15 Things to Do in Charlotte This Week · August 20–23, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Luke Bryan at Truliant Amphitheater

Country superstar Luke Bryan brings his Word on the Street tour to the outdoor Truliant Amphitheater for a massive summer concert.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Truliant Amphitheater

Meet Me On The Bricks Charlotte – Rick Ross

A fitness-meets-nightlife workout experience with hip-hop energy, hosted by Chosen 1 Training.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 7:00 PM · Chosen 1 Training, Charlotte

CLT Social Club Day Party at RSVP South End

Charlotte's friend-making social club returns for a day party at RSVP South End — first 100 guests get a free CLT Social Club tee.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 2:00 PM · RSVP South End, 217 Fairwood Ave, Charlotte

Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour

Raunchy comedian and Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser brings her shockingly honest stand-up comedy to Ovens Auditorium for two nights.

Thursday–Friday, August 20–21, 2026 · Ovens Auditorium

Free Events

Blakeney Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Free outdoor summer concert series returns to Blakeney for an evening of live music in a community setting.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Blakeney

TWERK N SWEAT - Charlotte (Free Class)

A free, high-energy twerk fitness class open to all levels at New Age Athlete in Charlotte.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 11:00 AM · New Age Athlete, Charlotte

Arts & Culture

Global Fusion Fashion Week 2026

A multicultural fashion showcase celebrating global designers and styles with runway shows and creative presentations.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Charlotte

Art Is Wellness

A Ladies Lifestyle Network event exploring the intersection of artistic expression and personal wellness through a creative gathering.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · Charlotte

The Day the Music Didn't Stop: 9/11 at 25 Years

A moving evening of music and memory at St. Peter's Episcopal, featuring Rev. Dr. Stuart Hoke's firsthand account from Ground Zero interwoven with live music by 7th Street Concerts.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 7:00 PM · St. Peter's Episcopal, 115 West 7th Street, Charlotte

Hell's Kitchen – Broadway Musical

The 2-Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen comes to Belk Theatre for a limited run.

Tuesday–Sunday, September 8–13, 2026 · Belk Theatre, Charlotte

Outdoors & Active

Bold Grl Women's Lift

A women's strength training session hosted at 635 Atando Ave — community lifting with good energy.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 2:00 PM · 635 Atando Ave Suite J, Charlotte

Rise N Run at RFYL University

Charlotte Running Club hosts a morning run at Run For Your Life University with Saucony shoe demos, raffles, pancakes, and coffee.

Friday, August 28, 2026 · Run For Your Life - University, Charlotte

Festivals & Special Events

Cheers for Charity 2026

Charlotte Young Professionals Group's signature annual fundraiser featuring live music, BBQ, drinks, and a live auction benefiting Carolina Youth Coalition, Freedom Communities, and Wayfinders.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:00 PM · SupperClub SouthEnd, Charlotte

Charlotte Fashion Week 2026

Charlotte's annual multi-day fashion event returns to PINE with runway shows, designer showcases, and fashion culture programming across five nights.

Tuesday–Saturday, September 22–26, 2026 · PINE, 4100 Raleigh Street, Charlotte

Date Night

Dîner en Blanc Charlotte – 8th Annual

Charlotte's beloved chic secret picnic pop-up returns for its 8th annual edition — all-white attire required, location revealed day-of, with catered meals from Something Classic Charlotte.

Saturday, September 2026 · Secret location, Charlotte