13 biggest things to do in Charlotte this July

🎆 July 3 and 4: Fourth of July Celebration at the Whitewater Center. | Starts 9:30am Friday | Free | Details

🎇 July 4: Charlotte's Stars and Stripes Spectacular with Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at Truist Field. | 8pm | $25+ | Details

🧛 July 7-Aug. 9: "Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors" at Booth Playhouse. | Showtimes vary | Prices vary | Details

🎤 July 10 and 11: J. Cole at Spectrum Center. | 8pm (both shows) | $72+ Details

🎸 July 11: AC/DC "Power Up Tour" at Bank of America Stadium. | 7:30pm | $88+ | Details

🏉 July 11: USA Rugby vs Zimbabwe Rugby at American Legion Memorial Stadium. | 7:30pm | $25+ | Details

🎶 July 17 and 18: Usher and Chris Brown "The R&B Tour" at Bank of America Stadium. | 7pm both shows | $172+ Details

🛍️ July 18: Handcrafted Market's Market on Camden. | 11am-5pm | Free to attend | Details

🛻 July 18 and 19: Monster Jam at Spectrum Center. | Times vary | $32 | Details

🍔 July 24-Aug. 2: Queen's Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week (Summer Edition) at participating restaurants. | Times, locations and prices vary | Details

🇵🇪 July 25: Charlotte Peruvian Festival at Victoria Yards. | 12pm | $20 (at the entrance) | Details

⚽️ July 29: MLS All-Star Game 2026 (MLS vs. Liga MX) at Bank of America Stadium. | 8pm | $60 | Details

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🌍 Through July 19: FIFA World Cup watch parties are happening across Charlotte — check out our guide to where to watch.