🎷🔥Don't Sleep on These Charlotte Concerts! (October 10th Edition)

🎃 Hey Charlotte, spooky season’s in full swing. Costumes are half-bought, pumpkins are out, and the playlists just got darker. Before Halloween chaos hits, here are three shows to kick off October right.

but, now for the weather…

Top 3 Picks This Week

🎧 Wake Me Up: 2010s EDM Throwback
Fri, Oct 10 @ The Music Yard (South End)
Step into a nostalgia-fueled night of 2010s anthems featuring Avicii, Calvin Harris, Zedd, and more. Expect lasers, drinks, and dance-floor flashbacks to simpler times.

🎻 Charlotte Symphony: Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5
Sat, Oct 11 @ Belk Theater (Uptown)
A gripping orchestral masterpiece that moves from despair to triumph. Perfect for a reflective fall evening in the city with classical firepower and emotional depth.

🌙 Watchhouse
Sat, Oct 11 @ The Amp Ballantyne
Indie-folk duo Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) bring harmony-rich Americana to Ballantyne’s outdoor stage. Grab a blanket and let the mellow vibes roll.

Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

CURATED HIGHLIGHTS
🌆 Uptown & Around Picks

Country / Folk
Joshua Radin — One Day Home Tour
Sat, Oct 11 — Neighborhood Theatre
Beloved singer-songwriter bringing his warm, storytelling folk sound to one of Charlotte’s coziest stages.

Rock / Alternative
Easy Honey
Fri, Oct 10 — Snug Harbor (Plaza Midwood)
Charleston indie rockers known for their catchy hooks and surfy grooves return to Snug for a high-energy set packed with feel-good riffs and weekend chaos.

Electronic / Dance

Ultraviolet: Sapphic Dance Party
Fri, Oct 11 — Petra’s Bar
A neon-soaked night of house, pop, and queer joy hosted in one of Plaza’s most colorful dance dens.

Jazz

Luther S. Allison Quartet
Thu, Oct 10 — Booth Playhouse
Dynamic saxophonist Luther S. Allison leads a powerhouse jazz session blending soul, swing, and improvisational flair.

Curated with love. 🫶 Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

COOL CHARLOTTE STUFF
🌟 More Than Music

Art shows, foodie fests, weird pop-ups & random fun—click your flavor:

🎃 SCarowinds (Sept 12 - Nov 2)
Haunted mazes, scare zones, and late-night rides at Carowinds.

🛡️ Carolina Renaissance Festival (Oct 4–Nov 23)
Eight weekends of jousts, jesters, artisan markets, food, and rides.

🪅NEW🪅

🎃 Super Saturday at ImaginOn (Sat, Oct 11)
Free family day packed with performances, crafts, and hands-on fun at Charlotte’s most creative library space.

🎃 Pumpkin Palooza (Sat, Oct 11)
Truist Field turns into a fall wonderland with pumpkin patches, hayrides, and skyline views. Perfect Saturday outing for families.

🍔 Food Truck Fridays — Resident Culture Brewing (Fri, Oct 10)
South End’s favorite weekly hangout returns with local food trucks, craft beer, and good tunes on the patio.

😂 Lucas Zelnick at The Comedy Zone (Fri, Oct 10–11)
Smart, self-aware stand-up from NYC’s rising comedy star, blending millennial chaos with sharp wit.

🏈 Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys (Sun, Oct 12)
Game day energy takes over Uptown as the Panthers host the Cowboys. Expect tailgates, rival jerseys, and loud cheers.

🧙‍♀️ Wicked (Sun, Oct 12)
The Broadway phenomenon returns to Belk Theater, retelling the story of Oz from the witches’ side with spellbinding performances.

🌻 Explore everything Charlotte’s cooking up—outside the music scene.

MUSIC SCENE
🎵 Music News Brief

📍 NC Spotlight

🎟️ CATS Free Concert Series Returns for Another Season
Charlotte Area Transit System is bringing back its free live-music pop-ups at transit hubs, featuring local artists and no tickets required. Catch performances while you’re out and about.
@ City of Charlotte — CATS

🌎 Recently Announced Concerts In October

• Noah Cyrus – Charlotte (Oct 13)

• Andy Bell of Erasure – Durham (Oct 14)

• Brandon Lake – Greensboro (Oct 17)

• Billie Eilish – Charlotte (Oct 19–20)

• Stevie Nicks – Charlotte (Oct 21)

• Twilight in Concert – Durham (Oct 22)

• DOECHII – Charlotte (Oct 23)

• Tate McRae – Charlotte (Oct 24)

• The B-52s + Devo – Charlotte (Oct 24)

• Tate McRae – Raleigh (Oct 25)

• Lainey Wilson – Charlotte (Oct 25)

• NBA YoungBoy – Charlotte (Oct 26)

• Reneé Rapp – Charlotte (Oct 29)

NEARBY VIBES
🚐 Beyond the City: Live Music Road Trips

Feeling adventurous? Check these out:

🎸 Rockin’ the Burg
Sat, Oct 11 @ Harrisburg, NC
Outdoor concert series with food trucks, beer garden, and family-friendly vibes.
🔗 Jam in Harrisburg →

🤠 Jason Lee Cook at Outlaw Acres
Sat, Oct 11 @ Outlaw Acres
Country and roots under the stars with laid-back, bonfire-night vibes.
🔗 See details →

🎵 Matthews Beats ‘n Bites
Fri, Oct 10 @ Matthews, NC
Live music plus a parade of food trucks for an easy Friday night.
🔗 Grab the plan →

🎟️ Check venue websites for tickets & availability!

CLOSING NOTES
I’ll leave you with..

A SAVE THE DAY: Holiday Pops: A Carolina Christmas at Knight Theater December 12th, 2025

Keep Rocking,
Angel | Charlotte Jams Editor

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