What exactly does $300+ get you at Lovin’ Life Music Fest? Comparing GA, VIP tickets

The countdown is on to what organizers hope will be Charlotte’s “biggest, boldest music festival”: Lovin Life’ Music Fest with over 40 artists performing in uptown this spring.

Though the three-day music festival, set for May 3-5, is still over a month away, tickets are selling fast — and prices are going up, with the cheapest tickets starting at about $300 and the most expensive reaching up to $1,300.

All tickets guarantee entry for the full festival weekend, but splurging on your tickets comes with a lot more perks, including front-row access to the stage.

So how exactly do VIP and general admission tickets compare? Here’s everything you need to know if you’re planning on going to Lovin’ Life Music Fest.

3 day general admission tickets ($319)

Three day general admission tickets, the cheapest ticket option, includes entry to festival grounds Friday-Sunday and access to multiple stages, plus:

• Free activities

• Access to food, drink and retail vendors

• Re-entry all weekend long.

3 day general admission + (Sold out)

General admission plus tickets include the same perks that come with standard general admission tickets, such as free activities, along with:

• Access to the private GA+ area

• Private bars

• Exclusive food vendors

• GA+ only restrooms.

3 Day Main Stage VIP ($669)

In addition to everything offered to those with general admission tickets, the main stage VIP package comes with:

• Front-row access at the Coors Light Stage

• VIP entrance

• Private bars

• Dedicated food for VIP

• Dedicated VIP fest and artist merch store

• VIP only restrooms.

3 Day Super VIP ($1,299)

Super VIP tickets, the priciest festival option for Lovin’ Life is what organizers call “the premier luxury experience” with all the standard VIP perks, plus:

• Complimentary beer, wine, cocktails, soda and water

• Complimentary culinary experiences

• Indoor air conditioned area with seating

• Exclusive VIP entrance

• Private SVIP only restrooms.

Are there single day tickets for Lovin’ Life Music Fest?

At this time, you can only get three-day tickets for the uptown music festival, and single day tickets are not available.

What will the festival layout be like?

Lovin’ Life will be held in the First Ward area in uptown at 300 N Brevard St. with three different stages, including the QC local stage for Charlotte-area performers, along with culinary, cultural, art, and experiential activations and a special section for those with VIP tickets.

What are parking options for the festival? Or public transportation?

Tickets to the festival, whether you have general admission or VIP, don’t guarantee a place to park for the event.

There will not be a designated parking area for fans going to Lovin’ Life, but there are multiple parking options around uptown, including a handful close to the festival grounds:

• 401 S. Graham St.

• 501 E Trade St.

• 401 E 7th St.

• 709 E Trade St.

• 418 E 7th St.

You can find a list of parking garages and lots within the area online at parkme.com.

If you don’t want to drive into the city, you could also plan on taking the light rail. Tickets can be purchased at a Ticket Vending Machine at each station platform or online through the CATS-Pass mobile app.

You can find more information about Lovin’ Life Music Fest online at lovinlifemusicfest.com/.

This story was originally published March 27, 2024 at 5:30 AM.

Chyna Blackmon

The Charlotte Observer

Chyna Blackmon was a service journalism reporter for The Charlotte Observer. A native of the Carolinas, she grew up in Columbia, SC, and graduated from Queens University of Charlotte. She’s also worked in local television news in Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA. Support my work with a digital subscription