Here's a guide to Fayetteville's 2026 concerts, festivals and live shows

Looking for entertaining events in Fayetteville? Here are some concerts, plays, festivals and comedy shows scheduled in the city in 2026.

The Cumberland County Crown Complex has announced seven acts that have committed to coming here through October, and residents can anticipate the return of several annual festivals and events.

Here's a list of the events and shows residents can expect for the new year.

The annual MLK Parade in downtown Fayetteville is Saturday, Jan. 17. Visit fayettevillemincouncil.org for details as they become available.

The Monster Truck Nitro Tour will be bringing high-octane fun to Fayetteville in February. The tour will feature monster trucks that will face off in head-to-head competitions, including freestyle, side-by-side racing and wheelie battles.

When: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14.

Where: Crown Coliseum at 1960 Coliseum Drive in Fayetteville.

Tickets: Start at $29 and are available at the Crown Box Office, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Grammy Award-winning artist Amy Grant, known for hits like "Baby Baby" and "Every Heartbeat, will perform at the Crown next month.

Where: Crown Theatre, 1960 Coliseum Drive

Tickets: Start at around $70 and are available at the Crown Box Office, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

The sequel to the hit "Menopause the Musical," "Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'" is coming to Fayetteville. "'Crusing Through 'The Change' is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, memory lapses & more! Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied greatest hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s," the Crown said in a news release.

Tickets: Start at around $50 and are available at the Crown Box Office, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

American country music artist Sawyer Brown will perform hits like "Some Girls Do," "The Race Is On" and "The Boys and Me" for attendees of his March concert in Fayetteville.

Tickets: Starting at $68 and are available at the Crown Box Office, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Office, and online at Ticketmaster.com.

The Third Annual Ville City Blues Festival is bringing artists like Tucka, Pokey Bear, Lenny Williams, West Love, Tonio Armani, EJ Jones, Mike Clark Jr., Stephanie Luckett & the YP Band and Henry Welch to Fayetteville.

Tickets: Starting at $77 and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.

Grammy-nominated Christian singer-songwriter Anne Wilson is bringing her The Stars Tour to Fayetteville.

Tickets: Starting at $40 and are available at Ticketmaster.com.

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters bring their 100 Year Tour to the Crown Coliseum. "From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, fans will feel the history, the joy, and the fun that only the Globetrotters can deliver," according to a Crown news release.

Tickets: Starting around $43 and are available at the Crown Box Office, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Comedian Ali Siddiq is coming to Fayetteville in March, and he is bringing his unique style of stand-up, which originated behind the walls of incarceration, for his In The Shadows Tour.

Tickets: Starting at $46 and are available at the Crown Box Office, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

The Fayetteville Dogwood Festival is scheduled to be held in downtown Fayetteville in 2026. The festival will feature concerts at Festival Park, pop-up vendors and performances throughout the area.

When: April 24 through April 26.

Where: Downtown Fayetteville and Festival Park, 335 Ray Ave.

For more information: Visit thedogwoodfestival.com

The annual Fort Bragg Fair, usually between late April and early May, features carnival rides, food and live entertainment and is open to the public.

Visit bragg.armymwr.com for updated information about this year's event as it becomes available.

Grammy Award-winning artist Fantasia Barrino, who first became a household name in 2004 as the winner of Season 3 of "American Idol," will return to Fayetteville in May. She'll bring with her a special guest, Charlotte native and Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and actor Anthony Hamilton.

Tickets: Starting around $77 and can be purchased at the Crown Box Office, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Office, and online at Ticketmaster.com.

Multiple-time Grammy award-winning band Chicago is heading to Fayetteville in May. The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inducted band will be touring for its 59th consecutive year in 2026.

Tickets: Starting around $75 and can be purchased at the Crown Box Office, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Office, and online at Ticketmaster.com.

For the past five years, the city of Fayetteville and the Cool Spring Downtown District have hosted an annual Juneteenth Jubilee observance in downtown Fayetteville and Festival Park. Visit visitdowntownfayetteville.com for updates about this year's event.

Since 2018, Fayetteville PRIDE has hosted an annual Pride Fest in June, with last year's event held inside at the Crown Expo Center. Visit fayettevillepride.org for updates on this year's event.

The town of Hope Mills hosts an annual July 4 celebration and parade. Fort Bragg will also host an Independence Day celebration, which in the past has brought in national acts like Sheryl Crow, Ludacris and Flo Rida. The Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra also hosts an annual concert and fireworks celebration at Festival Park.

Times, dates and locations will be announced in the future. All events are free.

The Umoja Group hosts an annual Umoja Festival in August to celebrate African-American heritage with storytellers, vendors, band performances, a health fair and more.

Search "Umoja Group Inc." on Facebook for updates about this year's event.

The annual Cumberland County Fair, which features rides, food, art and agricultural exhibits, will be Sept. 4-13.

Visit crowncomplexnc.com/events/cumberlandcountyfair for details about this year's event.

Weather permitting, the two-day annual Greek Festival is held in September at St. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 614 Oakridge Ave. The festival features Greek dishes and homemade pastries to purchase, along with traditional Greek dancing and arts and crafts.

Visit faygreekchurch.com/greekfestival for updates about this year's event.

The Arts Council of Fayetteville hosts an annual International Folk Festival in September that features a Parade of Nations with more than 30 cultural groups, as well as live performances, authentic international cuisine, arts and crafts vendors and a children's area.

Visit wearethearts.com/iff for updates about this year's events.

Comedian Daniel Tosh will be performing in Fayetteville for his My First Farewell Tour in October. Tosh is famous for his television show, "Tosh.0," which was broadcast on Comedy Central for more than 10 years.

Tickets: Starting around $50, and can be purchased at the Crown Box Office, Fort Bragg Leisure Travel Office and online at Ticketmaster.com.

The Fayetteville Dogwood Fall Festival, featuring music, food, vendors and other performances, will be Oct. 23-24 in downtown Fayetteville. Visit thedogwoodfestival.com for updates about this year's event.

The Cool Spring Downtown District hosts an annual Zombie Walk in October. The event features performances on a Person Street stage, food trucks, some 70 vendors and an art walk among other offerings.

Visit visitdowntownfayetteville.com to keep an eye on the calendar for the announced date.

A Dickens Holiday is hosted annually by the Downtown Alliance after Thanksgiving in downtown Fayetteville. The event is inspired by author Charles Dickens’ 1840 classic “A Christmas Carol,” and features actors in Victorian-era costumes performing in the midst of other holiday activities and vendors.

Visit adickensholiday.com for updates about this year's event.

The Fayetteville Rotary Christmas Parade is held in downtown Fayetteville annually before Christmas Day. The parade brings high school marching bands, horse clubs, elected officials, local organizations and more to Fayetteville streets in honor of the holiday.

For updates about this year's event, visit rotarychristmasparade.com.

For the past five years, Cool Spring Downtown District has hosted a New Year's Eve celebration on Dec. 31 in Festival Park downtown. Past musical acts have included 702, Arrested Development, Spinderella, Tony! Toni! Toné! and Coolio.

For updates about this year's event as they become available, visit visitdowntownfayetteville.com.

Public safety reporter Joseph Pierre can be reached at jpierre@gannett.com.

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