Center City parking during Lovin’ Life Music Fest 2025
The 2025 Lovin’ Life Music Fest will run May 2 to May 4 and will impact parking and traffic around the Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City.
Those attending the Dubois Center between Apr. 25 and May 5 are strongly encouraged to use Lynx light rail to avoid disruptions.
As a reminder, all students who have paid the Miscellaneous Transportation Service Charge as part of their tuition and fees may ride LYNX light rail and CATS buses fare-free by showing their All-Access Transit Pass in the CATS-Pass app to the fare inspector or driver. Learn more about how to set up your All-Access Transit Pass.
Parking lot closures
Various lots will be closed in and around First Ward where the Dubois Center is located beginning Friday, Apr. 25. The lot impacting Dubois Center faculty, staff, students and visitors the most will be the closure of the 422 E 9th Lot (gravel lot) on Saturday, Apr. 26. It will remain closed until Tuesday, May 6, at 11:59 p.m.
Alternative parking
Dubois Center
From Apr. 25 to May 6, UNC Charlotte Dubois Center parking permits* will be temporarily valid in these lots:
- 219 E 7th St
- 424 N College St
*These lots will only be available for UNC Charlotte students, faculty and staff with the UNC Charlotte Dubois Center parking permit and/or visitors paying hourly.
Co-Lab
Parking for the CO-LAB building will be limited and available to only approved staff and approved CO-LAB members.
Street closures
The following streets will experience closures between Apr. 29 and May 8:
- 7th Street from Brevard Street to the light rail tracks
- 8th Street from Caldwell Street to the light rail tracks
- Brevard Street from 6th Street to 9th Street
- 9th Street from Caldwell Street to the light rail tracks
Caldwell Street from 6th Street to 9th Street will be closed on festival days, May 2 to May 4.
View parking lot and street closures on this Google map.
Questions?
Email the PaTS Communication Center or call 704-687-0161.