CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Justin Timberlake fans, get ready to "Rock Your Body!" The "Señorita" singer is bringing his lauded "Forget Tomorrow World Tour" to the Queen City this week.
The 43-year-old pop superstar launched his North America tour in April and will finish in December. Everyone who goes is sure to be talking about "Last Night" the day after the concert. The tour follows the release of his sixth studio album "Everything I Thought It Was" back in March.
If you're going to the show, or will be in the Uptown area this week, here's what to know as you head out.
When is the concert?
Timberlake will hit the stage for his "Forget Tomorrow World Tour" on Thursday at the Spectrum Center in Uptown. The show is set to begin at 7:30 p.m.
How to get to the Spectrum Center
Whether you're coming from near or far, there are plenty of ways to get to the Spectrum Center in Uptown, located at 333 East Trade Street. There are nearly 30,000 off-street parking spaces within a 15-minute walking distance of Spectrum Center. Guests can also find and reserve parking at seven different lots around the venue using Park Mobile.
Here are some ways suggested to get to the arena:
- I-85 from the South: Exit at Billy Graham Parkway, take Billy Graham Parkway to I-77 North, exit at either I-277 North or Trade Street.
- I-85 from the North: Exit at the I-77 exit at either John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street.
- I-77 from the South: Exit at either John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street.
- I-77 from the North: Exit at either Brookshire Freeway (I-277 East), 5th Street, Trade Street or John Belk Freeway (I-277).
- Brookshire Freeway (I-277) from the West: Exit at either I-77 South or Brevard Street.
- NC 49/US 29 from the Northeast: Follow Tryon Street to Uptown, Spectrum Center is one block east of the intersection of Trade and Tryon Streets.
- CLT Airport: Follow Josh Birmingham Parkway 1.5 miles to Billy Graham Parkway South. Proceed on Billy Graham to I-77 North. Exit at either John Belk Freeway (I-277) or Trade Street.
If you're not driving to the concert, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are available.
Spectrum Center is located next to Charlotte’s main bus terminal. In addition, the arena has stops for both the Charlotte and Gold Rush street trolleys. You can find a schedule and pick-up/drop-off locations here.
What (not) to bring
Concertgoers should know the Spectrum Center has a no-bag policy, though exceptions will be made for purses smaller than 10”X10”X4." Exceptions will be made for diaper and medical bags, including breast pumps.
The venue recommends not bringing a bag/purse as they will be required to go through an x-ray machine prior to entering, which leads to longer wait times.
Have your mobile tickets handy
All tickets for Hornets games and Spectrum Center events continue to be digital, with limited exceptions.
Have your tickets saved to your mobile wallet before arriving at the arena and have your ticket barcode up on your screen before you reach the entrance. Find more information on mobile tickets here.
In addition, Spectrum Center is a 100% cashless experience at all concession stands and retail locations to eliminate the numerous shared touchpoints through cash transactions.
Reverse ATMs are located throughout the arena to convert cash onto cards if necessary.
What's the forecast for Thursday?
JT fans may want to bring a rain jacket or poncho to the show, as there is a chance for rain on Thursday.
High temperatures will only reach the upper 40s. It's a Weather Aware Day because of cold and rainy conditions that will continue into Thursday evening. Skies will be mostly cloudy overnight with lows in the low 40s.