Charlotte SHOUT! Festival Brings Free Live Music to First Ward Park

The 17-day celebration showcases the diverse sounds of the Queen City's vibrant music scene.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:04pm

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Charlotte's annual SHOUT! festival is returning from April 3 to 19, 2026, with the SHOUT! Showcase highlighting local and regional musicians performing free concerts at First Ward Park over two weekends.

Why it matters

The SHOUT! Showcase provides a platform for Charlotte's thriving music community, offering residents and visitors alike the opportunity to experience the city's creative energy through diverse live performances across multiple genres.

The details

The SHOUT! Showcase will take place in First Ward Park, located at 301 E 7th Street, with concerts scheduled from April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2026. The lineup features a variety of acts, including Falllift, Mike Strauss Band, Contagious Blues Band, Shane Manier, Carolinas Dance, Friday Jones Family Band, Swinging Richards, Roy Daye Jr., O N-Spire, Envision, and September.

  • The SHOUT! festival runs from April 3 to 19, 2026.
  • The SHOUT! Showcase takes place over two weekends: April 10-12 and April 17-19, 2026.

The players

Charlotte SHOUT!

An annual 17-day festival in Uptown Charlotte that celebrates the city's vibrant arts, music, and cultural scene.

First Ward Park

A public park located at 301 E 7th Street in Charlotte, North Carolina, which will host the free SHOUT! Showcase concerts.

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What’s next

Residents and visitors can check the SHOUT! festival website for the latest updates to the SHOUT! Showcase performance schedule.

The takeaway

The SHOUT! Showcase provides a free, family-friendly opportunity for the Charlotte community to come together and experience the diverse musical talents that make the city's vibrant arts scene so special.