CHARLOTTE — This weekend is packed with entertainment. From cultural festivals to concerts and the Carolina Panthers, 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.
The Carolina Panthers will play in their final preseason game Friday night. The team will host the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium.
If you’re watching from home, tune in to Channel 9 at 7 p.m. to watch the game and stick around for player interviews and analysis immediately after the game.
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See the Charlotte Knights take on the Memphis Redbirds at Truist Field this weekend.
This weekend at the Whitewater Center’s River Jam, Jacoozy will take the stage Friday, followed by Parker Barrow Saturday night.
Enjoy authentic Latin food, drinks, music, dancing and more at Urban District Market’s Fiesta Friday.
Also on Friday, Charlotte Independence will play AV Alta FC at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex in Matthews.
See Carol Riddick and Gerald Veasley perform some of Nina Simone’s greatest hits at Middle C Jazz Friday night.
Enjoy live music, food, shopping and more at Camp North End’s Live Friday Nights.
Comedians will debate your worst opinions at Terrible Takes at Suffolk Punch in South End Friday night.
Eslabon Armado will perform at The Fillmore Friday evening.
Or dance the night away to a House Party rave at The Underground Friday.
The Tony Award-winning musical, “The Cher Show,” will take the Booth Playhouse stage for one weekend only. The show chronicles over six decades of Cher’s stardom. Get tickets here.
A multicultural music festival will take place across Charlotte this weekend. Music Without Borders brings music from around the world to the Queen City, from Dabke and Bhangra dancers at Camp North End to Latin music at Manolo’s and more.
Start your Saturday with Yoga on the Lawn of the Mint Museum Randolph.
Carolina Ascent is teaming up with Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest for a special signing day event, where girls will be celebrated like sports stars. There will be interactive activities, exciting photo ops and exclusive deals.
The Charlotte Asian Film Festival returns to Independent Picture House Saturday. Attendees will experience powerful films, media panels and community.
The second annual Harry Potter Wizarding Festival will be held Saturday at Percent Small Batch Brewery in Concord. The festival features a magical marketplace, artisans, trivia, Butterbeer and more.
Shop from local vendors and enjoy pizza and brews at the Bookish Bloom Bazaar at NoDa Brewing Saturday. There will be indie author signings, book and plant vendors, a sketch booth and more.
At Seoul Food Mill District, the second annual K-Pop Stan Fest will be held Saturday. It’s the festival for K-pop music and dance fans. There will be live performances, a curated K-pop market and activities.
Enjoy an evening of bluegrass music at the inaugural Lake Norman Bluegrass Jamboree Saturday at Lost Worlds Brewing in Cornelius. Click here for the full lineup.
The 2026 Keep Pounding High School Classic will start at 4 p.m. Saturday. It’s a doubleheader, featuring matchups between the Indian Land Warriors and Northwestern Trojans followed by the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders versus the Hough Huskies.
Rock out at this year’s Queen City Metalfest Saturday at The Underground.
Watch “The Little Mermaid” in Fourth Ward Park Saturday night.
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and the Spin Doctors will play Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Saturday night.
Carolina Ascent will face off against Tampa Bay Sun FC Saturday night at American Legion Memorial Stadium.
Rick Ross will perform at Belk Theater alongside the Renaissance Orchestra for the “Port of Miami 20th Anniversary Tour” Saturday night. Guests are encouraged to dress in formal black-tie attire for the event.
See JUTES perform at The Underground Sunday night.
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