BOOM Charlotte is back as a three-day festival in 2026. At BOOM, you can expect a multifaceted and immersive art experience. There will be an eclectic … [Read more...] about BOOM Charlotte Fringe Festival May 1 to 3
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Whitewater Center’s Memorial Day Celebration May 23-24
The Whitewater Center's annual Memorial Day celebration takes place Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, 2026. Whitewater Center is at 5000 … [Read more...] about Whitewater Center’s Memorial Day Celebration May 23-24
Live Nation “Summer of Live” — $30 tickets to many concerts
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Live Nation has announced Summer of Live, which offers $30 tickets to many shows in select amphitheaters across the U.S. and Canada. (Last year the … [Read more...] about Live Nation “Summer of Live” — $30 tickets to many concerts
Win tickets to Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival May 9! (Plus, a discount for everyone)
The 19th Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival takes place May 9, 2026, at Ballantyne's Backyard, 11611 N Community House Road, Charlotte, North … [Read more...] about Win tickets to Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival May 9! (Plus, a discount for everyone)
Top Things to do in Charlotte in May — big list of events
In Charlotte, May is the beginning of the summer season. That means that free outdoor concerts are in full swing, festivals are kicking in, and … [Read more...] about Top Things to do in Charlotte in May — big list of events
Mount Holly Nights Concert Series returns in May
The City of Mount Holly is presenting Mount Holly Nights, a free outdoor concert series, on select Fridays in 2026. Please note that one event is on … [Read more...] about Mount Holly Nights Concert Series returns in May
River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center
The U.S. National Whitewater River Center's popular River Jam is a free concert series that takes place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday … [Read more...] about River Jam at U.S. National Whitewater Center
South Carolina Strawberry Festival May 1-2
The Annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival takes place in nearby Fort Mill, South Carolina, May 1 and 2, 2026. It'll be at Walter Elisha Park, 345 … [Read more...] about South Carolina Strawberry Festival May 1-2
Hello Huntersville Festival May 3, including Story Forge, an immersive Dungeons & Dragons Adventure
Hello Huntersville, the annual music and arts festival, is returning in 2026. It will take place Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m., at … [Read more...] about Hello Huntersville Festival May 3, including Story Forge, an immersive Dungeons & Dragons Adventure
Downtown Jazz Jam in Rock May 3
Downtown Jazz Jam is a monthly event, usually on the first Sunday of the month, from at 6 to 8 p.m., at Slow Play Brewing, 274 Columbia Avenue, Rock … [Read more...] about Downtown Jazz Jam in Rock May 3
