlotte Symphony: The Music of Harry Potter
Sat, Oct 17, 11 AM · Knight Theater
A kid-friendly morning concert of wizarding-world film music.
Checkers vs Hartford Wolf Pack
Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour
Sat, Oct 17, 5:30 PM · Bank of America Stadium
The pop superstar fills the stadium for one of the year's biggest concerts in Charlotte.
Rocky Horror Picture Show with Barry Bostwick
Sat, Oct 17, 8 PM · Carolina Theatre
The original Brad hosts a costumed, shout-along screening of the cult classic.
Trampled by Turtles
Sat, Oct 17, 6:30 PM · TD Amp Ballantyne
The bluegrass-rock band plays Ballantyne's outdoor amphitheater on a fall Saturday night.
Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour
Sun, Oct 18, 8 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Fluffy brings his big-hearted storytelling to Charlotte for a night of arena-sized stand-up.
Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour
Sun, Oct 18 · Spectrum Center
The 'Lose Control' singer brings his soulful voice to an arena show uptown.
Outlander in Concert
Mon, Oct 19 · Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts
Music from the time-travel TV saga played live, a treat for fans of Jamie and Claire.
KATSEYE: The Wildworld Tour
Tue, Oct 20 · Spectrum Center
The fast-rising global girl group brings polished choreography and viral pop hits to the arena.
Dave Chappelle
Wed, Oct 21, 7:30 PM · Spectrum Center
The comedy heavyweight plays an arena date; phones are locked away, so be fully present.
Steve Lacy
Thu, Oct 22, 8 PM · Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
The Grammy-winning guitarist and singer behind 'Bad Habit' plays under the fall sky.
Checkers vs Springfield Thunderbirds (Oktoberfest)
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Hornets vs Atlanta Hawks (Home Opener)
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Voices From the Past: After Dark
Fri–Sat, Oct 23–24, evening · Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery
Costumed actors tell true Charlotte stories by lantern light in the historic cemetery.
Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man
Sat, Oct 24 · Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts
The master of deadpan dark humor brings his new hour to Charlotte.
Checkers vs Springfield Thunderbirds
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Hornets vs Miami Heat
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Romanian-American Cultural Festival
Sat, Oct 24, 11 AM–4 PM · Stumptown Park
Romanian folk music, dance, Eastern European food and artisans in downtown Matthews.
Free
Whiskey, Wine & Fire Festival
Sat, Oct 24, 5–9 PM · Ballantyne's Backyard
Whiskey and wine tastings, open-fire cooking, oysters, fire pits and live music on an autumn evening.
GA $45, VIP $85
Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers NFL home game uptown. Arrive early; parking fills fast on game days.
Hornets vs Washington Wizards
Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Indigo Girls
Tue, Oct 27 · Knight Theater
The folk-rock duo behind 'Closer to Fine' plays an intimate theater show.
sombr: You Are The Reason Tour
Tue, Oct 27, 7:30 PM · Spectrum Center
The young breakout singer-songwriter moves up to an arena on his headline tour.
Charlotte FC vs CF Montréal
Wed, Oct 28, 7:30 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte FC MLS home match with a loud, colorful crowd uptown.
Victoria Monét
Wed, Oct 28, 8 PM · Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
The Grammy-winning R&B artist behind 'On My Mama' plays a stylish outdoor show.
World Short Track Championship
Thu–Sat, Oct 29–31 · The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Dirt-track racing at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Charlotte 49ers vs Tulane
Fri, Oct 30, 7:00 PM · Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte 49ers college football on the UNC Charlotte campus, with tailgating before kickoff.
Kevin Nealon
Fri–Sat, Oct 30–31 · The Comedy Zone
The SNL veteran spends Halloween weekend doing dry stand-up in a small club.
Frankenstein (Theatre Charlotte)
Oct 30 – Nov 15, Thu–Sun · Theatre Charlotte
A gothic stage adaptation that tells Mary Shelley's story from the Creature's point of view.
