Free GospelSHOUT! Concert Returns to Charlotte

Annual tradition features brass bands and gospel choirs at United House of Prayer's 'Mother House' church.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:48pm

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A striking abstract illustration featuring bold black silhouettes of musical instruments and church architecture against a bright red background, capturing the energy and spirit of the GospelSHOUT! concert in Charlotte.The annual GospelSHOUT! concert in Charlotte brings the city's rich gospel and brass band traditions to life through a joyful celebration of community and culture.Charlotte Today

Charlotte's annual GospelSHOUT! concert is set to return on Tuesday, offering a free performance featuring brass bands and gospel choirs from the United House of Prayer for All People. The event has been a tradition since the first Charlotte Shout festival in 2003.

Why it matters

GospelSHOUT! is a beloved annual event that celebrates the rich gospel and brass band musical traditions of Charlotte's African American community. The free concert draws large crowds and helps promote the city's cultural diversity and vibrant arts scene.

The details

The GospelSHOUT! concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the United House of Prayer's 'Mother House' church on Beatties Ford Road. The event features performances by brass bands and gospel choirs associated with the United House of Prayer for All People, a prominent African American church in Charlotte.

  • GospelSHOUT! has been an annual tradition since the first Charlotte Shout festival in 2003.
  • The 2026 GospelSHOUT! concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

United House of Prayer for All People

A prominent African American church in Charlotte that organizes the annual GospelSHOUT! concert.

Tom Hanchett

A historian who was interviewed about the GospelSHOUT! event.

Cedric Mangum

A band leader who was interviewed about the GospelSHOUT! event.

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What they’re saying

“GospelSHOUT! is a beloved annual event that celebrates the rich gospel and brass band musical traditions of Charlotte's African American community.”

— Tom Hanchett, Historian

“The free concert draws large crowds and helps promote the city's cultural diversity and vibrant arts scene.”

— Cedric Mangum, Band Leader

What’s next

The 2026 GospelSHOUT! concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

The takeaway

GospelSHOUT! is a longstanding tradition that celebrates the rich gospel and brass band heritage of Charlotte's African American community, drawing large crowds and showcasing the city's cultural diversity.