 Live well in the Queen City on a budget
There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.
We’re putting together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area. The list is a work in progress. We’re updating it as the concert series are announced for 2026.
There are a few outdoor concert series that we’re no longer including because the price has gotten too high for Charlotte on the Cheap. (But they’re still great!)
After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a day-by-day list of outdoor concerts all over the Charlotte region. Again, make sure to follow the links to get the information that you need in order to attend. Unless we indicate otherwise, the concerts are free. (But follow the links to double check everything!)
If you want to see the current day-by-day list of outdoor concerts, just jump to the calendar of outdoor concerts.
You might also be interested in:
SouthPark and East Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series
Party at the Park at Mint Museum Randolph
Select Sundays
Scheduled for March 22, 2026 (more to follow)
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road
Free
Enjoy live music on the lawn of Mint Museum Randolph, as well as art activities or demos, food trucks and a cash bar. Admission to the museum is also free during these events.
SouthPark After 5
Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road
Every Thursday from April 16 to May 21, 2026
5 to 9 p.m.
Free
Each concert also features a free family activity, like face painting or a photobooth.
Midtown
Music at the Met
Check back soon. Typically takes place every Thursday from April to October.
6 to 6 p.m.
Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte
Free concerts on the patio by the greenway.
University City and North Charlotte Concert Series
Camp North End
1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte
Check back soon.
6 to 9 p.m.
Matthews and Mint Hill Outdoor Concert Series
Matthews Beats ‘n Bites
The last Friday of the month, from March to May, 2026, and and then will return in September and October.
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Stumptown Park
200 South Trade Street, Matthews
Free
Each event features a band and 5 to 6 food trucks.
Mint Hill Family Fun Nights
June 20, July 18, and August 15, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill
Free
Each Family Fun Night includes both kids’ activities and live music by a fun band.
Pineville Outdoor Concert Series
Rock’n & Reel’n
Check back soon.
7 p.m.
Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville
Free
This is a concert and movie series that takes (mostly) place on Friday evenings.
Music on Main
Thursdays from April 2 to 30, 2026
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
505 Main Street, Pineville, NC
Free
Lake Norman Outdoor Concert Series
Jazz Appreciation Concert
April 18, 2026
6 to 9 p.m.
Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville
Free
LaLaCaboosa
Once Thursday a month from June to September, 2026
6 to 9 p.m.
Veterans Park, Huntersville
Free
Birkdale Village Live Under the Oaks
Fridays from April 3 through October, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville
Free
Davidson’s Concerts on the Green
Select Saturdays and Sundays from April 26 to October 10, 2026
6 to 8 p.m.
Davidson’s Village Green, 119 S. Main Street Davidson
Free
Davidson’s Concerts @ the Circles
Select Saturdays from April 4 to October 17, 2026
5 to 9 p.m.
Jetton Street, near Clean Juice, 605 Jetton Street, Davidson
Free
Rock the Park
Once a month from May to September, 2026
Event starts at 6 p.m. Music at 6:30 p.m.
Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, NC
Free
LangTree Live
Check back soon
LangTree LKN, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville
Free
Cabarrus County Outdoor Concert Series
Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series
Check back soon.
The City of Kannapolis’ extensive Summer Entertainment Series features live music in parks in Kannapolis, as well as outdoor movies and children’s activities.
Rockin’ the Burg
Second Saturday of May, June, August, September and October, 2026
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Harrisburg Park
191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg
Free
Each event features a number of food trucks and a beer garden.
South Carolina Outdoor Concert Series
Tega Cay Concert Series
One evening a month from June to October, 2026 (except September)
Concerts take place at Runde Park and Catawba Park in Tega Cay
Free admission. The July 3 concert is part of Tega Cay’s 4th of July celebration.
Gaston and Cleveland County Outdoor Concert Series
Gastonia Summer Concert Series
Check back soon.
6 p.m.
Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia
Free
Belmont’s Friday Night Live
4 Friday nights in May, June and July. The July 3rd concert is part of Belmont’s 4th of July celebration and takes place in Stowe Park’s Upper Field.
6 to 10 p.m.
Main Street in Belmont (next to Stowe Park.)
Free
Town of Dallas Summer Concert & Cruise-In Series
Three dates in May and Septemberr
Dallas Historic Court Square
131 W Main Street, Dallas, NC
One event takes place at 210 N Holland Street, Dallas, NC
Free
Mount Holly Nights
Select nights in May, June, August, September, and October, 2026
6 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Mount Holly
The events also feature food trucks and a beer garden.
Live Music at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain
May 2, June 6, and September 12, 2026
Concerts start at 7 p.m.
Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC
Free
Union County Outdoor Concert Series
Downtown Waxhaw’s Summer Concert Series
Check back soon for details
Community Corner, 116 McDonald Street, Waxhaw, NC
Waxhawn Downtown Park, 301 Givens Street, Waxhaw, NC
Free
HITs After Six in Indian Trail
Check back soon.
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Chestnut Park
320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail
Free
West and Southwest Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series
River Jam
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May to September, 2026
6:30 p.m.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
Free (parking is $13)
Uptown Outdoor Concert Series
Check back soon for announcements. In the meantime, check out the many free outdoor concerts in Uptown Charlotte during Charlotte SHOUT! from April 3 to 19, 2026.
Outdoor Concerts in Various Locations
Sundown Sounds
Check back soon for 2026
7 to 9 p.m.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Sundown Series takes place at Ramsey Creek Park (Cornelius), Eastway Recreation Center (East Charlotte), and Pearl Street Park (Midtown.)
Free
Stonecrest Summer Concert Series
Check back soon.
7 p.m.
7800 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC
Free
Concerts take place at the Fountain Stage
Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence
Check back soon.
7 to 10 p.m.
10844 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
Free
Summer Concert Series at Rea Farms
Check back soon.
7 p.m.
9855 Sandy Rock Place, Charlotte, NC
Free
Upcoming Outdoor Music, by day
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