Jul 30, 2026 - Things to Do

14 biggest events happening in Charlotte this August

McKenzie Rankin

Busy city street parade scene with a large crowd, rainbow flags, and colorful balloons. Participants march along a tree-lined avenue as tall buildings loom in the background. — The 2025 Charlotte Pride parade. Photo: McKenzie Rankin/Axios

Don't worry, Charlotte, summer isn't slowing down yet.

What to expect: August is bringing 14 major events, including big-name concerts, soccer matches, Pride, Broadway shows and the soft launch of football season.

🎶 Aug. 1–2: Tame Impala's Deadbeat Tour with Djo at Spectrum Center. | 7pm (both shows) | Details

🥁 Aug. 2: Cajón Festival, a celebration of Afro-Peruvian music, dance and culture, at Levine Plaza. | Noon–2pm | Details

⚽️ Aug. 4, 7 and 11: Charlotte FC hosts Pumas UNAM, Atlas FC and CF Pachuca during Leagues Cup at Bank of America Stadium. | Times vary | Details

🪩 Aug 8: The Cumbia Rave at The Underground. | 9pm | Details

🎸 Aug. 8: Bryan Adams with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at Spectrum Center. | 7:30pm | Details

🎶 Aug. 9: Mumford & Sons with Medium Build at Spectrum Center. | 7:30pm | Details

🎭 Aug. 11–16: "& Juliet" at Belk Theater. | Performance times vary | Details

🤠 Aug. 14: Tim McGraw with 49 Winchester at Truliant Amphitheater. | 7pm | Details

🏳️‍🌈 Aug. 15–16: Charlotte Pride Festival & Parade in Uptown. | Times vary — the parade is from 1-4pm Sunday. | Details

🎤 Aug. 15: The 41st Annual Stellar Awards at Spectrum Center. | 4:30pm | Details

🏀 Aug. 22: BIG3 basketball at Spectrum Center. | 12:30pm | Details

🌊 Aug. 23: Jack Johnson with Lake Street Dive at Truliant Amphitheater. | 7:30pm | Details

🪴 Aug 21-23: "Little Shop of Horrors" at Booth Playhouse. | Performance times vary | Details

🏈 Aug. 28: The Carolina Panthers host the Houston Texans in their only home preseason game at Bank of America Stadium. | 7pm | Details

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