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Spoleto Festival introduces “Pay What You Will” ticket pricing

A new initiative to make the festival more accessible.

May 17, 2023 • 
Mia Benvenuto
CHStoday Spoleto ticket program

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Photo by Leigh Webber Photography provided by Spoleto Festival

Big announcements are underway for the upcoming Spoleto Festival happening May 26 to June 11.

The General Director & CEO Mena Mark Hanna released on Tuesday, May 16 the start of “Pay What You Will " ticket pricing.

This program is aimed at providing more options for new audience members to afford to see performances.

The tickets will be offered for a quarter of the performances at a minimum of $5 — to account for cover fees. There are over 25 performances available for viewing through this initiative.

Learn more and purchase tickets.

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