Charlotte World Parade & Festival
April
A recent addition to Charlotte’s festival scene, this colourful event is designed to celebrate multiculturalism. With arts and crafts activities, food stalls, displays and parades of native dresses, it is rapidly becoming one of the liveliest dates in the city calendar.
Charlotte Restaurant Week
July
Also known as ‘Queen’s Feast’, this annual celebration of all things gourmet is the perfect opportunity to discover Charlotte’s rapidly evolving restaurant scene. Held over 10 days in July, the event sees over 100 eateries offering special menus and deals.
Charlotte Shakespeare Festival
May-August
Fans of the Bard will relish this popular theatre festival, which takes place between The Green Uptown and Booth Playhouse. Most productions are full length, all are free, and there are plenty of shows aimed at introducing kids and newcomers to the classic works of Shakespeare.
Charlotte Sunset Jazz Festival
September
This long-running outdoor concert gets bigger and better every year. Showcasing a selection of top-class international jazz acts, as well as performers from across the local area, it’s a lively evening of dancing, music and fun.
UNC Charlotte International Festival
September
Started as a university event back in 1975, this event has become one of the city’s most popular and long-running festivals. Stalls, music and kids’ events combine to create a day of family-friendly entertainm.