CHARLOTTE — Charlotte is celebrating Pride this weekend with a two-day festival, a parade on Sunday and tons of other events around the city. With sports, concerts and markets, it may be hard to choose. Here’s what’s going on near you.
Please use the links provided to confirm hours and to check for last-minute updates before you go.
See Tim McGraw Friday night at Truliant Amphitheater for the “Pawn Shop Guitar Tour.”
There will be a Latin-Arab fusion dance party at The Underground Friday night.
“& Juliet,” a musical comedy twist on Shakespeare’s famous love story, opens this weekend at the Belk Theater.
This weekend at the Whitewater Center’s River Jam, Smilo & The Ghost will take the stage Friday, followed by Sydney Adams Saturday night.
See “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors” at Booth Playhouse this weekend.
Isaiah Rashad will perform at The Fillmore Friday night.
Watch “Zootopia 2″ on the lawn of the Johnston YMCA in NoDa Friday evening.
Queen City Anime Con will be held at the Embassy Suites and Convention Center this weekend.
Enjoy live music, food, shopping and more at Camp North End’s Live Friday Nights.
Check out a lineup of classic cars at a cruise-in in downtown Monroe Friday evening.
Listen to beach music by The Catalinas with opener Trace Casanova Friday at Mount Holly Nights.
Food + Film nights are back at Truist Field with a screening of “Over The Hedge” and a new lineup of move-themed food and drinks.
Start your Saturday with Yoga on the Lawn of the Mint Museum Randolph.
Girls Rugby is offering a free, introductory flag rugby clinic Saturday morning at Friendship Sportsplex in north Charlotte.
It’s Pride Weekend in Charlotte. The festival kicks off Saturday, followed by the annual Pride Parade Sunday afternoon. Visit the festival’s website for a full lineup of events.
The 2026 Pride Mimosa Kickoff Party will be held Saturday morning at Victoria Yards.
The Harvey B. Gantt Center’s 5th Annual Youth Explosion Summit will be held Saturday afternoon. The event aims to inspire youth through discussion, networking, art and activism.
Enjoy live music, games, local vendors and more at the 2nd Annual LoSo Queen Park Social Block Party on Saturday.
As part of Charlotte Pride, The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City is hosting Flourish: A Celebration of LGBTQ Arts & Culture. The event will highlight LGBTQ performing and fine arts groups in the Charlotte area.
Charlotte Crown will take on the Jacksonville Waves Saturday at Bojangles Coliseum.
Groovers Listening Bar is throwing a Charlotte Pride Celebration inspired by British Punk and Marie Antoinette. Enjoy specialty gin cocktails and a drag show Saturday evening.
The 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Awards will be held at the Spectrum Center Saturday night.
See comedian Jeff Foxworthy at TD Amp Ballantyne Saturday night.
5 Seconds of Summer will perform at Truliant Amphitheater as part of the “Everyone’s A Star! World Tour.”
Wooden Robot’s annual Pride Drag Show will be held Saturday at The Chamber.
Watch Charlotte FC play Columbus Crew at Bank of America Stadium Saturday night.
There will also be a Charlotte FC Watch Party at NoDa Brewing Co. Fans will enjoy $5 Pitchside Pilsners all night long.
Catch a screening of “Free Willy” at Fourth Ward Park Saturday evening.
See Raq Baby at The Underground Saturday night.
Bar Argon is throwing a Charlotte Pride “Show Your Color” dance party Saturday night.
There will be a Charlotte Pride Parade Viewing Party hosted by DJ Fannie Mae at the Carolina Theatre Sunday afternoon. After the parade, catch a screening of the beloved 1995 cult classic “Showgirls.” There will also be a special vendor market, showcasing Black- and LGBTQ-owned businesses in honor of Pride and National Black Business Month.
Enjoy a free concert by the Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists at Myers Park Presbyterian Church Sunday.
Salsa, Bachata and Merengue at the Ritmo Latino Dance Social at Lenny Boy Brewing Co. Sunday.
Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte will play Truliant Amphitheater Sunday night.
Ella Mai will also perform at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Sunday night.
See Los Tucanes de Tijuana at Ovens Auditorium Sunday night.