New Found Glory in Charlotte

About New Found Glory

New Found Glory formed in Coral Springs, Florida in the late 90s and basically defined what pop punk sounded like for a generation. Their self-titled debut in 2000 and follow-up "From the Screen to Your Stereo" established them as the band that could write hooks sharp enough to stick in your head for years. "My Friends Over You" became their signature moment—a song about choosing your friends over a relationship that somehow resonated way beyond its simple premise. They've kept at it for over two decades, never chasing trends but not quite willing to disappear either. The band's been through lineup changes and label shifts, but they've maintained the core appeal: earnest, melodic rock that doesn't require you to be fifteen to appreciate, even if it definitely hits different when you are.

Shows are loud singalongs where everyone knows the words. Crowd's genuinely there for it, not just going through the motions. They play the hits without irony and the energy never really dips. People lose their minds in the best way possible.

Known for My Friends Over You, Head on Collision, Dressed to Kill, All the Same, This Disaster

New Found Glory + Charlotte

New Found Glory last touched down in Charlotte at The Underground in June 2019, running through 22 songs that tracked their entire catalog. They hit the deep cuts—"Truck Stop Blues," "Sonny," "Truth of My Youth"—alongside the obvious touchstones, closing out the night with "My Friends Over You." It's been a minute since they've been through town, which means they're probably due. The band's always been reliable for those pop-punk singalongs that feel like a conversation with yourself.

New Found Glory in Charlotte News

• Yellowcard tap Good Charlotte for “Bedroom Posters” Alternative Press Magazine · Jan 16, 2026
• Yellowcard And Good Charlotte Team Up With 'Bedroom Posters' antiMusic · Jan 16, 2026
• Yellowcard, New Found Glory, Plain White T’s announce 2026 tour The Music Universe · Dec 5, 2025
• Yellowcard Announce 2026 US Tour with New Found Glory and Plain White T’s Consequence of Sound · Dec 5, 2025
• Civic Tour & TRL Present New Found Glory and Good Charlotte Honda Newsroom · Feb 25, 2003

Live Music in Charlotte

Charlotte's rock scene has quietly built momentum over the past decade, with strong support for both legacy acts and newer guitar-driven bands. The city's venues have hosted everyone from indie rock to metal, but pop-punk hasn't dominated the conversation the way it has in other markets. That said, there's a solid foundation of fans here who grew up on bands like New Found Glory, and Charlotte's generally receptive to touring acts that defined a generation.

Charlotte road trip to see New Found Glory?

Stay in South End, where the neighborhood has actual restaurants and bars worth your time—it's walkable and doesn't feel like a tourist zone. Catch dinner at Amélie's French Bistro for something solid before the show. Spend the day at the Mint Museum or walking through the nearby galleries. If you want to stay on the rock vibe, hit a local record shop like Vintage King. The drive-in movie theater experience isn't unique to Charlotte, but the area's bourbon scene is worth exploring the night after if you're staying through the weekend.