Camp North End is about to see an art explosion. BOOM Charlotte is a fully-immersive, three-day festival celebrating the arts, performances, and culture of the Queen City.

Fun fact: BOOM Charlotte is actually comprised of two festivals. BOOM Fringe will feature original, edgy, and experimental art in an intimate, indoor setting with ticketed performances created by the featured artists. Expect to visit MacFly, Dupp and Swat, + You VS. Yourself. Tickets are $13 per event.

BOOM Charlotte will have an eclectic mix of music, poetry, dance, and visual art during its three-day run. | Photo by Juan Ossa via BOOM Charlotte

BOOM Intersection will be around the Boileryard. It's the free portion of the festival and includes a central stage, interactive installations, + activities. Organizers say this is the epicenter of the festival — artists and the community will come together to enjoy live art.

You can also expect more than two dozen vendors with handmade items for sale like ceramics, jewelry, hand-painted clothing, and more.

BOOM is more than an arts festival. It's a collaboration with the City of Charlotte. As part of a 10-year plan to support the arts and culture in the city, BOOM and city leaders will host fireside chats with Infusion Grant winners, workshops, and live music at the Arts + Culture space (1801 N. Graham St., Ste. 200) throughout the weekend.

Watch as local artists create a colorful canvas you can interact with during BOOM.
| Photo by Juan Ossa via BOOM Charlotte

The festival at Camp North End will run all weekend:
Friday, April 26, 5-10 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 12-10 p.m.
Sunday, April 28, 12-8 p.m.

If you're an art lover, poetry enthusiast, dancer, or just wish to support local, BOOM is for you.