WHERE ARTISTS AND IDEAS COME TOGETHER IN CHARLOTTE’S IRON DISTRICT
Blume Studios is an immersive destination for ambitious creative work, global collaboration, and constant reinvention. Housed in a reimagined industrial space, it brings together artists, designers, and communities to explore new forms of storytelling—each visit offering something new. Presented by Blumenthal Arts, a leading cultural nonprofit serving the Carolinas.
Blume Studios is a reimagined creative warehouse built for bold, constant change. Located in the new Iron District—a 55.5-acre development connecting Uptown Charlotte and South End—it honors the site’s industrial past while looking ahead. Once home to Charlotte Pipe and Foundry for over a century, the space now welcomes artists, audiences, and creative risk-takers, setting the tone as the Iron District’s first experience-driven destination.
Stage 1
Big, flexible, and always changing, this space is designed for large-scale immersive installations, rotating art experiences, and high-energy social moments.
By day, it becomes a playground for interactive storytelling and visual spectacle. By night, it fills with music, movement, cocktails and conversation. The bar is buzzing, the room is alive. Stage 1 invites you to explore, linger, and see where the night takes you.
Stage 2
Stage 2 brings the action up close. Designed for intimate, performance-driven experiences, this space is perfect for immersive theater, magic, and storytelling that pulls you right into the moment. Every seat feels personal. Every reaction matters.
Performances unfold around you, not just in front of you. Stage 2 is where connection is immediate, the energy is electric, and the experience stays with you long after the lights come up.
Experiences at Blume Studios
At Blume Studios, audiences have explored space with Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, raced through challenges inside MONOPOLY LIVESIZED: Travel Edition, and jumped into immersive theater, game nights, dance parties, pop-ups, and one-night-only events.
From internationally celebrated productions to experiences created right here in Charlotte, Blume Studios thrives on variety and surprise. Every experience reshapes the space. Every visit brings something different. Come curious. Leave buzzing.
Between headline experiences, the space comes alive with community collaborations, local artists, social events, and spontaneous fun. Think game nights, packed dance floors, creative cocktails, and post-show hangs that turn into the highlight of your week.
Horizon of Khufu
April 17 - August 30
An Immersive VR Expedition to Discover the Ancient Wonders of Egypt.
In this immersive expedition, explore the largest and oldest pyramid on the Giza Plateau: Khufu. With your friends and family, you’ll discover areas previously closed to the public. Then it’s on to magical territory, with an emotional foray into the heart of Egyptian culture.
Past Experiences at Blume Studios
The Magicians Table
A Night of Magic, Up Close
The Magicians Table was an intimate, immersive experience bringing world-class magic up close in an interactive night where the impossible was within reach.
MONOPOLY LIFESIZED: Travel Edition
Step Inside the Game
MONOPOLY LIFESIZED was an interactive, real-world version of the classic game, where players navigated a life-sized board, completed challenges, and competed to win.
In Pour Taste
A Night of Wine and Mystery
In Pour Taste was an interactive wine-tasting experience that blended storytelling, mystery, and guided tastings into a playful, immersive evening.
The Infinite
A Journey Beyond Earth
The Infinite was an immersive experience that transported audiences through a virtual journey of space exploration and discovery.
Charlotte Mini-Con
A Celebration of Fandom
Charlotte Mini-Con was a one-day pop culture event bringing fans together for comics, collectibles, and cosplay.
CLTure Day + Night Market
Culture, Day to Night
CLTure Day + Night Market was a vibrant community event featuring local vendors, food, music, and art from day into night.
Rentals
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