Charlotte Soul Fest debuts on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., at First Ward Park, 301 E 7th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.
This FREE festival features music all day and much more, including dance workshops, a kids’ zone and an art walk. Read on for the music and dance lineups.
Music Stage Lineup
4GWL
Braxton Bateman
Curt Keyz
El Lambert
Emanuel Synter
Gena Chambrers
Groove Masters Band
Harvey Cummings II
Iconic Truth Band
Jason Jet
Jessica Macks
Karen Poole
Kenya Templeton
Nero Tindal IV
Shamika Chantae
The Singletons
Tinkahz Instinct
Uptown Swagga Band
Cultural Dance Stage
Learn dance styles from around the world, taught by skilled instructors.
12 p.m.: Ring Shouting, taught by Tamara of Moving Spirits
1 p.m.: Samba Afro, taught by Tamara of Moving Spirits
2 p.m.: Belly Dance, taught by Iona of Lotus Belly Dance
3 p.m.: Capoeira, taught by Reba of Studioxl
4 p.m.: Hip Hop Dance, taught by Roxii of NC Dance District
5 p.m.: AfroSass Dance, taught by Bre Myers of NC Dance District
6 p.m.: Line Dance Party, taught by Letasha of Blueskyy Entertainment
Health and Housing Resources
The festival also has two important missions, access to quality healthcare and a path to affordable housing and home ownership, and includes:
Free flu and Covid vaccines
Health screenings
Mammorgram center
Blood drive
Housing partners, offering tools and guidance for achieving housing stability
Food drive with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina
