CATS, JazzArts Present Ride with the Music Concert Series
Published on October 06, 2026
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 6, 2026
Contact: 980-722-0311
CATSPR@charlottenc.gov
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), in partnership with JazzArts, announces the return of Ride with the Music, a free concert series featuring local performers at various CATS locations Thursday evenings in October.
“We are excited to partner with JazzArts to celebrate the local musical talent in our community and hope it provides some joy to customers and the public,” Art in Transit Program Administrator Chris Lange said. “This program is unique because it provides access to some of the city’s top jazz artists in an unexpected setting, so we encourage people to stop by and hear the music.”
The concert series will occur according to the following schedule:
Thursday, Oct. 8, 5 – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15, 5 – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 5 – 7 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 5 – 7 p.m.
Learn more about CATS' Art in Transit Program.
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Use the CATS-Pass app for live vehicle tracking and trip planning. For questions or concerns, riders can speak directly to a customer service representative at 704-366-7433.
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