2026 Open Stage Door applications will be available on March 9, 2026.
Through the Open Stage Door initiative, Spoleto awards complimentary tickets to local non-profit, community service, and educational organizations. This program ensures that everyone in our community can access the Festival’s world-class performances.
In 2025, more than 500 tickets were distributed to 28 organizations, including Charleston RISE, We Are Family, Wings for Kids, Let’s Walk, and the Lowcountry Food Bank.
“The event was absolutely phenomenal—powerful, moving, and a true celebration of culture, history, and artistry.”
— Charleston RISE
To be considered for this opportunity, organizations do not have to be classified as a 501(c)3 but must serve members of the greater Charleston community with a mission to provide charitable, educational, or social benefits at low or no cost to their members or participants. Organizations are invited to request complimentary tickets by submitting a brief application describing their services. Within the application, organizations should identify which performances are best fit for their participants, considering accessibility needs, cultural representation, and developmentally appropriate content.
For any additional questions regarding your application or awarded tickets, please email [email protected].
As part of Spoleto Festival USA’s commitment to our community, the Open Stage Door program awards complimentary tickets to non-profit, community service, and educational groups based in the greater Charleston area. This program allows us to provide local audiences with access to world class artists by overcoming barriers and creating connections across multiple performances.
Spoleto Festival USA’s 2026 Education and Community Engagement programs are made possible with major lead support from Suzan D. Boyd and M. Edward Sellers. Additional generous support is provided by Bank of America, Carol H. Fishman, and the South Carolina Arts Commission. Support is also provided by Ted and Susan Soderlund and the Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation.
