Charlotte Soul Fest 2026
About this Event
CHARLOTTE, GET READY!
Charlotte Soul Fest is back—and 2026 is bigger, bolder and packed with even more ways to experience the city!
On Saturday, September 5, First Ward Park in Uptown Charlotte comes alive for one unforgettable day of music, movement, culture, community, food and FUN.
And the best part?
IT’S ALL FREE.
From 10 AM to 9 PM, experience a full day designed for everyone—whether you're coming for the live music, bringing the kids, ready to dance, looking for incredible food, shopping local, discovering Charlotte artists, or connecting with resources that can make a real difference in your life.
ONE FESTIVAL. SO MUCH TO EXPERIENCE.
LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Feel the energy with an incredible lineup of live bands, vocalists, DJs, spoken word and performances throughout the day.
DANCE, MOVE & JOIN IN
This isn't a festival where you just watch! Jump into interactive dance experiences featuring everything from Dancehall and Soca to Praise in Motion, line dancing, Afro-inspired movement, Samba, Capoeira and more.
SOUL EXPRESSIONS ART WALK
Explore original work from talented artists and experience creativity throughout the park.
SHOP LOCAL
Discover local businesses, makers and entrepreneurs in the Charlotte Soul Fest Marketplace—and meet the next generation of business owners in our Young Entrepreneurs Market.
COME HUNGRY!
The Charlotte Soul Fest Food Court is a festival all by itself. From soul food and Caribbean flavors to seafood, vegan eats, desserts, frozen treats, refreshing drinks and more—there's something waiting for every appetite.
FAMILY FUN ZONE
Bring the whole family! Kids can enjoy face painting, games, crafts, interactive activities, music, movement and plenty of opportunities to just have FUN.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Charlotte Soul Fest is about feeling good and doing good for yourself. Connect with healthcare and wellness partners offering valuable health resources and services throughout the day.
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
Take the fun home—but take something for your future, too. Connect with organizations offering resources around financial wellness, homeownership, careers, workforce development, economic opportunity and more.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Meet organizations doing meaningful work across Charlotte and discover programs, services and resources available to you and your family.
THIS IS CHARLOTTE SOUL FEST.
Come with your family.
Come with your friends.
Come ready to eat.
Come ready to dance.
Come ready to discover something new.
Stay for an hour—or spend the entire day with us.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
First Ward Park | Uptown Charlotte
10 AM – 9 PM
FREE ADMISSION
One day. Big impact. Unforgettable. FREE.
Charlotte, we’ll see you at Soul Fest!
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