Presented By:
India Association of Charlotte
Event Description
Experience the vibrant spirit of India at the Festival of India, hosted by the India Association of Charlotte.
This immersive celebration in Uptown, at the Belk Theater and on Tryon Street, brings to life the country's rich cultural heritage through captivating dance performances, unique cultural exhibits, art gallery, Food Court, a Souvenir Bazaar and much more.
As you stroll through the festival on Tryon Street, be ready to engage all your senses. Admire stunning traditional attire, explore handcrafted art and jewelry, savor regional Indian cuisine, and try your hand at henna tattoo, draping a Saree or a wearing turban.
The Belk Theater stage features an exciting lineup of performances—from soulful classical dances to dazzling Bollywood numbers -- showcasing dance forms across millennia. These performances are not only entertaining; but they also bridge cultures and create meaningful connections.
At its core, the festival celebrates community, inclusion, and cross-cultural understanding. As our Queen City grows into a more global city, the Festival of India adds another strand to the cultural landscape of the city, celebrating diversity, and welcoming everyone to experience the cultural heritage, art, and mystique of India.
Kids Ages 10 and Under
Kids under 10 years old enter for free.
Venue Information
Blumenthal Arts Center
Located at 130 N. Tryon St. (at the corner of 5th Street and North Tryon Street) and opened in 1992. Blumenthal Arts Center houses three performance spaces: Belk Theater, Booth Playhouse, and Stage Door Theater.
Renowned architect Cesar Pelli designed the building housing these three theaters as well as the adjacent Bank of America Corporate Center and Founders Hall. A $15 million allocation from the State of North Carolina, $15 million more from a bond referendum approved by Charlotte’s citizens, and $32 million additional money contributed by individuals, corporations, and foundations were used to cover construction costs. After three years of construction, we opened our doors in November 1992. The Center’s name honors the generosity of the Blumenthal Foundation, the largest private donor to the capital campaign. Blumenthal’s flagship Belk Theater is named after the Belk Brothers Company, which donated a valuable piece of land in uptown Charlotte as the site for this beautiful arts complex.