For seventeen days at the tail-end of Lowcountry’s beautiful spring season, the highly anticipated Spoleto Festival USA 2019 returns to historic downtown Charleston from May 24th to June 9th. Be amazed by spectacular theater and opera performances, uniquely talented musicians, and incredible physical feats in the form of dance. Our guide to Spoleto Festival USA 2019 will help you enjoy the festival to the fullest.
Dance the Night Away. Celebrate the beginning of Spoleto Festival USA 2019 at Opening-Night Fête at Edmund’s Oast following Compagnie Hervé Koubi’s performance. Raise a glass to the dance troupe and enjoy cocktails, a gourmet buffet, and live music and dancing.
Enjoy Dynamic Story-Telling. Performers take the stage nearly every night sharing performances from multi-media story-telling to masterfully executed Shakespeare masterpieces. Expect to laugh, cry, and be astonished at this year’s theater performances.
Dine Between Shows. Take your pick of downtown’s best dining just steps from Spoleto Festival USA 2019 venues. From new establishments like Malagón just around the corner from the Woolfe Street Play House, to long-time favorites like Zero George just down the street from the Gaillard Center, there is no shortage of culinary excellence in downtown Charleston.
Expand Your Taste in Music. From Symphonies to Pop to Jazz and everything in-between, this year’s musical performances are sure to wow. The 2019 schedule includes first-time Spoleto Festival USA artists like Esperanza Spalding and returning performances like the Bank of America Chamber Music with host Geoff Nuttall, who celebrates his 10th season at the helm of this beloved series.
Tour the Holy City’s Private Gardens. Have you ever longed for a closer look behind downtown Charleston’s intricate wrought iron gates? This special event grants you a pass to a behind-the-gates tour of sixteen stunning private gardens over the course of two weekends.
Join the Conversation. Join the conversation with CBS journalist Martha Teichner as she interviews Spoleto Festival USA 2019 artists at various locations.
Shop at Second Sunday on King. Before joining the festivities at the Festival Finale on Sunday June 9th, take a stroll down King Street for Second Sunday pop-ups, deals, product launches and a fun atmosphere.
View the entire Spoleto Festival USA 2019 schedule here and we hope you enjoy Charleston’s most dynamic festival!
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