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Friday, May 22

  • 12:00 PM traditions

    Opening Ceremony

    Spoleto and the Charleston community unite to open the Festival at this public event.

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  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

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  • 5:30 PM opera

    The Old Maid and the Thief

    A new Spoleto production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s comedic radio opera, The Old Maid and the Thief, featuring live sound effects that evoke the excitement of radio’s golden age.

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  • 7:00 PM dance

    Martha Graham Dance Company: Graham 100

    Celebrate the enduring legacy of visionary choreographer Martha Graham with a powerful program marking the company’s centennial.

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Saturday, May 23

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

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  • 12:00 PM family friendly

    Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

    A multi-award-winning, one-man puppet show that combines live performance, animation, and music into a moving story of love, hope, and courage.

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  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 2:30 PM family friendly

    Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

    A multi-award-winning, one-man puppet show that combines live performance, animation, and music into a moving story of love, hope, and courage.

    Buy tickets
  • 4:00 PM opera

    Dido and Aeneas

    Heart-stopping acrobatics and Henry Purcell’s haunting score propel Dido and Aeneas to new heights in a visionary collaboration with the internationally acclaimed physical theater ensemble Circa.

    Buy tickets
  • 5:30 PM dance

    Martha Graham Dance Company: Graham 100

    Celebrate the enduring legacy of visionary choreographer Martha Graham with a powerful program marking the company’s centennial.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:30 PM jazz

    Mali Obomsawin

    Rising artist Mali Obomsawin makes her Spoleto debut, blending Indigenous tradition with modern jazz and improvisation. Leading her ensemble, the bassist, vocalist, and composer weaves Native rhythms, bold harmonies, and stories of identity and resilience.

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  • 8:00 PM features

    Renée Fleming with Béla Fleck: The Fiddle and the Drum

    Renée Fleming returns with banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck for The Fiddle and the Drum, a radiant tribute to Appalachian folk traditions and America’s musical heritage.

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Sunday, May 24

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

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  • 12:00 PM family friendly

    Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

    A multi-award-winning, one-man puppet show that combines live performance, animation, and music into a moving story of love, hope, and courage.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 2:30 PM family friendly

    Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

    A multi-award-winning, one-man puppet show that combines live performance, animation, and music into a moving story of love, hope, and courage.

    Buy tickets
  • 3:30 PM talks

    Jazz Talks

    Spoleto Festival USA’s Jazz Curator Larry Blumenfeld speaks with artists from the 2026 Wells Fargo Jazz Series.

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  • 4:00 PM physical theater

    Humans 2.0 by Circa

    An unforgettable adventure of movement, music, and light! Circa’s Humans 2.0 is a breathtaking blend of acrobatics and imagination—where ten incredible performers twist, balance, and soar together in ways that seem to defy gravity.

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  • 5:30 PM dance

    Martha Graham Dance Company: Graham 100

    Celebrate the enduring legacy of visionary choreographer Martha Graham with a powerful program marking the company’s centennial.

    Buy tickets
  • 7:00 PM jazz

    Mali Obomsawin

    Rising artist Mali Obomsawin makes her Spoleto debut, blending Indigenous tradition with modern jazz and improvisation. Leading her ensemble, the bassist, vocalist, and composer weaves Native rhythms, bold harmonies, and stories of identity and resilience.

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  • 7:30 PM music

    Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

    Experience Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, celebrated for its sweeping melodies and narrative brilliance—qualities that also define his iconic ballets Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

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  • 9:00 PM live at the cistern

    Punch Brothers

    Punch Brothers—five virtuosos redefining bluegrass—return to Spoleto to open Live at the Cistern 2026. Known for boundary-breaking originals and inventive reimaginings, they blend conservatory mastery with the spirit and accessibility of their roots.

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Monday, May 25

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

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  • 12:00 PM family friendly

    Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

    A multi-award-winning, one-man puppet show that combines live performance, animation, and music into a moving story of love, hope, and courage.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 2:00 PM dance

    Martha Graham Dance Company: Graham 100

    Celebrate the enduring legacy of visionary choreographer Martha Graham with a powerful program marking the company’s centennial.

    Buy tickets
  • 2:30 PM family friendly

    Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer

    A multi-award-winning, one-man puppet show that combines live performance, animation, and music into a moving story of love, hope, and courage.

    Buy tickets
  • 4:00 PM physical theater

    Humans 2.0 by Circa

    An unforgettable adventure of movement, music, and light! Circa’s Humans 2.0 is a breathtaking blend of acrobatics and imagination—where ten incredible performers twist, balance, and soar together in ways that seem to defy gravity.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:00 PM opera

    The Old Maid and the Thief

    A new Spoleto production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s comedic radio opera, The Old Maid and the Thief, featuring live sound effects that evoke the excitement of radio’s golden age.

