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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. Founded as the Festival of Houses and Gardens, after more than 75 years, the spring festival has evolved into a larger, and more holistic celebration of Charleston’s history, architecture, culture, and community. Now, affectionately known as The Charleston Festival, this highly anticipated fundraising event will continue to present House & Garden Tours and engaging lectures, in addition to a variety of new programs and venues to explore for the 2026 season — March 18 through April 11, 2026. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit TheCharlestonFestivalSC.org. Learn more about the Festival, below.

March 18 - april 11, 2026

2026 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.

New for 2026, Charleston by Design will have its own identity, weekend of events, and website. Tickets for both fundraising events available online Fall 2025.

Charleston by Design

NEW for 2026, Charleston by Design has its own identity, website, and schedule of events. Join us in March for a celebration of art, interiors, and preservation.

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House & Garden Tours

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

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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.

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Perfect for local residents, explore historic Charleston with the Camellia Pass.

A NEW Festival offer, the Camellia Pass, is the ideal solution for a Charleston resident. Experience the BEST of The Charleston Festival's tours with one pass and extra benefits. More info TBA.

The Charleston Festival Ticket Office

All tickets for The Charleston Festival 2026 can be purchased online or by phone after December 1, 2025. All tickets are digital, except for Street Tours and Beyond the Garden Gates Tours with included tour maps. Those tours will require a ticket to be picked up at the Festival Ticket Office prior to the start of your tour, located at the Charleston Area Visitors Center, 375 Meeting Street, starting March 2026.

For More Information

Visit the dedicated Festival Website for more information and all tickets. Contact Festival Ticket Office Manager, at festivalticketoffice@historiccharleston.org or (843) 722-3405 with questions.

Ruth Smith, Events Manager

rsmith@historiccharleston.org

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