New music festival to bring big-name artists to the Charlotte area. The lineup
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- The Be More Grateful Festival will bring hip-hop acts to Concord in June.
- Headliners include 50 Cent and Charlotte rapper DaBaby.
- Tickets for the music festival are set to go on sale Friday, March 27.
Get ready to vibe out, North Carolina.
Charlotte rapper DaBaby and hip-hop star 50 Cent are headlining a music festival in Concord.
More than a dozen artists — including Busta Rhymes and Waka Flocka — are set to take the stage at the Be More Grateful Festival in June. And tickets will go on sale soon, DaBaby announced Monday, March 23 in an Instagram post.
Here’s what to know about the festival’s lineup and how to get tickets.
When and where is the festival?
The Be More Grateful Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, according to the event’s website.
The slate of hip-hop artists will perform at the Route 29 Pavilion in Concord. The venue is located near the Charlotte Motor Speedway and a roughly 15-mile drive northeast from uptown Charlotte.
How to get tickets
Tickets are set to go on sale Friday, March 27. For more information about getting seats, visit bmgfest.com.
Route 29 Pavilion didn’t list festival details on its website, but it said “parking rates range from $10 to $20 and may vary depending on the event.”
Who’s performing at the festival?
Festival headliner DaBaby, whose real name is Jonathan Kirk, is known for his hit song “Suge.” The Charlotte native has appeared at local high schools and put Queen City references into his music videos. He’s also faced legal trouble and other controversies, The Charlotte Observer reported.
Also headlining the festival is Grammy-winning rapper 50 Cent, who put out early 2000s hits such as “In da Club.” Other artists in the concert lineup include:
- Boosie
- Webbie
- Busta Rhymes
- BigXthaPlug
- YK Niece
- BunnaB
- Big Boogie
- Waka Flocka
- Trap Dickey
- Fetty P Franklin
- Mellow Rackz
The festival didn’t immediately respond to The Charlotte Observer’s request for additional information on Tuesday, March 24.
This story was originally published March 24, 2026 at 1:38 PM with the headline "New music festival to bring big-name artists to the Charlotte area. The lineup."
