The 11-day run opens October 1 with churros, dipped waffle cones and a Beer Bustin' Bears show among the highlights.

Uptown Charlotte's restored movie palace goes full horror this October, with a psychic, a Rocky Horror legend and a prom-style Carrie screening.

Stanley Simmons, the acoustic duo formed by the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, plays the 956-capacity NoDa venue on September 27.

Fans traded autographs and photos with horror actors as the Mad Monster Expo brought its long-running film festival back to Concord.

Rikki Lee Wilson and Y2K Kids headline a free September 12 show at Indian Trail's original town park.

The rebranded Charlotte venue, once PNC Music Pavilion, hosted a three-band 1980s rock revival Monday night.

Weather pushed back the Village Park season closer, but free ADA shuttles named Thunder and Lightning kept fans moving downtown.

George Wallace once gave away cars during his 10-year Las Vegas residency. Now the comedy legend hits Charlotte's Comedy Zone for two nights.

A $10 Jumbo Bucks ticket bought in Gastonia delivered a $1 million top prize. The winner chose a lump sum and took home $432,063 after taxes.

Big & Rich will headline Mooresville’s fourth Bands, Brews & BBQ at Liberty Park on Sept. 19. The free, family‑friendly festival runs 4–9 p.m.

Post Malone's delayed stadium tour opened in Charlotte with fireworks, confessions and a headliner who lingered with fans.

Carowinds announced Rip Roarin' Falls, a record‑shattering log flume with a 100‑foot Mega Drop and backward airtime elements, scheduled to open in 2027.

A 78,000‑sq‑ft pickleball club with 19 courts, saunas and a gym has opened in Wilmore; Peak Time will host a PPA Challenger this fall.