Due to the summer heat, we reccommend touring the Aiken-Rhett House in the morning hours.

Exterior of historic home in Charleston South Carolina

The Charleston Festival

CELEBRATING CHARLESTON'S HISTORY AND CULTURE SINCE 1947

The Charleston Festival is Historic Charleston Foundation's most anticipated fundraising event of the year!

Historic Charleston Foundation has celebrated houses, history, and culture through its annual spring festival. Established in 1947, 2027 will be the 80th year of the annual spring festival – now a wider celebration of Charleston’s history, architecture, culture, and community. Formerly known as the Festival of Houses & Gardens, The Charleston Festival continues to present the popular House & Garden Tours and engaging lectures, in addition to a variety of new programs and venues to explore.

Save the date!

The Charleston Festival will be April 1 – 24, 2027. Tickets on sale December 1, 2026.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Festival's dedicated website, TheCharlestonFestivalSC.org.

save the date
April 1–24, 2027

Annual Festival Highlights

Each spring, The Charleston Festival presents a wide variety of events ranging from tours, concerts to intimate lectures and exclusive events in between. The Charleston Festival 2027 Schedule TBA. Tickets on sale December 1, 2026 at TheCharlestonFestivalSC.org

NEW, Charleston by Design has grown into a fundraising event with a weekend all to itself. 2027 Charleston by Design will be March 10 – 13.
Tickets on sale November 1, 2026.
More information at CharlestonbyDesign.org.

View down the battery at 40 East Bay Street

Morning History Walks

There’s no better way to be introduced to Charleston’s rich history than a Morning HIstory Walk through historic neighborhoods with a certified guide.

House & Garden Tours

The hallmark of Historic Charleston Foundation's spring festival since 1947, The Charleston Festival continues to present House & Garden Tours throughout Charleston's historic peninsula.

Festival Music Series

Each spring, The Charleston Festival Music Series includes a variety of performances by celebrated musicians in the Lowcountry and beyond. Just one part of the Festival, don't miss this annual favorite.