Spoleto Festival USA has been highlighted in AFAR’s “Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Most Exciting Cultural Events in the U.S. in 2026”, a curated look at the year’s top experiences worth planning a trip around. The feature underscores the Festival’s appeal as a travel-worthy cultural event, and AFAR included it among events that provide travelers with meaningful reasons to explore the country’s creative landscape.
In the guide, AFAR describes its selections as “trip-worthy ideas… across the United States,” signaling that Spoleto stands out not just for its artistic program, but also as an experience that inspires travel in 2026.
This recognition confirms Spoleto Festival USA remains on the national radar as a destination event for arts and culture enthusiasts planning their year of travel.
Read the full AFAR guide to the most exciting cultural events of 2026 here.