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BOOM Charlotte 2026
Listen to what your heart says
Twinnation Dance Crew presents a new and improved, one-of-a-kind act that showcases their evolution from hip hop to a more theatrical and versatile dance group.
Bagpipes
Corbin “Dall Pìobaire” McKinnon (Gaelic for “blind piper”) is an accomplished Highland bagpiper with over 15 years of performance experience and numerous awards in solo competitions.
NC Brazilian Arts Project
The NC Brazilian Arts Project (NC BAP) is a community-rooted organization dedicated to deepening our knowledge of Afro-Brazilian dance, music, and culture.
KUUMBA Academy Performing Arts Spotlight
Enjoy a dynamic presentation of song, dance, theatre arts and spoken word by past & present KUUMBA Performing Artists!
Pottery in the Community
Ella will be throwing live on the pottery wheel, allowing the audience to witness the quiet intensity of creation in real time. Viewers will see clay evolve from a lump of earth into a functional vessel—each movement deliberate, each imperfection embraced.
Charlotte Dept of Dance
Charlotte Department of Dance presents a selection of faculty and student choreography as part of BOOM CLT.
Listen to what your heart says
Twinnation Dance Crew presents a new and improved, one-of-a-kind act that showcases their evolution from hip hop to a more theatrical and versatile dance group.
Southern Eagle Drummers and Dancers
Southern Eagle is a Contemporary Southern Singing drum group that originates from Maxton, North Carolina.
Southern Eagle Drummers and Dancers
Southern Eagle is a Contemporary Southern Singing drum group that originates from Maxton, North Carolina.
Southern Eagle Drummers and Dancers
Southern Eagle is a Contemporary Southern Singing drum group that originates from Maxton, North Carolina.
Ball Pit Meet Cute
Join Play More Charlotte at Boom for the Ball Pit Meet Cute experience. Two ball pits, two strangers, and a tin-can telephone. You’ll pull a question from your pit to ask the person on the other end of the line, and vice versa.
Protect the Web Showcase
Jessica Moreno and Claudio Ortiz create an immersive, participatory performance that blends live music, poetry, and collective expression. Rooted in rhythm and voice, their work transforms everyday objects—like 5-gallon buckets and found materials—into instruments of connection, inviting audiences to move from spectators to participants.
Protect the Web Weaving
Join Drew all day on Saturday as they lead community members in weaving We Are the Web—a physical work of art to serve as a message and reminder to everyone who calls Charlotte home.
Peace, Piece by Piece
For this interactive experience, audiences will experience the work as a living, participatory act of peace, emerging in direct response to the current state of global chaos and instability.
Luz de mi Tierra Folklorico Academy
A cultural representation of Mexican folklore
Tre. Charles
Tre. Charles is an Alternative/Indie Soul artist who doesn't just make music—he carves out soundscapes from the depths of his being. With raw lyricism, haunting croons, and warm, soul-drenched textures, he pulls listeners into an immersive experience—equal parts vulnerability and power.
In the present
Exploring identity and truth with play and emotion, SJ Swilley invites audiences to witness movement research, and to reckon with their own stories.
Loose Leaves
Loose Leaves will be presenting 8-12 original choreographed works from local choreographers, showcasing the diversity of the Charlotte dance scene in dance styles, ages, genders, levels, etc.
The Adventures of Mystery Green
The "Adventures of Mystery Green" is a staged reading about the adventures of your favorite soulful sleuth you just found out about. Playwright Dasan Ahanu blends humor, cleverness, poetics, and soul music, all with the intent of creating a whole vibe.
A trip to Mexico
Join UNC Charlotte students for an unforgettable cultural experience, featuring music, dance, and tradition.
Rhythms of Us
Feel the pulse of the world through an electrifying mix of R&B, Motown, house, and hip-hop. Join the party for a celebration of unity, culture, and rhythm that brings everyone to the dance floor.
Pottery in the Community
Ella will be throwing live on the pottery wheel, allowing the audience to witness the quiet intensity of creation in real time. Viewers will see clay evolve from a lump of earth into a functional vessel—each movement deliberate, each imperfection embraced.
New Moon
A new moon presents an opportunity for rebirth. Under the new moon, dancers first find themselves holding tightly to old patterns that cause isolation and tension.
Peace, Piece by Piece
For this interactive experience, audiences will experience the work as a living, participatory act of peace, emerging in direct response to the current state of global chaos and instability.
Colorful Spark – Intersection of us!
Colorful Spark – Intersection of Us is a live interactive art experience where community and creativity meet. This evolving artwork invites participants to co-create an abstract map of North Carolina using vibrant, color powder and natural pigments.
