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Photos: Lovin’ Life Music Fest attracts more than 80,000 fans to uptown Charlotte

Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

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Lovin’ Life Music Fest 2024

The three-day music festival features Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, Noah Kahan and more.

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After months of anticipation, Lovin’ Life Music Fest has kicked off in uptown. The three-day festival is expected to take Charlotte by storm (but actual storms, please stay away!).

We’ll be there all weekend, capturing the fans, the food, the celebrity sightings and the musical acts, of course. Stay tuned for Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, Noah Kahan and more.

Keep your eyes on this file, and we’ll update our photo gallery as the weekend unfolds. Enjoy the music festival!

[HAPPY THOUGHTS: If you’re hoping Charlotte’s Lovin’ Life Music Fest will fail, then you’re doing it wrong.]

Day Three: Sunday, May 5

Noah Kahan at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Noah Kahan at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Noah Kahan’s closing set including a surprise visit by Seth and Scott Avett at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024.
Noah Kahan’s closing set including a surprise visit by Seth and Scott Avett at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Noah Kahan at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Noah Kahan at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest bounce around beach balls between sets.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest bounce around beach balls between sets. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans find shade at Lovin’ Life Music Fest during the midday sun.
Fans find shade at Lovin’ Life Music Fest during the midday sun. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life fans getting ready for the Beach Boys Sunday afternoon performance.
Lovin’ Life fans getting ready for the Beach Boys Sunday afternoon performance. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
One of the Lovin’ Life fixtures at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
One of the Lovin’ Life fixtures at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Scott and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024.
Scott and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Mike Love of The Beach Boys sings at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024.
Mike Love of The Beach Boys sings at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Beach Boys perform at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024.
Beach Boys perform at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Allen Stone at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Allen Stone at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Allen Stone Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Allen Stone Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Petrov’s Syd Little on the Music Everywhere Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Petrov’s Syd Little on the Music Everywhere Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Petrov’s Mary Grace McKusick at the Music Everywhere Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024.
Petrov’s Mary Grace McKusick at the Music Everywhere Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Robbie Wulfsohn of Ripe on the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024.
Robbie Wulfsohn of Ripe on the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 5, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

Day Two: Saturday, May 4

Da Baby at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC.
Da Baby at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Da Baby at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 4, 2024.
Da Baby at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Da Baby and his nephew at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Da Baby and his nephew at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at the Everywhere Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at the Everywhere Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
View of the fans from the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
View of the fans from the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in uptown Charlotte.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in uptown Charlotte. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Food at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC.
Food at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
The Fray’s Lead singer Joe King at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
The Fray’s Lead singer Joe King at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Petey Pablo at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Petey Pablo at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Young the Giant’s lead singer Sameer Gadhia on the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte.
Young the Giant’s lead singer Sameer Gadhia on the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Young the Giant’s lead singer Sameer Gadhia on the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Young the Giant’s lead singer Sameer Gadhia on the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Modern Alibi’s Holden Scott at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024.
Modern Alibi’s Holden Scott at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC, on May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Stevie Nicks performs at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte NC, May 4, 2024.
Stevie Nicks performs at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte NC, May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Stevie Nicks performs at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte NC, May 4, 2024.
Stevie Nicks performs at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte NC, May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Stevie Nicks performs at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte NC, May 4, 2024.
Stevie Nicks performs at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte NC, May 4, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

Day One: Friday, May 3

Post Malone at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Post Malone at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans gather at the main stage for the Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans gather at the main stage for the Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest as seen from the Northwood Ravin Stage.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest as seen from the Northwood Ravin Stage. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
The VIP entrance at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
The VIP entrance at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest staff in the VIP concessions area in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest staff in the VIP concessions area in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024.
Fans at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest’s Coors Light VIP area.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest’s Coors Light VIP area. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
A fan at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024.
A fan at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest near the Coors Light Stage on Friday, May 3 in Charlotte, NC.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest near the Coors Light Stage on Friday, May 3 in Charlotte, NC. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Food being prepared at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC.
Food being prepared at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Fans at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Post Malone at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Post Malone at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Post Malone performs at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest on Friday night.
Post Malone performs at the Lovin’ Life Music Fest on Friday night. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Dashboard Confessional’s lead singer Chris Carrabba at Lovin’ Life Misc Fest.
Dashboard Confessional’s lead singer Chris Carrabba at Lovin’ Life Misc Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
CMPD officers were recognized on the main stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest Friday night.
CMPD officers were recognized on the main stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest Friday night. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Dominic Fike at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Dominic Fike at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Dominic Fike at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024.
Dominic Fike at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Mr. K’s Soft Ice Cream has a table at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Mr. K’s Soft Ice Cream has a table at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Artikal Sound System at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Artikal Sound System at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
A staff member at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024.
A staff member at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte, NC on May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Keyboardist and stadium organist Jason Atkins, a.k.a. Greazy Keys at Lovin’ Life Music Fest.
Keyboardist and stadium organist Jason Atkins, a.k.a. Greazy Keys at Lovin’ Life Music Fest. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Deaf Andrews at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Deaf Andrews at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
David Kushner on the screens at the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte NC on May 3, 2024.
David Kushner on the screens at the Coors Light Stage at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte NC on May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Infinity Song at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Infinity Song at Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Lovin’ Life Music Fest in Charlotte on Friday, May 3, 2024. Alex Cason CharlotteFive

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