Carolina Ascent FC vs Lexington SC
Sat, Oct 31, 7:00 PM · American Legion Memorial Stadium
Carolina Ascent pro women's soccer at historic American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Carrie 50th Anniversary 'sCarrie Prom'
Sat, Oct 31, 6 PM · Carolina Theatre
A Halloween-night prom party with a DJ, then a 50th-anniversary screening of the horror classic.
Charlotte FC vs Orlando City SC
Sat, Oct 31, 1:00 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Charlotte FC MLS home match with a loud, colorful crowd uptown.
Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers
Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
November
An Evening with David Sedaris
Sun, Nov 1, 7 PM · Ovens Auditorium
The best-selling humorist reads new work and takes audience questions.
Festival Día de Muertos
Sun, Nov 1, 12–6 PM · Camp North End
A free Day of the Dead celebration with a Catrina parade, altars, folkloric dance and traditional food.
Free
Young Miko: Late Checkout Tour
Sun, Nov 1, 8 PM · Spectrum Center
The Puerto Rican rapper and Latin trap star headlines an arena night.
Hornets vs Detroit Pistons
Mon, Nov 2, 7:30 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Rod Wave: Don't Look Down Tour
Tue, Nov 3, 8 PM · Spectrum Center
The chart-topping soul-rap artist brings his melodic hits to the arena.
Dirty Dancing: The Musical
Nov 3–8 · Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts
The beloved summer-romance film becomes a live musical, famous lift and all, for a six-day uptown run.
Charlotte Symphony On Tap
Wed, Nov 4, 7:30 PM · Triple C Brewing Company
The symphony plays Mozart, Holst and Haydn in a South End brewery, pint in hand.
World of Outlaws World Finals
Wed–Sat, Nov 4–7 · The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway
The season-ending championship for dirt late models and sprint cars, four nights of racing under the lights.
Switchfoot with Anberlin
Thu, Nov 5, 7:30 PM · The Fillmore Charlotte
Two 2000s alt-rock favorites share a nostalgic double bill.
Checkers vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Military Appreciation)
Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Hornets vs Boston Celtics (NBA Cup)
Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Liberation (Three Bone Theatre)
Nov 6–22 · Arts Factory
The Tony-nominated play about a 1970s women's consciousness-raising group.
From $21.80
Carolinas Veterans Day Festival
Sat, Nov 7, 11 AM–2 PM · Romare Bearden Park
An uptown salute to veterans with live music, free food, a kids' zone and an expo.
Free
Charlotte Symphony Gala: Joshua Bell Plays Bruch
Sat, Nov 7, 8 PM · Knight Theater
Violin superstar Joshua Bell plays Bruch's beloved concerto at the orchestra's annual gala.
Checkers vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Hockey Fights Cancer)
Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Little Big Town
Sat, Nov 7, 7:30 PM · Ovens Auditorium
The country group famous for its four-part harmonies plays a theater-sized show.
Pawsitively Matthews
Sat, Nov 7, 10 AM–3 PM · Stumptown Park
A dog-friendly town festival with pet vendors, demos and food trucks. Bring the pup.
Free
Oktoberfest at Carowinds
Select days, Nov 7–22 · Carowinds
Bavarian beers, bratwurst, spaetzle and live oompah fun mix with roller coasters at the park's fall German festival.
Park admission
Ally Tipoff: Kentucky vs NC State & UNC vs South Carolina (women)
Sun, Nov 8, 3:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Top college basketball matchup at the uptown arena.
Panthers vs Denver Broncos
Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers NFL home game uptown. Arrive early; parking fills fast on game days.
Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Mon, Nov 9, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Checkers vs Providence Bruins
Tue, Nov 10, 7:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Checkers vs Providence Bruins
Wed, Nov 11, 7:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Southern Christmas Show
Daily, Nov 11–22 · The Park Expo and Conference Center
This long-running Charlotte tradition starts the holidays with hundreds of vendors, decorated trees, festive food and gifts to shop for.
Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour
Thu–Sat, Nov 12–14 · The Comedy Zone
The comedian behind a hit Netflix special does several nights in an intimate club.
Kannapolis Tree Lighting & Celebration of Lights
Tree lighting Fri, Nov 13; lights nightly · Village Park, Kannapolis
A free walk-through light display with a tree lighting, fireworks, carousel and holiday train.
Free; rides extra
Charlotte 49ers vs East Carolina
Sat, Nov 14 · Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte 49ers college football on the UNC Charlotte campus, with tailgating before kickoff.
John Summit: CTRL ESCAPE Tour
Sat, Nov 14, 7 PM · Spectrum Center
The chart-topping house DJ turns the arena into a huge dance floor.
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
Sat, Nov 14 · Uptown Charlotte (start/finish)
Run a full marathon, half marathon or 5K through Charlotte's neighborhoods, or cheer on runners along the uptown course.
Registration fees vary
Opera Carolina: The Medium
Sat, Nov 14 · Halton Theater (CPCC)
Denyce Graves stars in Menotti's eerie chamber opera about a fraudulent spiritualist.
STOMP
Tue–Wed, Nov 17–18 · Knight Theater
The percussion show makes rhythm out of brooms, bins and lighters, and all ages love it.
Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie
Wed, Nov 18, 7:30 PM · Spectrum Center
The genre-bending pop and rap star brings her theatrical world tour uptown.
Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Tour
Thu, Nov 19, 7 PM · Spectrum Center
Stars from three Disney Channel movie franchises sing the hits together in an arena show kids will love.
Charlotte Auto Show
Thu–Sun, Nov 19–22 · Charlotte Convention Center
Dozens of new cars, an indoor test track and custom builds; kids 12 and under get in free.
Kids 12 & under free
The Stray Cats
Fri, Nov 20, 7:30 PM · Ovens Auditorium
Brian Setzer's rockabilly trio revives 'Rock This Town' and other hits.
Concord Tree Lighting & Christmas Parade
Fri, Nov 20 lighting; Sat, Nov 21 parade · Downtown Concord
A free hometown holiday kickoff with Santa, fireworks and a two-mile parade the next afternoon.
Free
RUSH: Fifty Something Tour
Fri, Nov 20 & Sun, Nov 22 · Spectrum Center
The legendary Canadian prog-rock band is back on tour and plays two nights in Charlotte, a must for classic rock fans.
Speedway Christmas
Nightly, Nov 20 – Jan 3, 6–10 PM · Charlotte Motor Speedway
Drive four miles of dazzling lights synced to music, including a lap around the famous track, then stay for drive-in holiday movies.
$46–$60 per vehicle
UCity Lights Winter Celebration
Sat, Nov 21, 4–8 PM · The Shoppes at University Place
University City's free lakeside tree lighting with Santa, crafts, cocoa and train rides, near Boho-Bagh.
Free
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Children's Theatre)
Nov 21 – Dec 23 · ImaginOn
Children's Theatre of Charlotte stages the Grinch's change of heart, a good first holiday show for young kids.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
Sun, Nov 22 · Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts
Acrobats and aerialists perform to live holiday music in a festive family variety show.
Alex Edelman
Sun, Nov 22, 7 PM · The Fillmore Charlotte
The Tony-honored comic behind 'Just For Us' brings his sharp, personal stand-up to the Fillmore.
Kurt Vile
Sun, Nov 22 · Neighborhood Theatre
The indie-rock guitarist plays laid-back psychedelic songs in NoDa's classic music hall.
Panthers vs Baltimore Ravens
Sun, Nov 22, 1:00 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers NFL home game uptown. Arrive early; parking fills fast on game days.
Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much?
Sun, Nov 22, 7:30 PM · Carolina Theatre
The Police's drummer tells stories from his career with photos, video and a Q&A.
Hornets vs Memphis Grizzlies
Mon, Nov 23, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Hornets vs Chicago Bulls (NBA Cup)
Wed, Nov 25, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Novant Health Thanksgiving Eve Parade
Wed, Nov 25, 5:30 PM · Tryon Street, Uptown
Charlotte's 80th annual holiday parade fills Tryon Street with balloons, marching bands and floats the evening before Thanksgiving.
