David Sedaris at Gaillard Center

An Evening with David Sedaris

Get ready for an evening of humor and storytelling as Acclaimed author and humorist David Sedaris returns to the road for a series of live readings from his recent works as well as classic humor pieces that have garnered huge acclaim from audiences across the country for decades. On Friday, October 30, 2016, the celebrated author returns to Charleston for an 8:00 pm reading at the Performance Hall at Gaillard Center, located at 80 South Market Street in downtown Charleston. The show is expected to be a huge hit for fans of the versatile author, will have tickets priced at $88. The Gaillard Center is located at 80 South Market Street in the heart of downtown Charleston. For further information on the Gaillard Center or the show, please call the Gaillard Center at 843-724-5212.

David Sedaris

As America’s premier humorist, Sedaris is best known for his critically acclaimed and best-selling works Me Talk Pretty One Day, Calypso, and Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls. For years, the writer has also contributed to a regular column for NPR as well as appearing on various radio and television programs including The Today Show, Oprah’s TV shows, and BBC’s Talk of the Nation. His numerous recorded performances have earned him multiple Grammy nominations. The celebrated comedian and writer has continued to create work for years and is one of America’s greatest humorists. Some of his notable works are ‘Me Talk Pretty One Day’, ‘Calypso’, and ‘Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls’. The books have received critical acclaim as well as garnered the writer the prestigious Thurber Prize for American Humor. Sedaris continues to be read by listeners all across the country and can also be heard on NPR. He also travels all across the country to read from his work. In addition to his written work, Sedaris also a Grammy Award winner for his recorded work. His latest book of written work, ‘Happy-Go-Lucky’, was published in 2022. This book of humor is focused on the theme of personal growth.

Performance Hall At Gaillard Center Information

The Performance Hall at Gaillard Center is Charleston’s premiere venue for performing arts. The Gaillard is located at 95 Calhoun Street in the heart of downtown Charleston and has recently undergone a complete restoration. It is an acoustically superior performing space that can accommodate up to 1,800 patrons in the orchestra, mezzanine and upper level seating areas. The hall also features accessible seating and several concessions areas. For more information on the Gaillard and a complete listing of upcoming shows at the Gaillard, please visit their website or call the Gaillard Center at 843-724-5212. 

Parking at Performance Hall At Gaillard Center

There are many options for parking when attending an event at the Gaillard Center in downtown historic Charleston. Parking meters line the streets adjacent to the Gaillard Center. There are several public parking decks in downtown Charleston. The Charleston Guest Center has two parking decks, one located on Meeting Street and the other on Concord Street. There are also many public parking lots and private parking facilities located throughout downtown Charleston.

Ticket Information

David Sedaris will be appearing at the Performance Hall at Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina on Friday, October 30th, 2026. Tickets for his show start at $88 and are on sale now at TicketSqueeze.com or at the Gaillard Center box office by calling 843-724-5212. Seats are expected to sell quickly due to Sedaris’ huge following, so be sure to get your tickets today for a night of entertainment that will be talked about for years to come.