Meet the people making the Carolinas’ music scene happen, then head out to hear it live. Confluence combines a music-industry conference with a multi-venue festival featuring more than 45 artists.Conference: October 7–9 at The Union at Station West.Music festival: October 8–10 across Charlotte venues, with Saturday’s finale at Suffolk Punch South End from 2–10:30 p.m.Wednesday […]
Bring a book and settle in for a free, relaxed reading session at Troubadour Booksellers. No registration is required; just show up and find a place to read.The first half-hour offers optional mingling, followed by quiet reading. The final half-hour is an optional discussion about what everyone is reading, or more time with your book.Seating […]
Give your Wednesday night a much louder soundtrack. Olivia Rodrigo comes to Spectrum Center for an arena show built for fans who know every word. Make plans with your favorite concert companion and enjoy a night of pop in Uptown.When: October 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.Where: Spectrum Center, 333 East Trade Street, Charlotte.Find tickets […]
Professional disc golf returns to Winthrop in Rock Hill October 8–11 with the USDGC and Throw Pink Women’s Championship. Day passes are listed at $35.
Enjoy live music in the center of Ballantyne Village on October 8, from 6 to 9 p.m.Make an evening of it with dinner at a Village restaurant, drinks or patio dining before the music. Bring friends and your own chair.Hosted by Ballantyne Village, this fall music series runs Thursdays, October 1–29, 2026.Location: 14825 Ballantyne Village […]
Celebrate Mecktoberfest at OMB’s Ballantyne biergarten with German food, beer, live music and games.This weekend runs 2026-10-09 through 2026-10-11. Music is scheduled Friday from 6–10 p.m., Saturday from 1–4 p.m. and 6–10 p.m., and Sunday from 2–5 p.m. Saturday’s steinholding competition runs from 4–6 p.m.The calendar shows the festival dates; daily opening hours vary. Food […]
Jousting, live entertainment, artisan shopping, and family fun in Huntersville. Saturdays and Sundays, October 3–November 22, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Clear some space on your bookshelf: Charlotte BookPalooza is taking over Truist Field for a Saturday devoted to readers, authors and all things books. Browse booksellers and local makers, meet authors at signings, explore panels and activities, and enjoy giveaways and a live DJ.The festival benefits Books on the House, a nonprofit that distributes free […]
Trade the usual Saturday plans for a night with the home crowd. Charlotte FC hosts FC Dallas at Bank of America Stadium, with an evening kickoff that leaves time to explore Uptown before the match. Bring your scarf and your loudest cheers.When: October 10, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.Where: Bank of America Stadium, 800 South […]
Jousting, live entertainment, artisan shopping, and family fun in Huntersville. Saturdays and Sundays, October 3–November 22, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.