Charlotte International Arts Festival – September 16

The Charlotte International Arts Festival is an annual celebration of imaginative visual and performing arts from the most creative international and local minds. Fun for everyone, from families to individuals, we invite you to stay awhile, play, and welcome curiosity, as we begin to see our city through new eyes. With over 200 attractions, many for free, this festival has something for everyone.

Luminarium - Architects of Air by Alan Parkinson

Ticketed

Oct 02 | 9:30am – 6:30pm

Ballantyne’s Backyard

Architects of Air will reopen Saturday, Oct. 1 & Sunday, Oct. 2 at 10 am A sensory experience of light, color, and sound From the Guggenheim in Spain to the Sydney Opera House in Australia, the...

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Birdmen (Government Center)

Free

Oct 02

Government Center

Larger-than-life bird puppets. (Netherlands) Huge illuminated animals rove the streets. These flying animals are operated by mysterious men. We, humans, are unnoticed by these creatures. Are they living...

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Lost In Space

Ticketed

Oct 02 | 7pm – 9pm

Booth Playhouse

Your Neighborhood Orchestra An astronaut's voyage to outer space, “Lost In Space” is a Sci-Fi Bio-Mystery told via chamber orchestra, crafted beats, spoken word, & dance. When viewing Earth from...

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Blue Lapis Light

Free

Oct 02 – Oct 03

Government Center

Blue Lapis Light will have two performances this Sunday at 7:30pm and 9:00pm with a special appearance by Birdmen, and a bonus performance on Monday at 7:30pm. Urban Aerial Performers (Austin Texas) Sally...

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