Free (reserved seats extra)
A Motown Christmas
Fri, Nov 27 · Knight Theater
Motown classics and soulful holiday standards in a feel-good night after Thanksgiving.
Checkers vs Hershey Bears
Fri, Nov 27, 4:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Dick Vitale Invitational: North Carolina vs West Virginia
Fri, Nov 27, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Top college basketball matchup at the uptown arena.
Charlotte Symphony: The Grinch in Concert
Fri, Nov 27 & Sat, Nov 28 · Ovens Auditorium
The Grinch film plays on the big screen while the orchestra performs the score live.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Fri–Sun, Nov 27–29 · Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts
Sing along to 'Sweet Caroline' and more in this Neil Diamond musical, a fun Thanksgiving-weekend outing.
Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular
Nightly, Nov 27 – Dec 30, 5:30–10 PM · Ballantyne's Backyard
A half-mile trail of over a million lights plus a winter carnival with a Ferris wheel.
Timed tickets
WinterFest at Carowinds
Select dates, Nov 27 – Jan 3 · Carowinds
The theme park fills with lights, holiday shows, cookie decorating, hot cocoa and Santa, and ends the year with a New Year's Eve fireworks countdown.
Park admission
Carolina Ascent FC vs Dallas Trinity FC (season finale)
Sat, Nov 28 · American Legion Memorial Stadium
Carolina Ascent pro women's soccer at historic American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Charlotte 49ers vs Navy
Sat, Nov 28 · Jerry Richardson Stadium
Charlotte 49ers college football on the UNC Charlotte campus, with tailgating before kickoff.
Checkers vs Hershey Bears (Teddy Bear Toss)
Sat, Nov 28, 4:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets
Sat, Nov 28, 6:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Christmas Together: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans
Sun, Nov 29, 7 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Three giants of Christian and pop music share the stage for an evening of Christmas favorites.
Derek Hough: Dance for the Holidays
Sun, Nov 29, 8 PM · Ovens Auditorium
The Dancing with the Stars champion leads a glittering holiday dance production.
Hornets vs Washington Wizards
Mon, Nov 30, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
December
Christmas Town USA
Nightly, Dec 1–26, 5:30–10 PM · Downtown McAdenville
A small mill town west of Charlotte lights up with hundreds of thousands of bulbs. Walk or drive through for free.
Free
Wild 'N Out Live
Wed, Dec 2, 7 PM · Spectrum Center
The improv-battle TV show goes live, with comedians trading roasts and freestyles.
Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration
Thu, Dec 3 · Booth Playhouse
The romantic pianist hosts a cozy evening of holiday songs in an intimate theater.
Leanne Morgan: The Time of Our Lives Tour
Thu, Dec 3, 7 PM · Spectrum Center
The Southern storyteller and Netflix favorite fills the arena with warm, relatable tales of family and middle age.
Christmas in Davidson
Thu–Sat, Dec 3–5, 6–9 PM · Davidson Town Green
A small-town holiday festival with Santa, a tree lighting, light shows, artisans and carolers.
Free
Checkers vs Colorado Eagles
Fri, Dec 4, 7:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Charlotte Symphony: Handel's Messiah
Fri–Sun, Dec 4–6 · Knight Theater
The holiday tradition that builds to the Hallelujah Chorus.
Charlotte Ballet: The Nutcracker
Dec 4–23 · Belk Theater, Blumenthal Arts
A holiday favorite, danced by Charlotte Ballet with Tchaikovsky's score played live by the Charlotte Symphony.
ACC Football Championship Game
Sat, Dec 5, 12:00 PM · Bank of America Stadium
The ACC's top two teams play for the conference title uptown. Expect big crowds, so book early that weekend.
