The 9th Annual Queen City Blues Festival comes to Ovens Auditorium on Saturday, April 17, 2027. See our guide to events this weekend in Carolina. The show starts at 7:00 PM ET. The annual festival celebrates the blues with a night of soulful live music in Charlotte.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Ovens Auditorium
- Address: 2900 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
- Tickets: Presale begins Tuesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET; general sale begins Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Ticketmaster
What to expect
The Queen City Blues Festival returns for its ninth year, bringing the best of the blues to Ovens Auditorium. Expect a night of guitar-driven soul, classic blues standards and contemporary sounds from a lineup of blues performers. It is one of Charlotte’s most popular annual music traditions.
Getting to Ovens Auditorium
Ovens Auditorium sits at 2900 E Independence Blvd in Charlotte, next to Bojangles Coliseum. On-site parking is available, and doors typically open about an hour before showtime. Arrive early to get through security and find your seat.
Tickets
Tickets go on presale Tuesday, November 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET, with general sale beginning Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. Get tickets for the Queen City Blues Festival on April 17 on Ticketmaster. No starting price has been announced yet.
More live entertainment in Carolina: Giggly Squad: The Gehls Gehl Tour at Ovens Auditorium (Apr 16, 2027).