Queen City Backstage · Local guides
Things to do in Charlotte this weekend.
Find your next night out through Charlotte’s music, theater, fashion and arts. Start with a dated weekend guide, then explore the venues and original stories behind the events.
Featured edition · October 15–18, 2026
Music, theater and local art.
Our October 15–18 edition brings together stadium and arena concerts, Broadway performances and free local art, with official links for schedules and tickets. Check the dates and the organizer’s latest information before making plans.
Read the October 15–18 guide →This guide covers October 15–18, 2026. Recommendations are tied to those dates; ticket availability and schedules can change.
Plan your visit.
The Underground
Explore QCB’s venue guide, with official entry, parking and accessibility resources, plus gnash, Mark Diamond and Brake coverage.
Read The Underground guide →Where to stay
Match your Charlotte base to the venue, whether your plans take you to Uptown, the Music Factory or another part of the city.
Explore the Charlotte stay guide →Middle C Jazz
Get a closer view through QCB’s Curtis Salgado review and photography. Use the venue’s own visitor information to plan your arrival.
Read our Middle C Jazz coverage →
Official venue FAQs ↗Knight Theater
Explore QCB’s Indigo Girls preview and venue arrival notes, then check official seating, directions, parking and accessibility information.
Read our Knight Theater coverage →
Plan with Blumenthal Arts ↗Explore your kind of night out.
QCB pairs event guides with original photography and reporting. Preview listings help you plan; reviews and photo features document the moments we covered.
Past weekend editions.
October 9–11, 2026: festivals, music, food and fall outings →
Archive guides are retained for reference. Their event dates and prices are historical.
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