Saturday · August 1
Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour
Psych-rock giants Kevin Parker & co. return with new album 'Deadbeat'
Spectrum Center · 7:00 PM
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WORTH THE DRIVE
JULY 2026
137 Events · Concerts · Sports & Outdoor · Festivals · Comedy & Magic
Saturday · August 1
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Fri-Sat festival with 60+ beers, 40+ bourbons, and BBQ from top pitmasters
Koka Booth Amphitheatre · 6:00 PM
Tickets↗Thursday · August 6
Wyndham Championship
PGA Tour's regular-season finale runs Thu-Sun with a stacked field
Sedgefield Country Club ·
Tickets↗Friday · August 7
Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026
Country icon Tim McGraw brings his Pawn Shop Guitar Tour to Raleigh
Coastal Credit Union Music Park · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · August 7
John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Emmy-winning comedian John Mulaney with new material — Fri & Sat
Ovens Auditorium · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · August 8 · Free
Black Mountain Sourwood Festival
Iconic mountain-town festival with music, crafts, and honey — Sat & Sun
Downtown Black Mountain · 10:00 AM
Sunday · August 9
Mumford & Sons - Prizefighter Tour
Folk-rock giants Mumford & Sons return to Charlotte on the Prizefighter Tour
Spectrum Center · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Monday · August 10
Muse - The Wow! Signal Tour
Grammy-winning rock trio Muse brings arena-rock spectacle to Charlotte
Truliant Amphitheater · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Monday · August 17
The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe returns to Charlotte for the Carnival of Sins reboot
Truliant Amphitheater · 6:30 PM
Tickets↗Thursday · August 20
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
Thu-Fri in Charlotte + Sat-Sun in North Charleston — Nikki Glaser slays
Ovens Auditorium · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · August 22
Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026
Beachy singer-songwriter Jack Johnson brings his laid-back tour to Raleigh
Coastal Credit Union Music Park · 7:30 PM
Tickets↗Monday · August 24
Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson with The Hu & Orgy
Rob Zombie + Marilyn Manson horror-rock double-bill w/ The Hu
Truliant Amphitheater · 6:30 PM
Tickets↗Wednesday · August 26
Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour
Chart-topping pop rocker Benson Boone brings the Wanted Man Tour to Charlotte
Spectrum Center · 8:00 PM
Tickets↗Friday · August 28
Preseason Game 1: Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans
Carolina Panthers kick off the preseason vs. the Texans at BofA Stadium
Bank of America Stadium · 7:00 PM
Tickets↗Saturday · August 29
Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Chance The Rapper celebrates 10 years of Coloring Book in downtown Raleigh
Red Hat Amphitheater · 8:00 PM
Tickets↗Thursday · August 6
AVL Sounds Fest
Multi-venue Asheville music fest runs Thu-Sun with 100+ acts
Downtown Asheville ·
Tickets↗Saturday · August 15 · Free
Charlotte Pride Festival
Charlotte's biggest LGBTQ+ celebration returns for a two-day festival + parade
Uptown Charlotte · 12:00 PM
Concerts
93 events-
Mammoth - The End Tour
Metal band Mammoth brings their farewell The End Tour to House of Blues with powerful and heavy performances.
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Club 90s Present MJ Night
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The Dear Hunter - The Road to Sunya Tour
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Hermanos Espinoza - LINAJE Tour
Latin music ensemble Hermanos Espinoza delivers traditional and contemporary Latin sounds on their LINAJE Tour.
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Hilary Duff: The Lucky Me Tour
Pop sensation Hilary Duff brings The Lucky Me Tour, celebrating her illustrious career in music and entertainment with fan-favorite hits.
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Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour
Psychedelic rock innovator Tame Impala performs The Deadbeat Tour, showcasing Kevin Parker's signature ethereal soundscapes and electronic production.
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Tame Impala - The Deadbeat Tour
Psychedelic rock innovator Tame Impala performs The Deadbeat Tour, showcasing Kevin Parker's signature ethereal soundscapes and electronic production.
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Chewiecatt w/ DJ Silva Hound
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Deep Purple with Special Guest Kansas
Classic rock legends Deep Purple headline with Kansas and Jefferson Starship, delivering a powerhouse evening of progressive rock and hard rock classics.
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Bryan Adams, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
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Evanescence 2026 World Tour
Gothic rock powerhouse Evanescence brings their emotional intensity and symphonic metal sound to audiences worldwide on their 2026 World Tour.
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Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
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Gary Allan
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Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026
Country music superstar Tim McGraw brings the Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026 with his signature blend of country rock and heartfelt storytelling.
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Queen Flash - The Ultimate Queen Tribute
The ultimate tribute to Queen, capturing Freddie Mercury's legendary presence and the band's unforgettable anthems.
