Day by day list of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (more added!)

closeup of guitarist and drummer at outdoor concert — Photo: Depositphotos

There’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months in Charlotte, and there’s really no better way to spend a nice evening.

We’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

After the descriptions of the concerts, which is organized by area, scroll down to see a day-by-day list of outdoor concerts all over the Charlotte region. Again, make sure to follow the links to get the information that you need in order to attend. Unless we indicate otherwise, the concerts are free. (But follow the links to double check everything!)

If you want to see the current day-by-day list of outdoor concerts, just jump to the calendar of outdoor concerts.

South Charlotte and East Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series

Party at the Park at Mint Museum Randolph
Last Sunday of month March to November, 2023
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road
Free
Enjoy live music on the lawn of Mint Museum Randolph, as well as food trucks and a cash bar. Admission to the museum is also free during these events.

SouthPark After 5
Thursdays from April 20 to May 25, 2023
5 p.m. (with one exception)
Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road
Free (with one exception)
This is a brand new concert series, featuring high-profile tribute bands.

MoRA Signature Events
The Embrace Sculpture, 6621 Monroe, Charlotte
This year, there will be several signature events with live music at the Embrace Sculpture.
Spring Fest: May 4, 2023, 6 to 8 p.m.
Summer Breeze: June 15, July 20, August 17, 2023, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fall Fest: September 21, 2023, 6 to 8 p.m.
Winter Fest: November 30, Dusk

Music at the Quail Tower
Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte
Check back soon!

Midtown

Music at the Met
Every Thursday from April 20th to October 5th, 2023
6 to 9 p.m.
Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte
Free concerts on the patio by the greenway.

University City and North Charlotte Concert Series

Outdoor summer concerts charlotte — Shoppes at University Place

Shoppes at University Place Spring Concert Series
Check back soon!

Camp North End
Every Friday, from April 7th through the fall, 2023
6 to 9 p.m.
1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte
Free
Besides the Friday night concerts, Camp North End also hosts music at other times.

Matthews and Mint Hill Outdoor Concert Series

Matthews Beats ‘n Bites
The last Friday of the month, from April through September, 2023
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Stumptown Park
200 South Trade Street, Matthews
Free
Each event features a band and 5 to 6 food trucks.

Mint Hill Family Fun Nights
May 20th, July 15th, September 16th, 2023
6:30 p.m.
Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill
Free
Each Family Fun Night includes both kids’ activities and live music by a fun band.

Music and Brews
June 17th and August 19th, 2023
6:30 p.m.
Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill
Free

Pineville Outdoor Concert Series

Rock’n & Reel’n
Dates in June, July, August and September, 2023
7 p.m.
Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville
Free
This is a concert and movie series that takes place (mainly) on Friday evenings.

Lake Norman Outdoor Concert Series

Jazz Concert Series
Free jazz concerts April 22nd and 23rd, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville
Free

LaLaCaboosa
3rd Thursday of the month from June to October, 2023
6 to 9 p.m.
Veterans Park, Huntersville
Free

Birkdale Village Live Under the Oaks
Fridays from April 7th to October 27th, 2023
6 to 8 p.m.
Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville
Free

Davidson’s Concerts on the Green
Select Saturdays and Sundays from April 30th to October 8th, 2023
6 to 8 p.m.
Davidson’s Village Green, 119 S. Main Street Davidson
Free

Davidson’s Concerts @ the Circles
1st and 3rd Saturday of month, from April 15th to October 14th, 2023
5 to 9 p.m. (5 to 6:30 p.m. opening artist; 7 to 9 p.m.: headlining artist)
Jetton Street, near Clean Juice, 605 Jetton Street, Davidson
Free

Second Saturdays @ the Square
Second Saturday of the month from May 13th to September 9th, 2023
6 to 8 p.m.
South Main Square on the deck of The Crazy Pig
Free

LangTree Live
Thursdays from May to September, 2023
6:30 to 9 p.m.
LangTree LKN, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville

Live After 5 at Old Town Public House
Fridays from May 12 to July 28, 2023
5 to 8 p.m.
Free

Cabarrus County Outdoor Concert Series

Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series
Various dates and locations in Kannapolis
The City of Kannapolis’ extensive Summer Entertainment Series features live music in parks in Kannapolis, as well as outdoor movies and children’s activities.

