Upcoming · Charlotte, NC
Things to Do in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte, North Carolina hosts around 2,500 upcoming events, with approximately 1,200 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 10% of these listings are free, offering accessible options for residents and visitors. The largest categories include concerts and live music, sports and fitness, theater and performing arts, community and social gatherings, food and drink, and nightlife and clubbing. Major venues featuring the most upcoming listings are Spectrum Center, Bojangles Coliseum, The Fillmore Charlotte, The Comedy Zone, Ovens Auditorium, and The Evening Muse. Notable performers with upcoming dates include the Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Checkers, Diva Royale Drag Queen Show, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and Carolina Panthers. Founded in 1768 and home to a population of about 870,000, the city provides a wide range of activities for those planning their month ahead.
City facts
- Weather
- 65°F · Clear · High 84° / low 62°F
- Population
- 874,579 (2020)
- Area
- 796.1 km²
- Elevation
- 229 m
- Founded
- 1768
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music661Theater & Performing Arts315Comedy93Festivals4Exhibitions & Art32Museums & Heritage8Food & Drink137Sports & Fitness453Family & Kids19Nightlife & Clubbing138Hiking & Outdoors8Workshops & Classes70Talks & Lectures14Movies & Film26Community & Social331Business & Networking99Wellness & Mindfulness49Seasonal & Holiday85Literary1Conferences & Summits2Games9Esports6🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 16
7:00 AM · Free
Real Estate & Roast
Johnson C. Smith University · 100 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA
ComedyChristopher Dennis
Free
Sold out9:00 AM · $475 +
Advanced Post-Surgical Healing with MLD Mastery
North Carolina School of Advanced Bodywork,Inc. · 820 Tyvola Road ##203, Charlotte, NC 28217
Wellness & Mindfulness
$475 +
10:00 AM · Free
Clear Creek Counseling's North Office Open House
1905 J N Pease Pl · 1905 J N Pease Pl, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
Community & Social
Free
10:00 AM · $69 +
Ceramic Painting Classes in Charlotte
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Airport
Workshops & Classes
$69 +
10:00 AM · $99 +
Mosaic Art Classes Charlotte: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Airport
Workshops & Classes
$99 +
10:00 AM · See listing
XOXO FRIDAYS LIKE THIS (21+) @XOXO #FLT
XO SOCIAL LOUNGE · Charlotte, NC, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
See listing
12:00 PM · $117.51 +
A Spirited Luncheon Featuring Elijah Craig
The Crunkleton · 1957 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Food & Drink
$117.51 +
2:00 PM · $64 +
An Idiot’s Guide to Wine
The Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing
Theater & Performing Arts
$64 +
3:00 PM · $14 +
The Nightmare Bar
Foo Bar - Bar and Arcade
Food & Drink
$14 +
Sold out4:00 PM · $0 +
“One Big Day Party” JCSU Homecoming 2026
STATS Charlotte · 3425 David Cox Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
Community & Social
$0 +
Sold out5:00 PM · $27.37 +
NC vs SC Carolina Classics Weekend - Day Party & Car/Bike Show
Independence Harley Davidson · 9205 E. Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
Exhibitions & Art
$27.37 +
5:30 PM · $0 +
2026 Birdathon: Bird Sit & Flocktails @ Rosie's Wine and Garden
Rosie's Coffee & Wine Garden · 940 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
Hiking & Outdoors
$0 +
6:30 PM · $35 +
Spell Magic | A "Practically Magic" Pop-Up
Thrift Pony · 3110 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28217
Seasonal & Holiday
$35 +
6:45 PM · See listing
Five Finger Death Punch
Truliant Amphitheater · 707 Pavilion Boulevard
Concerts & Live MusicFive Finger Death Punch
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
Spooky Season: Dinner & a Movie Series
HiFi Charlotte · 200 Pavilion Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262, USA
Community & Social
See listing
7:00 PM · $49 +
