Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s premiere performing arts Festival, has announced the “Pay What You Will” ticket pricing program for the 2024 Festival. Designed to welcome new audiences and make live performances more accessible, the program will give audiences the opportunity to set their own price (at a minimum of $7 to cover processing fees) for tickets to select dance, music, opera, and theater offerings taking place between May 24-June 9, 2024.
“We want to ensure that the arts remain a unifying force within our community,” says Mena Mark Hanna, General Director & CEO of Spoleto Festival USA. “By lowering the cost of entry, we hope to foster a sense of belonging and encourage curious new audience members to explore the world-class performances offered at Spoleto.”
The Pay What You Will pricing extends to more than 25 Festival programs at a value above $25,000 and is made possible by the generous support of an anonymous donor. Ticket buyers are welcome to choose from the pricing options that include $7 (minimum necessary to cover processing fees), $15, $20, $25, and $30.
To access “Pay What You Will” tickets, visit spoletousa.org/pwyw. To ensure broad access, there is a limit of two tickets per person per performance. Tickets are limited, subject to availability, and will be released in batches throughout the Festival.
Tickets must be purchased no less than 24 hours in advance and can be redeemed at Will Call (guest must bring ID to pick up). Seating is at the discretion of the box office. Tickets are available online or at the Spoleto Ticket Kiosk at the Charleston Visitor Center.
-Submitted by Spoleto USA
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