20+ Free or Cheap Charlotte Summer Concerts on Repeat.

Acoustic music series live on the patio by the greenway, tons of different bands coming, full deets on their facebook page here. Free parking. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Guests are welcome to bring chairs and takeout from one of the restaurants at Metropolitan. No outside food or beverages are permitted.

MORA’s Thursdays Live 2021

Third Thursday Evenings June through October
6-8 pm
FREE
At the Embrace sculpture located at 6697 Monroe Rd. at intersection Conference Drive

LIVE outdoor concerts from the Charlotte Symphony, featuring works by Brahms, Mozart, Scott Joplin and more. Food and drink will be available for purchase from businesses in Meridian Place near the Embrace sculpture:  Edge City Brewery, Hawthorne’s Pizza, and Wingstop. Guests may bring a chair or pack a picnic, but no outside alcohol permitted on the premises.

• July 15
• August 19
• September 16
• October 21

Party in the Park

Last Sunday of Every Month Through November
1-5 pm
FREE
2730 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28207 704.337.2000

Spend the last Sunday of each month in the park at Mint Museum Randolph. Enjoy free admission to the museum, food trucks, and live music and a cash bar on the front terrace (weather permitting). Bring a blanket to sit on, a book to read, or your favorite four-legged companion for an afternoon of fun.
Need a break from the sun? Remember, Museum admission is FREE during Party in the Park. ⠀

Blakeney Summer Concert Series

Every Saturday 7 to 9 pm through September 4
FREE
Rea Rd at Ardrey Kell Road.

Family-friendly concerts will take place every Saturday through September 4 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music fans of all ages can relax on the Blakeney Plaza while listening to local favorites. There will also be an opportunity to give back, as select performances feature a non-profit partnership. Shop, dine and unwind before settling in for live music. Lawn chairs, blankets and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds. Coolers, glass containers and outside alcohol are prohibited. Weather permitting. Schedule subject to change. The full schedule of bands is HERE.

Stonecrest Summer Concert Series

Friday and Saturday evenings
FREE
7900 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

Friday evenings, enjoy music by the fountain where you can relax and listen to a variety of different musicians. Then on Saturdays, visit The Plaza Corner and sit and relax on the patio of True Crafted Pizza or Civetta Italian Kitchen & Bar. LIST OF PERFORMERS by location here. No outside food or drinks, but many merchants have items “To Go” and pick up “Curbside” before the music begins.

Music on the Green at Promenade on Providence

Fridays and Saturdays from July 30 to September 25
7-10 pm
FREE
10822 Providence Road, Charlotte 28277

All shows are free and open to the public. Make sure to bring your chairs and blankets. Seating is first come first served. Please be respectful of all guests and social distance when appropriate. Leashed and friendly pets are always welcome at Promenade. LIST OF PERFORMERS HERE. Concert is rain or shine. Check Facebook for weather updates!

Pineville Rock’n & Reel’n

Every Other Friday through Sept 10.
Concert Starts at 7 pm
FREE
Lake Park 1000 Johnston Drive Pineville

Matthews Outdoor Concert Series

2nd & 4th Fridays through Sept.
5-9 pm
FREE
Stumptown Park
120 S. Trade Matthews, NC 28105

An evening of live music and good food with Food and dessert trucks on site. Gates and food trucks will open at 5pm. Live music begins at 6pm

Mint Hill Family Fun Nights

Saturday July 10 and August 14
6:30 pm
FREE
Mint Hill Veterans Memorial Park 8850 Fairview Road Mint Hill 28227.

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In addition to the concert, the event includes food trucks and family games.

USNWC River Jam

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Sept
FREE
U.S. National Whitewater Center5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte
$6 for Parking

Live music takes place throughout the year at a one-of-a-kind outdoor venue in the middle of the world’s largest man-made whitewater river. Genres including roots rock, Americana, bluegrass, folk, and funk are featured on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from May through September and at each of the Whitewater Center’s festivals. Full band schedule here. Outside food & drink not allowed. Pets on leash always welcome.

