Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival takes place at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius, NC, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. … [Read more...] about Charlotte Asian & Dragon Boat Festival May 16
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In The Flow: A Solo Circus Show by Vivian Spiral
Vivan Spiral is presenting In The Flow, a solo circus show, on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 8 to 10 p.m., at Studio 1212, 1212 E 10th Street, Charlotte, … [Read more...] about In The Flow: A Solo Circus Show by Vivian Spiral
University City Juneteenth Art Fest June 19
The first University City Juneteenth Art Fest, presented by University City Partners, takes place Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m., at … [Read more...] about University City Juneteenth Art Fest June 19
VAPA Center Night Market
VAPA is a non-profit organization formed in 2021 by ten arts organizations in Charlotte to create a space for artists to create, perform, and exhibit … [Read more...] about VAPA Center Night Market
Matthews Summerfest May 8-9
Matthews Summerfest (formerly BeachFest) is taking place May 8 and 9, 2026. The festival takes place in and around Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade … [Read more...] about Matthews Summerfest May 8-9
BOOM Charlotte Fringe Festival May 1 to 3
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
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
Carolina Bongomela: Bengali Festival May 2 in Indian Trail
Probasi of Charlotte is presenting Carolina Bongomela, a Bengali festival, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, starting at 11 a.m., at Porter Ridge High School, … [Read more...] about Carolina Bongomela: Bengali Festival May 2 in Indian Trail
Piedmont Arts and Cultural Experience May 2: New festival in Mt. Holly
The City of Mount Holly, North Carolina, is introducing a new event this spring. Piedmont Arts & Cultural Experience (P.A.C.E.) will take place … [Read more...] about Piedmont Arts and Cultural Experience May 2: New festival in Mt. Holly
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
