Charleston Festival 2026

13 May-25 May 2026

Overview

For 37 years, Charleston Festival has been a home for bold ideas and boundary-pushing art.

This year’s lineup brings audiences together with the creative trailblazers shaping our ever-changing world. Join us for live conversations, electrifying performances, family fun and hands-on creative workshops.

Joining our lineup for the 37th Charleston Festival are: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Sandi Toksvig, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Olly Alexander, Susanna Clarke, Rose Wylie, Ocean Vuong, Kae Tempest, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Michael Heseltine and many more. 

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