Event Information

Two Days of Beatles-Inspired Fun: Friday ticketed concert, Saturday festival FREE!

FabFest-Charlotte's Beatles Festival is a celebration of community through Beatles music and art. A signature destination event in Charlotte, FabFest bridges generations and cultures through the timeless music of the Beatles, and invites the community to COME TOGETHER to make and share music and art inspired by the Fab Four and the spirit of the 60s.

TOSCO MUSIC BEATLES TRIBUTE
Fri., Oct. 2 | 7:30 p.m. | Knight Theater
This high-energy concert features more than a dozen diverse local and regional acts performing Beatles songs across multiple genres, plus audience singalongs throughout the night. Local and regional acts include: The Taxmen, Beatles 4 Sale, Revelwood Mission, Cole Thannisch, Reeve Coobs and many more. Unique every year, this unforgettable live music experience is also unique to Charlotte and has been for more than 20 years!

FABFEST DAYTIME - FREE!
Sat., Oct. 3 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CPCC's Parr Center
A full day of indoor and outdoor Beatles-themed fun with live music on two stages, family-friendly activities, speakers, contests, rare Beatles concert video, games, vendors, and more! Presenting authors include Robert Rodriguez, Anthony Robustelli and Sean Gaillard. New this year: a 60s Fashion and Costume Contest and new partnerships with Piedmont Music Therapy and Arts+ will bring more interactive fun for all ages!

FabFest Daytime Highlights - All FREE!
- Live Music on 2 Stages
- BEATLES ART CONTEST and SALE - $3,675 in cash prizes!
- BEATLES COVER SONG CONTEST - cash prizes!
- 60s FASHION and COSTUME CONTEST - cash prizes for youth and adults!
- Beatles authors, Trivia and Bingo
- BEATLES/LET IT BE YOGA by Alight Yoga Studio
- Rare Beatles Concert Videos by Independent Picture House
- Beatles Open Mic and Singalong/Playalong
- Family Fun Tent - Crafts, dance, spin art and more!
- Music Video Recording Booth
- Beatles Rock Band Video Game Room
- Beatles Memorabilia Exhibit
- FabFest Photo Booth and Marketplace (indoors)
- Strawberry Field Art Market (outdoors)
- Food Trucks and More!

PIEDMONT MUSIC THERAPY will be onsite from 10am-12pm for inclusive music making to help guests explore Beatles music with various percussion instruments and manipulatives. Good for all ages and abilities.

The BEATLES ART CONTEST has grown each year, showcasing artists of all ages, skill levels and mediums. Thanks to Frame Warehouse and Harris Holt Art and Framing Services, 14 cash prizes totaling $3,675 will be awarded to professional, amateur and youth divisions.

TICKETS and INFO - Tickets for Tosco Music Beatles Tribute are on sale at https://fabfestcharlotte.org/buy-tickets

See full event details, ticket discounts, past event galleries, and archives at https://fabfestcharlotte.org

RSVP in advance for FabFest Daytime's FREE activities to be entered into free raffles for festival door-prizes all day long! Search FabFest on Eventbrite to register.

See highlights from past FabFest weekends online, and follow for updates:
@FabFestCharlotte | #FabFestCharlotte
@ToscoMusic | #ToscoMusic

FabFest 2026 is presented by TOSCO MUSIC and CG FINANCIAL SERVICES, Presenting Sponsor of Tosco Music's 2026-2027 Season, with support from Arts and Science Council, City of Charlotte and Corning Incorporated. Additional sponsors include Jambox, Chicago Title, Frame Warehouse, Harris Holt Framing Services, Artful Narrative Studio and The Odom Firm.

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Prices:
$15.50 - Price Zone 50 ($22.63 w/tax, fees): USD 22.63,
$22.50 - Price Zone 40 ($31.39 w/tax, fees): USD 31.39,
$32,50 - Price Zone 30 ($43.89 w/tax, fees): USD 43.89,
$44.50 - Price Zone 40 ($58.59 w/tax, fees): USD 58.59,
$56.50 - Price Zone 50 ($75.89 w/tax, fees): USD 78.79

Artists: Beatles 4 Sale, Reeve Coobs, Revelwood Mission, Cole Thannisch, The Taxmen

Category: Festivals | Live Music

Date and Time: Friday October 02, 2026 at 7:30 pm to Saturday October 03, 2026 at 5:00 pm