North Charleston Arts Festival

Each year, beginning the first weekend in May, the City of North Charleston Cultural Arts Department proudly presents the North Charleston Arts Festival. The fabulous nine-day celebration of the arts is one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the Lowcountry, providing over 30,000 residents & visitors with a fabulous array of performances, exhibitions, and activities. The Main Event, held the first weekend in May at the Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, offers free admission and parking to over 40 performances on four stages featuring national, regional, and local professional performers, ethnic & cultural groups, and community groups. Other Main Event activities include judged art, photography, youth art, and fine craft exhibitions, a gem & mineral show, children's activities, Art & Craft booths, and an Outdoor Food Court. The Arts Festival continues with over 50 free or moderately priced ticketed events throughout the week at various locations around North Charleston. Festival Week offerings include concerts, theater and dance performances, children’s programs, literary events, block parties, an Art Walk , and much more. FacebookThe festivities conclude with the Grand Finale at Riverfront Park, featuring a variety of concerts and activities, as well as a fantastic fireworks display over the Cooper River.

There's truly something for everyone, so be sure to take advantage of the arts and cultural opportunities available at the North Charleston Arts Festival!

 

ARTS FESTIVAL MENU 

  • FESTIVAL OVERVIEW
  • SPONSORS
  • APPLICATIONS
    • Applications may be downloaded and submitted based on the directions in each application.
    • Applications will remain posted past the submission deadlines to serve as reference material for persons interested  in participating next year.
    • If you would like your name added to an application mailing list for next year, call (843)740-5854 or email culturalarts@northcharleston.org and give your name, mailing address, and the name of the application you would like to receive.