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Dogstar: All In Now Tour
Keanu Reeves' band
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Sleeping Booty w/ Police & Thieves
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The Fray - Summer of Light Tour with Dashboard Confessional
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Diggy Graves - The No Vacancy Tour
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Tim McGraw - Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026
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One Irish Rover - Celebrating the Music of Van Morrison
A heartfelt tribute celebrating Van Morrison's soulful classics and iconic Irish-influenced musical legacy.
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Stephen Wilson Jr. - Gary The Torch Tour
Americana artist Stephen Wilson Jr. brings the Gary the Torch Tour with special guest The Lone Bellow, blending folk, country, and rootsy Americana sounds.
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Cosmic Charlie
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Bryan Adams: Roll with the Punches w/ Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Rock legend Bryan Adams rolls into Charlotte with special guests Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on the Roll with the Punches tour.
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Mariachazo
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The Wallflowers
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Mumford & Sons - Prizefighter Tour
British folk-rock band Mumford & Sons brings their PRIZEFIGHTER tour to Spectrum Center with anthemic melodies and energetic live performances.
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Bronco
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PJ Morton - Saturday Night Sunday Morning Tour
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Muse - The Wow! Signal Tour
Alternative rock innovators Muse deliver an explosive show on The Wow! Signal Tour, blending progressive rock with theatrical visuals and cutting-edge sound.
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Manilow: The Last Greensboro Concert
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BRIT FLOYD - The Wall, The Moon and Beyond
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Portugal. The Man
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Franz Ferdinand: Greater Glasgow Cultural Exchange
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Kesha: The Freedom Tour
Pop and rock icon Kesha celebrates her independence and empowerment on The Freedom Tour, showcasing her boldest hits and powerful anthems.
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Mon Laferte - Femme Fatale Tour
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Vince Gill
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Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026
Country music superstar Tim McGraw brings his Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026, celebrating authentic country storytelling and musical heritage.
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The Nashville Nights Band: The Ultimate 90's Country Experience
Experience the golden era of 1990s country music with The Nashville Nights Band performing your favorite hits.
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Shoot To Thrill - All Female Tribute to AC/DC
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5 Seconds of Summer: EVERYONE'S A STAR! World Tour
Pop-rock sensations 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER take over the stage with the Everyone's a Star! World Tour featuring high-energy performances and infectious pop hits.
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Mariachazo
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Los Tucanes De Tijuana
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PJ Morton - Saturday Night Sunday Morning Tour
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Down Rodeo/Stone Tribute Pilots - Rage Against the Machine & STP Tribute
A dynamic double tribute celebrating the revolutionary nu-metal sounds of Rage Against the Machine and Stone Temple Pilots.
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Simple Plan: Bigger Than You Think! Tour - The Sequel
Pop-punk band Simple Plan returns with It's Bigger Than Your Think Tour: The Sequel, featuring special guests 3OH!3 and Bowling for Soup for a high-energy nostalgia-filled night.
w/ 3OH!3 and Bowling for Soup
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Bop To The Top
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Brit Floyd
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41st Annual Stellar Awards
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American Aquarium
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Isaiah Rashad: Lil Sunny's Awful Road Trip
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Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte
Metal legends Avenged Sevenfold unite with alternative rock icons Good Charlotte for an explosive North American Tour.
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Master Pro Events Live Presents: Los Tucanes De Tijuana
Regional Mexican musical group Los Tucanes De Tijuana performs with special guest Tapy Quintero, offering a special promotion of 4 tickets for the price of 3.
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Ella Mai: Do You Still Love Me? Tour
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Art of Cool Presents The Frequency Series Feat. Jonathan Butler & Najee
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The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe
Legendary glam metal icons Mötley Crüe return with The Carnival of Sins, unleashing decades of decadent rock and roll excess.
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Ella Mai: Do You Still Love Me? Tour
R&B sensation Ella Mai performs her Do You Still Love Me? Tour, delivering smooth vocals and contemporary R&B hits to captivated audiences.
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Masego: Fix Your Face Tour
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Poppy - Constantly Nowhere Tour
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Masego: Fix Your Face Tour
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FATTMACK - The McKenzie Tour 2.0
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Buckcherry
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Happy Landing
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Guardians of the Jukebox (The Greatest 80s Show on Earth)
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Three Dog Night
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Jordan Davis
Country music artist Jordan Davis takes the stage at Red Hat Amphitheater with his signature blend of modern country and heartfelt storytelling.
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The Wood Brothers
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Songs From The Road Band, Big Fat Gap
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Rick Ross Presents: Port of Miami 20
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Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026
Surf-rock icon Jack Johnson embarks on the Surfilmusic Tour 2026, bringing laid-back vibes and acoustic-driven melodies to the stage.
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El Tri
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The Mountain Goats
Indie folk legends The Mountain Goats perform with special guest Mary Gauthier in an unforgettable evening.
