Disney On Ice Charlotte 2026: Dates, Tickets & Bojangles Coliseum Guide

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! is coming to Charlotte, North Carolina, for an eight-show run at Bojangles Coliseum from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4, 2026. If you're trying to pin down showtimes, figure out where the venue actually is, or work out the best way to compare tickets before you buy, here's what's confirmed so far for the Charlotte stop.

When Is Disney On Ice Coming to Charlotte?

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! plays Bojangles Coliseum for four days and eight performances, from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4, 2026. Charlotte is one of more than 30 cities on the Spotlight Magic! tour, which opened September 4, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, and is working its way through arenas across the country through 2027.

Because Disney On Ice tours in blocks - several shows in one city over a long weekend, then a move to the next market - Charlotte families get more scheduling flexibility than a single-date stop would allow, including two weekday evening options and a full slate of weekend matinees.

Where Is Disney On Ice in Charlotte?

The Charlotte performances take place at Bojangles Coliseum, located at 2700 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205, in the East Charlotte neighborhood, a few miles from Uptown. The venue is easy to search for under either “Bojangles Coliseum” or its older name, Charlotte Coliseum, which some GPS apps and older signage still reference.

If you're coming from outside Charlotte, East Independence Boulevard puts you within easy reach of other East Charlotte spots to fill out a day trip, including local dining along Independence and the shops and restaurants around Central Avenue, if your family wants to make a full day of the visit rather than heading straight home after the show.

Bojangles Coliseum: What to Know Before You Go

Bojangles Coliseum opened in 1958 and has been a fixture of Charlotte's sports and entertainment scene for decades, including a stretch as home to the NBA's Charlotte Hornets. A 2016 renovation modernized the concourses and seating while keeping the building's classic arena bowl.

Today it's a regular host for family shows, comedy, and concerts, and it also serves as the home rink for the Charlotte Checkers, the city's AHL hockey team - so if you've been to a Checkers game, you already know the layout.

Because it's a mid-size arena rather than a football-stadium-scale venue, sightlines tend to be closer to the ice across most of the bowl compared with larger NBA/NHL arenas, which is worth factoring in if you're deciding how much to spend on seat location.

Disney On Ice Show Times in Charlotte

Here's the current show schedule for the Charlotte run. Always double-check the exact date and time on your ticket before heading out, since matinee and evening performances on the same day sell separately.

The Friday morning show and the Saturday/Sunday matinees tend to work best for families with younger kids who do better earlier in the day, while the Thursday and Friday evening performances suit families who can only attend after school or work.

How Much Are Disney On Ice Tickets in Charlotte?

Ticket prices for the Charlotte shows will depend on the date, the time slot, and where you're sitting, and they can shift as each performance gets closer. As a general pattern, weekend matinees tend to draw more family demand than weekday evenings, and seats closer to the ice or center-arena typically cost more than upper-level or side sections.

Rather than anchoring to a single number that may not hold by the time you buy, the more useful approach is to pull up the current listings for your specific date and compare sections side by side. Our Disney On Ice ticket price guide breaks down the main factors that move prices up or down if you want more detail before you shop.

Best Seats for Families at Bojangles Coliseum

For families attending with young kids, lower-level sections closer to center ice generally give the clearest view of the skating and the least difficulty following the action from a distance. If budget is the priority, upper-level seats at Bojangles Coliseum are still reasonably close given the venue's size, so they're a fair trade-off for a lower price.

If you're weighing specific sections or trying to figure out whether floor seats are worth the premium, our full guide to the best seats for Disney On Ice covers the seating question in more depth for any city on the tour.

Parking and Getting to Bojangles Coliseum

Bojangles Coliseum has on-site parking, and arriving early is worth it for weekend matinees, when families tend to show up in a wave shortly before doors open. If you're coming from Uptown Charlotte or the airport, East Independence Boulevard is the most direct route, and rideshare pickup/drop-off is generally handled near the main entrance. Check the venue's own site closer to your date for any event-specific parking or road closure notices, since these can change show to show.

Family Tips for Disney On Ice in Charlotte

●  Arrive with enough buffer for parking and security, especially for the Saturday matinees, which are historically the highest-demand performances in most cities on this tour.

● The show runs with an intermission, so plan bathroom and snack breaks around that window rather than during the performance.

● If you're bringing a toddler, check your specific ticket listing for the venue's age-and-ticket policy before you buy, since requirements can vary by city and by seller.

● Layer clothing lightly - Bojangles Coliseum is an ice arena, and rinkside sections in particular run cooler than the upper concourse.

● If you're combining the trip with other Charlotte plans, keep in mind Bojangles Coliseum also hosts Charlotte Checkers hockey and touring concerts throughout October, so parking and traffic near the venue can vary depending on what else is scheduled that week.

How to Compare Disney On Ice Charlotte Tickets

Because Disney On Ice tickets for the Charlotte shows are sold across multiple marketplaces, prices and seat availability for the same performance can differ from one seller to the next. Comparing listings side by side before you buy is the simplest way to see what's actually available for your date and avoid overpaying for a seat you could find cheaper elsewhere.

You can compare Disney On Ice tickets for Charlotte and every other city on the tour on TicketWhiz, including current listings for the October 1 evening show and the rest of the Bojangles Coliseum run.

Disney On Ice Charlotte Event Information

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Disney On Ice coming to Charlotte?

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! plays Bojangles Coliseum from October 1 through October 4, 2026, with eight performances across the four days.

Where is Disney On Ice in Charlotte?

The show takes place at Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205.

How much are Disney On Ice tickets in Charlotte?

Prices vary by date, time, and seating section, and can change as each show approaches. Compare current listings for the specific performance you want to attend for the most accurate pricing.

Is there a matinee option for Disney On Ice in Charlotte?

Yes. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday all include matinee performances in addition to evening shows, giving families several scheduling options across the run.

If you're ready to see what's currently available, you can compare Disney On Ice tickets for Charlotte's Bojangles Coliseum shows on our site now.