    Buy tickets

Tuesday, May 26

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:00 PM opera

    Dido and Aeneas

    Heart-stopping acrobatics and Henry Purcell’s haunting score propel Dido and Aeneas to new heights in a visionary collaboration with the internationally acclaimed physical theater ensemble Circa.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:00 PM free community programs

    Tell Your Story

    The Tell Your Story Fellows perform new, original works inspired by members of the Charleston community. The pieces feature the voices of local Charlestonians sharing their stories alongside sights and sounds of the region. Partners include representatives from We Are Family, Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach, and Charleston Jewish Federation.

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  • 8:00 PM jazz

    Terence Blanchard + The E-Collective: Miles Davis & John Coltrane at 100

    Terence Blanchard brings his electrifying trumpet and E-Collective to Spoleto in a bold tribute to jazz innovators Miles Davis and John Coltrane, fusing fearless improvisation, powerful melodies, and urgent contemporary vision.

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Wednesday, May 27

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 3:30 PM talks

    Conversations With

    Emmy Award-winning CBS News correspondent Martha Teichner hosts intimate conversations illuminating the creative process behind select 2026 productions.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:00 PM opera

    The Old Maid and the Thief

    A new Spoleto production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s comedic radio opera, The Old Maid and the Thief, featuring live sound effects that evoke the excitement of radio’s golden age.

    Buy tickets
  • 8:00 PM features

    An Evening with Ken Burns, Presented by Bank of America

    A luminous celebration of America at 250, this evening with filmmaker Ken Burns blends conversation, music, and imagery to explore the ideals, struggles, and contradictions of the American Revolution—and their enduring impact today.

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Thursday, May 28

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:00 PM opera

    Dido and Aeneas

    Heart-stopping acrobatics and Henry Purcell’s haunting score propel Dido and Aeneas to new heights in a visionary collaboration with the internationally acclaimed physical theater ensemble Circa.

    Buy tickets
  • 7:30 PM dance

    Scottish Ballet: Mary, Queen of Scots

    The U.S. premiere of Scottish Ballet’s Mary, Queen of Scots, a sweeping dance-theater work exploring power, identity, and the reverberations of the Reformation amid Europe’s dynastic conflicts.

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Friday, May 29

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 5:30 PM opera

    The Old Maid and the Thief

    A new Spoleto production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s comedic radio opera, The Old Maid and the Thief, featuring live sound effects that evoke the excitement of radio’s golden age.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:00 PM family friendly

    Dead as a Dodo

    Dead as a Dodo is a mesmerizing musical odyssey— sparking a darkly funny, life-affirming tale of friendship, transformation, and survival. This show is perfect for families with children 7+.

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  • 6:00 PM dance

    Scottish Ballet: Mary, Queen of Scots

    The U.S. premiere of Scottish Ballet’s Mary, Queen of Scots, a sweeping dance-theater work exploring power, identity, and the reverberations of the Reformation amid Europe’s dynastic conflicts.

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  • 7:30 PM theater

    George + George

    A comedic romp through the American Revolution, this inventive new work unfolds as a lively staged reading.

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  • 7:30 PM music

    Mozart’s Mass in C Minor

    Mozart’s Mass in C Minor, premiered in 1783—the year Britain recognized American independence—comes to life with the Festival Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Amanda Quist in her Festival Chorus debut, reflecting freedom and creative spirit.

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Saturday, May 30

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 11:00 AM family friendly

    Dead as a Dodo

    Dead as a Dodo is a mesmerizing musical odyssey— sparking a darkly funny, life-affirming tale of friendship, transformation, and survival. This show is perfect for families with children 7+.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 2:00 PM dance

    Scottish Ballet: Mary, Queen of Scots

    The U.S. premiere of Scottish Ballet’s Mary, Queen of Scots, a sweeping dance-theater work exploring power, identity, and the reverberations of the Reformation amid Europe’s dynastic conflicts.

    Buy tickets
  • 3:00 PM family friendly

    Dead as a Dodo

    Dead as a Dodo is a mesmerizing musical odyssey— sparking a darkly funny, life-affirming tale of friendship, transformation, and survival. This show is perfect for families with children 7+.

    Buy tickets
  • 5:00 PM theater

    George + George

    A comedic romp through the American Revolution, this inventive new work unfolds as a lively staged reading.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:30 PM opera

    Dido and Aeneas

    Heart-stopping acrobatics and Henry Purcell’s haunting score propel Dido and Aeneas to new heights in a visionary collaboration with the internationally acclaimed physical theater ensemble Circa.

    Buy tickets
  • 8:00 PM dance

    Scottish Ballet: Mary, Queen of Scots

    The U.S. premiere of Scottish Ballet’s Mary, Queen of Scots, a sweeping dance-theater work exploring power, identity, and the reverberations of the Reformation amid Europe’s dynastic conflicts.