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Luke Bryan: Word On The Street Tour
Country superstar Luke Bryan brings his signature party-rock energy and chart-topping hits on the Word on the Street Tour.
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Flying High Again - The Ultimate Ozzy Osbourne Experience
A thrilling tribute to heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne featuring his most iconic solo and Black Sabbath hits.
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Squeeze - Tried, Tested and Trixies
w/ Adam Ant and Haircut 100
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Billy Idol: It's A Nice Day To...Tour Again!
Punk rock rebel Billy Idol returns with his It's a Nice Day To...Tour Again!, bringing classic hits and his signature stage presence.
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Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026
Laid-back surf-rock troubadour Jack Johnson brings his mellow vibes and environmental consciousness on the Surfilmusic Tour 2026.
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El Tri
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Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson with The Hu & Orgy
A dark and theatrical rock spectacle featuring shock rock legends and heavy alternative acts in a must-see collaboration.
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DON TOLIVER: NITROUS - OCTANE WORLD TOUR LEG 2
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Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour
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Josh Groban: Stage, Screen And Symphony
Classical crossover virtuoso Josh Groban bridges stage, screen, and symphony on his tour celebrating theatrical performances and orchestral arrangements.
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Ghalia Volt w/ Kent Burnside
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OLE 60: OFF THE GRID TOUR
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Eslabon Armado - Amor Nocturno
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Eslabon Armado - Amor Nocturno
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Blues Traveler/Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
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Blues Traveler/Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors
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In the End - Linkin Park Experience
A powerful tribute to Linkin Park featuring the nu-metal hits and emotional ballads that defined a generation.
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Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper celebrates the 10-year anniversary of his landmark album Coloring Book with this special tour, featuring iconic tracks and new material.
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WAR w/ The Family Stone and The Ohio Players
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Goo Goo Dolls - Summer 2026 Tour
Theater & Performing Arts
4 events-
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
An evening performance of The Princess Concert, part of the Kenan Spotlight series of performances.
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Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore
Dancing With the Stars champion Derek Hough presents Symphony of Dance: Encore, a spectacular theatrical experience.
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The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
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Ira Glass: Stories for a Saturday Night
NPR storytelling sensation Ira Glass shares intimate stories and conversations in this special live event.
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Comedy & Magic
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John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
Stand-up comedy from Emmy-winning comedian John Mulaney on his Mister Whatever tour, featuring his signature observational humor.
Runs Aug 7-8
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Shane Gillis and Friends
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John Mulaney: Mister Whatever
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Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
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HASAN HATES RONNY | RONNY HATES HASAN
Comedy showcase featuring the dynamic duo in their entertaining live show.
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Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
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Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
Runs Aug 22-23
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HASAN HATES RONNY | RONNY HATES HASAN
Festivals
13 events-
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Runs July 31 - Aug 1
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Historic Valdese Waldensian Festival
Runs Aug 7-8
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Black Mountain Sourwood Festival
Runs Aug 8-9
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NC State Bluegrass Festival
Runs Aug 12-15
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WNC Bigfoot Festival
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Carolina Bloom Music Festival
Runs Aug 22-23
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Carolina Open Air
Runs Aug 28-29, 18+
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NC Beach Blast Festival
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AVL Sounds Fest
Runs Aug 6-9
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Outer Banks Watermelon Festival
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Ocracoke Fig Festival
Runs Aug 7-8
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Charlotte Pride Festival
Runs Aug 15-16
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Winterville Watermelon Festival
Runs Aug 27-30
Family-Friendly
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The Wiggles - Tree of Wisdom Spectacular
The world's most popular children's entertainment group The Wiggles brings their high-energy extravaganza to Charlotte with music and dance for the whole family.
Sports & Outdoor
13 events-
Cook Out Monster Truck Bash
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Wyndham Championship
Runs Aug 6-9
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Nitro Circus
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Preseason Game 1: Carolina Panthers v Houston Texans
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Bulls, Bands, and Barrels ft. Jon Pardi
Runs Aug 28-29
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North Carolina Courage vs. Houston Dash
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North Carolina Courage vs. Boston Legacy FC
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North Carolina Courage vs. Angel City FC
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Charlotte FC vs. Columbus Crew
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Charlotte FC vs. D.C. United
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2026 Leagues Cup: Charlotte FC vs Pumas
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2026 Leagues Cup: Charlotte FC vs Atlas FC
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2026 Leagues Cup: Charlotte FC vs CF Pachuca
Outdoor & Sporting Events
5 events-
Christmas in July
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UNCW Seahawks Soccer vs UMBC
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UNCW Seahawks Soccer vs Georgia Southern
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UNCW Seahawks Soccer vs Mercer
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UNCW Seahawks Soccer vs Furman
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