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New in Charlotte — September 2026

12 new openings · 30 answered questions · 12 notable events spotted on the Charlotte map in September 2026.

🏪 New places that opened

  • Starbucks is closing 250 locations across North America.

    22d ago

  • Wegmans has reached an agreement with Atrium Health to purchase property in Cornelius, where a second Mecklenburg County store could be built.

    23d ago

  • Wegmans is considering a property in Cornelius for a potential second location.

    24d ago

  • Raising Cane’s is opening locations in Gastonia, Concord and Pineville.

    26d ago

  • A Michelin-recommended steakhouse is set to open at Queensbridge Collective in October.

    33d ago

  • Texas Roadhouse is opening a new location in Steele Creek, Charlotte.

    33d ago

  • Charlotte teens launched an augmented-reality startup for an overlooked market.

    34d ago

  • A steakhouse is set to open at Queensbridge Collective in Charlotte in October.

    34d ago

  • Texas Roadhouse will open another Charlotte-area restaurant in Steele Creek on Nov. 9.

    35d ago

  • A W Hotel is coming to Uptown Charlotte with the area's highest rooftop bar.

    36d ago

  • Hendrick Automotive is adding 126 jobs as part of its expansion in Northlake.

    40d ago

  • DaBaby's No Knife Chicken & Waffles is set to open in Charlotte over Labor Day weekend.

    42d ago

❓ Questions locals answered

📅 Events that happened

  • 📅 Charlotte’s Korea in the Queen City program offers free community experiences exploring Korean heritage through art, music, and food this October.
  • 📅 Harding University High School is hosting a public hearing tonight at 6:30 p.m. after a morning protest against Flock executives coming to Charlotte.
  • 📅 Tara Allmendinger and Deanna Burnett talk women in NASCAR on Coffee & Conversations, with a rerun airing at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30!
  • 📅 There’s a protest planned for 8:30 AM at Charlotte Independence Regional Library, where Flock executives are meeting behind closed doors with elected officials and local leaders.
  • 📅 Gov. Stein will be in Charlotte to open a new DMV office, with a livestream starting at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28!
  • 📅 The annual Keep Pounding 5K was held in Uptown, Charlotte, so it's back on the calendar there.
  • 📅 Festival in the Park is at Freedom Park.
  • 📅 There's a new DMV office opening in Charlotte, and Gov. Stein will be there to celebrate.
  • 📅 Nerdfest is at Sullivan Middle School in Rock Hill on Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with comics, toys, art, crafts, creators, cosplay and food trucks.
  • 📅 Scout Motors is hosting its Harvester Festival Saturday at Camp North End!
  • 📅 Survivor watch parties at Sip City, Plaza Midwood. Games after the show.
  • 📅 Camp North End will host the Harvester Festival on Saturday, organized by Scout Motors.
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