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Performing Arts Participation

Share your talent at the NC Azalea Festival. We welcome musicians, dancers, theater groups, and
performers of all kinds to entertain our 100,000+ visitors.

Musical Performances

Solo artists, bands, orchestras, and choirs performing at various festival stages and venues.

Performance Venues :

Main Stage, Garden Stage, Street Fair Stage

Requirements :

  • Professional or semi-professional experience
  •  Ability to perform 30-90 minute sets
  • Family-frienerdly content
  • Sound equipment list and technical rider

Dance & Theater

Dance troupes, theater groups, and performance art ensembles showcasing talent throughout the festival.

Performance Venues :

Riverfront Amphitheater, Community Stage

Requirements :

  • Established group or company
  •  Performance duration 15-45 minutesy
  • Age-appropriate content
  • Stage requirements and setup needs

Street Performers

Magicians, jugglers, acrobats, and buskers adding energy and entertainment throughout festival grounds.

Performance Venues :

Festival Grounds, Street Fair, Garden Paths

Requirements :

  • Mobile or minimal setup
  •  Interactive, family-friendly acts
  • Liability insurance recommended
  • Ability to perform multiple short sets

Youth & School Groups

School bands, choirs, dance teams, and youth performance groups from local and regional schools.

Performance Venues :

Community Stage, Education Tent

Requirements :

  • School or youth organization affiliation
  • Chaperone supervision required
  • Performance length 15-30 minutes
  • Parent permission forms

Application Timeline

December 1 Applications Open
February 15 Application Deadline
March 1 Selections Announced
April 7-11 April 7-11
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Years of Heritage
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Festival Attendees
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Of Live Entertainment