Midnight Marathon 2026
Witness Charlotte’s creativity take center stage at the Arts & Science Council’s second annual Midnight Marathon, a seven-hour, one-night-only showcase unfolding inside the historic Carolina Theatre at Belk Place on Friday, April 17th, 2026.
This showcase-style fundraiser is a celebration of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region’s creative ecosystem, and proceeds go towards advancing ASC’s mission of making that ecosystem even inclusive, sustainable, and culturally-rich.
Presented in partnership with Charlotte SHOUT!, Midnight Marathon 2026 will feature performers such as Rumbao Latin Dance, Planet Improv, Charlotte-based rapper Myrts Son, musicians including Tom Billotto and Walter Boston, readings from local poets such as Hannah Hasan and Shane Manier, and more!
Midnight Marathon 2026:
Location: the Carolina Theatre at Belk Place
Date: Friday, April 17th – One Night Only! 
Duration: A 7-hour nonstop cultural experience, with event access available 4pm-Midnight.
Ticket Information:
Ticket Type | Early Bird Presale price (Available: 3/4 – 3/12) | Regular price (Available: 3/13) |
Act I Ticket (4-8pm) | $35 | $40 |
Act II Ticket (9pm-Midnight) | $35 | $40 |
Full Event Pass | $50 | $75 |
VIP Full Event Pass | $75 | $100 |
A VIP Full Event Pass guarantees premium select seating. Click here to view a seating map of the Carolina Theatre.
✨ PERFORMANCES
4–5 PM
🎬 MushTV (film) — @mush_tv
🎬 Grayson Sands (film) — @graysonsgraphics
🎬 Daniel Hamby (film) — @danielhambyfilm
5–6 PM
🖋️ Hannah Hasan (poetry) — @iamhannahhasan
🎬 Kamryn Sands (film) — @kamphill & @tocharlieshortfilm
🎬 Spencer Bang (film) — @spenciebang
6–7 PM
🖋️ Frank Expression (poetry) — @frank_expression
🎶 Tom Billotto (music)
🎭 Anna & Pip (puppetry) — @anna.onion
🖋️ Shane Manier (poetry) — @shanemanier
🎭 Kimberly Saunders (acting performance) — @skann426
7–8 PM
💃 Baran Dance — @barandance
🎤 LaTavia Reddick (comedy) — @lareddcomedy
🖋️ Zulynette (poetry) — @iamzulynette
🎶 falllift (music) — @falllift
🎤 TuKool Tiff (rap) — @tukooltiff
9–10 PM
🎶 Walter Boston (music) — @walterboston3
🎭 Planet Improv (improv)
🎤 Myrts Son (rap) — @myrts_son
10–11 PM
🎧 See Bird Go (DJ) — @seebirdgo
🖋️ Kita Mone’t (poetry) — @princesskitamonet
💃 Rahquelah Conyers (dance) — @rahquelah
🎭 Group Hugs-N-Harmony (improv) — @improvwithhugs
11 PM–12 AM
💃 Rumbao Latin Dance (dance) — @rumbao_ldc
🎶 Theatre Charlotte (musical number) — @theatrechar
Click here for more details on performances!
Secure Your Spot — click here to purchase your ticket!
Whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or a community builder, ASC’s Midnight Marathon is your invitation to experience the limitless power of creativity — all in one night, and all in one place!