The Spoleto Festival USA is 17 days and nights of world-class performances in Charleston, SC. The festival celebrates its 43rd year and has become an annual Memorial Day weekend tradition in Charleston. If you’re headed to any of the Spoleto Festival performances throughout May and June, reserve a Ride GCT festival car service today.
Founded in 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti, and inspired by the Festival dei Due Mondi (The Festival of Two Worlds) in Spoleto, Italy. The Spoleto Festival USA has become America’s premier international performing arts festival. The festival gathers together renowned and emerging performers from around the world in dance, music, opera, and theater to one of the most beloved cities in the South: Charleston, South Carolina.
The Spoleto Festival is taking place May 24th – June 9th at multiple venues ranging from historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces. Reserve private Spoleto Festival transportation to any venue with Ride GCT.
Select Spoleto Festival USA 2019 Performances
Spoleto Festival USA features 150 ticketed events, and here are just a few of the one’s to check out!
- Salome – Charleston Gaillard Center – May 24, 30, June 2, 5
- Shakespeare’s Globe – Dock Street Theatre
- Circa – Emmett Robinson Theatre at College of Charleston – June 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company – Memminger Auditorium – May 27, 28, 29, June 1
- Bank of America Chamber Music – Dock Street Theatre – May 24 – June 9
- Classical Showcase – Dock Street Theatre – May 28
- St. John Passion – Charleston Gaillard Center – June 4
- Westminster Choir Concerts – St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church – June 1, 7
- Wells Fargo Festival Finale featuring Curtis Harding – Riverfront Park – June 9
The best way to begin your Spoleto Festival experience is with a private car service with Ride GCT. Don’t worry about transportation schedules, car rentals, parking permits, or street closures… let GCT handle the driving. Reserve sedans, luxury SUVs, limousines, and shuttles to concerts and performances throughout Charleston.