Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops concerts, at Symphony Park at SouthPark, are a highlight of the summer for many people. There are both ticketed and free event. Read on to learn about all of them, or jump to the free events.
Summer Pops schedule for 2024:
Please note that the gates open at 5 p.m., and there is generally a pre-show performance before the main concert.
- June 9, 8:15 p.m.: Latin Sounds (Symphony Park)
- June 16, 8:15 p.m.: A Juneteenth Celebration (Symphony Park)
- June 23, 8:15 p.m.: Music From the Movies (Symphony Park)
- June 30, 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 Stumptown Park
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
7 p.m.
Stumptown Park
120 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC
Free
The prelude act, Letron Brantley, will perform at 7 p.m., and the Charlotte Symphony will perform at 8:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket or chairs. Dinner available for purchase from Boujee Soul Food, Sweet and Cozy Bakery and Gnam Gnam Gelato. More info from Town of Matthews.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Bailey Road Park
Saturday, June 22, 2024
6 p.m.
Bailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC
Free
More information from Cornelius Parks & Recreation.
Followed by a fireworks display.
Concessions:
- A Little Taste of Chicago
- Asian B On Wheels
- Bam’s Sandwich Bistro
- Blasian Asian Way
- B’ Grill DeLoozey Cakes
- Handel’s Ice Cream
- Honeybee Lemonade
- JK Cones
- Journey Pizza
- Kona Ice
- La Casita del Sabor
- Lunch Box
- S&K Funnel Cakes
- TIN Kitchen
- Ve-Go Food Truck
Beer & Wine:
- 760 Craft Works
- Ass Clown Brewing
- Dover Vineyards
- Eleven Lakes Brewing
- Lost Worlds Brewing
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Pineville Lake Park
Thursday, June 27, 2024
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Pineville Lake Park
1000 Johnston Drive, Pineville, NC
Free
Pre-show from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Symphony performs at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. More info here.
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at McGuire Nuclear Station
Friday, June 28, 2024
8:30 p.m
EnergyExplorium
13339 McGuire Nuclear Station Road, Huntersville, NC
Free
Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Village Park in Kannapolis
Saturday, June 29, 2024
7 p.m.
Village Park
700 West C Street, Kannapolis, NC
Free
Fireworks will follow.
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