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Festivals

Charlotte BookPalooza Brings 86 Authors to Truist Field

Charlotte BookPalooza fills Truist Field on Saturday, Oct. 10, with 86 indie authors, local booksellers and a day of activities for readers.

Jack Beckett·Sep 28, 2026

An author arranges stacks of her novel at a festival book table under a white tent, beside text reading Charlotte BookPalooza, Saturday, Oct. 10, Truist Field, 86 authors, one ballpark.

community

FabFest Beatles Festival Is This Weekend; Saturday Is Free

First place in the Beatles Cover Song Contest pays $100 per performer, or $400 for a band of four or more.

Jack Beckett·Sep 28, 2026

Performers and children sing together on stage at the Tosco Music Beatles Tribute under jumping silhouettes, beside text reading FabFest, Charlotte's Beatles Festival, Free Saturday at CPCC.

community

Charlotte SHOUT! Opens: 17 Days, 200-Plus Events, Most Free

Charlotte SHOUT! returns April 3–19 with more than 200 events across Uptown, from all-day jazz and whole-hog barbecue to 20-plus art installations and six nights of free live music.

Jack Beckett·Apr 3, 2026

Charlotte Mercury graphic. The words Community life. in large white type on a dark navy background, above the line: What is happening on your block, and who makes it happen.