Charlotte NC, October 6, 2025
News Summary
Charlotte is ready for a stellar October with a lineup of major concerts across various genres. Artists like Twenty One Pilots and Billie Eilish will headline events at popular venues, including PNC Music Pavilion and Spectrum Center. The city will also celebrate R&B throwback nights with Charlie Wilson and Babyface, alongside numerous other performances. Additionally, a no-bag policy has been instituted for the NBA YoungBoy concert to ensure safety. As Charlotte continues to rise as a concert destination, fans eagerly anticipate these events throughout the month.
Charlotte is gearing up for an exciting October lineup of major concerts, featuring popular artists and diverse genres that promise entertainment for all music lovers. Among the highlights, Twenty One Pilots is set to perform at the PNC Music Pavilion on Wednesday, Oct. 8, while Billie Eilish will grace the Spectrum Center stage on Oct. 19-20.
In addition to these headline acts, Charlotte will host a notable R&B throwback night featuring Charlie Wilson alongside Babyface, K-Ci, and El DeBarge at the PNC Music Pavilion, which is scheduled to start at 6:15 PM, with tickets priced from $25. For country music fans, a performance by a prominent artist showcasing songs from their album “I Want My Loved Ones to Go with Me” will take place at The Fillmore at 8 PM, with tickets available for $46.
The “Hit Me Hard & Soft” tour will also arrive at the Spectrum Center, starting at 7 PM. Although tickets are sold out, resale tickets start at $120. Another exciting performance on the calendar is by a rock icon, returning to Spectrum Center at 7 PM, with tickets priced at $175, who had previously headlined the inaugural Lovin Life Music Festival.
Additionally, Grammy-winning rapper DOECHII will bring her talent to Bojangles Coliseum at 8 PM, with tickets available for $81. Fans can also look forward to the “Cosmic De-Evolution” tour, featuring two iconic bands performing at the PNC Music Pavilion, starting at 7 PM, with tickets priced at $25.
Further adding to the diverse concert offerings, a Canadian pop artist will perform at Spectrum Center at 7:30 PM, with tickets available for $115. A country powerhouse touring under the “Whirlwind” banner will showcase her hits at Spectrum Center, beginning at 7 PM, with tickets priced at $90. Finally, the “MASA Tour,” featuring rapper’s eighth studio album “Make America Slime Again,” will stop at Spectrum Center at 7 PM, with tickets priced at $263 for special guests, including Offset and Toosii.
In light of incidents occurring at previous concerts, a no-bag policy has been issued for the upcoming NBA YoungBoy concert at Spectrum Center on Sunday, Oct. 26, disallowing bags of any size from the venue. Videos of fights breaking out at prior shows may have prompted this decision, underscoring a commitment to safety at these events.
Bank of America Stadium, North Carolina’s largest concert venue, began hosting concerts in 2022 and holds approximately 75,000 people. The Spectrum Center and PNC Music Pavilion accommodate around 20,000 attendees each, making Charlotte a significant concert destination, currently ranked 19th among US concert markets in 2023.
Looking ahead, the Bank of America Stadium will feature a stellar lineup in 2025, including major artists such as Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Billy Joel, Sting, Shakira, and Metallica. However, scheduling conflicts with sports events present ongoing challenges for concerts at this venue, as sports teams often have priority over programming. This competition can lead to significant artists bypassing Charlotte in favor of nearby metropolitan areas like Raleigh and Greensboro.
Upcoming Charlotte Concerts in October
- Twenty One Pilots at PNC Music Pavilion – Oct. 8
- Billie Eilish at Spectrum Center – Oct. 19-20
- Charlie Wilson & Friends at PNC Music Pavilion – Oct. 8, starting at 6:15 PM, tickets from $25
- Country artist at The Fillmore – Oct. 8 at 8 PM, tickets $46
- Hit Me Hard & Soft Tour at Spectrum Center – Oct. 8 at 7 PM, sold out (resale from $120)
- Rock icon at Spectrum Center – Oct. 8 at 7 PM, tickets $175
- DOECHII at Bojangles Coliseum – Oct. 8 at 8 PM, tickets $81
- Cosmic De-Evolution Tour at PNC Music Pavilion – Oct. 8 at 7 PM, tickets $25
- Canadian pop artist at Spectrum Center – Oct. 8 at 7:30 PM, tickets $115
- Country powerhouse at Spectrum Center – Oct. 8 at 7 PM, tickets $90
- MASA Tour at Spectrum Center – Oct. 8 at 7 PM, tickets $263
- NBA YoungBoy at Spectrum Center – Oct. 26 (no bag policy)
Charlotte’s Concert Market
Charlotte is currently ranked as a top 20 concert market in the U.S., offering a growing range of events and options for concert-goers. The competitive environment sometimes results in artists skipping Charlotte due to neighboring metropolitan areas vying for the same performances.
FAQ
What major concerts are happening in Charlotte this October?
Major concerts in Charlotte this October include Twenty One Pilots at PNC Music Pavilion on Oct. 8, Billie Eilish at Spectrum Center on Oct. 19-20, Charlie Wilson with Babyface, K-Ci, and El DeBarge at PNC Music Pavilion on Oct. 8, with tickets priced from $25.
What is the no-bag policy at the NBA YoungBoy concert?
A no-bag policy has been issued for the NBA YoungBoy concert at Spectrum Center on Sunday, Oct. 26, meaning no bags of any size will be allowed due to safety concerns.
What is the capacity of Bank of America Stadium?
Bank of America Stadium, which began hosting concerts in 2022, is North Carolina’s largest concert venue with a capacity of around 75,000 people.
Why do some artists skip Charlotte for their concert tours?
Artists sometimes skip Charlotte because they have multiple major metropolitan areas nearby (Raleigh and Greensboro) competing for tour stops, which can result in scheduling conflicts.
Key Concert Event Features
| Concert | Venue | Date | Time | Ticket Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty One Pilots | PNC Music Pavilion | Oct. 8 | 7 PM | Varied |
| Billie Eilish | Spectrum Center | Oct. 19-20 | Varied | Varied |
| Charlie Wilson & Friends | PNC Music Pavilion | Oct. 8 | 6:15 PM | $25 |
| Country Artist | The Fillmore | Oct. 8 | 8 PM | $46 |
| Hit Me Hard & Soft Tour | Spectrum Center | Oct. 8 | 7 PM | Resale from $120 |
| Rock Icon | Spectrum Center | Oct. 8 | 7 PM | $175 |
| DOECHII | Bojangles Coliseum | Oct. 8 | 8 PM | $81 |
| Cosmic De-Evolution Tour | PNC Music Pavilion | Oct. 8 | 7 PM | $25 |
| Canadian Pop Artist | Spectrum Center | Oct. 8 | 7:30 PM | $115 |
| Country Powerhouse | Spectrum Center | Oct. 8 | 7 PM | $90 |
| MASA Tour | Spectrum Center | Oct. 8 | 7 PM | $263 |
| NBA YoungBoy | Spectrum Center | Oct. 26 | Varied | Varied |
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Additional Resources
- WCCB Charlotte: Charlotte Concerts October 6-12
- Axios: Live Music 10 Must-See Concerts in Charlotte this October
- WBTV: No Bag Policy Issued for Concert at Spectrum Center
- Charlotte Magazine: Major Concerts Have Passed on Charlotte for Years, That’s Changing
- Axios: Charlotte’s Biggest October Events 2025
- Wikipedia: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Google Search: Charlotte Concerts 2025
- Google Scholar: Charlotte Concerts
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Charlotte Concerts
- Google News: Charlotte Concerts
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