One day. Big impact. A free celebration of music, dance, Black art, wellness, food & community.
Explore the Zones
Moments from Soul Fest
Real moments from Charlotte Soul Fest.
Coming up on stage
Tap the star to add a set to My Day. Times from the official 2026 schedule — subject to change.
First Ward Park
Festival Map
Tap a marker or a legend chip to find restrooms, first aid, entrances and more.
Park Policies
Leave these at home
No dogs / petsNo smokingNo glassNo alcoholNo outside foodNo tents / big umbrellas
✦ Safety & Help
＋First Aid / EMS — two stations, marked in red on the map. In an emergency call 911.
iInformation booths — questions, lost & found, and lost-child reunification.
↳Entrances have bag check — travel light and come early.
Your Plan
My Day
Know Before You Go
The Essentials
Things to Know
•Come early — it fills up fast
•Bring lawn chairs and blankets
•No pets (dogs not allowed per city ordinance — citations issued)
•No tents or oversize umbrellas
•No smoking or tobacco products
•Walk all bikes, scooters and skateboards
•No outside food — food trucks on site
•No alcohol or glass bottles
Festival Zones
Sponsors & Community Partners
Presented by
Wells Fargo
Partner roster updates each year for the festival.
Our Mission
To empower the community by using the arts as a transformative tool to promote wellness, connection, and opportunity. Rooted in the celebration of Black culture, the festival centers two key pillars: access to quality healthcare and a clear path to affordable housing and upward mobility.
Our Vision
A healthier, more connected Charlotte where creativity opens the door to equity and opportunity — where Black art and culture are celebrated as powerful forces for healing, pride, and progress.
Patron Code of Conduct
Charlotte Soul Fest is committed to a safe, welcoming, inclusive environment. Please follow all requests from CSF staff and security. Harassment, discrimination, threats, or abusive language of any kind will not be tolerated, and patrons may be asked to leave.