Year-round events keep the Charleston area buzzing. Music and tempting aromas fill the air. Witness world-renown performances at Spoleto, get a taste of our heritage at a small town oyster roast or discover the find of a lifetime at an antique show. With so many events taking place, you'd better mark your calendar now.
This spring, the Lowcountry is alive with the sound of music, dancing and theatre. From May 28 – June 13, Charleston, S.C. will host Spoleto Festival USA, a 17 day festival celebrating the world of fine arts. With first-rate entertainment and package offers, visitors are sure to find a few of their favorite things in the historic Charleston area.
As one of the world’s major art festivals, Spoleto Festival USA is the counterpart to the original event in Spoleto, Italy. More than 120 performances will take perfect shape in Charleston’s historic theatres and churches. This year, visitors will enjoy performances ranging from opera, theatre, musical theatre, dance, chamber symphonic, choral and jazz music in addition to visual arts. Performers include: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre; Cedar Lake Cotemporary Ballet; Addicted to Bad Ideas; vocalist Renée Fleming; violinist Sarah Chang and many more.
In addition to entertainment, the Charleston area is offering great prices on accommodations with the Spoleto Spree! These packages are available at www.spoletopackages.com and offer a 15 percent discount on a variety of performances throughout the festival. Participants will receive a special code upon reservation to be redeemed at www.SpoletoUsa.org or by calling 843.579.3100.