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Get ready for an expansive and interactive art experience, with the 3rd annual Charlotte International Arts Festival. This festival will take place September 13 to 29, 2024, in locations in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne.
Last year the festival 170 free events, 150 art installations, 120 musical acts, and more. There were performances of all kinds, and large-scale interactive art installations. You can expect the same expansive list of events in 2024.
In addition, many more festivals are part of CIAF this year, including:
- 28th Festival of India
- 34th Annual Latin American Festival
- El Grito Festival
- Festival in the Park
- UNC Charlotte International Festival
- ourBridge 11th Annual Festival
- More
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Charlotte International Arts Festival is presented by Blumenthal Performing Arts.
Some of the events are ticketed shows at Blumenthal Performing Arts venues, and some are indoor or outdoor installations or performances that you can enjoy for free.
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The events will be in various locations in Uptown Charlotte and Ballantyne.
Check back soon for details and schedules.
Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, a big list of Halloween parties, Trick or Treat events, and our list of pumpkin patches, haunted trails and corn mazes!
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More Festivals
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