Charlotte concert tracker: The biggest shows coming in 2026 and 2027
Charlotte’s concert calendar is already filling up for 2027, with country stars Kenny Chesney and Eric Church headed for Bank of America Stadium, pop singer Gracie Abrams booked for two nights at Spectrum Center and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer bringing his music to uptown.
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But there’s plenty to look forward to before 2026 ends, too.
Rush is returning to the road after more than a decade, Jack White is playing two nights at The Fillmore, and Widespread Panic will ring in the new year with two shows at Bojangles Coliseum.
To help music fans keep track, we’ve assembled a running list of some of the biggest, most interesting and most anticipated concerts coming to the Charlotte area.
This isn’t intended to include every concert in town. We’re focusing on major headliners, noteworthy tours, special performances and artists worth paying attention to — whether they’re playing a stadium, an arena or a more intimate venue.
We’ll update this guide as additional concerts are announced, so check back regularly.
Last updated: Oct. 23, 2026.
SOMBR — Oct. 27, Spectrum Center. The rising alternative-pop singer brings his “You Are the Reason Tour” to Charlotte, reflecting his rapid rise from viral hits to arena headliner. Details here.
Young Miko — Nov. 1, Spectrum Center. The Puerto Rican rapper and singer brings her “Late Checkout Tour” to uptown Charlotte, adding a major Latin music booking to the fall calendar. Details here.
Rod Wave — Nov. 3, Spectrum Center. The Florida rapper and singer, known for blending hip-hop with emotionally charged R&B, brings his “Don’t Look Down Tour” to Charlotte. Details here.
Little Big Town — Nov. 7, Ovens Auditorium. The Grammy-winning country vocal group brings its harmony-heavy catalog to one of Charlotte’s more intimate seated concert venues on its “For the Art of It Tour.” Details here.
Jack White — Nov. 13 and 14, The Fillmore. The former White Stripes frontman, whose guitar-driven music helped define 21st-century garage rock, will play two nights at The Fillmore — a relatively intimate setting for a musician of his stature. Nov. 13 tickets | Nov. 14 tickets.
Doja Cat — Nov. 18, Spectrum Center. The Grammy-winning pop and rap star brings her “Tour Ma Vie World Tour” to Charlotte with special guest Latto. Details here.
Rush — Nov. 20 and 22, Spectrum Center. Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson are returning to touring on the “Fifty Something Tour,” following the death of longtime drummer Neil Peart in 2020. Charlotte is getting two nights of the comeback, making this one of the fall’s most notable rock engagements. Nov. 20 tickets | Nov. 22 tickets.
Kurt Vile & the Violators — Nov. 22, Neighborhood Theatre. The acclaimed indie-rock singer-songwriter, known for his laid-back vocals and intricate guitar work, brings his band to the NoDa venue. Details here.
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans — Nov. 29, Bojangles Coliseum. Three prominent names in contemporary Christian music join forces for a holiday concert, bringing together decades of Christmas music and familiar favorites. Details here.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra — Dec. 12, Spectrum Center. The holiday-season favorite returns with its elaborate combination of rock music, theatrical storytelling and stage effects. There are two performances. 3 p.m. tickets | 7:30 p.m. tickets.
Jodeci — Dec. 19 and 20, Ovens Auditorium. The R&B quartet celebrates the 35th anniversary of its debut album, “Forever My Lady,” bringing its catalog of 1990s slow jams to Charlotte for two nights. Dec. 19 tickets | Dec. 20 tickets.
Widespread Panic — Dec. 30 and 31, Bojangles Coliseum. The Athens, Georgia, jam-band veterans will close out 2026 with two Charlotte performances, including a New Year’s Eve concert. Dec. 30 tickets | Dec. 31 tickets.
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Andrea Bocelli — Jan. 29, Spectrum Center. The Italian tenor brings his “Romanza 30th Anniversary World Tour” to Charlotte, celebrating the album that helped introduce his voice to an international audience. Details here.
Gracie Abrams — Feb. 26 and 27, Spectrum Center. The Grammy-nominated pop singer is booked for two consecutive nights on her “Look at My Life Tour,” making this one of Charlotte’s most notable early-2027 pop engagements. Feb. 26 tickets | Feb. 27 tickets.
Hans Zimmer — March 9, Spectrum Center. The Oscar-winning composer behind the music of films including “The Lion King,” “Inception” and “Dune” brings his “Hans Zimmer Live — The Next Level” production to Charlotte. Details here.
Greta Van Fleet — March 12, Spectrum Center. The Grammy-winning rock band brings its “Into the Beginning World Tour” to Charlotte, joined by The Kooks and Luna Li. Details here.
Josiah Queen — April 17, Spectrum Center. The fast-rising contemporary Christian singer brings his “Damascus Road Tour” to Charlotte, a major arena booking for a young artist in the genre. Details here.
Tinashe — April 24, The Fillmore. The R&B and pop singer, whose career includes the breakout hits “2 On” and “Nasty,” brings “The Show Must Go On” to the AvidXchange Music Factory. Details here.
Earth, Wind & Fire — April 30, Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. The legendary R&B, funk and soul group, whose hits include “September” and “Let’s Groove,” is scheduled for an outdoor Charlotte performance. Details here.
A Perfect Circle — May 4, Truliant Amphitheater. Maynard James Keenan’s alternative-rock supergroup returns to Charlotte for an outdoor performance. Details here.
Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton and October London — May 7, Spectrum Center. Two singers with deep North Carolina connections — Fantasia and Charlotte native Anthony Hamilton — headline the “Love of Soul Tour” alongside October London. Details here.
Carly Rae Jepsen — May 12, Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. The Canadian pop singer behind “Call Me Maybe,” whose later albums have earned her a devoted following among pop enthusiasts, brings her “Day and Night Tour” to Charlotte. Details here.
Matchbox Twenty — May 16, Truliant Amphitheater. Rob Thomas and his band bring their “Matchbox Twenty — 30” tour to Charlotte, marking three decades since the release of their debut album, “Yourself or Someone Like You.” Details here.
Papa Roach and Ice Nine Kills — May 18, Truliant Amphitheater. The hard-rock veterans, whose breakout hit “Last Resort” helped define the early-2000s nu-metal era, headline the “Rise of the Roach Tour” with Ice Nine Kills and Ninth Key. Details here.
Def Leppard and Goo Goo Dolls — June 30, Spectrum Center. Two acts with decades of rock-radio hits join forces for a tour that also features The Struts. Expect a set list heavy on familiar songs, from “Pour Some Sugar on Me” to “Iris.” Details here.
Leon Bridges — July 16, Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre. The Grammy-winning Texas singer, whose music draws on classic soul and contemporary R&B, brings his “Happiness Anytime Tour” to Charlotte. Details here.
Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Sheryl Crow — Aug. 21, Bank of America Stadium. Chesney brings his “Original Vibe Room Tour” to the Panthers’ home stadium with North Carolina country superstar Eric Church, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow and Greylan James. It’s one of the largest concerts currently announced for Charlotte in 2027. Details here.
Concert dates, performers and ticket availability are subject to change. This list will be updated as additional noteworthy shows are announced.
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