Salas Art Agency
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Hundreds of people came together to discover, participate, and celebrate.
This is how the first CAJÓN FESTIVAL became the beginning of something bigger.
One day. One rhythm.
The First
Cajón Festival
CAJÓN FESTIVAL is Charlotte's newest cultural festival celebrating the rhythm, history, and community behind Peru's most iconic percussion instrument—the Cajón.
The festival brings together internationally recognized artists, local performers, interactive workshops, dance, and community participation to create an experience where audiences don't just watch—they become part of the music.
More than a performance, CAJÓN FESTIVAL is a celebration of cultural exchange, bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together through the universal language of rhythm.
AT A GLANCE
Levine Plaza, Charlotte, NC
August 2, 2026, 12 to 2 pm.
Free Admission
Live Performances
Family Friendly
Interactive Workshops
Presented by Salas Art Agency
A Festival
built around Participation
Unlike traditional performances, CAJÓN FESTIVAL invites audiences to experience rhythm firsthand through workshops, live demonstrations, and the Community Cajoneada, where visitors of all ages learn to play together.
Everyone
has
Rhythm.
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live performances
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dance presentations
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workshops
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guest artists
Festival Highlights
A remarkable first edition.
Hundreds of people came together in Uptown Charlotte to discover the rhythm of the Peruvian Cajón through live performances, workshops, and shared experiences.
+250
participants
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community "cajoneada"
Relive the
Experience
Every performance, every smile, every beat tells the story of Charlotte's first CAJÓN FESTIVAL.
Special thanks to Ernesto Moreno Photography for beautifully capturing the spirit of the festival.
Opening Moments
Levine Plaza came alive as families, friends, and visitors gathered to discover a new cultural tradition in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.
Live Performances
International guest artists and local performers transformed the plaza into an open-air stage filled with rhythm, dance, and celebration.
Learn the Rhythm
CAJÓN FESTIVAL isn't just about watching. It's about participating.
Community
Music became a shared language as people of every age and background joined the celebration.
Moments That Stay With You
Some memories aren't measured by the performances you watched, but by the people you met, the rhythms you discovered, and the moments you shared.
CAJÓN FESTIVAL was more than an afternoon of music—it was a celebration of connection, curiosity, and community.
when
grows
Culture
people
experience it together.
With the support of the Arts & Science Council's Community Connector Grant, CAJÓN FESTIVAL brought people of all backgrounds together to discover, participate, and celebrate through the universal language of rhythm.
Cajón Festival
in the Media
Charlotte's first CAJÓN FESTIVAL captured the attention of local television, newspapers, radio stations, and community media, helping introduce the Peruvian Cajón to new audiences across the region.
Possible By
Made
The first CAJÓN FESTIVAL was made possible thanks to a network of organizations, cultural leaders, artists, and community partners who believe in the power of arts to bring people together.
PRESENTED BY
SUPPORTED BY
COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
FESTIVAL
SUPPORTER
MEDIA PARTNER
CAJÓN FESTIVAL was created with a simple idea: that rhythm has the power to connect people across cultures.
Our vision is to make Charlotte a destination where world traditions are celebrated, shared, and experienced together.
The first edition was only the beginning.