Tony Roberts
The Comedy Zone · 900 Seaboard Street
Theater & Performing ArtsTony Roberts
$49 +
7:00 PM · Free
Diva Royale - Drag Queen Show
Scorpio RSVP Complex · 225 Fairwood Ave
Theater & Performing ArtsDiva Royale - Drag Queen Show
Free
7:00 PM · $11.99 +
Open Play Fridays @ Peak Time Pickleball
Peak Time Pickleball · 1515 S Clarkson St, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
Sports & Fitness
$11.99 +
7:00 PM · See listing
24K Friday | Deals N Vibes
24K Lounge · 9330 Center Lake Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216, USA
Community & Social
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
Hartford Wolf Pack at Charlotte Checkers
Bojangles Coliseum
Sports & Fitness
See listing
7:00 PM · $10 +
THE HAUNTED TRAIL RETURNS
Museum of the Waxhaws · 8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Seasonal & Holiday
$10 +
7:00 PM · See listing
David Nihill: Taking Tangents Tour
Booth Playhouse · 130 N Tryon St
ComedyDavid Nihill
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
Diva Royale - Drag Queen Show
The Scorpio
Community & Social
See listing
7:00 PM · $65.86 +
Pasta Making With Chef Tiore - Pasta Making Cooking Class in Charlotte | Classpop!™
Pilot Brewing · 1331 Central Ave., Ste 104, Charlotte, NC 28205
Food & Drink
$65.86 +
7:00 PM · $11.24 +
Slam Charlotte Poetry Slam
Nine Eighteen Nine Studio Gallery · 700 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Theater & Performing Arts
$11.24 +
7:00 PM · $6.49 +
CITY VIBES: LIVE & UNPLUGGED - Opening Line Dance Night
CITY VIBES BAR & LOUNGE · 7200 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
$6.49 +
7:00 PM · See listing
Obsession (2026 film)
The Carolina · 230 N Tryon
Movies & Film
See listing
7:00 PM · $83 +
Damon Wayans Jr.
The Comedy Zone · 900 Seaboard Street
Theater & Performing ArtsDamon Wayans Jr.
$83 +
7:00 PM · See listing
Gabby Bryan
The Comedy Club at Duckworths
Comedy
See listing
7:00 PM · See listing
BOMBS: Back On My Bullsh!t — JCSU Homecoming Weekend Kickoff
Cru · 3428 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206, USA
Community & Social
See listing
Plan ahead
Hops and Bots: A Techy Fundraising Evening
Thu, Nov 5 · NoDa Brewing Company
Ghosts of Christmas Past
Sat, Dec 5 · St. Peter's Episcopal Church
The Slate Meet - Charlotte Automotive Community
Sat, Nov 21 · UnKnown Charlotte by Euro Prestige Imports
Paint Your Pet: Ornament with Young Affiliated Professionals for the HSC
Tue, Nov 17 · The Humane Society of Charlotte
Divas Drag Brunch by The Vanity House
Sat, Nov 21 · Catalú
The Royal Introduction: Maison Royale Society Launch Experience
Sat, Dec 5 · Dunbar Social By TopgolfⓇ Swing Suite at The Ballantyne
Rev & Roll Concert
Wed, Nov 18 · Charlotte Convention Center
Real Estate and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Charlotte
Wed, Nov 18 · The Conspiracy
Frequently asked questions about events in Charlotte
- What percentage of events in Charlotte are free?
- About 10% of the listed events in Charlotte are free. This means there is a significant portion of the programme available without a ticket purchase.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events in Charlotte?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are Spectrum Center, Bojangles Coliseum, The Fillmore Charlotte, The Comedy Zone, Ovens Auditorium, and The Evening Muse. These locations host the highest volume of scheduled activities.
- What are the most common types of events listed for Charlotte?
- The most common event types are concerts and live music with about 650 listings, followed by sports and fitness with about 450. Theater and performing arts, community and social events, food and drink, and nightlife also have substantial numbers.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates in Charlotte?
- Performers with upcoming dates include the Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte Checkers, Diva Royale Drag Queen Show, Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, and Carolina Panthers. These acts appear across various venues within the city.