Downtown Waxhaw’s Jammin’ By the Tracks

Friday, July 16 | Friday, July 30 | Friday, August 13 | Friday, August 27
7-9 pm
FREE
Under the Waxhaw Water Tower

Veterans Park Huntersville LaLaCaboosa

Thursdays, below dates.
6-9 pm.
FREE
Veterans Park at Main & Maxwell 201 Huntersville-Concord Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078

• July 8: Pursey Kerns Band
• July 22 : Thurston Howell Band
• August 5: Southern Style Band
• August 19: Kids In America: Totally 80s Tribute Band

Live Under the Oaks Birkdale Village Huntersville

Fridays through October.
6-8 pm (check facebook for specific times each week we’ve seen 5-7 pm as well)
FREE – No tickets or reservations are required.
The Grove across from Starbucks Birkdale Village Birkdale Commons Pkwy & Sam Furr Rd Huntersville, NC 28078

Start your weekends unwinding with live musical performances in the Grove every Friday evening from April to October. Grab your friends and family and get ready to dance the night away! A bar will be onsite in the designated area provided by Red Rocks Cafe. We recommend bringing your own lawn chairs and blankets to sit on. July Schedule:

July 2nd– Joseph Gallo
July 9th– Smokin’ Gunn Band 
July 16th– Shelley Ruffin
July 23rd– Aerial View
July 30th– Melonbelly

Concerts on the Green, Davidson Village Green

1st and 3rd Sundays July through October
6-8 pm.
FREE
Village Green, 119 S. Main Street Davidson

Concerts take place on the town green in downtown Davidson at the corner of Main Street and Concord Road, on the Davidson Public Library stage.
•All concerts are free, family-oriented, and open to all ages.
•All concerts are “rain or shine.”
•Food and beverages are available for purchase. In addition, attendees also have a choice of some wonderful Davidson restaurants from which to get take-out, or visit before or after the concert.
•Coolers and picnics are welcome.

Concerts @ the Circles AND Second Saturdays at the Square

Saturdays through October (see below dates)
6-8 pm.
FREE

Model A Concert Series in Tega Cay SC

Saturday August 21 and Saturday September 18
6-10 pm.
FREE
Runde Park, 5116 Windward Drive, Tega Cay, SC

• All concerts will be held at Runde Park.  Parking will be available at Runde Park along with overflow parking located at the lower level tennis courts and Tega Cay Golf Course.
• Concerts will be held from 6:00 PM-10:00 PM.  DJ Tim Brown will kick things off at 6:00 PM with the headliner taking that stage at 7:00 PM.
• This year’s food truck vendors include Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Baltimore Crab Cake Co, Cousins Maine Lobster, Hog N Dog Too, Ken’s Famous Italian Ice, KO Food Truck, Maki Taco, Pelicans, Pizza for Pyros, Roman’s All-Star Cafe, Sal’s Roadside Eatery, That Won Truck and Wilbur’s Last Ride.
• NO BYOB, grills or pets allowed.

Anne Springs Close Greenway Summer Concert Series

Comporium Amphitheater at Dairy Barn Entrance
6-9 pm
FREE for members $6 for Non
291 Dairy Barn Lane  Fort Mill, SC 29715

Thursday night Summer Concert Series with a variety of bands. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and picnics for their enjoyment. Concerts are free for Greenway members; daily visitor fees apply for non-members ($6/adult and $4 ages 5-12). Special event parking is $5 per car, with special event parking passes available for purchase at $35. Beer, wine and soda will be available for purchase.  Various food for purchase options will vary from week to week. No glass or outside alcohol allowed. Food trucks vary by date. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome to attend!

Village Park Concerts & Veterans Park Concerts in Kannapolis

FREE Details below.

Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with an incredible lineup of great concerts, movies, and of course, fireworks.  Events will be held from May to August. All events are free to the public.

Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs. No pets or smoking please. Food and drinks will be on sale in the parks during the events.

Village Park Concerts: 7 p.m. located at 700 West C Street

• Saturday, June 19                                          Too Much Sylvia (fireworks)
• Wednesday, June 30                                      Charlotte Symphony (fireworks)
• Saturday, July 10                                            Uncle Kracker
• Saturday, July 31                                            Plain White T’s
• Saturday, August 7                                         Jo Dee Messina (fireworks)

Veterans Park – Thursdays on Main: 6 p.m. located at 119 W Main Street

• Thursday, May 27                                           Cassette Rewind
• Thursday, June 10                                          Tim Clark Band
• Thursday, July 8                                             Band of Oz
• Thursday, August 12                                      The Embers