ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

Get ready, Charlotte—Charlotte Soul Fest is where the city comes alive!

Mark your calendars for a powerful day filled with music, movement, and meaningful impact—all completely FREE and open to the community!

🎶 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and vibe to a nonstop lineup of live performances from Charlotte’s hottest local talent on the Music Stage.
💃🏾 Jump into high-energy cultural dance workshops that celebrate the rhythm and soul of the African Diaspora.

🎨 Wander through the vibrant Soul Expressions Art Walk, showcasing Black creatives and makers.

🎈 Let the little ones explore a world of fun in the Kids Zone, packed with games, crafts, inflatables, and more!

But this festival is more than a good time—it’s a movement.

At the core of Charlotte Soul Fest are two powerful pillars:
🌟 Access to quality healthcare
🏠 A clear path to affordable housing and homeownership

🩺 Visit our Health & Wellness Clinic for FREE flu and COVID-19 vaccines, health screenings, and preventative care.

🎗️ Stop by the Mammogram Center and support Sickle Cell awareness through our on-site blood drive with OneBlood.

🏡 Connect with trusted housing partners offering real tools and one-on-one guidance for achieving housing stability and ownership.

🥫 Support our hunger relief mission by donating to our community food drive with Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina.

Charlotte Soul Fest is where celebration meets service.
Where joy meets justice.
And where every beat, every dance, and every connection moves us closer to a healthier, more equitable future.

✨ Don’t miss this unforgettable experience. Join us at First Ward Park on Saturday, September 6, 2025—and be part of the soul of Charlotte.