Spoleto Festival USA
About this event
The Spoleto Festival USA is a cultural festival in Charleston, South Carolina, at Charleston historic theaters and outdoor venues. The 2026 event takes place May 22 – Jun 7, 2026. One of America's foremost performing-arts festivals fills Charleston's theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces for seventeen spring days with opera, theater, dance, chamber music, orchestral concerts, and jazz. The 2026 season opens May 22 with chamber programs at the Dock Street Theatre and closes June 7 with Brandi Carlile at the College of Charleston Cistern Yard.
Annual, late May through early June
Location & directions
Charleston historic theaters and outdoor venues, Charleston, SC 29401
Frequently asked questions
When is Spoleto Festival USA 2026?
Spoleto Festival USA takes place May 22 – Jun 7, 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina. Annual, late May through early June
Where is Spoleto Festival USA held?
Spoleto Festival USA is held in Charleston, South Carolina, at Charleston historic theaters and outdoor venues, Charleston, SC 29401.
What is Spoleto Festival USA?
One of America's foremost performing-arts festivals fills Charleston's theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces for seventeen spring days with opera, theater, dance, chamber music, orchestral concerts, and jazz.
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