Concerts, Culture and Comedy: 15 top events for March

March into spring with concerts, comedy shows, festivals, food and more happening across Charlotte this month. Highlights include the Millennium Tour featuring B2K and Bow Wow, the Big HBCU Southern Classic Battle of the Bands, and the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Below is a roundup of events happening around the city this month.

The Harvey B. Gantt Center hosts Art After Dark: Claiming Your Throne, an evening celebrating the creativity, leadership, and cultural influence of Black women during Women’s History Month. Inspired by the museum’s exhibition In Pursuit of Home, the event features live jazz, hip-hop, and R&B performances, a vendor marketplace highlighting Black women–owned businesses, interactive experiences, and hands-on art workshops. The evening also includes a fireside chat on building legacy and leadership, along with music and rooftop DJ sets throughout the night. Link

• Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Price: Limited free tickets; $15 general admission • Where: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC

Comedian, actor, and recording artist Lil Duval brings his stand-up comedy to The Comedy Zone. Known for his sharp humor and appearances on shows like Guy Code, Hip Hop Squares, BET’s ComicView, and Wild ’N Out, Duval rose to national fame with his comedic commentary and viral personality. Link

• Time: 9:45 pm (Doors open at 9 pm) • Price: $36.35+ • Where: The Comedy Zone, 900 NC Music Factory Blvd., Charlotte, NC

The Millennium Tour brings its “Boys 4 Life” Tour to Charlotte, headlined by B2K and Bow Wow. The tour marks B2K’s reunion as the group celebrates its 25th anniversary and revisits the era that helped define early 2000s R&B and hip-hop. The lineup also reunites B2K and Bow Wow more than two decades after they first shared the stage during their landmark 2002 Scream Tour II. Link

• Time: 7 p.m. • Price: $95.05+ • Where: Spectrum Center, 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC

The 8th Annual Queen City Blues Festival brings Southern soul and blues artists together for a night of live music at Ovens Auditorium. The touring festival highlights performers from today’s modern blues and Southern soul scene, delivering an evening of classic rhythm, soulful vocals, and live band performances. Link

• Time: 7 p.m. • Price: $83.03+ • Where: Ovens Auditorium, 2700 E Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC

The ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament returns to the Queen City, bringing some of the nation’s top college basketball programs to the Spectrum Center. Teams from across the Atlantic Coast Conference will compete throughout the week for the conference championship and an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The multi-day event draws fans from across the region and delivers high-energy matchups as teams battle their way through the bracket. Link

• Time: Game times vary by day • Price: $219+ • Where: Spectrum Center, 333 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC

Savor Charlotte is a three-week celebration of the chefs, mixologists, and culinary community that shape the flavor of the Queen City. Participating restaurants, bars, lounges, and food trucks across the city will offer special dining experiences and promotions throughout the event. Diners can explore a variety of participating locations, make reservations where required, and experience the city’s diverse and vibrant food scene. Link

• Price: Varies by experience

• Where: Participating restaurants and venues across Charlotte, NC

Join QCity Metro for the Great 28 Celebration, honoring 28 Black Charlotteans who are shaping the city for the better. This empowering evening recognizes this year’s honorees while bringing the community together for food, fun and more. Guests can enjoy multiple food stations, an open bar, photo opportunities, entertainment, and a live DJ while celebrating the impact of Black leadership across Charlotte. Link

• Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Price: $63.56+ • Where: The Union at Station West, 919 Berryhill Rd, Charlotte, NC

The Queen Charlotte Carnival returns for nearly two weeks of rides, games, food, and family fun. The carnival features classic midway attractions, live shows and performances, and a variety of food vendors. With activities and entertainment for all ages, the event offers a traditional carnival experience for families, friends, and visitors looking to enjoy springtime in Charlotte. Link

• Time: Hours vary by day • Price: $5+ • Where: 5650 Sandusky Blvd, Concord, NC (across from Charlotte Motor Speedway)

Rich & Bennett’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl returns to Charlotte for its 24th year, bringing thousands of participants together for one of the city’s largest holiday celebrations. The event spans more than 40 participating bars and venues across Uptown and South End, with drink specials, themed merchandise, and entertainment throughout the day. The crawl has become a long-running tradition for locals celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the city. Link

• Time: Kickoff party and check-in 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• Price: $7.33+ • Where: Multiple locations across Uptown and South End, Charlotte, NC

The Big HBCU Southern Classic Battle of the Bands returns to Charlotte for a full day of music, competition, and community. The event begins with a Fan Fest and food truck festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by the main Battle of the Bands at 4 p.m. at Bojangles Coliseum. Participating bands include Florida A&M University, Talladega College, Winston-Salem State University, Benedict College, Mississippi Valley State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Elizabeth City State University, and Wilberforce University. Link

• Time: Fan Fest 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Battle of the Bands begins at 4 p.m. • Price: $38.60+ • Where: Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC

Some of R&B’s most recognizable voices come together in the Queen City for The R&B Lovers Tour at Bojangles Coliseum. The lineup features Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill, Ginuwine, and Kut Klose for a night of classic hits and timeless ballads that helped define the genre. Fans can expect an evening of nostalgia and live performances from artists behind some of R&B’s most beloved songs. Link

• Time: 8 p.m. • Price: $83.08+ • Where: Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC

The We Them Ones Comedy Tour stops in Charlotte with a lineup of popular comedians including Mike Epps, Karlous Miller, DC Young Fly, and Chico Bean. The national tour blends stand-up and improv from some of the most recognizable comedians in Black comedy and podcast culture. Link

• Time: 7 p.m. • Price: $101.45+ • Where: Spectrum Center, 333 E Trade St., Charlotte, NC

AFROTECH brings its networking event, THE MEETUP, to Charlotte for an evening designed to connect Black leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs. The event offers a space for community, conversation, and collaboration among Black leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs across the city. Link

• Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. • Price: $30+ • Where: TBA, Charlotte, NC

The Culture 2000 Tour brings a night of throwback hip-hop and R&B to Charlotte, celebrating the sound and style that defined the early 2000s. The show is part of Blumenthal Arts’ performance lineup and highlights artists and music that shaped a generation of Black pop culture. Link

• Time: 8 p.m. • Price: $88.70+ • Where: Belk Theater, 130 N Tryon St., Charlotte, NC

The Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100 Year Tour to Charlotte, celebrating a century of basketball entertainment. Known for blending athletic skill, comedy, and crowd interaction, the Globetrotters showcase gravity-defying dunks, trick shots, and signature on-court antics that have made them a global phenomenon. The anniversary tour highlights the team’s legacy while delivering a high-energy, family-friendly show that combines athleticism and entertainment. Link

• Time: 2 p.m. • Price: $48.13+ • Where: Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC