Things to Do in
Charlotte This Week.
November 9 to 15, 2026, the holiday season officially begins: the Southern Christmas Show opens for its 59th year on Veterans Day, Jack White plays two nights at The Fillmore, the Hornets host the Cavaliers on Monday, comedian Nate Jackson headlines The Comedy Zone Thursday through Sunday, and the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon fills Uptown on Saturday. Here is your guide to what is happening in Charlotte this week.
This is the week Charlotte flips the calendar from fall to holiday season. The 59th annual Southern Christmas Show opens on Veterans Day at The Park Expo, the same week Jack White plays two nights at The Fillmore, comedian Nate Jackson headlines The Comedy Zone in Uptown, and John Summit fills Spectrum Center with house music on Saturday. In between there is Hornets basketball Monday night, two Checkers hockey games against Providence at Bojangles Coliseum, the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon on Saturday morning, and year-round Saturday farmers markets in South End and Matthews. Whether your November is about holiday shopping, live music, or family time, Charlotte has a full calendar for you.
Monday through Friday.
The Hornets host the Cavaliers at Spectrum Center on Monday, the Checkers play Providence twice at Bojangles Coliseum, the Southern Christmas Show opens on Veterans Day, Nate Jackson brings his comedy tour to The Comedy Zone Thursday through Sunday, and Jack White starts a two-night Fillmore stand on Friday. A huge week for live music, comedy, hockey, and the official start of the holiday season.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Spectrum Center, 333 E Trade St, Uptown
The Charlotte Hornets return to Spectrum Center on Monday night to host the Cleveland Cavaliers, their first home game since the Emirates NBA Cup showdown against Boston. It is a fresh week of basketball in Uptown, with the arena district busy before tip-off. Grab dinner at one of the restaurants around the arena first, then settle in for a Monday night of Hornets basketball. Tickets through the Hornets' official site and Ticketmaster.
Deer Tick
Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E 36th St, NoDa
Rhode Island rockers Deer Tick bring their ragged, warm-hearted blend of Americana, garage rock, and country to the Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa. Known for marathon, crowd-joined performances and a devoted touring following, they turn every show into a sing-along. A great way to open the week in one of Charlotte's favorite live-music rooms.
Slaughter to Prevail
The Fillmore Charlotte, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd
Russian deathcore metal act Slaughter to Prevail takes over The Fillmore at the Music Factory on Monday night, bringing their heavy, theatrical live show to the city. Expect crushing breakdowns, striking stage presence, and a big crowd of metal fans from across the region. One of the loudest ways to start the week in Charlotte.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Providence Bruins
Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte
The Charlotte Checkers open a back-to-back home set against the Providence Bruins at historic Bojangles Coliseum on Tuesday night, with a second game Wednesday. AHL hockey in the old barn is one of the metro's best affordable nights out: fast-paced action, a family-friendly crowd, and a genuinely classic arena atmosphere.
Hot Mulligan
The Fillmore Charlotte, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd
Hot Mulligan bring their high-energy, emotionally charged emo and pop-punk anthems to The Fillmore on Tuesday night. The Michigan band has become one of the biggest draws in the genre, with devoted fans who know every word. A Tuesday night sing-along for anyone who grew up on mid-2000s emo and the bands carrying that torch today.
Southern Christmas Show: Opening Day (Veterans Day)
The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte
The 59th annual Southern Christmas Show opens on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, and runs through November 22 under this year's theme, "Sounds of Christmas." More than 400 merchants fill The Park Expo with holiday decor, handmade gifts, gourmet food, and Christmas trees, plus Santa, live entertainment, and a food court. It is the official start of the Charlotte holiday season and a beloved family tradition. Early Bird VIP admission runs Saturday morning from 8:00 to 10:00 AM.
