ARTBus
Charleston's ARTbus is back! Designs have been submitted and now it is time for the public to vote on the finalists! Visit us at festivallcharleston.com to cast your vote through June 18th for the design you want to see on a 29' KRT bus. The winner will be announced on Monday June 19th. This mobile […]
FestivALL Porch Parade
Charleston, WV Charleston, WVA vibrant celebration of the creativity and spirit of FestivALL showcases a Parade of Porches! Local artists have been commissioned to create larger-than-life art installations at homes and businesses in the East End. Check out the Porch Parade map to create your own parade route. Neighborhood stoops, porches and yards will turn into into works […]
2023 Art-for-ALL Kids’ Juried Art Exhibition
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVArt-for-ALL is a juried art exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through 6th in 13 WV counties. Check out the exhibition in the Ticketing Lobby of the Clay Center or on the FestivALL Neighborhood Arts Facebook page. Exhibition open during Clay Center hours: Tuesday-Saturday | 10am-5pm Sunday | 12pm-5pm Monday | Closed The exhibition will […]
Argentine Tango Performance & Class
Vino's Bar & Grill 812 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVSpecial guest visiting instructors Argentine native Tate Di Chiazza with Tangogypsies Karen Jaffe of Asheville, NC, will perform authentic Argentine Tango! These improvised performances reflect the styles of social dancing around the world, including traditional Tango, Vals, Milonga and the more modern Nuevo and alternative Tango. Following the performance they will offer an introductory class. […]
FestivALL Art Parade
Charleston, WV Charleston, WVThe FestivALL Art Parade is BACK on June 10 and what would be better than to have all of our partners join us down Capitol Street for a parade celebrating the arts in our community? We want to see your most colorful, musical and funky sides! Feel free to dress up in your most creative outfits/costumes/masks and decorate a float, vehicle or walk […]
Capitol Market AfterpARTy!
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVImmediately following the art parade, come down to the Capitol Market for live music, free make-and-take craft activities, meet-and-greets with your favorite characters, our first location play and even a doggie fashion show! Make sure to visit our friends at the Capitol Market and take in brunch specials at Soho’s, lots of outdoor vendors and […]
Dance FestivALL Masterclass
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVJoin professional dancer Alicia Mae Holloway for a masterclass exploring ballet and contemporary dance! For ages 12 and up, intermediate level and above. Alicia Mae Holloway is from Morgantown, West Virginia and began dancing when she was three years old at Kat and Company Dance Studio. In 2007, Alicia began taking classes at Morgantown Dance Studio. […]
Dizzy Doc Balloon Sculpture
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVBack by popular demand! Aaron Hay (Dizzy Doc) will construct a massive balloon sculpture, the likes of which have delighted FestivALL attendees for years. Enjoy visits throughout the creation starting June 11, and see the complete creation on June 17! For over 24 years, Aaron has been making art with the medium of Balloons! This […]
Carriage Trail Walk with Music, Art, Dance
Sunrise Carriage Trail 746 Myrtle Rd., Charleston, WVFestivALL welcomes you to take a shaded stroll on this .65 mile trail to experience the arts in a not so typical place. Enjoy live music, an interactive jam session with music by Jeremiah & Brittany, an interactive jam session with Katzendrummers, dances by JADCO Contemporary Dance Company, interactive art activities, and more around every […]
Authors’ Roundtable
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WVCurated and hosted by WV Poet Laureate, Marc Harshman, this year's panel will feature award-winning fiction authors Erin Murphy, Gerry LaFemina and Lori Wilson. Each will read selections from their more recent books, share insights regarding their chosen medium and reflect upon the current state of the literary world. The authors will also be open […]
FestivBALL at the GoMart Ballpark
GoMart Ballpark 601 Morris St., Charleston, WVThe Charleston Dirty Birds take on the High Point Rockers during FestivBALL at the park! Check out the third-base line for free make-and-take art activities and check out student-led video submissions on the scoreboard. Children 13 and under get in free!Get your tickets before the game! Buy Tickets Submit your video here! Submit Video FestivBALL […]
Dance FestivALL
The Culture Center 1900 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WVThis headlining event features Alicia Mae Holloway & her dance partner Keith Reeves. Holloway is from Morgantown, West Virginia and began dancing when she was three years old at Kat and Company Dance Studio. In 2007, Alicia began taking classes at MorgantownDance Studio. She also trained at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and the University of […]
