The 22nd annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival returns to Bloomington filling the downtown streets with its eclectic blend of global sound and spectacl. Performers from all over the globe take the stage in venues across the heart of the city, and attendees can experience an entire world of music in one blissful, boisterous weekend. From pavement-quaking outdoor dance tents to contemplative church venues and historic theaters, and from family-friendly arts in the park to a swirling evening street scence, the Lotus vibe is one of exuberant energy, vivid colors, and delectably diverse soundscapes.