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18 upcoming events in Charlotte on our checked calendar, next up: Ally Tipoff women's college basketball doubleheader (South Carolina vs North Carolina; NC State vs Kentucky) (Nov 8); Southern Christmas Show (Nov 11); Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour with Latto (Nov 18).
This list is rebuilt from our North Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 21, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Charlotte This Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026)
No one-off events on our Charlotte calendar this weekend. See everything on this weekend in North Carolina.
Upcoming Charlotte Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Tipoff women's college basketball doubleheader (South Carolina vs North Carolina; NC State vs Kentucky) | Sun, Nov 8 (Starts 3:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Southern Christmas Show Our guide | Nov 11-22 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Doja Cat: Tour Ma Vie World Tour with Latto | Wed, Nov 18 (7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| RUSH: Fifty Something Tour | Nov 20-22 (Fri Nov 20 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 22 7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Dick Vitale Invitational: West Virginia vs North Carolina | Fri, Nov 27 (12:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| ACC Football Championship Game Our guide | Sat, Dec 5 (Kickoff noon ET on ABC) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Invitational (tennis: Osaka, Anisimova, Tiafoe, Tien) | Fri, Dec 11: Starts 12:00 PM (arena calendar) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve | Sat, Dec 12 (Two shows: 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Weekend (Class of 2027: Kevin Harvick, Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips) | Jan 21-22 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Restaurant Week (Queen's Feast), winter edition | Jan 22-31 (Restaurant hours vary by participant) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Andrea Bocelli: Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour | Fri, Jan 29 (8:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers | Sun, Jan 31 (7:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| WWE SmackDown | Fri, Feb 19 (7:30 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Hans Zimmer Live: The Next Level | Tue, Mar 9 (7:30 PM; one show only) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Greta Van Fleet: Into the Beginning World Tour (with The Kooks and Luna Li) | Fri, Mar 12 (7:00 PM) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| 2027 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, First and Second Rounds | Mar 19-21 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
Running for Weeks in Charlotte
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers home games (Bank of America Stadium) | Oct 25-Jan 3, 2027 | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
| Carowinds WinterFest | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027: not published (page says check the Carowinds app for show times) | Charlotte · Charlotte Region | See event page |
Charlotte Events by Month
- October 2026 1 in Charlotte
- November 2026 6 in Charlotte
- December 2026 3 in Charlotte
- January 2027 4 in Charlotte
- February 2027 1 in Charlotte
- March 2027 3 in Charlotte
Venues in Charlotte
- Bank of America Stadium Stadium
- NASCAR Hall of Fame Hall
- Spectrum Center Arena
More nearby: Charlotte Region NC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
State Parks Near Charlotte
None of the 43 state parks in our data is inside Mecklenburg County. The parks below are in the same region.
More State Parks in The Same Region
Same region as Charlotte (Charlotte Region), not the same county: check the drive before you plan a day.
| Park | Where | Day Use |
|---|---|---|
| Crowders Mountain State Park Official page | Kings Mountain, Gaston County · Charlotte Region | Free day use |
| Lake Norman State Park Official page | Troutman, Iredell County · Charlotte Region | Free day use |
| Morrow Mountain State Park Official page | Albemarle, Stanly County · Charlotte Region | Free day use |
State park facts come from our state park dataset (last checked Oct 27, 2026), read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
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Map of Places in Charlotte
Full calendar: Charlotte events by date, with the venues and parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do in Charlotte?
The lists above are built from our checked events dataset for the town or towns named, followed by the state parks in the same county and region. We name only what we have read on an official page.
Does this list every attraction?
No. It lists events we have checked and state parks we hold data for. Museums, gardens and landmarks will appear here once we have read their official pages; until then we do not guess.
How do I see what is on this weekend?
The weekend table above updates daily, and our statewide weekend page covers every region. The Charlotte Region hub lists the whole region.
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read; all rows are in the North Carolina events dataset with a checked date on every row.
- Park facts (hours, day-use cost, pet rule) were read on each park’s own ncparks.gov page; all rows are in the North Carolina state parks dataset.
How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.
Cite this page: It's North Carolina, “Things to Do in Charlotte”, itsnorthcarolina.com/destinations/charlotte/ (updated ). By the It's North Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.