Boom Charlotte, an annual arts festival that began in 2016, has a new location.
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 and, according to the press release, has seen more than 3 million guests so far in 2024. The move to the University has the potential to grow the festival and put local artists’ work in front of more eyes.
“Partnerships and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re thrilled to join forces with University City Partners for the 8th Annual BOOM Festival,” Manoj Kesavan, founder and executive director of BOOM Charlotte, said. “Hosting this iconic event in University City not only allows us to engage with new audiences but also opens up exciting opportunities to further support and elevate Charlotte’s vibrant creative community.”
Kesavan said the festival started in Plaza Midwood and then moved to Camp North End. Now that it will take place in University City, he said he believes there will be “new opportunities.”
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