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Carowinds Paladium Tickets

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Outdoor Amphitheater at Carowinds in Charlotte, NC

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About Carowinds Paladium

Carowinds Paladium is the open-air amphitheater within Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina. With a seating capacity of approximately 13,000, Paladium hosts a range of legendary performances during the summer and special event series. Admission to events is separate from park admission, so plan accordingly when you purchase tickets. Paladium offers open seating with accessible seating in Sections A and BB, Rows 1 and 34. On-site parking features about 6,500 spaces, with typical event parking around $the best available price per vehicle. The Paladium is served by the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), including Route 42, with connections via the I-485 station. This page covers seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.

Notable acts have included Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Mary J. Blige, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Johnny Cash, Beach Boys, and Bon Jovi. The Paladium also features in Carowinds’ Summer Music Fest programming, making it a premier destination for live music in the Charlotte area. For a seamless experience, we’ve gathered practical details and trusted nearby partner options for hotels and dining to help you plan your visit from start to finish.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: approximately 13,000 seats for the Paladium amphitheater.
  • Address: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273.
  • Venue type: outdoor amphitheater (Paladium) located within Carowinds; admission to events is separate from park admission.
  • Seating chart: open seating; accessible seating in Sections A and BB, Rows 1 and 34.
  • Parking: about 6,500 on-site spaces; typical parking fees around $15 per vehicle (varies by event).
  • Transit: served by Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS); Route 42 bus provides access to Carowinds (connections via I-485 station).
  • Nearby hotels: onsite SpringHill Suites Charlotte at Carowinds (1000 Coasterview Dr); other nearby options include hotels such as Omni Charlotte Hotel.
  • Notable events hosted: historic acts like Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Mary J. Blige, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Johnny Cash, Beach Boys, and Bon Jovi; Paladium also featured in Carowinds’ Summer Music Fest programming.