Truliant Amphitheater
Charlotte, NC · Amphitheater
The Charlotte amphitheater you may know as PNC Music Pavilion is now the Truliant Amphitheater, and it runs a clear bag policy. Your main bag has to be a clear plastic or vinyl bag no bigger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, and you can add a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches that does not have to be clear. One factory-sealed water bottle is fine.
Backpacks, coolers, and camera bags all stay home, and every bag is searched at entry. There is no bag check, so a non-approved bag has to go back to the car. The lawn holds about 10,000, so pack clear and arrive early for a good spot in University City.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Truliant Amphitheater?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
4.5" x 6.5"
Does not need to be clear
- Clear plastic or vinyl bag up to 12" x 6" x 12"
- Small clutch up to 4.5" x 6.5", which does not need to be clear
- One factory-sealed water bottle
Not allowed inside
- Purses larger than a 4.5" x 6.5" clutch
- Backpacks, fanny packs, and cinch bags
- Coolers, briefcases, and luggage
- Computer bags and camera bags
- Outside food and drink
A small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches does not have to be clear, but anything larger must be a clear bag. Every bag is searched at entry.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Truliant Amphitheater? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
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No bag that fits? Plan ahead
The amphitheater, recently renamed from PNC Music Pavilion, does not offer bag storage, so a backpack or oversized bag has to return to your vehicle.
Common questions
What is the Truliant Amphitheater bag policy?
A clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, plus a small clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches that does not have to be clear. Backpacks are not allowed.
Is Truliant Amphitheater the same as PNC Music Pavilion?
Yes. The Charlotte amphitheater was PNC Music Pavilion and is now Truliant Amphitheater.
Are backpacks allowed at the Charlotte amphitheater?
No. Backpacks, fanny packs, and cinch bags are prohibited.
Can I bring water to Truliant Amphitheater?
Yes, one factory-sealed water bottle. Other outside food and drinks are not allowed.
Getting there
Gates open
Gates usually open 60 to 90 minutes before showtime, with exact times on your ticket.
Parking
On-site lots serve the amphitheater off Pavilion Boulevard in northeast Charlotte, with prepaid parking the easy option. Expect heavy traffic out after the show.
Public transit
Most fans drive to the amphitheater in University City. Rideshare is a common option, since transit does not reach the gates.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use a designated drop-off near the venue. Expect waits after the show.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Truliant Amphitheater official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.