The Journey
Date: June 8 – 13
Venue: Virtual
In this interactive and bespoke digital production, renowned illusionist Scott Silven invites you on an unforgettable
journey from your home to his in rural Scotland.
A Thousand Ways (Part One): A Phone Call
Date: June 3 – 7
Venue: Virtual
Pick up the phone. Someone is on the line. You don’t know them, but as you follow the recorded instructions, a portrait of your partner will emerge.
The Woman in Black
Date: May 27 – 30, June 1 – 8, 10 – 13
Venue: Festival Hall
Susan Hill’s classic ghost story has been terrifying audiences in London’s West End for 30 years—and will have you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
Ephrat Asherie Dance
Date: June 9 – 13
Venue: Rivers Green at College of Charleston
Trailblazing choreographer Ephrat Asherie melds street and club dance styles for this energizing work set to a live arrangement of Afro-Brazilian harmonies.
Caleb Teicher & Company
Date: May 28 – 31, June 1, 2
Venue: Rivers Green at College of Charleston
Caleb Teicher & Co.’s spirited and joyous tap style blends in elements of jazz and swing, skirting expectations at every turn. Award-winning beatboxer Chris Celiz brings the noise.
Ballet Under the Stars
Date: June 4 – 7
Venue: Rivers Green at College of Charleston
Five of the 21st-century’s brightest ballet dancers convene in Charleston for an illustrious outdoor performance unlike any other.
Chamber Music
Date: May 28 – June 13
Venue: Dock Street Theatre
Host Geoff Nuttall leads some of the most skilled chamber musicians in the country in 11 intimate and thrilling programs. SOLD OUT
A New Orleans Jazz Celebration
Date: May 29
Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard
For one spectacular evening, an eight-piece all-star band gathers in the Cistern Yard to celebrate the life and achievements of Danny Barker, a true New Orleans luminary.
Two Wings: The Music of Black America in Migration
Date: June 11
Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard
For this multifaceted concert, pianist Jason Moran and mezzo-soprano Alicia Hall Moran weave together music that spans classical and jazz to spirituals and rhythm and blues.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Date: May 28
Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard
Celebrate the ebullience, depth, and range of this rousing septet as they carry forward a sonic continuum that redefines what New Orleans music is today.
The Cookers
Date: June 5
Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard
An electrifying dream team of jazz legends, The Cookers’ seven members combine to form one of the finest straight-ahead jazz bands working today.
The Wood Brothers
Date: June 8, 9
Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard
This Grammy-nominated trio draws from a broad sonic spectrum to deliver their signature warmth, virtuosity, soul, and stellar musicianship.
Steep Canyon Rangers
Date: June 3, 4
Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard
Known for bending the bluegrass aesthetic, this North Carolina-based sextet has developed a truly original sound that pairs perfectly with the ambiance of the Cistern Yard.
Sarah Jarosz
Date: May 30, 31
Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard
Four-time Grammy Award-winner Sarah Jarosz returns to the Cistern Yard, showcasing her ethereal, sparkling vocals and richly detailed songwriting.
Conversations With
Date: May 30, June 7, 10
Venue: Virtual
CBS journalist Martha Teichner interviews the Festival’s General Director Nigel Redden, as well as artists from 2021 program. Free Event
Exploring Omar Discussion Series
Date: Past event
Venue: Virtual
Presented by Spoleto ETC (Engaging the Community), this discussion series featuring expert panelists and moderators will expand on the historical context and cultural significance of Rhiannon Giddens’s newly commissioned opera, Omar. Free Event
Behind the Garden Gate
Date: May 29, June 5
Venue: Various
The Garden Conservancy and the Charleston Horticultural Society invite you to explore twelve of the Holy City’s most charming private gardens–six each weekend.
Gala XLV
Date: May 22
Venue: Virtual
Join us in celebrating 35+ years of past Festivals under the leadership and artistic vision of General Director Nigel Redden ahead of his retirement later this year.