Stages across the Charleston area abound with captivating, thought-provoking productions in theater, opera, music and dance. The Holy City’s vibrant array of productions has something for every taste, whether classical, contemporary or avant-garde. Compelling performance seasons and arts festivals spring up throughout the year from arts collectives and theater companies showcasing local, regional and international talents.
Here are 14 performing arts organizations offering diverse programming throughout the year. Charleston Jazz Charleston Jazz is a nonprofit organization centered around connecting local and global jazz communities through performance, education and outreach. Charleston Jazz Orchestra has staged ensemble concerts and full-scale performances throughout the city since 2008.
Every April, the multiday Charleston Jazz Festival presents eclectic performances at venues such as the Music Farm and Firefly Distillery. And don’t miss the annual summer concert series, The Art of Jazz, held at the Gibbes Museum of Art. Charleston Stage Charleston Stage theater company has been in residency at the Dock Street Theatre downtown since 1978.
Now in its 47th season, the inventive troupe has produced more than 320 shows, from classics such as “A Christmas Carol” and “My Fair Lady” to more macabre productions such as “Nevermore,” which follows the mysterious fate of Edgar Allen Poe. Charleston Symphony Orchestra The heritage of Charleston Symphony Orchestra dates .