Rockin’ the Burg
2nd Saturday of the month May, June, August, September and October
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Harrisburg Park
191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg
Free

Groovez in the Garten
One Friday a month from June to September, 2023
6 to 9 p.m.
Cabarrus Brewing Company, 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC
Free

South Carolina Outdoor Concert Series

Tega Cay Concert Series
One Saturday a month from April to September, 2023, except for July
Concerts take place at Runde Park and Catawba Park in Tega Cay
Free admission.

Main Street Live
Downtown Rock Hill
Check back soon

Music in the Park at Ebenezer Park
May 19th and June 9th, 2023
Ebenezer Park, 4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, SC
Free admission and parking.

Anne Springs Close Greenway Summer Concert Series
Thursdays from May 4th to July 27th, 2023
Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina
$6 for non-members adults, and $4 for age 5-12. Free for kids 4 and younger. Free for members. $5 for parking.

Gaston and Cleveland County Outdoor Concert Series

Cruise-In Concert Series in Kings Mountain
May 6th, June 3rd, September 9th, October 7th, 2023
Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC
Free

Gastonia Summer Concert Series
Four concerts, scheduled on Fridays in May, June August, and September, 2023
Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia
Free
There will be a kids’ zone this year.

Belmont’s Friday Night Live
April 28th, May 12th, June 2nd, June 16th, June 30th, 2023
6 to 10 p.m.
Main Street in Belmont
Free

Town of Dallas Summer Concert Series
One evening a month from May to September, 2023
7 to 10 p.m.
Dallas Historic Court Square
131 W Main Street, Dallas
Free

Jam at the Dam
One evening a month from May to September, 2023
7 to 9 p.m.
The Boathouse
115 Willow Drive, McAdenville

Mount Holly Nights
Downtown Mount Holly
Check back soon

Union County Outdoor Concert Series

Downtown Waxhaw’s Jammin’ By the Tracks
Two Fridays every month from June to August, 2023
Community Corner, 116 McDonald Street, Waxhaw
Free

HITs After Six in Indian Trail
Third Thursday of month, March, April and May, 2023
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Chestnut Park
320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail
Free

West and Southwest Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series

River Jam
Takes place Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May to September
7 p.m.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
Free (parking is $6)

Live on the Lawn at Piedmont Social House
Piedmont Social House
2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte
Check back soon

Outdoor Concerts in Various Locations

Sundown Sounds
Various dates throughout the summer
Parks throughout Mecklenburg County
7 to 9 p.m.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Sundown Series takes place at Ramsey Creek Park (Cornelius), Eastway Recreation Center (East Charlotte), Pearl Street Park (Midtown), Romare Bearden Park (Uptown) and Park Road Park.

Ballantyne Outdoor Concert Series

Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Blakeney Town Center
Every Saturday from June 3 to July 8, 2023
7 to 9 p.m.
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road
Free

Stonecrest Summer Concert Series
At the Fountain Stage every Friday and Saturday from April 21 to September 9, 2023
7 to 10 p.m.
Also, at the Plaza Corner every Saturday from June 3 to September 9, 2023
6 to 8 p.m.
7800 Rea Road
Free

Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence
10844 Providence Road, Charlotte
Check back soon

South End Outdoor Concert Series

The Music Yard, 2433 South Blvd., between Mac’s Speed Shop and SouthBound, is presenting lots of live music. It’s a little pricier than we usually include on Charlotte on the Cheap, but you can find all the info here.