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!)
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South Charlotte and East Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series
Party at the Park at Mint Museum Randolph
Last Sunday of month through April to November, 2022
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 during these events.
Free
Thursdays Live
The Embrace Sculpture, 6621 Monroe Road, Charlotte
3rd Thursdays from April to September
6 to 8 p.m.
Free
Music at the Quail Tower
Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte
Check back soon for 2022
Free
Midtown
Music at the Met
Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte
Thursdays from May 12th to September 29th, 2022
6 to 9 p.m.
Free
University City and North Charlotte Concert Series
Shoppes at University Place Spring Concert Series
Thursdays in May, 2022
6 to 9 p.m.
Shoppes at University Place
W.T. Harris Blvd. and Hwy 29
Free
Listen to live music from the bandstand while you enjoy wine, beer, ice cream, or a meal from one of the many University Place restaurants. Or listen to the music from a paddle boat on the lake. There will also be a fall concert series, and there is usually music at the University City Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, too.
There’s also live music every weekend at Camp North End, 1824 Statesville Avenue in the warmer months. Follow the above link to see the schedule.
Matthews and Mint Hill Outdoor Concert Series
Matthews Beats ‘n Bites
The last Friday of the month, from April through September, 2022
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
3rd 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
Veterans Park, Huntersville
Free jazz concerts will take place April 9th, 23rd, and 30th, 2022.
LaLaCaboosa
Veterans Park, Huntersville
Check back soon for 20222
Birkdale Village Live Under the Oaks
Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville
Fridays from June 10th to October 28th, 2022
6 to 8 p.m.
Davidson’s Concerts on the Green
Davidson’s Village Green, 119 S. Main Street Davidson
Select Saturdays and Sundays in 2022
6 to 8 p.m.
Free
Davidson’s Concerts @ the Circles
Jetton Street, near Clean Juice, 605 Jetton Street, Davidson
Select Saturdays from May 7th to October 22nd, 2022
5 to 9 p.m.
Second Saturdays @ the Square
South Main Square on the deck of The Crazy Pig
Second Saturday of the month, from May to October, 2022
6 to 8 p.m.
Cabarrus County Outdoor Concert Series
Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series
Select Thursdays at 6 p.m., at Veterans Park, Kannapolis
Select Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., Village Park, Kannapolis
Select Sundays at 1 p.m. at Veterans Park, Kannapolis
Free
Rockin’ the Burg
2nd Saturday of the month May, June, August, September, October, 2022
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Harrisburg Park
191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg
Free
Music and food trucks.
South Carolina Outdoor Concert Series
Tega Cay Concert Series
One Saturday a month from April to September, 2022, except for July
Runde Park, 5116 Windward Drive, Tega Cay, SC
Also, food trucks and drink vendors
Free
Main Street Live
First Thursday of the month, from May to September, 2022
5 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Rock Hill
Live music and food vendors.
Anne Springs Close Greenway Summer Concert Series
Thursdays from May 5th to June 30th, 2022
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 7th, June 4th, July 16th, September 10th, and October 1st, 2022
Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC
Free
Gastonia Summer Concert Series
Two Fridays a month May to July, 2022, plus a bonus concert on a Saturday in October
Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia
Free
Belmont’s Friday Night Live
April 29th, May 13th, May 27th, June 10th, June 24th, July 2nd, 2022
6 to 10 p.m.
Main Street in Belmont
Free
Mount Holly Nights
May 13th, June 10th, June 30th, August 12th, September 9th, October 14th, 2022
6 p.m.
Downtown Mount Holly
Free
Union County Outdoor Concert Series
Downtown Waxhaw’s Jammin’ By the Tracks
First and third Friday of the month from June to August
Under Water Tower in Waxhaw
Free
HITs After Six in Indian Trail
March 17th and April 28th, 2022
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Crossing Paths Park
120 Blythe Drive, Indian Trail
West and Southwest Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series
River Jam
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May 5th to September 22nd, 2022
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
Free (parking is $6)
Live on the Lawn at Piedmont Social House
Friday and Saturdays in May and June, 2022
Piedmont Social House
2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte
Free
Family-friendly concerts on the front lawn of Piedmont Social House. Lawn games are available.
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
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road
Free
Check back soon for 2022
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
April 15th to August 27th, 2022
7800 Rea Road
Free
Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence
Fridays and Saturdays from June 24th to September 24th, 2022
7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
10844 Providence Road, Charlotte
Free
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.
Dilworth Outdoor Concert Series
Freedom Summer Jazz Concert Series usually takes place at Freedom Park every summer. We’ll update when we hear something.
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Kylie says
There’s also really great free live music concerts at Langtree in Mooresville from 7-10pm every Thursday. Check them out!