An Evening with Hannah Jane
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVHannah Jane is a Charleston, WV native who lives in New York City and is working as a professional actress. She is honored to be doing a show for the 2023 FestivALL and to bring to you a performance filled with some of her favorite Broadway music. From audition rooms, to cabaret houses, to concert […]
Community Drum Circle
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaCreate beautiful, soothing, and exciting rhythms with drummers of all levels and ages. No experience is necessary. Instruments available but bring a drum or shaker if you have one. Chairs provided. Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to […]
Shakespeareoke
Short Story Brewing 186 Summers Street, Charleston, WVBecome a Bard at Short Story Brewing alongside actors from Rustic Mechanical! Watch some of Shakespeare’s greatest works come to life and take part in the fun by performing monologues, sonnets, dialogues, couplets and more. Sponsored by Previous Next Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our […]
Three Things: Season 8, Episode 5
Capitol Market 800 Smith St, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Season 8 of Three Things!This episode features Margaret O’Neal, Erika Connelly & Ted Brightwell as Vicki Williams.This episode will take place at the Capitol Market at 800 Smith St.General Tickets: $10 (available now)Student Tickets: $5 (available day of show)FestivALL’s live monthly speaker series, Three Things, showcases three guests who will share insight into their personal story of […]
The Mayor’s Concert
Slack Plaza, City Center 177 Summers Street, Charleston, West VirginiaThis year’s FREE concert welcomes ALL to enjoy the diverse sounds of FestivALL in the heart of the city. Featured acts include 4Chill, Juice Newsom & The Groove and Erin & The Wildfire! Food trucks will be on-site.Set Times: 7pm – 4Chill8pm – Juice Newsom & The Groove9pm – Erin & The WildfireFREE Entry Open to […]
Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Smoky Mountain Distributors
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WVHead downtown two days art, music, and more! We’ve invited over 60+ local and regional artisans to sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, glass work, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles and more. Live music and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the […]
Children’s Art Fair presented by Children’s Dentistry
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WVThe Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and groups offer free make-and-take art activities, kid-friendly performances take the stage all day long, and children have the opportunity to participate […]
Poems While You Wait
Taylor Books 226 Capitol Street, Charleston, WVWV Poet Laureate Marc Harshman along with poets Crystal Good and Jeff Tigchelaar will create original, one-of-a-kind poems designed just for you! Visit the poets in the Taylor Books Annex Gallery, select a topic, and they'll begin writing! $5 suggested donation to purchase a poem goes back to FestivALL. Thank you for your support! Have […]
Capitol Street Art Fair presented by Smoky Mountain Distributors
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WVHead downtown two days art, music, and more! We’ve invited over 60+ local and regional artisans to sell and display their wares in bath & body, books, fine art, jewelry, glass work, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles and more. Live music and other entertainment will also delight you for two days of fun in the […]
Children’s Art Fair presented by Children’s Dentistry
Capitol Street 243 Capitol St., Charleston, WVThe Children’s Art Fair is the perfect two days of family fun! The Children’s Art Fair & Sale offers young artists the chance to interact with each other and the public. Invited artists and groups offer free make-and-take art activities, kid-friendly performances take the stage all day long, and children have the opportunity to participate […]
2023 Art-for-ALL Juried Kids’ Art Exhibition Awards Ceremony
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVFestivALL presents Art-for-ALL, a kids' juried art exhibition at the Clay Center. Attendees will experience talent from budding artists in grades pre-k through 6th from 13 West Virginia counties.This awards ceremony will recognize all the participants and winners of this 13-county children’s juried art exhibition as well as have a special guest artist speaker, Elexus […]
Jonathan Burns
The Clay Center 1 Clay Square, Charleston, WVBorn with the gifts of flexibility, curiosity, and goofiness, Jonathan Burns combines these unique talents to astonish audiences around the globe. Jonathan has wow’d the AMERICA’S GOT TALENT judges, been told by Penn Jillette he was ”absolutely fabulous (Teller nodded along) on their show FOOL US, dazzled the audience on THE LATE LATE SHOW with […]