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2023 Spoleto Festival USA Staff, Artists, Apprentices, and Ushers

You will find below the 2023 Badge Ticket Policies. All complimentary ticketing is based on availability and is subject to change throughout the Festival. This page will be updated regularly, so please check back often for the most up-to-date information.

New in 2023: Unless you are an Usher, advanced complimentary badge tickets are available online or with limited onsite availability for some performances! You cannot reserve complimentary badge tickets at the Ticket Kiosk. 

The best way to ensure attendance is to purchase tickets with the 15% Friends & Family Discount by calling the box office or by visiting the Spoleto ticket kiosk – just mention the Friends & Family Discount. To receive the discount online log in to your account and select an Adult ticket. The discount will appear once the ticket is added to the shopping cart.

Click Here for Badge Holder and Usher Ticket Availability as of 6.11.23

Blue and Purple Badge Ticket Policy  

  • All audience members and badge holdersMUSThave a ticket.  
  • Blue & Purple Badge holders are allotted 1 complimentary ticket per eligible performance.   
  • All complimentary Blue & Purple Badge ticketing is based on availability and may be limited. A list of performances with advance availability is linked above. 
  • Tickets for performances with advance availability must be reserved online with promo code: BPBADGE23, by following these instructions.
  • Tickets will be emailed as PDF attachments that can be printed or displayed on your mobile phone for entry.
  • Tickets for performances with in-person/onsite availability:
      • In-person ticket availability will be limited and will be noted on the linked list of available performances above.   
      • You must present your Festival Badge to claim your ticket.   
      • Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.   
      • Onsite complimentary tickets may not be available for all performances.
      • Tickets for future performances may not be reserved at the venue box office.  

Green and Black Badge Ticket Policy  

  • All audience members and badge holdersMUSThave a ticket.  
  • Green & Black Badge holders are allotted up to 2 complimentary tickets per eligible performance.   
  • All complimentary Green & Black Badge ticketing is based on availability and may be limited. A list of performances with advance availability is linked above.  
  • Tickets for performances with advance availability must be reserved online with the promo code: STAFFBADGE23, following these instructions.  
  • Tickets will be emailed as PDF attachments that can be printed or displayed on your mobile phone for entry.
  • Tickets for performances with in-person/onsite availability:  
      • In-person ticket availability will be limited and will be noted on the linked list of available performances above.   
      • You must present your Festival Badge at the venue box office to claim your ticket.   
      • Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.   
      • Onsite complimentary tickets may not be available for all performances.
      • Tickets for future performances may not be reserved at the venue box office.  

Usher Comp Ticket Policy

  • All complimentary Usher ticketing is based on availability and may be limited. A list of performances with advanced availability is linked above.
  • With their badge, ushers will be issued a comp ticket card. To see an example, click here.
  • For every ONE shift worked, an onsite House Manager will initial ONE circle.
  • When all three circles are initialed the comp card can be exchanged for one comp ticket and a new blank card to repeat the process.
  • Usher comp tickets cannot be reserved online, they must be redeemed in person at:
    • The ticket kiosk at the Charleston Visitor Center at 375 Meeting Street. Hours: 9am-5pm, daily
    • The onsite box office of any performance listed at the link above as having advance availability, 1 hour prior to curtain.
    • Comp cards cannot be redeemed at the Gaillard.
  • Contact [email protected] for questions or concerns.

 

Box Office Call Center:     
(843)579-3100
Regular Hours: 10am-6pm, Mon-Fri and 10am-2pm, Sat
Festival Hours (May 15 – June 11): 10am-6pm, Mon-Sun

 In-Person Ticket Kiosk: (New Location!)
Charleston Visitor Center | 375 Meeting Street
May 1 – May 14: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Festival Hours (May15 – June 11): 9am-5pm, Mon-Sun

NEW: a Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all venues (except Firefly Distillery).
Approved Bags:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12.” A logo no larger than 4.5″ x 3.4″ can be displayed on only one side of a permissible clear bag. 
  • Clear, plastic, one-gallon zipper bags. (Ziploc bag or similar) 
  • Small clutch bags – must be no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5.” (With or without a handle or strap).  
  • Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items, or diaper bags for families with infants or toddlers in tow. These items will be subject to search at designated entrance points. 
  • Spoleto branded clear bags will be available for purchase from the box office – details coming soon!