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Community Events

Each season, the Charlotte Symphony performs many community events in and around the Charlotte area, including appearances at festivals, On Tap brewery concerts, neighborhood CSO Roadshow performances, and Summer Pops performances in surrounding cities and counties.

These are some of the ways that we aim to connect and strengthen our community through exceptional musical experiences. 

Upcoming Events

 

PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN

Tuesday, April 2 | 7:30 pm | Johnson C. Smith University | $5-$15

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The Charlotte Symphony and Johnson C. Smith University join forces for a compelling musical tribute to resilience and empowerment. Highlights include "Klap Ur Handz" from Daniel Bernard Roumain's Rosa Parks String Quartet and Carlos Simon's Portrait of a Queen, narrated by Dr. Shawn-Allyce White. The JCSU Concert Choir will also perform selected repertoire including Anthem of Praise by Richard Smallwood. 

CSO ROADSHOW: MÚSICA CON AMIGOS

Sunday, April 28 | 3 pm | Latin American Coalition | Free

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The Latin American Coalition, in collaboration with the Charlotte Symphony, invites you to be a part of this celebration of community and culture! Join us for the launch of their new campaign, "Amigos." This event promises to be a magical afternoon with your CSO, accompanied by a special performance by Ultima Nota.
 

MERGE: SYMPHONIC X ELECTRONIC

May 10 & 11 | 9 pm | Blackbox Theater | $20-$65

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Immerse yourself in a multisensory experience at the nexus of symphonic and electronic music at Blackbox Theater. Push/Pull Sound, Tenorless, and the Charlotte Symphony take you on an exploration of the edges of musical possibility with live visual artistry.

CSO ROADSHOW

Sunday, May 5 | Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church | Free

We're rolling out something big! This spring, your Charlotte Symphony takes the music on the road for CSO Roadshow, a traveling concert series that will bring pop-up music experiences to neighborhoods across Charlotte.

This performance is sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

CSO ROADSHOW

Sunday, May 12 | Renaissance West | Free

We're rolling out something big! This spring, your Charlotte Symphony takes the music on the road for CSO Roadshow, a traveling concert series that will bring pop-up music experiences to neighborhoods across Charlotte.

This performance is sponsored by Culture Blocks -- a community partnership funded by Mecklenburg County.

HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE™ IN CONCERT

Friday, June 7 | 7:30 pm | Belk Theater
Saturday, June 8 | 2 pm | Belk Theater

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Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, a troll run amok and magic mirrors in high-definition while a live orchestra performs John Williams' iconic score. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Harry, Ron, Hermione and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. 

CSO @ STUMPTOWN PARK

Tuesday, June 11 | Stumptown Park | Free

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Join us for the annual performance of the Charlotte Symphony in Matthews! Bring a blanket or chairs, and enjoy dinner from Boujee Soul Food, Sweet and Cozy Bakery, and Gnam Gnam Gelato!

CSO ROADSHOW

Friday, June 21 | Ophelia Garmon-Brown Community Center | Free

We're rolling out something big! This spring, your Charlotte Symphony takes the music on the road for CSO Roadshow, a traveling concert series that will bring pop-up music experiences to neighborhoods across Charlotte.
 

CSO @ BAILEY ROAD PARK

Saturday, June 22 | Bailey Road Park | Free

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Thousands join us each summer for an evening with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra at the Bailey Road Park Bandshell. Patriotic, classical and pops performances are followed by a thrilling fireworks display (weather permitting). There is no charge for this family-friendly event -- we hope you can join us! 

CSO @ PINEVILLE LAKE PARK

Thursday, June 27 | Pineville Lake Park | Free

Join the Charlotte Symphony for their annual performance at Pineville Lake Park! More details to come.
 

CSO @ MCGUIRE NUCLEAR STATION

Friday, June 28 | McGuire Nuclear Station | Free

Join the Charlotte Symphony for its annual FREE summer concert at Duke Energy's EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station.

CSO @ VILLAGE PARK

Saturday, June 29 | Village Lake Park | Free

Join the Charlotte Symphony for its annual summer concert at Village Park in Kannapolis. More details to come!