The Providence Cup Marching Band Competition
Providence Cup 2026
Saturday, October 24
Thank you for your interest in participating in our 2026 event!
After taking the year off in 2025 due to track renovations, we are thrilled to be back to host our favorite event of the year on Saturday, October 24, at Providence High School, 1800 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270.
The Providence Cup has quickly become one of the premier Marching Band Competitions in North Carolina. Our commitment to a renowned judging panel and top notch facilities ensure your group has the best experience possible. Prior Providence Cup events have received great reviews from participants and the school has wonderful facilities, including a HIGH press box.
You can look forward to:
- Warm hospitality from dedicated volunteers, staff, and event leadership
- Accessible stadium seating and convenient handicap parking available
- Pre-paid, reserved spectator parking located close to the stadium for easy access
- Free spectator parking nearby with shuttle service provided to and from the stadium
Registration
- Registration will be limited to the first 18 bands who have completed the online registration form AND submitted the $100 registration fee online.
- Performance order in each class will be determined by the time stamp of the registration payment. To ensure that you obtain your preferred performance time, please register as soon as possible by submitting both your form and your payment via the links below.
View our 2024 Program HERE!
Our 2024 Judges:
Chief Judge - Richard Holmes
Music Effect - Dr. Bryan Taylor
Music Performance (Individual) - Tony Robinson
Music Performance (Ensemble) - Vince Clayton
Visual Effect - Brandon Pope
Visual Performance - George Kenney
Timing - Drew O’Keefe
Color Guard - Katie Greene
Percussion - Casey Case
Thank you to our 2024 premier sponsors!
Thank you also to all of our 2024 Providence Cup families and community partners who made contributions or donated equipment, supplies, food, or gift certificates!
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