Events in Charlotte — October 2026 (1,020 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina brings 1,020 live events across the city, led by music (284), community (180), food & drink (119). 79 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Charlotte in October 2026?

There are 1,020 events in Charlotte, North Carolina in October 2026, including Lyrics & Love Wednesday Live Music R&B Soul Experience at Pinhouse (8:00 PM), Track Exclusive (Sprite Track) at Pit Road Bar & Grill, Axe Throwing Event (Lanes 3-4) at Pit Road Bar & Grill, Mariachi El Bronx: You Ése Tour at The Carolina (7:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Charlotte in October 2026?

Yes — 79 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Charlotte. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Charlotte for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Charlotte, North Carolina with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Charlotte — October 2026

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Events in Charlotte — October 2026

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Lyrics & Love Wednesday Live Music R&B Soul Experience

Track Exclusive (Sprite Track)

Axe Throwing Event (Lanes 3-4)

Mariachi El Bronx: You Ése Tour

DBB Run Club: 1, 2 & 3 mile routes for everyone

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!

Thomas LaVine with Jason Piquette

Saxsquatch

Crown Kings of Charlotte Presents”Burn Book- BroadGay Show”

Art Forgery Morning: Vincent van Gogh

Sketchbook Swap hosted by Good Neighbor

The Nature of Greenways

Get Found on Google: Google Business Profile Workshop

RNB Vibez Picnic

Thursday Midday Sound Bath with Heidi

Builders & Brews: Charlotte Construction Network

Charlotte Long-Term Connections via Personality Matching

Thursday Dirty Martinis

THURSDAY OPEN PLAY: Let's play 9 holes on the Learning Course

Live Music Thursday | Rhythm4U Band

The Hive CLT | OCTOBER Meetup – Hot Seats and Cold Drinks

Live After 5 Mixer And Comedy Series Vol 4

The Pink Par-tee | Caddies for a Cause

Fall Colors

Fundamentals of Stained Glass Class: Spooky Season Designs!

Beginner Line Dance Classes- Charlotte, NC -Thursday Nights

Thursday Afternoon Volleyball — Just for Fun!

R.A.R.E @ Common Market

Modern Speed Dating + Matchmaking | 25-40 | Hetero Matches

Thursday Night Trivia

Wine Tasting at Not Just Coffee

Stretch & Sculpt at Move. Talk. Zen.

Social Mixer at Hi-Wire Brewing

Channeled Healing and Group Reading

Charlotte Shag Club Night at Lynn's Dance Club

Drink & Think Trivia

Shut Up & Write!® in Southpark Charlotte

Thursday Trivia at Sugar Creek Brewing Company

Talking Tarot (IN PERSON) - Numerology in Tarot Part 1

French conversation / Conversation en français

The Traitors: Watch Party

Sip & Chill Ladies Edition Sign Sealed & Single

Clover-Lynn w/ A.P. Rodgers and Graham Hellderman

Dishing with the Divas: Vanna's "It's Fall Y'all" Tupperware BINGO

Thursday Night Soccer - 12'x6' goals + Lights

The Amina Sessions Live Band Thursday

City Sip & Paint: Canvas, Glass, Karaoke, & More!

Level 4 Salsa Course

Comedy Open Mic @ Monroe Rd Two Buck Saloon

Oktoberfest 2026 Weekend 3

Noah Rinker

Open Mic Showcase

Improv Charlotte Benefiting Freedom Communities

Detroit Invades Charlotte

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!

Kacey Musgraves - Middle of Nowhere Tour

Grupo Duelo

CATHEDRAL V2 featuring SIX, J / 5, JINACID, TNZNT & WISUUL

Fresh Beer Friday: Biscoff Brown Ale

Durham Introvert-Friendly Speed Dating for Love

Lyrics & Love Wednesday Live Music R&B Soul Experience

Lyrics & Love Wednesday Live Music R&B Soul Experience

Track Exclusive (Sprite Track)

Track Exclusive (Sprite Track)

Axe Throwing Event (Lanes 3-4)

Axe Throwing Event (Lanes 3-4)

Mariachi El Bronx: You Ése Tour

Mariachi El Bronx: You Ése Tour

DBB Run Club: 1, 2 & 3 mile routes for everyone

DBB Run Club: 1, 2 & 3 mile routes for everyone

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic!

Thomas LaVine with Jason Piquette