Checkers vs Colorado Eagles
Sat, Dec 5, 6:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Tommy Emmanuel
Mon, Dec 7 · Knight Theater
The Australian fingerstyle guitar legend gives a dazzling solo acoustic performance.
Checkers vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Wed, Dec 9, 7:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Evening
Wed, Dec 9, 8 PM · Ovens Auditorium
John Bonham's son leads a powerful tribute to Led Zeppelin's catalog in one of Charlotte's classic theaters.
Mark Normand
Thu–Sat, Dec 10–12 · The Comedy Zone
One of stand-up's busiest comics brings rapid-fire one-liners to a club.
Charlotte Symphony: Cirque de Noël
Fri–Sun, Dec 11–13 · Knight Theater
Aerial acrobats perform above the orchestra as it plays holiday favorites.
A Christmas Carol (Theatre Charlotte)
Dec 11–20 · Theatre Charlotte
A cozy community-theater take on Scrooge's story, now in its 20th holiday season in Myers Park.
$24–$40
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Sat, Dec 12, 3 PM & 7:30 PM · Spectrum Center
TSO's holiday rock opera returns with lasers and pyro for its 30th anniversary, with a matinee option too.
Panthers vs New Orleans Saints
Sun, Dec 13, 1:00 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers NFL home game uptown. Arrive early; parking fills fast on game days.
Hornets vs Toronto Raptors
Mon, Dec 14, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Charlotte 49ers basketball vs Iona
Tue, Dec 15 · Dale F. Halton Arena, UNC Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers men's basketball home game on campus.
Hornets vs LA Clippers
Wed, Dec 16, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Fri, Dec 18, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
Fri, Dec 18, 7 PM · Ovens Auditorium
A touring Nutcracker with international dancers, acrobats and giant puppets.
Charlotte Symphony: Holiday Pops
Fri–Sun, Dec 18–20 · Knight Theater
Festive favorites and singalongs with the orchestra, plus a Saturday morning family show.
Checkers vs Springfield Thunderbirds (Racing Night)
Sat, Dec 19, 4:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Hornets vs Portland Trail Blazers
Sat, Dec 19, 6:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Jodeci: Forever My Lady 35th Anniversary
Sat–Sun, Dec 19–20, 8 PM · Ovens Auditorium
The Charlotte-rooted '90s R&B group celebrates its debut album with two hometown nights.
Checkers vs Springfield Thunderbirds
Sun, Dec 20, 1:00 PM · Bojangles Coliseum
Charlotte Checkers AHL hockey: affordable, family-friendly and high-energy.
Panthers vs Cincinnati Bengals
Sun, Dec 20, 1:00 PM · Bank of America Stadium
Carolina Panthers NFL home game uptown. Arrive early; parking fills fast on game days.
Hornets vs Philadelphia 76ers
Mon, Dec 21, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
Charlotte 49ers basketball vs North Carolina A&T
Tue, Dec 22 · Dale F. Halton Arena, UNC Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers men's basketball home game on campus.
Duke's Mayo Bowl
Sat, Dec 26, 3:30 PM · Bank of America Stadium
A quirky post-Christmas bowl game where the winning coach famously gets a bucket of mayo dumped on him.
Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
Sun, Dec 27, 7 PM · Ovens Auditorium
The veteran stand-up and Army vet closes out the holiday week with a big night of laughs.
Hornets vs Orlando Magic
Tue, Dec 29, 7:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Dec 29 – Jan 3 · Knight Theater
Tchaikovsky meets hip-hop dance, a DJ and a live violinist, with Kurtis Blow as MC.
From $40
Widespread Panic: New Year's Run
Wed–Thu, Dec 30–31 · Bojangles Coliseum
The Southern jam-rock band closes out the year with two nights, New Year's Eve included.
CLT NYE
Thu, Dec 31 · Uptown Charlotte (venue TBA)
Charlotte's citywide New Year's Eve party in uptown, traditionally with live music and midnight fireworks over the skyline.
Hornets vs San Antonio Spurs
Thu, Dec 31, 1:00 PM · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets NBA home game at the uptown arena.
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