Charleston Gaillard Center is a performing arts center in Charleston, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Nothing at this venue is on our checked events calendar right now; the venue's own calendar lists every date. Box office, parking, bag and accessibility details below were read from the venue’s own site on October 25, 2026.
- TypePerforming Arts Center1,818 seats
- UpcomingCheck the venuelive from our calendar
- WhereCharlestonCharleston County, Lowcountry
- TicketsBox officeofficial seller below
Upcoming At Charleston Gaillard Center
Nothing on our checked calendar here right now. See the official calendar.
Dates from our checked events list, matched to this venue by name. The venue's own calendar has every show; confirm times and tickets there.
About Charleston Gaillard Center
The Charleston Gaillard Center is a nonprofit performing arts center on Calhoun Street on the Charleston peninsula, rebuilt between 2012 and 2015 on the site of the 1968 Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Its campus includes the Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall, an exhibition hall and an adjacent park space.
Capacity, as the venue states it: the 1,818-seat Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall (the same page also says 1,800-seat in its construction history)
Tickets And Box Office
- Official tickets: Gaillard Center Ticket Office, by phone (843) 242-3099, and online at gaillardcenter.org
- Box office: Our Ticket Office is located in the first-floor lobby of the Charleston Gaillard Center at 95 Calhoun Street. The Ticket Office is open Monday–Friday from 11am–6pm and open two hours prior to performance time for weekend performances. Closed on listed holidays unless a performance is scheduled.
- Phone: (843) 242-3099 (Ticket Office)
Parking
Parking is available at 2 nearby City of Charleston parking garages: 24 Calhoun St (near the SC Aquarium) and 33 Alexander St (closest to Gaillard Center). Please note, the parking garages do not accept cash. Bus and rideshare drop-off and pick-up only in the dedicated lane on George Street.
Bag Policy
No bag policy published on the pages we read.
Accessibility
George Street and Calhoun Street entrances are handicap accessible; elevators in the shared lobby and in the Performance Hall; accessible restrooms on every floor; assistive listening devices and induction neck loops at the Ticket Office (photo ID required); KultureCity sensory-inclusive events with quiet areas and sensory bags.
Directions And Contact
- Address: 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
- Map point: 32.78787,-79.93140, from OpenStreetMap. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: gaillardcenter.org
Near Charleston Gaillard Center
- 1The Charleston MuseumMuseumsunder 1 mi
- 2International African American MuseumMuseumsunder 1 mi
- 3South Carolina AquariumAttractionsunder 1 mi
- 4Gibbes Museum of ArtMuseumsunder 1 mi
- 5Johnson Hagood StadiumStadiumabout 1 mi
- 6Joseph P. Riley, Jr. ParkBallparkabout 2 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
FAQ
How do I find out what is on at Charleston Gaillard Center?
The Upcoming list on this page shows dates from our checked South Carolina events calendar that name this venue; it updates daily. The venue’s own site (gaillardcenter.org) lists every show.
Where do I park for Charleston Gaillard Center?
Parking is available at 2 nearby City of Charleston parking garages: 24 Calhoun St (near the SC Aquarium) and 33 Alexander St (closest to Gaillard Center). Please note, the parking garages do not accept cash. Bus and rideshare drop-off and pick-up only in the dedicated lane on George Street.
What bags can I bring into Charleston Gaillard Center?
No bag policy was published on the pages we read; check with the venue.
What We Could Not Verify
- bag policy (FAQ page loads its answers by script; not read)
- Event times and ticket prices are set per show; confirm on the official ticket page.
Sources
- Charleston Gaillard Center: official site (read 2026-10-25)
- Charleston Gaillard Center: box office (read 2026-10-25)
- Charleston Gaillard Center: parking (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “Charleston Gaillard Center”, itssouthcarolina.com/venues/charleston-gaillard-center/ (updated ). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.