Charlotte, NC

Festivals In Charlotte

Find festivals in Charlotte, including neighborhood celebrations, seasonal events, markets, food festivals, and family plans.

Listings last updated Jul 29, 2026

Planning guideTiming, costs & practical tips

Find the event footprint before arriving

A festival may cover a street, park, campus, or several venues. Check the official map for entrances, stages, vendors, parking, transit, and accessibility information.

Check weather, bags, and re-entry

Outdoor festivals can change with conditions, and entry policies vary. Review the organizer’s latest rules for bags, chairs, pets, outside food, tickets, and re-entry.

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  1. Carolina Panthers Fan Fest

    Jul 31 · 5:00 PM-7:00 PM · Bank of America Stadium · Under $10

    Carolina Panthers Fan Fest is listed for 5:00 pm at Bank of America Stadium. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  2. Carolina New Works Play Festival: You Can't Smoke in Burbank

    Jul 31 · 7:30 PM-9:30 PM · JCSU Arts Factory · Free

    Carolina New Works Play Festival: You Can't Smoke in Burbank is listed for 7:30 pm at JCSU Arts Factory. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  3. Old Town Market at Fountain Park

    Aug 1 · 8:30 AM-12:30 PM · Fountain Park · Free

    Rock Hill Old Town market with produce, baked goods, farm-raised meats, handmade crafts, and local vendors.

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  4. CMPD Independence Festival: Back to School Bash with free school supplies and more

    Aug 1 · 11:00 AM-2:00 PM · Walmart, 1830 Galleria Blvd · Free

    CMPD Independence Festival: Back to School Bash with free school supplies and more is listed for 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Walmart, 1830 Galleria Blvd. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  5. Witch Fest

    Aug 1 · 12:00 PM-5:00 PM · Triple C Brewing Co. Taproom, South End · Free

    Witch Fest is listed for 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Triple C Brewing Co. Taproom, South End. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  6. Carolina New Works Play Festival: TRE

    Aug 1 · 2:00 PM-4:00 PM · JCSU Arts Factory · Free

    Carolina New Works Play Festival: TRE is listed for 2:00 pm at JCSU Arts Factory. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  7. Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration

    Aug 1 · 7:00 PM-9:30 PM · Primal Brewery Belmont · Free

    Jerry Garcia Birthday Celebration is listed for 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm at Primal Brewery Belmont. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  8. Carolina New Works Play Festival: How I Got Forgotten

    Aug 1 · 7:30 PM-9:30 PM · JCSU Arts Factory · Free

    Carolina New Works Play Festival: How I Got Forgotten is listed for 7:30 pm at JCSU Arts Factory. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  9. Cajon Festival

    Aug 2 · 12:00 PM-2:00 PM · Mint Museum Uptown · Free

    Cajon Festival is listed for 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Mint Museum Uptown. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  10. Carolina New Works Play Festival: You Can't Smoke in Burbank

    Aug 2 · 2:00 PM-4:00 PM · JCSU Arts Factory · Free

    Carolina New Works Play Festival: You Can't Smoke in Burbank is listed for 2:00 pm at JCSU Arts Factory. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  11. Celebration: Independencia de Bolivia

    Aug 2 · 4:00 PM-6:00 PM · Aldersgate UMC Charlotte · Free

    Celebration: Independencia de Bolivia is listed for 4:00 pm at Aldersgate UMC Charlotte. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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  12. Carolina New Works Play Festival: TRE

    Aug 2 · 7:30 PM-9:30 PM · JCSU Arts Factory · Free

    Carolina New Works Play Festival: TRE is listed for 7:30 pm at JCSU Arts Factory. Verify details with the source before heading out.

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