3 Best Performing Arts Venues in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Gaillard Center

Upper King

This city-owned grand performance hall hosts symphony, theater, and ballet companies, as well as concerts by renowned musicians and numerous events during Spoleto Festival USA.

North Charleston Performing Art Center

Touring Broadway productions and big-name bands frequent the 2,300-seat North Charleston Performing Art Center. In recent years, performers such as Bon Iver, Tony Bennett, and Willie Nelson have taken the stage. It's worth paying extra for seats in the front half of the venue.

Simons Center for the Arts

College of Charleston Campus

Performances by the College of Charleston's theater department and chamber and classical musical recitals are presented at this theater inside the Halsey Institute during the school year.

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