From Friday, May 24 to Sunday, June 9, 2024, the 48th Season of Spoleto Festival USA transformed Charleston into a vibrant, international hub of artistic expression. Over the course of 17 days, 13 venues hosted more than 100 performances, featuring 389 artists in 21 unique artistic disciplines. Spoleto’s programming explored themes surrounding immigration, democracy, and human rights while emphasizing joy and empathy through storytelling.
Watch a recap of our 2024 Season
A message from the General Director & CEO
Dear Friends and Supporters,
I am pleased to share with you Spoleto Festival USA’s 2024 Season in Review, highlighting the transformative power of the arts and the extraordinary efforts of our community.
More than 100 performances, in 13 venues, captivated audiences and showcased the incredible talent of over 380 multidisciplinary artists this past season. Through all our programming, Spoleto aims to open minds and inspire our community to build a stronger, more inclusive, and better world together. As you will see and read, in 2024, we did this and much more.
Charleston, S.C. is an intrinsic part of Spoleto Festival USA’s work to bring artists and performances from around the globe to our beautiful host city. As we look to our 50th Festival in 2026, we are committed to this partnership and presenting a dynamic and captivating program for our entire community.
Thank you for your unwavering support and for being a part of our mission. Together, we will continue an exciting journey toward the 50th Spoleto Festival USA!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Mena