Purchase your 3-Day Pass, reserve your FREE Saturday Pass, or Upgrade to Saturday VIP below. Just want tickets to individual shows? Click here.
meet the lineup
artists + lineups
2026 performing artists
2026 show schedule + Individual show tickets
venue maps
plan your fest
Thursday
(Oct. 8)
Explore Charlotte’s music neighborhoods as multiple venues host live performances throughout the evening. Your festival pass lets you move between participating venues, making every night your own.
VENUES BY NEIGHBORHOOD
Plaza Midwood: Petra’s, The Rabbit Hole
NODA: The Evening Muse, Neighborhood Theatre, Great Wagon Road Distilling
South End: The Music Yard
Friday
(Oct. 9)
Explore Charlotte’s music neighborhoods as multiple venues host live performances throughout the evening. Your festival pass lets you move between participating venues, making every night your own.
VENUES BY NEIGHBORHOOD
Plaza Midwood: Petra’s, Snug Harbor, The Rabbit Hole
NODA: The Evening Muse, Neighborhood Theatre
South End: Amos’ Southend
Saturday
(oct. 10)
The festival culminates at Suffolk Punch South End with an outdoor celebration featuring live music beginning at 2 p.m. Enjoy a full afternoon and evening of performances, food, drinks, and the collective energy that brings the entire festival together.
The Saturday event is FREE with general admission. Upgrade your Saturday experience with access to an exclusive area featuring:
- Front-of-stage access
- Dedicated seating
- Private bar access
choose your experience
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3-Day Festival Pass
Experience the complete Confluence Music Fest with access to every participating venue on Thursday and Friday, plus the upgraded Saturday Music Festival experience at Suffolk Punch South End.
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Saturday Festival Pass
Perfect if you’re looking to experience the Saturday festival only, with live music starting at 2:00 p.m. at Suffolk Punch at South End.
featuring
sponsors
this is how a music city takes shape
Charlotte’s music scene is growing, and Confluence Music Fest is designed to celebrate that momentum.
The festival brings together emerging artists, established local favorites, and curious music fans for a shared experience rooted in discovery. Wander from venue to venue, catch a band you’ve never heard before, reconnect with artists you already love, and experience the energy that makes Charlotte one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing music cities.
faqs
- All passes are nonrefundable.
- 3-Day Pass wristband pickup will be available Wednesday through Friday at The Union at Station West (919 Berryhill Rd Ste 105). Pass holders will receive detailed pickup information prior to the festival.
- Some participating venues are 21+. If you are under 21, please check individual venue age restrictions before planning your schedule.
- Admission to individual shows is subject to venue capacity. A festival pass does not guarantee entry to a specific performance.
- Your wristband is your festival pass. 3-Day Pass holders should keep their wristband on for the duration of the festival. Lost, removed or damaged wristbands may not be replaced.
- If you already purchased a Confluence All-Access or PLUS Pass, your pass includes the full three-day Confluence Music Fest experience and Saturday VIP access. No additional Music Fest pass or VIP upgrade is needed.
