It's Friday, May 8, 2026 in Charleston, SC. Currently 63°F and overcast, with the sun setting at 4:06 PM. The tide is rising; next high tide in Charleston Harbor at 9:31 PM. 8 approved events on the calendar tonight.
17 days of opera, theater, dance, and music across downtown stages — the city's signature arts festival.
Spoleto's free + low-cost local companion festival — outdoor concerts, gallery walks, neighborhood performances.
Spoleto pre-parties begin, a Folly icon trades hands, and the city quietly hits its highest hotel occupancy since 2019. Here's what mattered.
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