Concerts in Charlotte, North Carolina

As the largest city in North Carolina, Charlotte is packed with live entertainment and music options.

Ovens Auditorium is one of Charlotte’s longest-running live entertainment spaces. It opened in 1955 as part of a sports and entertainment complex. Famous artists like James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, the Jackson Five, and the Backstreet Boys have played at Ovens Auditorium and the neighboring Bojangles Coliseum, which is now used primarily as the home arena for the Checkers, Charlotte’s minor league hockey team. Charlotte’s major sports teams eventually outgrew the old sports complex’s space and moved elsewhere in the city, but the 2460 capacity Ovens Auditorium remains a major venue in the city’s live music scene. Seating at the venue is auditorium-style, with balcony, mezzanine, and orchestra levels. Upcoming and recent artists at Ovens Auditorium include Jason Isbell with Frank Turner, Evanescence, Robert Plant, and The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

For larger events, you’ll want to check out the PNC Music Pavilion. The Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater-style venue. Its large capacity of 18,768 has made it an ideal location for tours like Ozzfest and The Vans Warped Tour. The Pavilion has around 8600 seats, and the crowd on the lawn takes up the rest of the space. Some major artists, including KISS, The Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, Spice Girls, and Snoop Dogg have played at the PNC Music Pavilion since it opened in 1991. 

There are many other great music venues in Charlotte as well. Some other great options include The Fillmore, The Underground, and the Neighborhood Theater.

What concert venues are located in Charlotte?

Most high-profile acts will play at PNC Music Pavilion. How much fun you’ll have can depend on the weather—especially if you’re out on the lawn—but it’s a good venue for high-quality performers. Other exciting venues include Ovens Auditorium, Neighborhood Theater, The Fillmore and The Underground.

What concerts are playing this weekend?

To see who’s performing in Charlotte this weekend, scroll up to the “All Concerts in Charlotte” section for listings and tickets.

Tips for attending concerts in Charlotte

PNC Pavilion is a semi-outdoor venue. The seats and stage are covered, but the lawn is out in the open. If you want to be close to the performers, or if you just want to avoid the elements, try to find tickets off of the lawn. If you do opt for lawn tickets, you can bring a lawn chair or a beach towel to sit on. Parking at the venue will run you $25.00+. Local CATS buses also stop close to the Pavilion.

How much are concert tickets in Charlotte?

Charlotte is one of the top concert destinations in the country, with a wide variety of venues and performances. For a look at ticket prices for upcoming concerts, scroll to the top of the page and see events today, this weekend, and this week.

What artists are coming to Charlotte?

To see upcoming concerts in Charlotte, explore the listings above to find concerts happening today, this weekend, and further in the future.