Charlotte Checkers vs. Providence Bruins (Game 2)
Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte
The Checkers wrap the midweek series with a second game against the Providence Bruins on Wednesday night at Bojangles Coliseum. Two hockey games in two nights means plenty of chances to catch Charlotte's AHL squad at home. Veterans Day evening puck drop is also a fitting night to salute the service members who are honored, and military families often get special ticket offers at the box office.
Sleeping with Sirens
The Fillmore Charlotte, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd
Post-hardcore mainstays Sleeping with Sirens headline The Fillmore on Wednesday night, delivering soaring choruses, heavy riffs, and frontman Kellin Quinn's unmistakable vocals. The band has spent nearly two decades building a catalog that bridges emo, rock, and pop, and their live shows are loud, emotional, and cathartic.
Country 103.7 Stars & Guitars
Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E Independence Blvd
Country 103.7 Stars & Guitars brings a stacked lineup of country artists to Ovens Auditorium on Veterans Day. The annual showcase is one of the biggest country events on Charlotte's November calendar, a polished arena-style night of hits from some of the format's favorite touring acts. A fitting way to celebrate the holiday with a night of live music.
Avery Anna
The Fillmore Charlotte, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd
Rising country artist Avery Anna brings her vulnerable, confessional songwriting to The Fillmore on Thursday night. The Arizona-born singer has built a devoted following with songs that feel like diary entries set to country and pop melodies. An intimate night of storytelling before the weekend crowds roll in.
Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour
The Comedy Zone, 516 N College St, Uptown
Comedian Nate Jackson brings his Big Dog Comedy Tour to The Comedy Zone in Uptown for a four-night run Thursday through Sunday, with two shows on opening night. Known for sharp storytelling, quick crowd work, and a growing list of film and TV credits, he is one of the funniest touring acts to hit Charlotte this fall. A great date-night or group outing in the heart of Uptown, just a few blocks from the arena district.
Josh Garrels
The Underground, 820 Hamilton St, Music Factory
Indie folk singer-songwriter Josh Garrels brings his warm, meditative songs to The Underground on Thursday night with Taylor Armstrong opening. His richly textured arrangements and thoughtful lyrics have earned him a devoted following, and the intimate Underground is the perfect setting for his catalog. A mellow, soulful alternative to the bigger arena shows this week.
Jack White
The Fillmore Charlotte, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd
Jack White plays the first of two consecutive nights at The Fillmore on Friday, one of the most anticipated shows of Charlotte's fall concert calendar. The rock icon's live shows are famously raw, loud, and unpredictable, mixing White Stripes classics with his solo catalog. If you can only catch one Fillmore show this fall, make it this one.
Charlotte Symphony: Bach 360
Booth Playhouse, 130 N Tryon St, Uptown
The Charlotte Symphony presents Bach 360 at Booth Playhouse in Uptown, an evening built around the music of Johann Sebastian Bach performed by the orchestra's own virtuoso musicians. Expect intricate counterpoint, elegant chamber textures, and the intimate acoustics of Booth Playhouse. A refined Friday night for classical music lovers, with a second performance Saturday afternoon and evening.
Charlotte Hornets on the Road: at Phoenix Suns & LA Clippers
Footprint Center, Phoenix · Intuit Dome, Los Angeles
The Hornets are away this week after Monday's home opener, visiting the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night and the LA Clippers on Sunday afternoon. There is no other Spectrum Center home game until Monday, November 23 against the Memphis Grizzlies, so catch the road games on TV from your favorite Charlotte sports bar, then circle November 23 for the next home game.
René Marie: Experiment In Truth
Stage Door Theater, 130 N Tryon St, Uptown
Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist René Marie performs Experiment In Truth at Blumenthal's intimate Stage Door Theater on Friday and Saturday nights. The show pairs her warm, fearless voice with songs that move between jazz, soul, and storytelling, a perfect companion to the Charlotte Symphony's Bach 360 across the street at Booth Playhouse. A polished, grown-up way to spend a November evening in Uptown.
