Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people.
Summer Pops schedule for 2023:
- June 11, 8:15 p.m.: The Music of John Williams (Symphony Park)
- June 18, 8:15 p.m.: Swingin’ Jazz at the Park (Symphony Park)
- June 25, 8:15 p.m.: Family Night at the Movies (Symphony Park)
- July 2, 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.
Check out a huge list of 4th of July fireworks, parades and celebrations in the Charlotte area.
FREE Charlotte Symphony Community Concerts
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Bailey Road Park
Saturday, June 24, 2023
8:30 p.m.
Bailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC
Free
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Pineville Lake Park
Thursday, June 29, 2023
8:30 p.m.
Pineville Lake Park
1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville, NC
Free
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at McGuire Nuclear Station
Friday, June 30, 2023
8:30 p.m
EnergyExplorium
13339 McGuire Nuclear Station Road, Huntersville, NC
Free
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Village Park in Kannapolis
Saturday, July 1, 2023
8:30 p.m.
Village Park
700 West C Street, Kannapolis, NC
Free
Fireworks will follow.
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