College of Charleston's Cistern Yard is one of the city's popular venues. The yard is an iconic section of the college that has a 19th-century reservoir at its nucleus. The cistern as well as the yard act as a venue for a variety of events, including the college's graduation services. Located in front of the Randolph Hall, this lively venue also serves as a must-visit spot for jazz lovers during the months of May and June.
Phone: (843) 805-5507
Cross Streets: Between College St and Saint Philip St
66 George St Charleston, SC 29424 ·362.04 mi
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yelpThe Cistern is a huge park used as a venue for concerts owned by College of Charleston. I attended The Punch Brothers concert during the Spoleto Festival. The concert was at 9:00 PM so it was...
MoreWent to a Spoleto event at the Cistern, and I feel it was marvelous. I went for a live jazz music performance, and the setup was awesome. Sound and lighting were as good as indoor facilities,...
MoreThis courtyard has many, many faces It is the homage to the graduates at the College of Charleston, the opening of the Charleston Wine & Food Festival, the stage for Spoleto music events, a light...
MoreThe Cistern is absolutely breathtaking and gorgeous. It is the landmark for the College of Charleston campus. I can't believe I get to walk through something so beautiful every day on my way to...
MoreThe Cistern at the College of Charleston is one of my favorite open and green spaces in the city. I like that it is in the middle of everything, but still a little more relaxed due to the wall...
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