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Axios
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Live music: 10 concerts coming to Charlotte in May, including Kendrick Lamar and Metallica
Charlotte live music fans, here's a quick list of the 10 biggest concerts coming to the city in May. May 1: Lovin' Local Uptown "Lovin' Local Uptown" is a free show ahead of Lovin' Life Music Festival that'll showcase local musicians. Ax and the Hatchetmen will headline the show. The band's lead singer, Axel Ellis, is also in The Runarounds, who will perform at Lovin' Life on Saturday, May 3. The show will also feature Charlotte indie artists Junior Astronomers and Natalie Carr. Carr performed Lovin' Life last year. Location: Victoria Yards Time: 6pm Tickets: Free but limited; reservations are required. May 2-4: Lovin' Live Music Fest This year's main stage headliners include Gwen Stefani, Benson Boone, Weezer, Pitbull, Dave Matthews Band and Teddy Swims. Each will close out their respective nights on the Miller Lite Stage. The secondary "Happy Thursday" stage will host headliners The Revivalists, Ludacris and Alex Warren. Others among the 50+ acts performing are Flipturn, Switchfoot, Lola Young, Gigi Perez, Petey Pablo, Mike, BigXthaPlug, The 502s, Sammy Rae & The Friends and Charlieonafriday. Location: First Ward Park Time: Times vary Tickets: Single-day tickets start at $129, two-day at $259 and all three days at $319. May 3: Kendrick Lamar & SZA Music fans in Charlotte will have to make the tough choice between LLMF and the Kendrick concert happening on Saturday. Location: Bank of America Stadium Time: 7pm Tickets: $261+ May 5: Rachel Platten Known for her empowering anthem "Fight Song," Rachel Platten fans can look forward to an inspiring live performance. Location: Neighborhood Theatre Time: 8pm Tickets: $37+ May 10: Evening Elephants This Charlotte-based indie rock band is best known for its dynamic sound and engaging live shows. Location: The Music Yard Time: 6pm Tickets: $21.54+ May 13: Shakira with Alejandro Sanz & Wyclef Jean Shakira brings her "Las Mujeres No Lloran" tour to Charlotte, joined by special guests Alejandro Sanz and Wyclef Jean, likely performing hits like "La Tortura" and "Hips Don't Lie." Location: Bank of America Stadium Time: 7:30pm Tickets: $45.15+ May 15: Teddy Swims Soulful singer Teddy Swims returns to Charlotte at a more intimate venue following his LLMF debut. Location: Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre Time: 8pm Tickets: $158.50+ May 28: Halsey Halsey embarks on her "For My Last Trick" tour, promoting her latest album "The Great Impersonator," with special guests Alvvays and Hope Tala. Location: PNC Music Pavilion Time: 7pm Tickets: $40.50+ May 30: Julian Vaughn Julian Vaughn, a contemporary jazz bassist and composer, brings his smooth grooves to Charlotte. Location: Middle C Jazz Time: 8:45pm Tickets: $50.65 May 31: Metallica Heavy metal legends Metallica close out a month of music madness in Charlotte.
Axios
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Free show will celebrate music in Uptown ahead of Lovin' Life Music Fest
Music Everywhere CLT, the organizer of the music industry conference and showcase festival Confluence, will host a free show ahead of Lovin' Life Music Festival. Why it matters: "Lovin' Local Uptown," as the show will be called, will showcase local musicians. Catch up quick: Lovin' Life returns to Uptown May 2–4 after a successful inaugural year in 2024. Headliners include Pitbull, Gwen Stefani, Benson Boone, Weezer, Dave Matthews Band and Teddy Swims. What to expect: Lovin' Local Uptown is scheduled for May 1 at 6pm. Victoria Yards has the capacity for 500 people, show organizers tell Axios. Ax and the Hatchetmen will headline the show. The band's lead singer, Axel Ellis, is also in The Runarounds, who will perform at Lovin' Life on Saturday, May 3. The show will also feature Charlotte indie artists Junior Astronomers and Natalie Carr. Carr performed Lovin' Life last year. Although the show is free, tickets will need to be reserved on Eventbrite. There will be food and drinks available for purchase. Between the lines: This is not an official pre-show for Lovin' Life, but what Music Everywhere CLT leaders say they saw as an opportunity to spotlight music in Charlotte. Music Everywhere CLT is an initiative of Charlotte Center City Partners, which is a sponsor of Lovin' Life. What's next: Music Everywhere CLT recently announced the dates for Confluence 2025, which will run Oct. 8-10 at various locations throughout Charlotte.
