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The Charlotte Observer reports: BOOM Charlotte offers diverse festival lineup to boost ‘art and the unexpected’

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BOOM Charlotte, the popular annual festival that showcases some of the most experimental aspects of the city’s arts scene, has recently announced its 2025 Fringe lineup. The three-day event April 25-27 at The Shoppes at University Place will celebrate “art and the unexpected” with two kinds of experiences: BOOM Fringe, with ticketed indoor performances, and…

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BOOM Charlotte 2025

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – BOOM Charlotte 2025 is back—the three-day celebration of art and the unexpected returns to the Shoppes at University Place.

Mark your calendar for April 25th through the 27th and dive into an immersive experience featuring dance, music, theater, poetry, visual art, film, and more. BOOM Charlotte isn’t…

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University City to host 3-day arts festival

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CHARLOTTE — The eighth annual BOOM Charlotte arts festival will be held at the University City lakefront from April 25-27.

The three-day event will feature immersive artistic experiences, including dance, music, theater, poetry, visual art, and…

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QCNerve reports: BOOM Charlotte Returns With a New Home
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It’s been 10 years since designer and Que-OS board member Eric Ndelo lit the fuse for what would become BOOM Charlotte. It all began with Ndelo’s idea to hold a slate of pop-up performances simultaneously on different street corners around the Plaza Midwood neighborhood throughout a given weekend…

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QNotes Carolinas reports: BOOM Charlotte moves to University City in 2025. Here’s an excerpt:

After spending multiple years in its second home, Camp North End, BOOM Charlotte will be moving to a new location in 2025, settling down in the University Area, north of the city.

The festival will take place at the University City lakefront April 25-27. The move is part of a new partnership with University City Partners, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging growth in the…

BOOM Charlotte’s Immersive Arts Festival is on the move again with a new location.  Here’s an excerpt:

One of Charlotte’s largest arts festivals with immersive artistic experiences will have a new location next year.

The eighth annual BOOM Charlotte will be April 25-27 at University City in north Charlotte, University City Partners and the festival founder said Tuesday. The three-day festival typically spotlights as many as 100 local artists and cutting-edge fringe arts and culture with dance…

QCity Metro says BOOM Festival has announced a move to the University area. Here’s an excerpt:

According to a press release sent Tuesday, the festival will take place at the University City lakefront from April 25-27, 2025. The move is part of a new partnership with University City Partners, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering growth in the University area.

Why it matters: The University area has experienced significant growth in recent years…

BOOM Charlotte to Take Place in University City.  Here’s an excerpt:

Charlotte, NC (December 10, 2024) – University City Partners, the nonprofit organization that aims to drive University City’s growth, today announced a new partnership with BOOM Charlotte to host the eighth annual art festival in University City. The three-day event will occur on April 25-27, 2025, around the University City lakefront…

BOOM Charlotte immersive arts festival is on the move again with a new location

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – BOOM Charlotte 2025 is back—the three-day celebration of art and the unexpected returns to the Shoppes at University Place.

One of Charlotte’s largest arts festivals with immersive artistic experiences will have a new location next year. The eighth annual BOOM Charlotte will be April 25-27 at University City in north Charlotte, University City Partners and the festival founder said Tuesday. The three-day festival typically…

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Previewing this year’s BOOM Charlotte festivale Here’s an excerpt:

QC Life’s Jorge Andres went out to get a sneak peek of this year’s BOOM Charlotte festival…

Experience arts & culture at Boom Charlotte Here’s an excerpt:

Our partners, the Charlotte Poetry Festival, share insights about what to expect at their festival and at their performance on the BOOM Charlotte stage. Take a look at their interview for more…

8 things to do this weekend in the Charlotte area | QC Happenings Here’s an excerpt:

Check out the listing of things to do created by WCNC. They included BOOM Charlotte. See the video and listing…