    Buy tickets
  • 8:00 PM jazz

    Black Gold: Quentin E. Baxter Celebrates Moacir Santos featuring Chico Pinheiro

    Charleston native Quentin E. Baxter joins Brazilian guitarist Chico Pinheiro to celebrate visionary composer Moacir Santos, reimagining Ouro Negro in a vibrant evening of jazz, rhythm, and cross-cultural dialogue.

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Sunday, May 31

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM free community programs

    Table Read: The Duchy

    Spoleto Festival USA proudly presents a special table read of The Duchy, a bold new play by Denis O’Hare. This sharp, provocative story imagines a time where the Red States and the Blue States have separated, leaving a tiny island of neutrality called the “Duchy” in a wild and tenuous position.

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  • 3:00 PM family friendly

    Dead as a Dodo

    Dead as a Dodo is a mesmerizing musical odyssey— sparking a darkly funny, life-affirming tale of friendship, transformation, and survival. This show is perfect for families with children 7+.

    Buy tickets
  • 3:00 PM music

    Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra: Appalachian Spring and American Classics

    Celebrate the richness of American music with the Festival Orchestra, under the dynamic direction of Music Director Timothy Myers, in the stunning, historic St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church.

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  • 5:00 PM music

    Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra: Appalachian Spring and American Classics

    Celebrate the richness of American music with the Festival Orchestra, under the dynamic direction of Music Director Timothy Myers, in the stunning, historic St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:30 PM theater

    George + George

    A comedic romp through the American Revolution, this inventive new work unfolds as a lively staged reading.

    Buy tickets
  • 9:00 PM live at the cistern

    Mountain Goats with William Tyler and Yasmin Williams

    The Mountain Goats, led by John Darnielle—once dubbed “America’s best non-hip-hop lyricist”—bring their story-driven folk-rock to Spoleto, with guitarists William Tyler and Yasmin Williams opening.

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Monday, June 1

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 2:30 PM talks

    Jazz Talks

    Spoleto Festival USA’s Jazz Curator Larry Blumenfeld speaks with artists from the 2026 Wells Fargo Jazz Series.

    Buy tickets
  • 4:00 PM talks

    Conversations With

    Emmy Award-winning CBS News correspondent Martha Teichner hosts intimate conversations illuminating the creative process behind select 2026 productions.

    Buy tickets
  • 8:00 PM jazz

    Jason Moran: Ellington in Focus

    Jason Moran reimagines the world of Duke Ellington in an immersive concert blending inventive piano, storytelling, and Gordon Parks’ iconic images. Music, history, and imagery combine in a bold, playful tribute to an American original.

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Tuesday, June 2

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 7:00 PM free community programs

    The Untold Story of Porgy & Bess

    Explore the hidden history of Porgy & Bess in a one-night-only free event featuring excerpts from the documentary When Porgy Came Home, live music, and a panel on its Gullah roots, Charleston legacy, and the opera’s complex journey.

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  • 9:00 PM live at the cistern

    Indigo Girls

    The Indigo Girls make their Spoleto debut with harmonies and anthems of hope. Their rare 2026 performance promises intimate, charged energy, and a celebration of enduring musical impact.

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Wednesday, June 3

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 7:00 PM theater

    All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain

    Patrick Page dives into Shakespeare’s darkest hearts, uncovering the twisted motives and hidden humanity of the Bard’s greatest villains in a riveting tour de force.

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  • 9:00 PM jazz

    Pedrito Martinez Group

    Grammy-winning percussionist Pedrito Martinez returns to Spoleto with his electrifying ensemble, blending Afro-Cuban rhythms, powerful vocals, and infectious energy into an irresistible celebration of dance, heritage, and improvisation.

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Thursday, June 4

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 3:30 PM talks

    Conversations With

    Emmy Award-winning CBS News correspondent Martha Teichner hosts intimate conversations illuminating the creative process behind select 2026 productions.

    Buy tickets
  • 7:00 PM dance

    Ayodele Casel: The Remix

    Ayodele Casel returns to Spoleto Festival USA with The Remix, a vibrant celebration of tap as a uniquely American art form, revisiting two decades of her work through the music and cultural spirit of the 1990s tap renaissance.

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  • 7:00 PM music

    Mahler Symphony No. 1

    The Festival Orchestra presents Mahler’s “Titan,” famed for its darkly humorous funeral march and triumphant finale, alongside the premiere of Paul Wiancko’s new violin concerto, co-commissioned by Spoleto for violinist Livia Sohn.

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  • 9:00 PM live at the cistern

    Molly Tuttle

    Molly Tuttle, Grammy-winning bluegrass virtuoso and award-winning guitarist, blends stunning flatpicking, sharp songwriting, and genre-defying sound that celebrates roots, resilience, and optimism.

