Apr. 9, 2026
Presented by the Carolina Theatre, The Charlotte Ideas Festival and The Charlotte Center for Humanities
The Charlotte Ideas Festival featuring Derek Thompson
The New York Times bestselling author headlines a forward-looking discussion.
Apr. 10, 2026
Presented by Christ Church Charlotte and the Carolina Theatre
An Evening with Kate Bowler
Each ticket to this event comes with a pre-signed copy of Bowler's latest book, "Joyful, Anyway."
Apr. 9, 2026
Presented by the Carolina Theatre, The Charlotte Ideas Festival and The Charlotte Center for Humanities
The Charlotte Ideas Festival featuring Derek Thompson
The New York Times bestselling author headlines a forward-looking discussion.
Apr. 10, 2026
Presented by Christ Church Charlotte and the Carolina Theatre
An Evening with Kate Bowler
Each ticket to this event comes with a pre-signed copy of Bowler's latest book, "Joyful, Anyway."
Apr. 11, 2026
Presented by Residency and the Carolina Theatre
Residency X the Carolina Theatre: A Pop Queen Party
Scream-sing along to your favorite divas like Britney, Mariah and Madonna in this lobby-wide sing-along.
Our Favorite Things Fest
Our Favorite Things is an annual celebration of everything that brings us joy — the music, films, artists, and community that make Charlotte feel like home. As spring begins to bloom, this festival gathers audiences of all ages to honor the arts, spotlight local talent, and share experiences that remind us of who we are and are our favorite things.
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Upcoming Events
Apr. 14, 2026
Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music
Coinciding with the country's Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary of the United States’ founding), Women of Americana will entertain and inspire audiences at a historic moment in our nation’s history.
Apr. 17, 2026
Presented by Arts & Science Council, Charlotte SHOUT! and the Carolina Theatre
ASC Midnight Marathon
A seven-hour showcase that celebrates the depth of Charlotte's artistic community
Apr. 24, 2026
Dancing with the Stars of Charlotte
Charlotte's favorite charity event returns for its 10th year at the newly restored Carolina Theatre!
May 7, 2026
Judy Gold
Known for her razor-sharp wit and brutally honest takes on family, politics and modern life, Judy Gold's an Emmy Award–winning writer and veteran of HBO, Netflix and The View. She delivers smart, laugh-out-loud stand-up that’s as insightful as it is outrageous.
May 15, 2026
Presented by MaxxMusic and the Carolina Theatre
Psychology of Serial Killers
In this gripping and thought-provoking presentation, Dr. Rachel Toles confronts the questions we're both afraid and compelled to ask: Who are these notorious serial killers? How does a seemingly ordinary person become a mass murderer? And why are we so fascinated by them?
May 16, 2026
Presented by The Sol Kitchen and The Carolina Theatre
