Thinking about coming to Uptown Charlotte for Charlotte SHOUT? Read on for some information and tips that will help you make the most of your visit. Read on to learn about where everything’s happening in Uptown Charlotte, some of the highlights for families, and where to park.
Charlotte SHOUT is an annual festival in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, that features art, music, food and ideas. It takes place from April 3 to 19, 2026, with more than 200 events and attractions.
Many of the activities and performances are free, and many are well-suited for the younger members of the family.
Where is Charlotte SHOUT?
Charlotte SHOUT takes place at multiple venues, both indoor and outdoor, in Uptown Charlotte. All are within a few walkable blocks of each other. Most of the activities are from around 7th Street (From Tryon to Brevard) and Levine Avenue of the Arts (which is between S Tryon and S Church Street, between Bechtler Museum and Mint Museum.)
This interactive map is a great place to learn about all the locations.
Here are just a few of the locations that you’ll definitely want to visit:
Edgefest. Photo courtesy of Charlotte SHOUT!
First Ward Park 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Main stage for outdoor performances. Lots of large, interactive art installations, perfect for kids. Performances and festivals-within-a-festival like Soul Junction, Kids’ Market, Mo Betta SHOUT!, Gospel Sunday, SHOUT! Showcase, and CLT Edgefest. Follow the above link for information on all of the above, and more.
WonderDome (and Curiosity Courtyard) at Wells Fargo Atrium
325 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Music-making workshops, immersive sound experience, trivia, The Trout Who Found the River (a family-friendly musical play), poetry performances, board games, much more.
Photo: Charlotte SHOUT!
The Green 425 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Easter Eggs on Parade, Street SHOUT! on the Green (kid-friendly performances on the weekends)
Levine Avenue of the Arts Levine avenue of the Arts, Charlotte, NC (between S. Tryon Street and S. Church Street, between Mint Museum and The Bechtler)
Los Trompos (spinning top art installations), food trucks, FOMO: Museum Block Party, more.
Highlights for Families
Performances and Events
Read on for a few of the many family-friendly performances at Charlotte SHOUT! or see more here.
Street SHOUT! on the Green Fridays to Sundays, from April 3 to 19, 2026
6 to 9 p.m. on Fridays and 1 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays
The Green
425 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Free
Bring the kids to The Green any Friday, Saturday or Sunday of Charlotte SHOUT! for exciting performances by street artists. You can expect anything from giant bubbles to juggling circus arts. Follow the above link to see exactly what is happening each day.
The Trout Who Found the River Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 p.m., 3 pm., and 5 p.m.
Wonderdome at Wells Fargo Atrium
325 S Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC
Free, but registration is required
The Trout Who Found the River is a joyful, imagination-filled musical journey created especially for families. Blending live chamber music, storytelling, and theatrical magic, this original production invites children (and the grown-ups who love them) into a world of sparkling water, swirling currents, and big questions about courage, belonging, and the natural world.
CLT EdgeFest Saturday, April 18, 2026
First Ward Park
301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Live painting, music, dance, spoken word, interactive art experiences and more.
SHOUT! Showcase April 10-12 and April 17-19
First Ward Park
Free
An all day celebration of innovation and creativity through the lens of jazz hosted by Braxton Bateman. Featuring homages to the past, present and future of this music featuring some of the city’s best and brightest voices and culminating with an epic performance from Atlanta’s Renaissance Orchestra.
Kids Market. Photo courtesy of Charlotte SHOUT!
Kids’ Market April 4 and 11, 2026
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
First Ward Park
301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, NC
Free to visit (pay for purchases)
Kids and their families can support other kids at the Charlotte Kids Market on April 4 and 11 at the beautiful First Ward Park in Uptown Charlotte during Charlotte SHOUT! Kids gain real-world, hands-on experience, learning money management, customer service, and problem-solving skills, all while discovering the excitement of running their own business in a fun and supportive environment.
Art installations
LAPS was created by Olivier Landreville in collaboration with Serge Maheu, produced by Init and powered by Creos. Photo provided by Charlotte SHOUT!
There are tons of large-scale art installations that kids will love. Many are interactive — they’re about play and creativity, not just looking at them!
