Part of the Gay Charlotte Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Pride Week's marquee kickoff — Charlotte Pride's official Drag Pageant crowns the weekend's royalty on the Thursday before the festival. Ticketed; venue and lineup announced by Charlotte Pride closer to the date.
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Sat, Aug 15
12 PM - 6 PM
First Ward Park & Uptown Charlotte
Sat, Aug 15
12 PM - 6 PM
First Ward Park, Uptown Charlotte
Sat, Aug 15
1 PM - 6 PM
DuBois Center, UNC Charlotte Center City
Sat, Aug 15
10 PM - 2 AM
The Scorpio, Charlotte
Sat, Aug 15
10 PM - 2 AM
Chasers Charlotte Noda, Charlotte
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