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Friday, June 5

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 5:30 PM theater

    All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain

    Patrick Page dives into Shakespeare’s darkest hearts, uncovering the twisted motives and hidden humanity of the Bard’s greatest villains in a riveting tour de force.

    Buy tickets
  • 5:30 PM music

    Spoleto Festival USA Chorus: The Chorus Concerts

    The Festival chorus fills the stunning St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church for these beloved performances, integral to the Festival since 1977.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:00 PM jazz

    Sullivan Fortner

    Returning to Spoleto after his acclaimed 2025 appearance, jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner presents two programs in 2026: an intimate solo recital and a dynamic trio performance, showcasing his virtuosic improvisation, ensemble mastery, and singular artistry.

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  • 7:00 PM dance

    Ayodele Casel: The Remix

    Ayodele Casel returns to Spoleto Festival USA with The Remix, a vibrant celebration of tap as a uniquely American art form, revisiting two decades of her work through the music and cultural spirit of the 1990s tap renaissance.

    Buy tickets
  • 8:00 PM jazz

    Sullivan Fortner

    Returning to Spoleto after his acclaimed 2025 appearance, jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner presents two programs in 2026: an intimate solo recital and a dynamic trio performance, showcasing his virtuosic improvisation, ensemble mastery, and singular artistry.

    Buy tickets
  • 9:00 PM live at the cistern

    Emmylou Harris

    Emmylou Harris, one of country music’s most distinctive voices, returns to Spoleto with her own band. From legendary duets with Gram Parsons to iconic albums and collaborations, her quavering soprano has shaped generations of music lovers.

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Saturday, June 6

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 2:00 PM dance

    Ayodele Casel: The Remix

    Ayodele Casel returns to Spoleto Festival USA with The Remix, a vibrant celebration of tap as a uniquely American art form, revisiting two decades of her work through the music and cultural spirit of the 1990s tap renaissance.

    Buy tickets
  • 3:00 PM theater

    All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain

    Patrick Page dives into Shakespeare’s darkest hearts, uncovering the twisted motives and hidden humanity of the Bard’s greatest villains in a riveting tour de force.

    Buy tickets
  • 4:30 PM music

    Spoleto Festival USA Chorus: The Chorus Concerts

    The Festival chorus fills the stunning St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church for these beloved performances, integral to the Festival since 1977.

    Buy tickets
  • 6:00 PM jazz

    Sullivan Fortner

    Returning to Spoleto after his acclaimed 2025 appearance, jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner presents two programs in 2026: an intimate solo recital and a dynamic trio performance, showcasing his virtuosic improvisation, ensemble mastery, and singular artistry.

    Buy tickets
  • 7:00 PM dance

    Ayodele Casel: The Remix

    Ayodele Casel returns to Spoleto Festival USA with The Remix, a vibrant celebration of tap as a uniquely American art form, revisiting two decades of her work through the music and cultural spirit of the 1990s tap renaissance.

    Buy tickets
  • 8:00 PM theater

    All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain

    Patrick Page dives into Shakespeare’s darkest hearts, uncovering the twisted motives and hidden humanity of the Bard’s greatest villains in a riveting tour de force.

    Buy tickets
  • 8:00 PM jazz

    Sullivan Fortner

    Returning to Spoleto after his acclaimed 2025 appearance, jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner presents two programs in 2026: an intimate solo recital and a dynamic trio performance, showcasing his virtuosic improvisation, ensemble mastery, and singular artistry.

    Buy tickets
  • 9:00 PM live at the cistern

    Colin Meloy

    Colin Meloy of The Decemberists makes his Spoleto debut, delivering literate, urgent indie rock sagas. Known for ambitious albums, solo work, and novels, he brings wit, warmth, and storytelling magic to Cistern Yard under the live oaks.

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Sunday, June 7

  • 11:00 AM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 1:00 PM music

    Bank of America Chamber Music

    Rich in revelry and fellowship, this Festival institution features globally renowned musicians performing 11 programs that span canonical classics and vibrant new works.

    Buy tickets
  • 2:00 PM dance

    Ayodele Casel: The Remix

    Ayodele Casel returns to Spoleto Festival USA with The Remix, a vibrant celebration of tap as a uniquely American art form, revisiting two decades of her work through the music and cultural spirit of the 1990s tap renaissance.

    Buy tickets
  • 4:00 PM theater

    All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain

    Patrick Page dives into Shakespeare’s darkest hearts, uncovering the twisted motives and hidden humanity of the Bard’s greatest villains in a riveting tour de force.

    Buy tickets
  • 9:00 PM live at the cistern

    Brandi Carlile

    Brandi Carlile takes the Cistern stage for an intimate solo acoustic performance. Experience a deeply personal evening of music and storytelling—pure artistry at its finest.

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