Huge list of outdoor concert series in Charlotte in 2025

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’re putting together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area. The list is a work in progress. We’re updating it as the concert series are announced for 2025.

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!)

If you want to see the current day-by-day list of outdoor concerts, just jump to the calendar of outdoor concerts.

South Charlotte and East Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series

Party at the Park at Mint Museum Randolph
Select Sundays
Scheduled for March 30, April 13, May 18, and June 22, 2025
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mint Museum Randolph, 2730 Randolph Road
Free
Enjoy live music on the lawn of Mint Museum Randolph, as well as art activities or demos, food trucks and a cash bar. Admission to the museum is also free during these events.

SouthPark After 5
Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Road
Every Thursday from April 17 to May 22, 2025
5 to 9 p.m.
Free
Each concert also features a free family activity, like face painting or a photobooth.

Fridays Live at MoRA
Edge City Brewing, 6209 Old Post Road
Check back soon for 2025
6 p.m.
Free
Also includes a kids’ activity, a food truck, local vendors and drink specials.

Midtown

Music at the Met
Every Thursday starting April 24, 2025. The series typically continues through the first week of October.
6 to 6 p.m.
Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte
Free concerts on the patio by the greenway.

University City and North Charlotte Concert Series

Camp North End
1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte
Fridays — check back soon for starting date in 2025
6 to 9 p.m.
Live bands will play on the stage in the Boileryard, and DJs will be at the Ford Green.

Matthews and Mint Hill Outdoor Concert Series

Matthews Beats ‘n Bites
The last Friday of the month, from March to May, 2025, and then four more times in September and October
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
June 21, July 19, and August 16, 2025
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.

Music and Brews
May 17 and September 20, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill
Free

Pineville Outdoor Concert Series

Rock’n & Reel’n
Various dates from June to August, 2025
7 p.m.
Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville
Free
This is a concert and movie series that takes (mostly) place on Friday evenings. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Charlotte Symphony performs at 8:30 p.m., followed by fireworks. The movies take place at dusk.

Music on Main
Thursdays from April 3 to May 8, 2025
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
505 Main Street, Pineville, NC
Free

Lake Norman Outdoor Concert Series

Jazz Appreciation Concert
April 26, 2025
6 to 9 p.m.
Veterans Park, 201 Huntersville-Concord Road, Huntersville
Free

LaLaCaboosa
Third Thursday of month in June, July, August and October. Also, Latino Night is on Friday, September 12, 2025.
6 to 9 p.m.
Veterans Park, Huntersville
Free

Birkdale Village Live Under the Oaks
Fridays from April 4 to October 24, 2025
6 to 8 p.m.
Birkdale Village, Birkdale Commons Parkway and Sam Furr Road, Huntersville
Free

Davidson’s Concerts on the Green
Select Saturdays and Sundays (and one Friday) from April 27 to October 11, 2025
6 to 8 p.m.
Davidson’s Village Green, 119 S. Main Street Davidson
Free

Davidson’s Concerts @ the Circles
Select Saturdays from April 5 to October 18, 2025
5 to 9 p.m.
Jetton Street, near Clean Juice, 605 Jetton Street, Davidson
Free

Rock the Park
Once a month from May to September, 2025
Event starts at 6 p.m. Music at 6:30 p.m.
Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, NC
Free

LangTree Live
Thursdays from April to September, 2025, except for July 3
6:30 to 9 p.m.
LangTree LKN, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville
Free

Music in the Park — Denver
3rd Saturday of the month from May to August, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Rescue Squad Park, 7819 Galway Lane, Denver, NC
Free

Cabarrus County Outdoor Concert Series

Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series
Check back soon for 2025
The City of Kannapolis’ extensive Summer Entertainment Series features live music in parks in Kannapolis, as well as outdoor movies and children’s activities.

Rockin’ the Burg
The 2nd Saturday in the months of May, June, August, September and October, 2025
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Harrisburg Park
191 Sims Parkway, Harrisburg
Free
Each event features a number of food trucks and a beer garden.

South Carolina Outdoor Concert Series

Tega Cay Concert Series
One Saturday a month from June to October, 2025 (except September)
Concerts take place at Runde Park and Catawba Park in Tega Cay
Free admission. The July 5 concert is part of Tega Cay’s 4th of July celebration.

Anne Springs Close Greenway Summer Concert Series
Thursdays from May 8 to July 24, 2025
Anne Springs Close Greenway, 2573 Lake Haigler Drive, in Fort Mill, South Carolina
$7 for non-members adults, and $5 for age 5-12. Free for kids 4 and younger. Free for members. $5 for parking.

Gaston and Cleveland County Outdoor Concert Series

Blues Out Back
Check back soon for 2025
6 to 9 p.m.
Gaston County Museum of Art and History, 131 W Main Street, Dallas, NC
$5. Free for members and for kids 12 and under

Gastonia Summer Concert Series
Three Thursdays in 2025
6 p.m.
Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia
Free

Belmont’s Friday Night Live
4 Friday nights in May and June, plus July 4
6 to 10 p.m.
Main Street in Belmont
Free

Town of Dallas Summer Concert Series
Check back soon for 2025
Dallas Historic Court Square
131 W Main Street, Dallas
Free

Jam at the Dam
Check back soon for 2025
2 to 9 p.m.
The Boathouse
115 Willow Drive, McAdenville
Free
This year, Jam at the Dam is just one day instead of a concert series.

Mount Holly Nights
Check back soon for 2025
6 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Mount Holly
The events also feature food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and a Kid Zone.

Live Music at Patriots Park in Kings Mountain
May 3, June 7, and September 6, 2025
6 p.m.
Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC
Free

Union County Outdoor Concert Series

Downtown Waxhaw’s Summer Concert Series
Check back soon for 2025
Community Corner, 116 McDonald Street, Waxhaw, NC
Waxhawn Downtown Park, 301 Givens Street, Waxhaw, NC
Free

HITs After Six in Indian Trail
April 17 and May 15, 2025
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Chestnut Park
320 Chestnut Parkway, Indian Trail
Free

West and Southwest Charlotte Outdoor Concert Series

River Jam
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, May to September, 2025
6:30 p.m.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
Free (parking is $12)

Live on the Lawn at Piedmont Social House
Fridays, scheduled on an ongoing basis in 2025.
7 p.m.
Piedmont Social House
2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte
Free

Uptown Outdoor Concert Series

Lunch & Listen
Check back soon to see if this concert series will be held in 2025
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alternating between Romare Bearden Park and First Ward Park
Free

QCQ@5
Check back soon to see if this concert series will be held in 2025
5 to 8 p.m.
Queen City Quarter (formerly EpiCentre)
210 E Trade Street, Charlotte
Free

The concert series, which features local bands, takes place on the 3rd floor rooftop.

Outdoor Concerts in Various Locations

Sundown Sounds
Check back soon for 2025
7 to 9 p.m.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation’s Sundown Series takes place at Ramsey Creek Park (Cornelius), Eastway Recreation Center (East Charlotte), and Pearl Street Park (Midtown.)
Free

Ballantyne Outdoor Concert Series

Live at the Amp Ballantyne
2nd Friday of the month from May to September, 2025
5 to 8:30 p.m.
$15
Free for ages 5 under. Ballantyne office customers can get two free tickets each month through the goBallantyne app.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Blakeney Town Center
Check back soon for 2025
7 p.m.
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road
Free

Stonecrest Summer Concert Series
Check back soon for 2025
7800 Rea Road
Free
Concerts take place at the Fountain Stage

Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence
Check back soon for 2025
7 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.