Swaryatra
The Indian Performing Arts Association of Charlotte invites you into the immersive world of North Indian Classical Music, where melody and rhythm become reflections of nature itself.
Plein Air Charlotte
Experience the vibrant energy of Charlotte Plein Air as a group of talented local artists transform the festival grounds into a dynamic open-air studio.
Rooted Together
Rooted in traditional Indian art, "Rooted Together" invites audiences into a hand-drawn world of symbols, stories, and shared meaning.
Zines for a new future
Zines are do-it-yourself booklets. We explore ways to improve our communities using zines. Come browse our free zine library and take some home! Grab a template to make your own!
Music for the Mind
Through original music, storytelling, and shared moments of reflection, Enacense guides the audience through themes of healing, self-discovery, and emotional resilience.
Under the same sky
This street circus performance takes audiences on a dynamic journey across cultures using acrobatics, dance, and physical storytelling.
Under the same sky
This street circus performance takes audiences on a dynamic journey across cultures using acrobatics, dance, and physical storytelling. Each moment highlights a different way humans move, celebrate, struggle, and connect, revealing how much we share despite our differences.
"Kirtanam" Indian Classical Art Form - Bharatanatyam
Join Gyansi Naik Kathiriya for a showcase of Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical art form featuring a variety of body postures, intricate dance footwork with unique rhythms, and expressive storytelling through the eyes.
Emerging - an immersive relaxing music experience
Join vocalist and sound practitioner Ana Lucia Divins and guitarist Carlos Crespo for an immersive healing music experience that invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect.
Tosco Music Presents Caroline Keller Trio & The AV Trio
Tosco Music presents live music by local and regional musicians performing a variety of music genres.
IN TENSION
With bursts of cardio, "Pump" pushes dancers through an open and energized space. With "perfect" lines, "flawless" technique, and "ideal" imagery, the choreography investigates how Western concert dance has historically gone where no one asked them to go before
Ball Pit Meet Cute
Join Play More Charlotte at Boom for the Ball Pit Meet Cute experience. Two ball pits, two strangers, and a tin-can telephone. You’ll pull a question from your pit to ask the person on the other end of the line, and vice versa.
Folk Songs and Fairy Tales
Fairy Godmother brings an enchanting musical adventure with melodies of magic, joy, and a sprinkle of wonder. Weaving story and song, she reminds her listeners to slow down and enjoy being the hero of their own story.
When Occam’s Razor Cuts
What is it like to be told what you are feeling and experiencing is all in your head? How does it feel when everyone tells you the only thing holding you captive is your mind? What happens when you are cut by Occam's Razor?
Who are you?
Do you know who you really are ? Can you tell someone who you are? “Who Are You?” is a powerful performance presented by the dancers of BeYou Creative Arts Academy.
I Keep Trying Lui Quantum
Experience the vibrant sounds of Lui Quantum, a Peruvian singer-songwriter who brings LatinAfro beats and heartfelt lyrics to the stage. Enjoy an engaging performance featuring original songs that blend pop, Afrobeats, and EDM, accompanied by live guitar and percussion.
COLORWAYS
Step into the immersive world of "Colorways," an audiovisual orchestral installation by Sweat Transfer. Audiences are invited to sit in the round and experience original neoclassical compositions brought to life through a mesmerizing audio-reactive visual program.
Korean American Medley, an immigrant anthology
For the first time ever, multidisciplinary artist Jinna Kim will perform "Korean American Medley, an immigrant anthology"—a combination of original poetry, monologues, and music.
FOURWARD
Get ready for a high-energy pop spectacle where powerful vocals meet electrifying choreography. Inspired by iconic American girl groups like the Spice Girls and the precision and charisma of global K-pop acts, this dynamic four-woman performance celebrates unity and diversity.
Burden of a Memory
Inspired by the principles of EMDR therapy, the performance traces the fractured relationship between mind and body in survival mode, moving through patterns of dissociation, repetition, and fragmentation before gradually rebuilding trust.
Souls of Beauty: The Electric Diaspora Experience
Step into a high-energy journey of rhythm and grace with Souls of Beauty: The Electric Diaspora Experience. This immersive performance channels the 'Electric Feminine Energy' of the African Diaspora, blending powerful traditional movements with the soul-stirring pulse of live percussion.
Folk Songs and Fairy Tales
Fairy Godmother brings an enchanting musical adventure with melodies of magic, joy, and a sprinkle of wonder. Weaving story and song, she reminds her listeners to slow down and enjoy being the hero of their own story.
Support BOOM
Since 2016, BOOM has brought the biggest, loudest, and most diverse festival to Charlotte’s community. What started as a multi-day arts festival in Plaza Midwood has expanded into a year-round arts initiative highlighting and celebrating Charlotte’s diverse cultural scene.
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