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Purchase Online
To select performances and purchase tickets, click here.
To access your online account, or to create a new one, click here.
Please note: All online orders will be immediately confirmed via email. If you do not receive a confirmation email with your order number, please call 843.579.3100 for assistance.
By Phone
843.579.3100
Speak with a ticket agent to assist you with your purchase Monday through Saturday, 10:00am to 6:00pm
If you are a Spoleto Society member, please call patron services at 843.720.1114.
In Person
Spoleto Festival USA Box Office is open beginning April 19. The kiosk is located in the lobby of the Gaillard Auditorium on 77 Calhoun Street.
Thursday May 27 – Saturday June 12
Mon– Sun 9:00am– 8:00pm
Sunday, June 13
9:00am– 2:00pm
By Mail
Spoleto Festival USA
Attention: Box Office
14 George Street
Charleston, SC 29401-1524
By Fax
843.720.1121
Fees
All tickets are subject to service charges and handling fees except when purchased at the box office.
Children
All patrons including children must have a ticket to enter the theater. Performances appropriate for children (12 and under) offer discounted child pricing. For all other performances, small children are discouraged from attending and the child (including toddlers and infants) must hold an adult-price ticket to enter the theater.
Gift Certificates
Give the gift of Spoleto Festival USA any time of year. Gift certificates are available in various denominations and can be ordered by phone or online. For more information, click here.
Student and Senior Savings
Senior citizens and students receive discounts on select performances. Discounts may only apply to certain seating sections. Please ask your ticket agent for more details.
Group Savings
Discounted rates are offered on select events for groups of 15 or more. For more information, click here.
Will Call
Tickets held at Will Call can be picked up at the kiosk located in the Gaillard Auditorium until two hours prior to the performance. If tickets are not picked up two hours prior to the performance, they will be available at the specified theater one hour prior to the start of the show. All discounted tickets must be picked up at Will Call. A valid ID must be presented at pick up.
Ticket Exchange Information
All tickets purchased to Spoleto Festival USA events are final. No refunds will be allowed. If you are unable to use your tickets, there are several options available:
- Exchange your tickets: Exchanges are allowed only at the management’s discretion and all exchanged tickets are subject to availability. There will be a fee of $5.00 charged for each ticket exchanged prior to the day of the performance. Tickets exchanged on the day of the performance will be subject to a $10.00 exchange fee.
- Donate your tickets back to Spoleto Festival USA: All tickets purchased may be donated back to the Festival. Ticket donations must be received before the date and time printed on the tickets. We will provide you with documentation regarding your tax-deductible gift.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible seating is available at all venues. To request accessible seating, please call 843.579.3100.
Performance Information
- Patrons arriving late will be seated at the house manager’s discretion; some performances may restrict late seating.
- Program, artists, and venues are subject to change without notice.
- Tickets for sold-out performances may be available at the door on a first come basis.
- The box office will open one hour prior to the performance at each venue.
Festival Venues
To learn more about festival venues, click here.
Festival Tips
Buy tickets
- To create your perfect Spoleto stay, begin by selecting your dates and performances from the 140+ shows presented during the 17-day festival.
- If you are flexible, consider mid-week performances for ticket and hotel bargains.
- Select a variety of shows for the full Spoleto experience: combine a signature Spoleto opera with a theater piece and a classical concert. Enjoy jazz under the stars in the Cistern Yard and chamber music at the historic Dock Street Theatre. The magic is in the mix.
- Make an event of it! Groups of 15 or more receive a discount and other valuable benefits. Click here to learn more.
Get more information
- See our Visit Charleston page for much more about enchanting Charleston, including accommodation and restaurant listings, transportation information, and links to area attractions.
- Join our email list and explore our social networking sites for more information, photos, videos and links to guest artists. Participate in special offers and contests, and join the Spoleto conversation.
- Get information about Piccolo Spoleto, organized by the city of Charleston as a companion festival to Spoleto Festival USA. Piccolo Spoleto presents local and regional performing and visual artists at in hundreds of performances at venues throughout Charleston.
Pack your bags
- What should you wear to festival performances? At Spoleto Festival USA, there is no dress code. To be sure, you will see all styles of dress – from highly formal to hyper-casual – reflecting the wide range of festival performances, artists, genres, and audience members. Some people take the opportunity to dress to the nines, while others prefer comfortable attire, and most people fall somewhere in between. Simply stated, we don’t care what you wear—just come and enjoy!
- When packing, bear in mind Charleston’s warm southern climate, with daytime highs in late May/June averaging about 85˚ F (29˚ C). Meanwhile, indoor venues are air conditioned, and it is therefore advisable to bring another layer to performances.
- Plan to spend time on your feet: Charleston is a pedestrian’s paradise, and walking is the best way to see the sights. It goes without saying that the more comfortable the shoes, the more pleasant the walk.
- Don’t worry! Come as you are. And if you find you need something else, you can always spend time exploring Charleston’s charming boutiques and elegant shops for truly memorable souvenirs of your Spoleto experience.
