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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
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Arts
Get to know the performers in Charlotte Ballet’s Nutcracker
The annual ballet at Belk Theater has provided holiday magic for decades.
November 22, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A giant monitor reading "Sullenberger Aviation Museum" hangs over the US Airways flight inside a former airport hanger.
Play
On exhibit: Charlotte’s must-see museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these museums in Charlotte have it all.
October 25, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Events
Get ready for another chapter of Verse & Vino
The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation fundraiser celebrates the importance of libraries and features bestselling authors.
October 18, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
Dozens of seniors take part in a chair yoga class in a gymnasium.
Live
Activities for older adults around Charlotte
The Queen City is packed with fun options to spend a day for anyone in their golden years.
October 10, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
White vendor booths surrounding a lake in a park.
Festivals
Festival in the Park returns for 60th year
The annual festival provides live music, art, and community to Charlotteans.
September 19, 2024
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Maria Adnado
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Monet, Matisse, and much more
A major exhibition of French modern art is coming to the Columbia Museum of Art this fall.
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Festivals
Charlotte International Arts Festival returns
The annual festival features large art installations, food and drinks, immersive + interactive experiences.
September 11, 2024
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Maria Adnado
A room with lights, cameras, and white chairs next to podcasting microphones.
Small Business
New podcast studio making (sound)waves
EVRYBDY Studios, a Charlotte-based podcast company, provides an outlet for creators + full-service to businesses looking to expand their portfolio.
September 9, 2024
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Maria Adnado
Four people smiling and standing in front of several murals in an outdoor gallery.
Arts
TAOH Outdoor Gallery beautifies NoDa ahead of grand opening
The new outdoor gallery provides a space for local and international artists to create new pieces + improve their mental health.
September 9, 2024
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Maria Adnado
An illustration of a building with a sign that reads "The Infinite."
Arts
Construction underway on Blume Studios
The new creative hub by Blumenthal Arts will feature free and ticketed events in the former Charlotte Pipe and Foundry space.
September 3, 2024
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Culture
Beat the daylight saving slump with these Charlotte activities
During daylight saving time, the clocks “spring forward,” allowing Charlotte to make the most of their evenings.
March 5, 2026
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Food
CLTtoday’s night at the “Top Chef” Season 23 premiere in Charlotte
Inside the orange carpet, the crowd, and the first taste of the new season of “Top Chef.”
March 3, 2026
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A rendering of a river boat with two pyramids in the background and three people looking at the images with VR headsets on.
Arts
Visit ancient Egypt using VR headsets at Blume Studios
The creative hub in the Iron District will be the departure zone for guests to walk through ancient Egypt without stepping foot on a plane.
March 3, 2026
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An ourdoor stadium filled by fans with flashlights and a square stage in the center.
Play
70+ Charlotte concerts to put on your calendar in 2026
From pop princesses to chart-topping bands, there’s no shortage of concerts to see this year in the Queen City.
March 2, 2026
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Real Estate
Mansion Monday: We’re buzzing over this former Panthers’ condo
Owned by former Carolina Panther Christian McCaffrey, this Uptown condo is back on the market and checks all our Mansion Monday boxes.
February 26, 2026
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A rooftop pool overlooking the tops of Charlotte's tallest buildings.
Real Estate
Luxury apartments unveiled at Queensbridge Collective
Apartments at The Vivian provide sweeping skyline views of Uptown and South End, while soon becoming home to a MICHELIN-recommended steakhouse, coffee shop, and more.
February 26, 2026
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A room with an an interactive table and an image of Bank of America Stadium from above with people looking around.
Development
Tepper Sports & Entertainment to open interactive center ahead of stadium renovations
The new Uptown office will give community members a close and interactive look at the renovations coming to Bank of America Stadium.
February 24, 2026
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Business
Rentable venues in Charlotte
Check out this list of local venues to host your next party, reunion, or reception.
February 19, 2026
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Sports
Learn to curl in Charlotte
Grab your shoes and can-do attitude — the Charlotte Curling Association is ready to welcome new league members through the rest of its operating seaosn.
February 18, 2026
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