Charleston Literary
Festival 2024

“With international programming and world-premiere theater, Charleston Literary Festival champions innovation and creativity in 2024 program”

“This year’s line-up reflects Charleston Literary Festival’s commitment to world-class programming with an international edge and constant innovation in the literary arts. We’re honored to host a 10-day celebration bubbling over with award-winning authors, big ideas, and lively conversations. From producing a world premiere play with an international creative team to launching the CLF Cato Fellowship to promote writers in North and South Carolina, this year’s Festival shows that there are no limits to what we can create in our thriving literary city.”

Sarah Moriarty

Executive Director

Ilyon Woo on stage at Charleston Literary Festival

Friday, Nov. 7, 2025

  • Jenna Bush Hager & Ariel Sullivan

    with Thousand VoicesConform

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  • Charleston Literary Festival at Dock Street Theatre

    Colum McCann

    with Shane O’Reilly Twist

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  • Imani Perry

    with Dolen Perkins-Valdez Black in Blues

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  • Kevin Sack & Eddie S. Glaude Jr

    Honoring Mother Emanuel, with special appearance by the Mother Emanuel Choir

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