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The U.S. National Whitewater River Center’s popular River Jams are free concerts take place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening in the warm months.
They were canceled in 2020, but they have returned! They are scheduled through the end of September.
The music will go from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a little different on days when festivals are taking place.
Follow this link to learn about all the bands.
Admission is free. Parking is $6 per car. You can’t bring in food. Food and drink is for sale at the Whitewater Center.
Here’s the 2021 schedule. Schedule subject to change. If the restrictions from the State of North Carolina change, that could affect these plans.
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Whitewater River Jam Schedule
May
Saturday, May 1st: Three Star Revival
Thursday, May 6th: Motherfolk
Friday, May 7th: The Mantras
Saturday, May 8th: Gaslight Street
Thursday, May 13th: The Orange Constant
Friday, May 14th: Yam Yam
Saturday, May 15th: Austin Plaine
Thursday, May 20th: Empire Strikes Brass
Friday, May 21st: Jon Stickley Trio
Saturday, May 22nd: Ancient Cities
Thursday, May 27th: Hank, Pattie & The Current
Friday, May 28th: Songs From the Road Band
Saturday, May 29th: Desert Noises
June
Thursday, June 3rd, Carly Burruss
Friday, June 4th: The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers
Saturday, June 5th: Ryan Montbleau
Thursday, June 10th: Seth Walker
Friday, June 11th: AFTM
Saturday, June 12th: Lord Nelson
Thursday, June 17th: Joslyn & The Sweet Compressions
Friday, June 18th: Unspoken Tradition
Saturday, June 19th: Virginia Ground
Thursday, June 24th: The 502s
Friday, June 25th: Akita
Saturday, June 26th: Little Bird
July
Thursday, July 1st: Underground Springhouse
Friday, July 2nd: Truett
Saturday, July 3rd: Con Brio
Thursday, July 8th: Elonzo Wesley
Friday, July 9th: Hedonistas
Saturday, July 10th: Big Daddy Love
Thursday, July 15th: Taylor Scott Band
Friday, July 16th: Revelwood Mission
Saturday, July 17th: Pluto Gang
Thursday, July 22nd: Whitehall
Friday, July 23rd: Brother Moses
Saturday, July 24th: The Hooten Hallers
Thursday, July 29th: TBA
Friday, July 30th: The High Divers
Saturday, July 31st: Badcameo
August
Thursday, August 5th: Mike Mains & the Branches
Friday, August 6th: QT & The Soul Providers
Saturday, April 17th: Red Dress Amy
Thursday, August 12th: Late Night Special
Friday, August 13th: Swim in the Wild
Saturday, August 14th: Groove 8
Thursday, August 19th: Ross Adams
Friday, August 20th: Province of Thieves
Saturday, August 21st: Justin Fedor & The Denim Denim
Thursday, August 26th: Abby Bryant & The Echoes
Friday, August 27th: Bakalao Stars
Saturday, August 28th: Pressing Strings
September
Thursday, September 2nd: Nora Jane Struthers
Friday, September 3rd: Melody Trucks Band
Saturday, September 4th: Dead Horses
Thursday, September 9th: The Red Clay Strays
Friday, September 10th: Tall Tall Trees
Saturday, September 11th: Universal Sigh
Thursday, September 16th: Lovers Leap
Friday, September 17th: Sun-Dried Vibes
Thursday, September 23rd: Eliza Neals
Friday, September 24th: Brother Smith
Saturday, September 25th: Aaron Kamm & The One Drops
Thursday, September 30th: Time Sawyer
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More Outdoor Music in Charlotte
Check out our list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte, or look at a day by day list of some upcoming outdoor concerts here:U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
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