Spoleto Festival USA

Spoleto Festival USA America's premier performing arts festival. Dates for the 2026 Festival are May 22 — June 7.
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For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston, South Carolina’s historic theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera, theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, jazz, and folk music. Now approaching its 48th season, Spoleto Festival USA is internationally recognized as America’s premier performing arts festival.

The Post and Courier's Arts & Culture Lab is looking back on Spoleto Festival USA 2026, highlighting standout performanc...
06/12/2026

The Post and Courier's Arts & Culture Lab is looking back on Spoleto Festival USA 2026, highlighting standout performances from across this year's Festival.

"This festival consistently reminds us of Charleston's role in the global arts and culture scene, while bringing to our home an array of cutting-edge and classic productions, as performed by some of the best in the world."

From opera and theater to dance, jazz, and family programming, revisit some of the memorable moments from this year's Festival with The Post and Courier

06/10/2026

Charleston, you were the stage.

A city transformed by music, dance, theater, and art. Thank you for sharing these 17 extraordinary days with us.

06/07/2026

SPOLETO'S LIVE AT THE CISTERN: BRANDI CARLILE
Updated Sunday afternoon 6.7.2026

The folks at Spoleto Festival USA have really done it this time when it comes to the weather!

Expect another fantastic evening for the finale with Brandi Carlile. Passing clouds, warm temperatures and a light south wind will be the forecast highlights as temperatures fall from the mid 80s at 7 PM into the upper 70s for the show.

Have a fantastic time and enjoy the show!

Until next, year, Spoleto! It's been a blast working with you.

06/07/2026

SPOLETO'S LIVE AT THE CISTERN: COLIN MELOY
Updated Saturday afternoon 6.5.2026

The weather continues to be stunning for Spoleto Festival USA with passing clouds, warm temperatures and dry conditions expected for this evening's Spoleto's Live at the Cistern show.

Colin Meloy will be welcomed to the Lowcountry with temperatures around 80 at 7 PM dipping into the mid to upper 70s for much of the show. Expect a light south wind and a fairly comfortable feel to the air for this time of year.

Enjoy the night, it promises to be great!

The audience said it best! A thrilling journey through Shakespeare's most infamous villains comes to life in All the De...
06/06/2026

The audience said it best!

A thrilling journey through Shakespeare's most infamous villains comes to life in All the Devils Are Here.

See why audiences are raving about the show, and catch the final performances by Tony Award-winner Patrick Page.

The audience said it best! Tap, music, movement, and storytelling come together in Ayodele Casel: The Remix. Catch the f...
06/06/2026

The audience said it best!

Tap, music, movement, and storytelling come together in Ayodele Casel: The Remix.

Catch the final performances this weekend and see what everyone is talking about.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the party! Join us for performances Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. "An even...
06/06/2026

Don't miss your chance to be a part of the party! Join us for performances Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.

"An evening charged with energy that was part party, part performance." — The Post and Courier
"Each number, like a magnet, effortlessly pulled viewers in." — Charleston city

Tickets at spoletousa.org.

Making music together.Rehearsal by rehearsal. Concert by concert.Thank you to the more than 90 musicians from across the...
06/06/2026

Making music together.

Rehearsal by rehearsal. Concert by concert.

Thank you to the more than 90 musicians from across the globe who came together in Charleston to form the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra. Your artistry, dedication, and spirit are at the heart of the Festival experience.

06/04/2026

If this gave you chills through your screen, imagine hearing it live.

Experience the soaring sound of the Spoleto Festival USA Chorus in Storytelling, a powerful musical journey through history, hope, love, and resilience. Led by Dr. Amanda Quist, this unforgettable program brings together timeless favorites and contemporary masterworks in the stunning acoustics of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.
June 5–6

Don't miss your chance to experience it in person. Get tickets now at spoletousa.org.

06/03/2026

Relive your glory days.

Ayodele Casel: The Remix opens tomorrow.

A mixtape of ‘90s hits, jaw-dropping tap, and infectious energy, this is the kind of show that makes you want to dance in your seat.

Don’t miss it June 4-7

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14 George Street
Charleston, SC
29401

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