Music. Art. Fire. Dance. Nature.
A kaleidoscopic two-day celebration of Life to usher in the summer months!
A kaleidoscope of Music, Art, Fire, Dance, Nature at the beautiful GreenLife Family Farms this April 26 & 27! Two days of music and art with an exceptional music lineup featuring local and national artists spanning Rock, Funk, Jazz, Blues, World/Folk, Hip-Hop, Electronic, and more! Spend a day or camp out for the weekend and immerse yourself into an unforgettable happening!
Tickets: Youth $10 (5-15 years; Under 5 admitted free); Students $15-$20; General Admission $44-70; VIP Experience $130-150. Click "Get Tickets" and select the day and ticket type.
Adventures and Activities
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Mainstage Concerts
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Fire Performances
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Art Market (Fine Arts, Crafts, Gifts)
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Beer & Wine Bar
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Food Trucks, Gourmet Snacks, Beverages
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Mad Hatter's UniTea Party
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Storytelling & Poetry
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VIP Experiences
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Yoga (Saturday 7am & 11am)
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XRVR Arcade
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Dance with Kat Harmon!
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Fire Science & Smokey Bear w/ NC Forest Services
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Camping (2 nights)
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​Primitive Campsites available (Fri. & Sat.)
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VIP tickets include optional campsite.
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Glamping: Camp in luxury with a setup-for-you glamping site (click to book via Metro Glamping)!
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No Pets Allowed. Sorry!
Parking is $5, carpooling is encouraged.​
This event is Rain or Shine.
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Schedule
Friday April 26:
4:00 PM - Gates open to Arts Market, Food Trucks, Games, etc. 6:00 PM - Mainstage performances begin 6:00-8:00 PM - VIP Happy Hour 9:30 PM - Fire Show by PyroCosmic with music by Elizabeth K, Citron, & IonSound 11:00 PM until... - Not-So-Silent Disco, Bonfire, Camping
Saturday April 27:
7:00 AM - Sunrise Yoga with Maranda (Down Harmony Yoga) 10:00 AM - Gate opens, Market 11:00 AM - Yoga 12:00 PM - Activities, games, face painting, demos, etc. 2:00 PM - Sound Bath 5:00 PM - Mainstage concerts begin 6:00-8:00 PM - VIP Happy Hour 8:07 PM - Sunset 8:20-8:40 PM Fire Show by Cirque du Cosplay & Charlotte Flute Choir. until 11:00 PM - Mainstage performances 11:00 PM until... - Not-So-Silent Disco, Bonfire, Camping
The Friday and Saturday Fire Shows premiere all-new immersive and captivating performances of original music and fire. Be transported by an ethereal fire-lighting ceremony to the progressive build over the entire weekend culminating with dancing and drumming.
VIP Experience
Unlock an unparalleled festival journey at BrightFire 2024! Our exclusive VIP packages are designed for those who crave a deeper connection with music, art, and nature – all with an added touch of luxury.
What’s waiting for you?
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Relax in your Premium Reserved Adirondack Chair, the best seat in the house!
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Enjoy Complimentary drink tickets for refreshing beer & wine, celebrating the spirit of Beltane.
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Indulge in an exclusive VIP Happy Hour with a selection of gourmet bites.
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Take home Unique VIP Merch + Signed Festival Poster by the artists.
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Capture memories with a Professional Photograph alongside the fire troupes, PyroCosmic & Cirque du Cosplay!
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Premium Parking, VIP Host, On-Site Assistance, and more!
Limited packages available
Make your BrightFire experience unforgettable. Limited packages available – secure your VIP pass now and step into a world where magic meets luxury.
Get Involved
Art, Craft, Garden Vendor Form
Storytelling / Spoken Word / Comedy / Poetry
​Media Pass
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Interested in Partnering or Sponsoring?
Please fill out our Sponsor Form or call 704-951-5910
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We appreciate every follow, like, and share to spread the word about this once-in-a-lifetime experience we've worked hard to create! We are a collective of local artists and this is a culmination of over a decade of building + several months of work by many incredible souls to bring more art to the people.
BrightFire Music & Arts Festival is a celebration of Life, Hope, and Renewal signifying the start of the summer months.
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The festival is an innovative artist-led interpretation of the essence of Beltane, applying ancient lessons and traditions to the here and now. In Celtic tradition, Beltane marked the end of a cold, dark, life-and-death winter and the beginning of renewed life and summer. It is associated with fire, nature, renewed life and growth, joyful celebrations, and an important time in agricultural and pastoral life. Initially, herdsmen in the Celtic region would lead their cattle between bonfires to cleanse and prevent disease before entering into the new summer pastures. Ancient communities celebrated this changing season by playing music and dancing near the fires. They would extinguish their home hearths and relight them from the communal Beltane fires as a unifying practice.
Presented by Charlotte New Music (A collective + platform by artists for artists, to bring art to the people of the general Charlotte region and the world)
