02/09/2026 to 06/07/2026
The world renowned arts festival has officially launched its new season.
The 50th annual Spoleto Festival 2025 season will be unveiled, and tickets officially go on sale begainning at 10:00 a.m. in February. (Festival donors have access to tickets beginning a bit earlier.)
Details for 2026 haven't been announced yet, so stay tuned. But here's what was on tap in 2025:
Organizers have showcased "innovative, emerging artists alongside distinguished luminaries" in areas of opera, music, theater, dance, physical theater, artist talks, and more. There will be six world premieres and two U.S. premieres. Two of the world premieres are operas - Benjamin Britten's Turn of the Screw and Jules Massanet’s Thaïs.
They're also planning a special Festival Opening Gala at Hotel Bennett on Thursday evening, May 22, 2025.
Mena Mark Hanna, Spoleto's General Director and CEO, had this to say about this year's festival, "...artists dedicate their lives to honing their craft. That dedication, that relentless pursuit of excellence, culminates in the creation of work at the very bleeding edge of human expression. The 2025 Festival is a platform for these extraordinary artists mingling with the most adventurous audiences."
The Festival Orchestra will perform classics like Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier, Mendelssohn’s Third Symphony, Mozart’s 29th Symphony, and Bach’s Mass in B Minor.
Other highlights: An Evening with Branford Marsalis, An Evening of Cabaret hosted by designer Isaac Mizrahi, performances by Band of Horses, Mavis Staples, Lucinda Williams, Yo La Tengo, Corinne Bailey Rae, Patti Smith, and many more.
Tickets sell out quickly. Check the website for the full schedule. Booking your stay? Browse Isle of Palms rentals!