UNC Charlotte’s International Festival, a popular, free festival that started in 1975, is taking place September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission is free.
The festival takes place at Barnhardt Student Activity Center, 9290 Barnhardt Lane, Charlotte, NC.
The festival features:
- Booths sharing the diverse cultures of 40 nations
- Dance performances
- Music performances
- International Game Zone
- Giant 30-foot inflatable earth balloon you can get inside of and explore
- Tasty food from all corners of the earth
- Parade of Nations, showcasing the different communities’ traditional clothing
UNC Charlotte International Festival Schedule
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Booths, Games and Food
Booths will be operated by UNC Charlotte’s international students, as well as members of Charlotte’s international community. The booths will include arts, crafts and attire.
Many booths are offering international food for sale. Please bring cash. There are some ATMs on campus, but lines can be long.
At the International Game Zone, you can participate in and learn about the cultural significance of games. Try out archery, play life-sized chess, or join a soccer match.
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Barnhardt Student Activity Center, UNC Charlotte
9290 Barnhardt Lane
Charlotte, NC