Yaelokre
The Underground, 820 Hamilton St, Music Factory
Yaelokre brings its cinematic indie sound to The Underground on Friday night, one of the most inventive young acts on the Charlotte stage this fall. Known for lush, atmospheric arrangements and storytelling that turns each set into a world of its own, the show is a great pick for fans of left-of-center indie music looking for something beyond the weekend's big arena events.
MythicCon Charlotte
Hilton Charlotte University Place, 8629 JM Keynes Dr, University City
MythicCon returns to the Hilton Charlotte University Place for a weekend of comics, fantasy, sci-fi, gaming, and cosplay. Panels, a vendor hall, celebrity guests, and family-friendly programming make it a welcoming stop for University City fans and families over all three days. A fun, low-cost way to spend a rainy fall weekend.
Saturday & Sunday.
Saturday is packed: farmers markets in South End and Matthews in the morning, the Carolina Renaissance Festival all day in Huntersville, the Southern Christmas Show and its Early Bird VIP session, then John Summit at Spectrum Center, Jack White at The Fillmore, or The Stews in NoDa at night. Sunday closes with the Renaissance Festival and Paula Cole at the Neighborhood Theatre.
South End Farmers Market at Atherton
2000 South Blvd, at Atherton, South End
The South End Farmers Market at Atherton runs every Saturday year-round, and mid-November has the market in full fall swing: winter squash, greens, apples, local honey, baked goods, and craft vendors along the pedestrian-friendly Atherton Mill grounds. With the Rail Trail literally out front, it is the perfect weekend-morning loop: market, coffee, and a stroll through South End.
Matthews Community Farmers Market
188 N Trade St, Matthews NC
The Matthews Community Farmers Market in downtown Matthews runs Saturday mornings through November 21, so this is one of the last full Saturdays of the 2026 season. Vendors bring seasonal produce, baked goods, honey, and handmade crafts to the pavilion on North Trade Street, with downtown Matthews coffee shops and boutiques right across the street. A small-town Saturday-morning ritual worth the short drive from Charlotte.
Carolina Renaissance Festival
16445 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville NC
The Carolina Renaissance Festival continues its 2026 season on Saturday and Sunday in Huntersville, running weekends through November 22. Jousting knights, wandering performers, artisan shops, turkey legs, and mead under the autumn trees: it is one of the biggest and most beloved festivals in the Carolinas, drawing thousands each weekend. A full-day family outing that feels like stepping into another century.
John Summit: CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour
Spectrum Center, 333 E Trade St, Uptown
DJ and producer John Summit brings his CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour to Spectrum Center on Saturday night, one of the biggest electronic music events of Charlotte's fall season. Known for his chart-topping house anthems and festival-headlining sets, John Summit transforms the arena into a massive dance floor. Expect a full production, big lights, and a crowd that came to move.
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon
Start and finish on S Tryon St, Uptown Charlotte
The Novant Health Charlotte Marathon takes over Uptown on Saturday morning with a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K that benefit Novant Health Hemby Children's Hospital. The 26.2-mile single-loop course starts at 525 S Tryon St and winds through Eastover, Myers Park, Dilworth, South End, Wilmore, NoDa, and Plaza Midwood before returning to the Uptown skyline, with live bands along the course and a finisher festival at the end. Even if you are not racing, it is a wonderful morning to come out, cheer on a neighbor, and soak up the city energy.
Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival at Historic Rural Hill
Historic Rural Hill, 4431 Neck Rd, Huntersville NC
Watch working border collies move sheep through obstacle courses at Historic Rural Hill's annual Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival, a beloved family event about 20 minutes north of Uptown. Beyond the trials there are dog demonstrations, rescue groups, vendors, food trucks, and plenty of open farm ground for kids to run. A great outdoor family outing that celebrates the working farm heritage of the region.
Jack White (Night 2)
The Fillmore Charlotte, 1000 NC Music Factory Blvd
Jack White closes out his two-night Charlotte stand with a second show at The Fillmore on Saturday. Two consecutive nights in the same room means different setlists and a relaxed, deep-cut-friendly vibe for the second show. If Friday's show sells out, Saturday is your second chance to see one of rock's great live performers.
