Updated! Huge list of outdoor concert series in Charlotte in 2024

closeup of guitarist and drummer at outdoor concert — Photo: Depositphotos

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’ve put together a huge list of outdoor concerts, mostly free, throughout the whole Charlotte area.

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
Six Sundays in the spring, summer and fall, 2024
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 18 to May 23, 2024
5 to 9 p.m.
Free
The only exceptions are the concerts on May 9 and 11, which are Wells Fargo Championship Tee-off Concerts. These are not free, and they start at 6 p.m.

Fridays Live at MoRA
Edge City Brewing, 6209 Old Post Road
Third Friday of every month from May to November, 2024
6 p.m.
Free
Also includes a kids’ activity, a food truck, local vendors and drink specials.

Music at the Quail Tower
Quail Corners Shopping Center, 8500 Park Road, Charlotte
Check back soon for 2024

Midtown

Music at the Met
Every Thursday from April 25 to October 3, 2024
6 to 9 p.m.
Metropolitan, 1111 Metropolitan Avenue, Charlotte
Free concerts on the patio by the greenway.

University City and North Charlotte Concert Series

Shoppes at University Place Spring Concert Series
Check back soon for 2024

Camp North End
1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte
Fridays, starting May 3, 2024
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 June, 2024, and then three 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
May 18, July 20, September 21, 2024
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
June 15 and August 17, 2024
6:30 p.m.
Mint Hill Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road, Mint Hill
Free

Pineville Outdoor Concert Series

Rock’n & Reel’n
June 14, July 12, August 9, 2024
7 p.m.
Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville
Free
This is a concert and movie series that takes place on Friday evenings.

Lake Norman Outdoor Concert Series

Jazz Concert Series
April 26 and 27, 2024
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 27, 2024.
6 to 9 p.m.
Veterans Park, Huntersville
Free

Birkdale Village Live Under the Oaks
Fridays from April 5 to October 25, 2024
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 from April 28 to October 12, 2024
6 to 8 p.m.
Davidson’s Village Green, 119 S. Main Street Davidson
Free

Davidson’s Concerts @ the Circles
First and third Saturday of month from May 4 to October 19, 2024
5 to 9 p.m.
Jetton Street, near Clean Juice, 605 Jetton Street, Davidson
Free

Rock the Park
First Friday from May to September, 2024 (except July, when it’s on July 12)
6:30 p.m.
Liberty Park, 255 E Iredell Avenue, Mooresville, NC
Free

LangTree Live
Thursdays, starting May 2, 2024
6:30 to 9 p.m.
LangTree LKN, 401 Langtree Rd, Mooresville
Free

Live After 5 at Old Town Public House
Check back soon.
5 to 8 p.m.
Free

Cabarrus County Outdoor Concert Series

Kannapolis Summer Entertainment Series
Various dates and locations in Kannapolis
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
2nd Saturday of the month May, June, August, September and October, 2024
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 September, 2024
Concerts take place at Runde Park and Catawba Park in Tega Cay
Free admission. The July 6 concert is part of Tega Cay’s 4th of July celebration.

Music in the Park at Ebenezer Park
Check back soon for future concerts. The park is closed for upgrades.
Ebenezer Park, 4490 Boatshore Road, Rock Hill, SC

Anne Springs Close Greenway Summer Concert Series
Thursdays from May 2 to July 25, 2024
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
One Saturday a month
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
3rd Friday of month, from May to August, 2024
Rotary Centennial Pavilion, 107 N. South Street, Gastonia
Free

Belmont’s Friday Night Live
Five Fridays in May and June, plus Thursday, July 4 (part of Red, White and Belmont)
6 to 10 p.m.
Main Street in Belmont
Free

Town of Dallas Summer Concert Series
Six concerts have been announced for 2024
Dallas Historic Court Square
131 W Main Street, Dallas
Free

Jam at the Dam
May 4, 2024
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
Select Fridays in May through October, 2024, except for July
6 to 9 p.m.
Downtown Mount Holly
The events also feature food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and a Kid Zone.

Cruise-In Concert Series in Kings Mountain
Check back soon for 2024
Patriots Park, 220 South Railroad Avenue, Kings Mountain, NC
Free

Union County Outdoor Concert Series

Downtown Waxhaw’s Summer Concert Series
From June to August, 2024, two Fridays a month, alternating locations
7 to 9 p.m.
Community Corner, 116 McDonald Street, Waxhaw, NC
Waxhawn Downtown Park, 301 Givens Street, Waxhaw, NC
Free

HITs After Six in Indian Trail
March 21, April 18, May 16, 2024
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, 2024
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 2024.
7 p.m.
Piedmont Social House
2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte
Free

Uptown Outdoor Concert Series

Lunch & Listen
Most Wednesdays and Saturdays from March 27 to May 29, 2024
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Alternating between Romare Bearden Park and First Ward Park
Free

QCQ@5
Thursdays from May 2 to 23, 2024
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
Nine dates from June 14 to August 22, 2024
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

Sounds of Summer Concert Series at Blakeney Town Center
Every Saturday in June, 2024
7 p.m.
Ardrey Kell and Rea Road
Free

Stonecrest Summer Concert Series
Every Friday and Saturday from May 3 to September 21, 2024
7800 Rea Road
Free
Concerts take place at the Fountain Stage

Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence
Fridays and Saturdays from June 7 to July 27, 2024
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.