We look forward to welcoming you to Gospel Music's Biggest Night!  To help make your arrival seamless, we encourage all guests attending the 41st Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards to plan their driving route and parking before the day of the show.

DOORS:

Doors Open:  3:00 PM  | Show Starts: 4:30 PM. 

Parking Recommendation: We strongly recommend purchasing parking in advance via SpotHero.com to save time, reduce traffic-related stress, and provide access to parking options within walking distance of Spectrum Center.

Light Rail (CATS): Take the Lynx Blue Line directly to the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) / Arena station, which sits next to Spectrum Center.

Driving Directions:

Several streets near Spectrum Center will be closed throughout the weekend, so please plan extra travel time and follow posted detours. 

Approach via I-277 Inner Loop

1. Take I-277 (John Belk Freeway) toward Uptown Charlotte.

2. Exit at South College Street (or East 3rd Street if coming from the south).

3. Continue north on College Street.

4. Turn right onto East Trade Street.

5. Access parking on the Trade Street or College Street side of Spectrum Center.

If Coming from I-77 North or South

1. Take I-277 East.

2. Exit at College Street.

3. Continue to Trade Street.

4. Enter parking from the southwest side of the arena.

If Coming from I-85

1. Take I-277 Inner Loop.

2. Exit at College Street.

3. Follow the same route to Spectrum Center.

Arrival Tips

• - Allow extra travel time for event-day traffic.

• - Purchase parking before arriving via SpotHero.com.

• - Follow directional signage and traffic officers upon entering Uptown Charlotte.

• - Have your mobile parking pass and event ticket readily available.