Pops Series
Enjoy your favorite popular music from celebrated stars and beloved icons, brought to life by dazzling guest artists and lushly enhanced by the Charlotte Symphony! Across decades and genres, hit songs and serenades will sweep you away with high-energy performances in unforgettable concerts.
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2025-26 Season

Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony
October 17 & 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterFollow the musical journey of Dolly Parton's life in a new multimedia symphonic experience. The country music star's iconic songs are reimagined and the stories behind them are vividly brought to life with Dolly on screen as her personally selected guest vocalists join the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra to perform her beloved hits, including "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and "I Will Always Love You."

Holiday Pops: A Carolina Christmas
December 12 & 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterExperience the tapestry of home with a celebration of North Carolina's rich musical heritage at Holiday Pops. Sounds of bluegrass, blues, and gospel converge in traditional holiday songs -- honoring our ties to Hannukah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas -- that feel uniquely like Carolina.

The Music of Motown
January 23 & 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterGet down to the irresistible rhythms of Detroit's iconic pop-soul sound. Delight in the uplifting pop harmonies and driving beats of smash hits made famous by The Temptations, Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and more -- that's the magic of Motown!

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
February 27 & 28, 2026 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterThe world's top ABBA tribute band joins your CSO to perform the iconic songs of a generation. "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," "Waterloo," "S.O.S.," "Take a Chance on Me," and many more will have you dancing in the aisles. If you enjoyed Mamma Mia, you'll love The Concert!
Artists and programs subject to change without notice.