Upcoming events

Events we've confirmed with the organizer, soonest first. Past events drop off automatically. This weekend is Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18, 2026.

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  • Chatham Rabbits

    When
    Where
    Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 (Cornelius)
    Cost
    See organizer

    The North Carolina Americana duo of Sarah and Austin McCombie. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats in a Cage Tour

    When
    Where
    Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (Uptown)
    Cost
    See organizer

    The Smashing Pumpkins bring The Rats in a Cage Tour to Spectrum Center.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Carolina BalloonFest

    When
    Where
    Carolina BalloonFest grounds, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, NC 28677 (Statesville)
    Cost
    Saturday tickets are listed as sold out

    Saturday starts with an early morning balloon launch. The organizer lists Saturday tickets as sold out.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • NAMIWalks York County

    When
    Where
    Winthrop Lake, 1162 Eden Terrace Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730 (Rock Hill)
    Cost
    See organizer

    A community walk benefiting NAMI Piedmont's mental health programs. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m., the ceremony is at 10, and the walk starts at 10:20.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Carolina Renaissance Festival: Wizards and Revels Weekend

    When
    Where
    Carolina Renaissance Festival, 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 (Huntersville)
    Cost
    See organizer

    This weekend's theme is wizards. The festival is open rain or shine, and pets are not allowed.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Backyard Habitat Workshop with the SC Wildlife Federation

    When
    Where
    Anne Springs Close Greenway, Rush Pavilion, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 (Fort Mill)
    Cost
    See organizer

    A hands on workshop on making a yard friendlier to birds and pollinators, with a garden tour and a project to take home.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Charlotte Symphony: The Music of Harry Potter

    When
    Where
    Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202 (Uptown)
    Cost
    See organizer

    A one hour Family Series concert of John Williams's Harry Potter film music, plus Glinka and Grieg. Concert only, with no film footage.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Fort Mill Fall Festival

    When
    Where
    Fort Mill Amphitheater and Walter Elisha Park, 345 N. White St., Fort Mill, SC 29715 (Fort Mill)
    Cost
    Free

    The Town of Fort Mill's festival with live music, food and craft vendors, costume contests for all ages, and Touch a Truck with town vehicles.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Gastonia Fall Festival

    When
    Where
    Rotary Pavilion, 111 N. South St., Gastonia, NC 28052 (Gastonia)
    Cost
    See organizer; the KidsZone is free

    The City of Gastonia's downtown festival with food trucks, a beer garden, live music, vendors, and a free KidsZone.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Live Music at the Greenway Canteen: Freddy Trip

    When
    Where
    Anne Springs Close Greenway, Lake Haigler entrance, 2570 Lake Haigler Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 (Fort Mill)
    Cost
    Free for Greenway members; others pay daily admission

    An outdoor singer songwriter set at the Greenway Canteen. Lawn chairs and leashed dogs are welcome.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Dark Echoes: A Pink Floyd Tribute

    When
    Where
    Cain Center for the Arts, 21348 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031 (Cornelius)
    Cost
    See organizer

    A Charlotte based Pink Floyd tribute with lights, lasers, and visuals. Doors at 6:30 p.m.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Charlotte Symphony: The Music of Tina Turner

    When
    Where
    Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202 (Uptown)
    Cost
    See organizer

    A Pops concert of Tina Turner hits led by Christopher James Lees, with vocalists LaKisha Jones, Nova Payton, and Armando Imagines.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Carolina BalloonFest

    When
    Where
    Carolina BalloonFest grounds, 260 Hangar Drive, Statesville, NC 28677 (Statesville)
    Cost
    Sunday: adults $22.22, ages 7 to 12 $11.62, 6 and under free; parking not included

    The festival's final day, starting with an early morning balloon launch.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Carolina Renaissance Festival: Wizards and Revels Weekend

    When
    Where
    Carolina Renaissance Festival, 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 (Huntersville)
    Cost
    See organizer

    This weekend's theme is wizards. The festival is open rain or shine, and pets are not allowed.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Old Time Music with Jon Singleton

    When
    Where
    Tyler-Tallman Recital Hall, Davidson College (Davidson)
    Cost
    Free, but tickets are required

    An afternoon of Appalachian, Scottish, and Irish music on fiddle, banjo, harp, and guitar.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026

  • Teddy Swims: The UGLY Tour

    When
    Where
    Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 (Uptown)
    Cost
    See organizer

    Teddy Swims plays Spectrum Center with St. Paul and the Broken Bones and MarcLo.

    Event details from the organizer · Checked October 11, 2026