Things to Do in Charlotte This Weekend

Looking for things to do in Charlotte this weekend? Below are this weekend's concerts, games and shows, refreshed every Thursday, followed by easy ideas that work any weekend. For the full list of attractions, see our guide to the 34 best things to do in Charlotte, NC.

Events in Charlotte This Weekend (Oct 30 – Nov 1)

20 concerts, games, shows and family events in and around Charlotte from Friday, October 30 to Sunday, November 1, 2026. Times are local; check the ticket page before you go.

Friday, October 30

• 6 p.m. Jackiem Joyner, Middle C Jazz (Music)
• 7 p.m. Diva Royale Drag Queen Show (18+ Event), The Scorpio
• 7 p.m. UNC Charlotte 49ers Football vs. Tulane Green Wave Football, Jerry Richardson Stadium (Sports)
• 8 p.m. Bruce Cockburn with Livingston Taylor, The Carolina (Music)
• 8 p.m. The Renaissance Orchestra, The Fillmore Charlotte (Arts & Theatre)
• 8 p.m. Ethan Regan: Young Regan Tour, Neighborhood Theatre Main Room (Music)
• 9 p.m. It's A 2000's (Halloween) Party: Charlotte(18+), The Underground (Music)
• 10 p.m. Ray Volpe (18+ Event), Blackbox Theater - Charlotte (Music)

Saturday, October 31

• 1 p.m. Charlotte FC vs. Orlando City SC, Bank of America Stadium (Sports)
• 6 p.m. Jackiem Joyner, Middle C Jazz (Music)
• 6 p.m. Charlotte Hornets vs. Philadelphia 76ers, Spectrum Center (Sports)
• 7 p.m. Hawthorne Heights - 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely, The Underground (Music)
• 8 p.m. Sammy Rae & The Friends with special guest Melt, The Fillmore Charlotte (Music)
• 8:30 p.m. Blue Monday Band, Amos Southend (Music)
• 9 p.m. sCarrie Prom: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Carrie, The Carolina (Film)
• 10 p.m. Ray Volpe (18+ Event), Blackbox Theater - Charlotte (Music)

Sunday, November 1

• 1:30 p.m. Diva Royale Drag Queen Show (18+ Event), The Scorpio
• 7 p.m. WFAE Presents An Evening with David Sedaris, Ovens Auditorium (Arts & Theatre)
• 8 p.m. Young Miko - Late Checkout Tour, Spectrum Center (Music)
• 8 p.m. almost monday - THANK GOD IT'S ALMOST MONDAY, The Underground (Music)

Event listings from Ticketmaster, updated automatically every Thursday. Last update: Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Weekend Ideas in Charlotte

• Raft, kayak or zip line at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.
• Walk the Little Sugar Creek Greenway or picnic in Freedom Park, both free.
• Spend a rainy afternoon at Discovery Place Science or the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
• Browse the murals and breweries of the NoDa Arts District or the food stalls at Camp North End.
• Shop SouthPark Mall or Concord Mills.

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