The U.S. National Whitewater River Center’s popular River Jam is a free concert series that takes place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening starting April 30, 2026. The series typically takes place through the end of September.
The music takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. The schedule might be a little different on days when festivals are taking place.
The Whitewater Center is at 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Admission is free. Parking is $13 per car. An annual parking pass is $45, so if you think you’ll go to the Whitewater Center four times for any reason in a calendar year, that’s the way to go.
Outside food or drink is not allowed. Food and drink is for sale at the Whitewater Center.
This is what has been announced so far! If you don’t see a date listed, please check back soon. We’ll be updating the schedule as it’s announced. You can check the Whitewater website too.
April and May Schedule
- April 30: Garrett Boys
- May 1: Evan Blackerby and the Bandwagon
- May 2: Big Daddy Love
- May 7: Drew Foust
- May 8: Kevin Daniel & the Bottom Line
- May 9: McKinley James
- May 14: Florencia & The Feeling
- May 15: The Wilson Springs Hotel
- May 16: Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts
- May 21: Time Sawyer
- May 22: Jack Blocker
- May 23: David Childers & The Serpents
- May 28: Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers
- May 29: Pressing Strings
- May 30: Chamomile & Whiskey
June Schedule
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July Schedule
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August Schedule
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September Schedule
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Charlotte, NC 704-391-3900
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