Spoleto Festival USA, Charleston, May 27-June 12
This is one of the premier arts festivals in the nation. Since 1977, Spoleto has featured the finest in opera, theater, dance, and jazz, classical and other genres of music. It's named after the Italian city of Spoleto, home to the festival that inspired Charleston's Spoleto. This year's festival will feature special performances by Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show and a finale show by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. Ticket prices vary by event. Ticket packages that include accommodations are available starting at $299. 843-579-3100, spoletousa.org.
Euphoria, Greenville, Sept. 22-25
Euphoria is three festivals rolled into one. Now in its 11th year, the festival highlights music, but it's also a major wine and culinary event. Activities take place in a revitalized downtown area and at facilities along the banks of the Reedy River, which flows through the city. This year's festival will include performances by Nashville singer-songwriters Keith Anderson and Tim Nichols. Weekend VIP passes start at $125, individual event tickets at $25. 864-233-5663, euphoriagreenville.com.
Southern City Film Festival, Aiken, Nov. 4-6
While Spoleto is decades old and Euphoria passes the decade mark this year, Southern City Film Festival is a newborn on the South Carolina festival scene. It will have its inaugural run this fall. Held in Aiken, where the local arts scene thrives, this new festival already has become an international event, receiving submissions from 22 countries. Southern City will screen feature films, documentaries and shorts, and will spotlight local filmmakers. Program and ticket details will be announced this summer.southerncity.org.
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