The Cabarrus Arena & Events Center is located in Concord, North Carolina, about 24 miles northeast of Charlotte. The complex consists of the Arena, Event Center A & B, Gold Halls 1 & 2, and the Cabarrus Rooms which is a very popular space for business meetings and wedding receptions. The venue is home to many concerts, trade and consumer shows, local, regional and national sporting events, AKC sanctioned dog shows. It is a favorite of regional and national cheer and dance competitions and serves as the location for commencement ceremonies for all Cabarrus County Schools high schools and 3 Union County High Schools.