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.
Key Information for the 2026 Providence Cup:
Providence High School
1800 Pineville Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28270
Gates Open at 2pm, performance schedule Tba
Tickets available at the gate for $15
Free admission for:
- Kids 5 & under
- PHS Staff
- Event Volunteers
Parking:
Please CLICK HERE to see map for parking & traffic flow.
- FREE Spectator parking close-by at Carmel Baptist Church (Shuttle bus available)
145 Pineville Matthews Road
Matthews, NC 28105
- $5 VIP parking at Providence High School
- Pay via QR code upon arrival or click here to pre purchase
- No cash payment for parking on the day of the event
- Accessible parking close to the stadium -- please display handicap placard
- Bus & Equipment parking - see map above
Concessions:
Snacks, Drinks, Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers, Hotdogs, BBQ sandwiches, Baked Goods, Funnel Cakes, and more!!
- Proceeds from concessions help make this event possible
- Sign-up to donate concessions items HERE
Program Ads:
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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.
T/B/A - View our 2026 Program HERE!
Our 2026 Judges:
Chief Judge - Chad Turner
Music Effect - Vince Clayton
Music Performance (Individual) - Chris Satterfield
Music Performance (Ensemble) - Dr Jerry Gatch
Visual Effect - Hayden Stoub
Visual Performance - Colleen Mounts
Timing - Drew O’Keefe
Color Guard - Billy Saccomanno
Percussion - Jeremy Lee
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