There’s a large variety of cultural events taking place in Charlotte during the month of October. In addition to Hispanic Heritage Month, there are festivals honoring Charlotte’s diverse community. Here is a list of cultural festivals taking place in and around Charlotte in October 2026. Be sure to check in with the website before heading out to confirm all the details!
(If you’re looking for Oktoberfest, Halloween, and other festivals in Charlotte, check out our other theme-specific posts on the website!)
- Concord International Festival: Saturday, October 3rd from 12:00pm-6:00pm in Downtown Concord, NC
- Hola Charlotte Festival: Saturday, October 3rd on Tryon Street in Charlotte, NC from 12:00pm-6:00pm
- K-Fest: Korean Celebration 2026: Saturday, October 3rd from 2:00p-6:00pm at Seoul Food-Mill District from 12:00pm-10:00pm
- Simchat Torah Bash: Saturday, October 3rd from 7:30pm-9:30pm at Chabad of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC
- East Side Sol Festival: Saturday, October 10th at the Charlotte Museum of History
- Hispanic Heritage Festival: Saturday, October 10th from 11:30am-1:30pm at Naomi Drenan Recreation Center in Charlotte, NC
- People of the World Celebration: Saturday, October 17th from 12:00pm-1:30pm at the International House in Charlotte, NC
- Lake Norman Diwali Celebration: Saturday, October 17th from 1:30pm-6:30pm at Veterans Park in Huntersville, NC
- Romanian-American Festival: Saturday, October 24th from 11:00am-4:00pm at Stumptown Park in Matthews, NC
