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BOOM Charlotte 2026
"Colorful Spark – Intersection of us!" is a live interactive artwork built by many visiting hands. An abstract map of North Carolina and the U.S. comes alive as the audience adds vibrant, organic pigments in real time, guided by music and movement.
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. Through the nuanced interplay of Raga (melodic framework) and Tala (rhythmic cycle), our vocalists and instrumentalists present compositions that evoke the mood of the time of day and the season in which they are performed.
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. Watch as four to five painters capture the spirit of the event in real time, creating vivid scenes and portraits of festival moments as they unfold.
Rooted in traditional Indian art, "Rooted Together" invites audiences into a hand-drawn world of symbols, stories, and shared meaning. Visitors will encounter a large illustrated landscape filled with figures, animals, patterns, and natural elements, organized around a central tree that represents balance, growth, and coexistence.
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!
Through original music, storytelling, and shared moments of reflection, Enacense guides the audience through themes of healing, self-discovery, and emotional resilience. The show invites people to bond not through trauma, but through our universal desire for connection and understanding.
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.
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.
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.
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. This intimate performance and sound journey will offer a deeply relaxing and uplifting atmosphere where music becomes more than sound—it becomes a pathway to renewal.
Tosco Music presents live music by local and regional musicians performing a variety of music genres.
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
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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. This premiere is a delightfully unexpected combination of her brand new works combined with some favorites and lesser known pieces.
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.
This dance work invites audiences into an intimate, embodied journey of processing a traumatic memory and finding a path back to safety. 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.
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.
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.
Get ready to dance through dystopia with M4TR's high-energy electro-busking performance - synthpop, nu-disco, and funk that gets your body moving while your mind stays engaged.
Step onto the Boardwalk and meet Emily Little, a visual artist and poet, as she creates personalized poems for BOOM attendees on her typewriter based on your chosen topic.
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.
"Colorful Spark – Intersection of us!" is a live interactive artwork built by many visiting hands. An abstract map of North Carolina and the U.S. comes alive as the audience adds vibrant, organic pigments in real time, guided by music and movement.
Experience a live blend of music, storytelling, and performance that delves into identity, healing, and the quiet resilience within mixed-race womanhood.
Jumping Dreams is bringing Double Dutch back to the Queen City with a dynamic performance that highlights the athleticism and teamwork of its youth members!
Kolam is a Tamil ritual art form drawn each morning at the threshold of the home a living prayer in line and pattern.
Join us for a series of solo acts featuring our performers on aerial silks and lyra, choreographed by performance troupe leader Mandy Elledge.
Join us for a series of solo acts featuring our performers on aerial silks and lyra, choreographed by performance troupe leader Mandy Elledge.
Join us for a series of solo acts featuring our performers on aerial silks and lyra, choreographed by performance troupe leader Mandy Elledge.
The No Quarter! Brass Band is an 8-person brass band playing your favorite hits from the past few decades in a way you've never experienced!
Brass Band is an 8-person brass band playing your favorite hits from the past few decades in a way you've never experienced!
Step into the world of Doubting Thomas, a band of poets and storytellers whose music captures the spirit of today’s world.
Lisa De Novo's music can be best described as "Bubblegum blues" - a blend of soul, pop, and rock.
"See You Today, Tomorrow’s Already Here" shines a light on the conflicts and triumphs we face, reminding us that today matters more than tomorrow—because we’re in it now.
Experience the soulful sounds of David "Musiclover" Gibson as he takes you on a musical journey with his captivating vocals, masterful guitar, and rhythmic percussion.
Despite, because
"despite, because" is a dance about what it feels like to stay too long (physically, emotionally, or mentally) when something has already started to shift.
"Echo Chamber" is a C3 creative choreography that explores the female competitive nature in the dance community.
The Kevin Jones Experience offers a rich blend of R&B, Jazz, Pop, Country, and Blues, diverse dance music that transcends generational & racial boundaries.
Based on a single suggestion from the audience (the title of a musical that has never been done before), Swell will launch into the opening number of a completely improvised mini-musical, with piano accompaniment.
Tchinweizu is redefining Afrobeat for a new generation, and his live show proves it.
“The Great Maximilian” is a thrilling sci-fi adventure that follows Max, a young boy whose imagination becomes reality when he’s pulled through a mysterious portal into the futuristic world of Melrah—a dazzling city of flying cars, glowing technology, and hidden danger.
Travel back in time with Kimora Julius as she brings the energy and nostalgia of the early 2000s to the stage.
Experience an intimate set with Mashiyah, where soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics blend R&B, pop, and acoustic gospel.
"Peruvian Beats" is a vibrant cultural dance experience that brings the rhythms, colors, and traditions of Peru to the stage.
Bringing rapid-fire bars, heavy-hitting beats, and a stage presence that grabs you by the chest and doesn’t let go, PHAZE GAWD hits hard with exclusive tracks, wild energy, and moments that pull the crowd right into the chaos.
OC From NC delivers a high-energy hip-hop performance rooted in Southern authenticity, crowd connection, and real storytelling.
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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