The Charlotte area has a packed weekend ahead, with BOOM Charlotte Festival bringing three days of diverse arts to University City, the Kings Drive Art Walk showcasing fine and emerging artists along Little Sugar Creek Greenway, and Chelsea Handler delivering her signature humor at Ovens Auditorium. From outdoor festivals to a headline comedy show, there’s plenty to fill the weekend.
BOOM Charlotte Festival 2026
- What: Three days of diverse arts
- When: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 6 p.m.; Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2026, at noon
- Where: The Boardwalk at University City, Shoppes at University Place, 8931 J. M. Keynes Drive, Charlotte
- Cost: All-Access Weekend Pass $100; Three-Show BOOM Fringe Pass $35; individual shows $15; many free options are also available
BOOM Charlotte Festival 2026 is a…..