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Events & Festivals in Charleston SC

Charleston is a city that loves throwing fantastic events & festivals. If you’re looking for things to do in Charleston, check out what Charleston SC events are taking place today, tomorrow or this weekend by viewing our robust calendar of events below. If you’re not looking for events checkout our Charleston Attractions & Tours page

Featured Events

May 25 all-day Charleston Music Hall
Sometimes it feels like you hear a Bright Eyes song with your whole body. From Conor Oberst’s early recordings in an Omaha basement in 1995 all the way up to 2020, Bright Eyes’ music tries[...]
May 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concert next month with The Wailers on Thursday, May 26th. The Wailers comfortably claim their place in essential music history. Their music[...]
May 28 all-day Charleston Music Hall
In just three short years, Moscow-based LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev’s goal[...]
May 30 @ 12:00 pm Cathedral Church of St. Luke & St. Paul
Please join the Charleston Men’s Chorus on Memorial Day at the Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul as we honor and celebrate in song those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to[...]
Jun 8 all-day Charleston Music Hall
The Turtles, Chuck Negron Formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, The Vogues, and The Cowsills
Jun 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm The Riviera Theater
Charleston, S.C. – The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concert with Ann Wilson on Friday, June 10th. As one of the premier hard rock vocalists, Wilson smashed boundaries[...]
Jun 11 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
On her new album In Real Life, Mandy Moore shares a window into her world and all that illuminates it: the quiet heartaches and ineffable joys, crushing setbacks and life-changing leaps of faith. Deeply informed[...]
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm Gibbes Museum of Art
Zandrina Dunning is a Singer/Songwriter, Vocal Coach, and Producer originally from Boston Massachusetts. She has performed with local and national recording artists, including Jazz legend George Benson and Darius Rucker of Hootie & The Blowfish,[...]
Jul 9 @ 3:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Moranz Entertainment is bringing the biggest hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s to the Charleston Music Hall for its summertime show, ”American Jukebox.” Featuring some of the country’s most talented singers, dancers and musicians,[...]
Jul 9 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Moranz Entertainment is bringing the biggest hits of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s to the Charleston Music Hall for its summertime show, ”American Jukebox.” Featuring some of the country’s most talented singers, dancers and musicians,[...]
Jul 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Gibbes Museum of Art
Kevin Patton is a composer, instructor, and saxophonist from Charleston, SC. In 2014 graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Music Performance. He has performed at the Piccolo Spoleto and Savannah Black[...]
Aug 13 – Aug 14 all-day LoveShackFancy Charleston
HerStory is bringing Cabo to Charleston with LoveShackFancy! Saturday August 13: 10am-6pm and Sunday August 14: 12pm-5pm. Come sip and shop exclusive Corazón Playero beach hats all weekend. There will be a complementary customization bar[...]
Aug 13 @ 8:30 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concert this August with Chris Isaak on Saturday, August 13th at 8:30 pm. The concert will be open to all ages, and[...]
Aug 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
As a pianist of incomparable skill, Chick Corea broadened the scope of jazz during a career spanning more than five decades. With limitless range, Corea was an inventive composer-bandleader who never shied away from new[...]
Aug 20 @ 8:30 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concert this August with Christopher Cross on Saturday, August 20th at 8:30 pm. The concert will be open to all ages, and[...]
Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm Gibbes Museum of Art
Jazz guitarist, composer, and educator Jamie Slater has been a fixture in the Charleston jazz scene for over 20 years. He holds a degree in Music Theory and Composition, with a concentration in Jazz Guitar[...]
Sep 9 @ 8:00 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concert with COLLECTIVE SOUL and Switchfoot as part of their major co-headlining tour across America on Friday, September 9th. Fans can expect[...]
Sep 17 @ 11:00 am Sottile Theatre
Chamber Music Charleston’s 22-23 Classical Kids Concert Series opens on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 11 am with a performance of “Ferdinand the Bull.” After being introduced to the musicians of the wind quintet –[...]
Sep 18 @ 7:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
See Matt Nathanson and special guest Donovan Woods perform at the Charleston Music Hall!
Sep 19 @ 8:00 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming concert with Father John Misty on Monday, September 19th. This world tour supports Father John Misty’s forthcoming album Chloë and the Next[...]
Sep 21 all-day Music Farm
Music Farm is proud to present a Charleston Local Punk Showcase featuring No Fidelity, Diabeetus, Close Encounter, and Shem Creeps on Wednesday, September 21 at 8pm. Come out and support these fantastic local punk bands.[...]
Sep 23 @ 8:00 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its new upcoming show with Jimmie Vaughan on Friday, September 23rd at 8 pm. The concert is open to ages 18 years and older,[...]
