Day by day list of outdoor concerts in Charlotte (mostly free)

In most years there’s no shortage of outdoor concerts in the warmer months. In 2020, there was a shortage! The concerts are back in 2021.

We are updating this list all the time when more are announced.

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!)

South Charlotte and East Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series

Party at the Park at Mint Museum Randolph
Last Sunday of month through November, 2021
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road
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 at this time.
Free

Thursdays Live
3rd Thursday of month, through October, 2021
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Embrace Sculpture, 6621 Monroe Road, Charlotte
Free

Music at the Quail Tower
Select Saturdays from May to September
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte
Free

Midtown

Music at the Met
Thursdays from April 29th to September 9th, 2021
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte
Enjoy acoustic music on the patio overlooking Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Enjoy takeout from one of the restaurants at Metropolitan.

University City and North Charlotte Concert Series

Outdoor summer concerts charlotte — Shoppes at University Place

Shoppes at University Place usually hosts a spring and fall concert series, but none have been announced yet. There is often live music at the University City Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, however.

There’s live music every weekend at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue. Follow the above link to see the schedule.

Matthews and Mint Hill Outdoor Concert Series

Matthews Outdoor Concert Series
2nd and 4th Friday April through September
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Stumptown Park
200 South Trade Street, Matthews
Free

Mint Hill Family Fun Nights
2nd Saturday of month from June to September
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

Lake Norman Outdoor Concert Series

Jazz Concert Series
Saturdays in April: April 10th, 17th, 24th
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Veterans Park, Huntersville
$10 to reserve a table, which can seat up to 6 people. You get a $10 coupon for the food truck.

LaLaCaboosa
Select Thursdays twice a month from June to August, 2021
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Veterans Park, Huntersville
Fun party bands

Birkdale Village Live Under the Oaks
Fridays from April 9th to October 29th, 2021
Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville

Davidson’s Concerts on the Green
1st and 3rd Sunday of month from July to October
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Davidson’s Village Green, 119 S. Main Street Davidson

Davidson’s Concerts @ the Circles
1st and 4th Saturdays of the month from June to October
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Jetton Street, near Clean Juice, 605 Jetton Street, Davidson

Second Saturdays @ the Square
2nd Saturday of the month from June to October
South Main Square on the deck of The Crazy Pig
402 S. Main Street, Davidson

Cabarrus County Outdoor Concert Series

Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series
Select Thursdays at 6 p.m., at Veterans Park, Kannapolis
Select Saturdays at 7 p.m., Village Park, Kannapolis
Free

Rockin’ the Burg
Select Saturdays through October, 2021
August 14th, September 11th, October 9th, 2021
6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Harrisburg Park
191 Sims Parkway
Free

South Carolina Outdoor Concert Series

Tega Cay Concert Series
One Saturday a month from April to September, except July. April 17th, May 15th, June 19th, August 21st, September 18th, 2021.
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Runde Park, 5116 Windward Drive, Tega Cay, SC
Also, food trucks and drink vendors
Free

Anne Springs Close Greenway Summer Concert Series
Thursdays from May 6th to July 29th, 2021
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina
$6 for non-members. Free for members. $5 for parking

Gaston and Cleveland County Outdoor Concert Series

Cruise-In Concert Series in Kings Mountain
June 5th, July 17th, September 11th, October 2nd
Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC

Gastonia Summer Concert Series
Fridays: June 11th, July 9th, September 10th, at 6 p.m.
Also, Saturday, October 2nd from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia

Belmont’s Friday Night Live
July 23rd, August 6th, August 20th
7 p.m.
Main Street in Belmont

Union County Outdoor Concert Series

Downtown Waxhaw’s Jammin’ By the Tracks
Two Fridays a month from June to August, 2021
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Under Water Tower in Waxhaw
Free

HITs After Six in Indian Trail
August 19th and September 16th, 2021
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Chestnut Square Park
320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail

West and Southwest Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series

River Jam
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May 6th to September 30th, 2021
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
Free (parking is $6)

Uptown Outdoor Concerts

Check back soon! There are usually a lot of great concert series in Uptown Charlotte, and we’ll add them here as soon as we hear about them.

Ballantyne Outdoor Concert Series

Blakeney Summer Concert Series
Saturdays from June 5th to September 4th, 2021
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road
Free

Stonecrest Summer Concert Series
Fridays, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Fountain
Saturdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Plaza Corner
7800 Rea Road
Free

Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence
Fridays and Saturdays from July 30th to September 25th, 2021
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
10844 Providence Road, Charlotte
Free

There is usually also a concert series at Ballantyne Village, and we’ll update here if we hear about it for 2021.

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.