The Stews
Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E 36th St, NoDa
Up-and-coming rock band The Stews headline the Neighborhood Theatre on Saturday night. The band has built a fast-growing following on the festival circuit with their energetic, guitar-driven brand of modern rock, and NoDa's intimate main room is the perfect setting. A great pick for fans of live, loud, good-time rock music.
Charlotte Symphony: Bach 360 (Matinee & Evening)
Booth Playhouse, 130 N Tryon St, Uptown
The Charlotte Symphony continues Bach 360 at Booth Playhouse with two Saturday performances: a 2:00 PM matinee and a 7:30 PM evening show of the same program. The matinee is a lovely, low-key way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Uptown, and the orchestra's Bach program is as refined as it gets. A polished alternative to the big arena shows.
Southern Christmas Show (Full Weekend)
The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte
The Southern Christmas Show's first full weekend runs Saturday from 10 AM to 9 PM (with the Early Bird VIP session 8 to 10 AM) and Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. With more than 400 merchants, live holiday entertainment, and Santa himself, it is where Charlotte goes to get into the holiday spirit. Bring the family, make a day of it, and start your Christmas shopping early.
Paula Cole: THIS FIRE, 30 Years Later
Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E 36th St, NoDa
Singer-songwriter Paula Cole celebrates the 30th anniversary of her album "This Fire" with an intimate Sunday-night show at the Neighborhood Theatre in NoDa. The Grammy-winning artist behind "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" and "I Don't Want to Wait" delivers her soulful, confessional catalog in a warm room perfect for her voice. A great way to close out the weekend.
Marcus Miller
Middle C Jazz, 100 W Trade St, Uptown
Legendary bassist and composer Marcus Miller brings his virtuoso jazz to Middle C Jazz in Uptown on Sunday evening. A two-time Grammy winner who has worked with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Luther Vandross, Miller is one of the most influential bassists alive. An intimate, grown-up way to close the weekend in the heart of Uptown.
Ongoing & recurring.
Southern Christmas Show
The Park Expo and Conference Center, 800 Briar Creek Rd, Charlotte
Runs November 11-22: 400+ merchants, holiday decor, live entertainment, Santa, and the official start of the Charlotte Christmas season. Open daily; Sunday-Wednesday hours end at 6 PM
Carolina Renaissance Festival
16445 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville NC
Saturdays and Sundays through November 22: jousting, artisan shops, theater acts, turkey legs, and mead under the autumn trees
Charlotte Regional Farmers Market
1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM year-round; November brings peak fall harvest, winter squash, apples, and early holiday baking staples
South End Farmers Market at Atherton
2000 South Blvd, South End
Every Saturday, 8 AM to 1 PM, year-round: local farms, crafts, and coffee along the Rail Trail in the heart of South End
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Southern Christmas Show Opening Week (Wednesday through Sunday)
The 59th annual Southern Christmas Show opens on Veterans Day and its first weekend is the best time to go: the aisles are freshly decorated, the merchants are fully stocked, and the whole city feels like it just flipped the switch into holiday mode. It is my favorite official kickoff of the Charlotte Christmas season, and it runs through November 22 if you cannot make opening week.
Novant Health Charlotte Marathon (Saturday morning)
Even if you are not running, Saturday morning is one of Charlotte's best community traditions: thousands of runners take over Uptown and the neighborhoods for the Novant Health Charlotte Marathon, half marathon, and 5K, all benefiting Hemby Children's Hospital. Pick a spot along the course, cheer on a neighbor, and grab coffee before the day's other events kick off.
Jack White, Two Nights at The Fillmore (Friday & Saturday)
Two consecutive Fillmore shows from one of rock's great live performers is the concert event of the Charlotte fall season. The second night tends to go looser and deeper, but both nights are worth trying for. I would be surprised if either show leaves tickets unsold.
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