Banana Ball’s Firefighters and the Texas Tailgaters play Truist Field June 4–6; official tickets went through a lottery and are listed sold out. Here’s how to watch and find safe premium options.

A 1,000-capacity venue called The Auxiliary will retrofit a South Tryon warehouse and anchor the Anthem District, with a late‑2027 target and 100+ shows a year. Tickets and programming are expected to be announced soon.

Carolina Bloom revealed its Aug. 22–23 lineup at Blume Studios, pairing national indie acts with Charlotte favorites. Early-bird tickets are set to go on sale Tuesday.

Tap In opened in Lower South End with nine indoor golf bays, a social putting green and a full kitchen and bar. The venue's Opening Drive on Wednesday mixes simulator play, drinks and a community fundraiser.

Olivia Rodrigo will play Spectrum Center Oct. 7–8 as part of The Unraveled Tour. Amex presale opened May 5; general tickets go on sale May 7.

Dylan Carter, a 24-year-old former 'The Voice' contestant and Lowcountry community figure, died following a single-vehicle crash in Colleton County, South Carolina.

Tuck Fest returns April 24–26 with races, clinics, a vendor village and live music at the U.S. National Whitewater Center.

Uptown Charlotte’s Truist Field will host an America250 July 4 celebration with the Charlotte Symphony, Team USA and the WBT SkyShow. Tickets start at $25 and go on sale Friday at noon.

Launch Entertainment plans its first Charlotte-area park in 2027 and is eyeing Huntersville, Ballantyne and Fort Mill as possible sites.

DaBaby will host the Be More Grateful Festival at Route 29 Pavilion in Concord on June 13 with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Boosie, Webbie and more. General tickets go on sale March 27.

Chance the Rapper says he's coming to Charlotte after posting he wanted a North Carolina date; venue and ticket details are still pending.

A Mount Holly man won a $100,000 Cash Payday scratch-off on Friday the 13th and claimed about $72,018 after taxes, saying he’ll use the money to pay bills.

Cabarrus County offers a free Week of Wellness with fitness classes and activities at three Active Living Centers, encouraging residents 18+ to engage in a healthy lifestyle.