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Acrobats demonstrate a live show on a mono-wheel in a park with Uptown Charlotte in the background.
Festivals
Your guide to Charlotte SHOUT!
Celebrate the Queen City’s art, music, food, and more for the annual Charlotte SHOUT! Festival.
April 01, 2026 02:57 PM
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Maria Adnado
A hand in blue reaching toward various shades of pink fabric.
Arts
Local artist curates thought-provoking exhibition
The works of 50+ artists are on display as part of “Sovereign: Honoring Bodily Autonomy” at the McColl Center in Uptown.
March 14, 2025
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A view of the painted murals inside the Carolina Theatre.
Culture
Carolina Theatre announces reopening date
Theater is so back. After closing in 1978, the Carolina Theatre in Uptown Charlotte will host ticketed events and shows starting Monday, March 24.
March 5, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Multiple rows of golden statuettes line the shelves of an office space.
Business
Going for the gold: inside Charlotte’s awards manufacturer
Society Awards has two locations in South End, creating entertainment industry awards including the Emmys and Golden Globes.
March 4, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
An aerial shot of the Shoppes at University Place with people walking along the waterfront.
Festivals
University City announces signature events for 2025
Expect to visit wine and arts festivals + relocated events this year in the University area.
February 27, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
People walking around the SHOUT! festival in Charlotte, NC
Festivals
Charlotte SHOUT! reveals new exhibits for 2025
New displays celebrating art, music, food, and ideas in Uptown will be showcased for 17 days when Charlotte SHOUT! returns April 4-20.
February 21, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A restored interior of Carolina Theatre.
Theater
Carolina Theatre close to reopening its doors
The historic Carolina Theatre will welcome the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra for one of its first performances in nearly 50 years.
February 19, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A ring of illuminated mushrooms on a grassy patch with the South End skyline in the background.
City
South End to look brighter when Rail Trail Lights return
The Rail Trail is about to become illuminated with never-
before-seen light installations celebrating nature in the Queen City.
February 6, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
An aerial shot of massive crowds attending Lovin' Life Music Fest in Uptown Charlotte.
Play
Give these Charlotte live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
January 22, 2025
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Jack VanderToll
A line of volunteer workers pack crates of food in a warehouse.
Work
25+ volunteer opportunities in and around Charlotte
There are ample opportunities to volunteer and give back to the Queen City community year-round.
December 17, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
An artist's rendering of the interior of a movie theater.
Theater
Catch a movie in Independent Picture House’s new auditorium
The nonprofit cinema hopes to build a larger audience welcoming local filmmakers and movie lovers.
December 3, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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