Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people. There are both ticketed and free event. Read on to learn about all of them, or jump to the free events.
Summer Pops schedule for 2026:
Please note that the gates open at 5 p.m., and there is generally a pre-show performance before the main concert.
- June 7, 8:15 p.m.: American Classics (Symphony Park)
- June 14, 8:15 p.m.: Best of Broadway (Symphony Park)
- June 21, 8:15 p.m.: Hollywood Hits (Symphony Park)
- June 27, 8:15 p.m.: Celebrate America! (Symphony Park) — includes fireworks finale
Tickets for Most Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops Concerts:
- Adults: $15 in advance; $20 at gate
- Youth (ages 13-18): $5 in advance; $7 at the gate
- Children (ages 12 and under): Free, but ticket is required
Tickets for Celebrate America!:
- Adults: $18 in advance; $25 at the gate
- Youth (ages 13-18): $5 in advance; $7 at the gate
- Children (ages 12 and under): Free, but ticket is required
But did you know that Charlotte Symphony also brings its musicians to the community in free programs? Some of these concerts are full orchestra concerts, sometimes with food trucks and pre-concert performances and activities. Others feature a smaller ensemble made up of members of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.
Some even include post-show fireworks.
FREE Charlotte Symphony Community Concerts
Symphony Night in Stumptown Park (Matthews)
Friday, June 12, 2026
7 p.m.
Stumptown Park
120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC
Free
The prelude act is at 7 p.m., with the Charlotte Symphony at 8:30 p.m.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Town Green in Davidson
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7 p.m.
Town Green
119 S Main Street, Davidson, NC
Free
Symphony in the Park and Fireworks in Cornelius
Saturday, June 20, 2026
6 to 10 p.m.
Bailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC
Free
Enjoy patriotic, classical and pops music and fireworks. Concessions, and beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in Pineville
Thursday, June 25, 2026
8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Pineville Lake Park
909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, North Carolina
Free
The Charlotte Symphony returns to Pineville this summer with a patriotic program for the Rock’N & Reel’N concert series. We believe there will be a fireworks show after the concert! (We will verify.)
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in Kannapolis
Saturday, June 27, 2026
7 p.m.
Village Park
700 West C Street, Kannapolis, NC
Free
The concert will be followed by fireworks.
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Ruthann Paul Suess says
Hi, would you happen to know what the July schedule is? We will be in Charlotte and can travel to all the cities in the vicinity. We will be there from July 11-15. Thank you, Ruthann