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
Now - August 30
Explore the last wonder of the ancient world, the great pyramid.
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.
“Horizon of Khufu is an extraordinary immersive experience that immerses you in the grandeur of the Giza site. This virtual journey opens doors to places that are not usually accessible, either geographically or historically.” - Peter Der Manuelian Egyptologist, Harvard University.
Created by: Excurio
Available on LBXR Pulse
Life Chronicles
June 11 - August 30
An Immersive VR journey across 3.5 billion years.
Witness the major milestones of life on Earth—from the origin of life through the Cambrian explosion, the age of dinosaurs, and the rise of humans—right here in Charlotte. This VR experience brings prehistoric landscapes and ancient creatures into vivid reality through full-room motion tracking and scientifically accurate reconstructions. The Life Chronicles expedition was co-produced by the Paris National Museum of Natural History.
Created by: Excurio, Muséum national d’Histoire naturelle
Available on LBXR Pulse
Space Explorers
June 11 - August 30
Transport 250 miles above earth.
Experience the daily life of real astronauts aboard the International Space Station in the largest media project ever filmed in space. Offering audiences a rare opportunity to witness life as an astronaut onboard the International Space Station (ISS), the immersive experience transforms one of the city’s most dynamic creative hubs into a launchpad for discovery, wonder, and perspective.
Using cutting-edge immersive technology, guests explore a life-size replica of the ISS, gaining access to astronauts' daily lives, spacewalks, and sweeping views of Earth from orbit. Blending cinematic storytelling with advanced spatial design, Space Explorers: THE ISS EXPERIENCE delivers the closest sensation yet to being in outer space without ever leaving the ground.
Available on LBXR Pulse
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.
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