Sep 24 @ 8:00 pm Music Farm
Anti-Flag is an American punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band is known for its left-wing political activism. Their current members include Justin Sane, Chris Head, Pat Thetic, and Chris Barker or Chris No.[...]
Sep 24 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Gov’t Mule is an American Southern rock jam band, formed in 1994 as a side project of the Allman Brothers Band by guitarist Warren Haynes and bassist Allen Woody.
Sep 26 @ 8:00 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its upcoming show with Andy McKee on Monday, September 26th for his “The Next Chapter Tour” in support of his new album “Live Book.”[...]
Sep 28 @ 7:30 pm Gaillard Center
Beethoven’s “Triple” Concerto featuring conductor and pianist Andrew Litton, and the CSO’s own Yuriy Bekker and Norbert Lewandowski Andrew Litton, Music Director of the New York City Ballet, GRAMMY Award winner, and accomplished pianist, will[...]
Sep 29 @ 7:30 pm Gaillard Center
Beethoven’s “Triple” Concerto featuring conductor and pianist Andrew Litton, and the CSO’s own Yuriy Bekker and Norbert Lewandowski Andrew Litton, Music Director of the New York City Ballet, GRAMMY Award winner, and accomplished pianist, will[...]
Sep 30 @ 7:30 pm Gaillard Center
Season Opening Concert: Elgar’s Cello Concerto with Gerard Schwarz, conductor and Julian Schwarz, cello It’s a musical family affair for the opening weekend of the CSO’s 2022-2023 season with father and son Gerard and Julian[...]
Oct 1 all-day The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its new upcoming show with David Cook on Saturday, October 1st at 8 pm The concert is open to ages 18 years and older,[...]
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm Gaillard Center
Season Opening Concert: Elgar’s Cello Concerto with Gerard Schwarz, conductor and Julian Schwarz, cello It’s a musical family affair for the opening weekend of the CSO’s 2022-2023 season with father and son Gerard and Julian[...]
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Widely considered a feminist icon, Grammy winner Ani DiFranco is the mother of the DIY movement, being one of the first artists to create her own record label in 1990. While she has been known[...]
Oct 6 @ 8:00 pm Music Farm
Already a hitmaker with a #1 song under his belt, Ryan Griffin is poised for a Country breakout with his Billboard Top 20 all-genre viral smash “Salt, Lime & Tequila.” The Florida native adds the[...]
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm Music Farm
Organic is a word not normally used to describe a rapper from the south. But when you have a one-of-one artist as naturally gifted and fruitfully independent as Ace Hood, the adjective is pretty apropos.[...]
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its new upcoming show with David Nail on his Story to Tell Tour with special guest Tyler Braden on Saturday, October 8th at 8[...]
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm The Riviera Theater
Tip Jars to Chart Toppers: A Taste of Nashville and the Stories Behind the Hits feat. Dylan Altman, Marshall Altman, & Brice Long coming to The Riviera Charleston 10/9! Learn more about the songs from[...]
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm Music Farm
Lucero is an American country-punk/alternative country/alternative rock band based in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Lucero’s sound has been described as a “synthesis of soul, rock, and country [that] is distinctly Memphisian.” They have released 11[...]
Oct 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Fox Music House
Sharpen your skills and learn from master trumpeter, educator, recording artist and band director, Sean Jones in this free jazz workshop! This event is brought to you by Charleston Jazz and will be held at[...]
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
A fever dream in sonic form, St. Paul & The Broken Bones’ new album The Alien Coast represents the most adventurous and original output yet from an ever-evolving musical powerhouse. In a profound shift for[...]
Oct 14 @ 6:30 pm Harbour Club Westedge
Join us in celebrating the spirit of jazz at the annual Charleston Jazz Gala. The evening will feature an exceptional performance by award-winning trumpeter Sean Jones, the presentation of the Tip of the Hat award,[...]
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm Gaillard Center
Music of the Movies: The Oscar Goes To… A night of award winning film soundtracks and a John Williams birthday celebration The opening concert of the Charleston Symphony Pops season will commemorate timeless music from[...]
Oct 15 @ 5:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
As one of the most influential and acclaimed figures in the history of jazz, Miles Davis shaped the course of modern improvisational music more than a half-dozen times over his fifty-year career, becoming the standard[...]
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Charleston Visitors Center
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is proud to present Flyways, a new fall event that will kick off the SEWE spirit ahead of its 41st annual show. In partnership with Ducks Unlimited, this celebration will honor[...]
Oct 15 @ 9:00 pm Music Farm
WELCOME TO EMO NIGHT BROOKLYN, A LATE NIGHT DJ BASED DANCE PARTY BLASTING ALL YOUR FAVORITE EMO AND POP PUNK JAMS. WE MAY EVEN INVITE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE ARTISTS AND BANDS TO SURPRISE YOU[...]
Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career and scores of producing and engineering credits. Touring[...]
Oct 17 @ 8:00 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to announce its new upcoming show with Amos Lee on Monday, October 17th at 8 pm. The concert is open to ages 18 years and older,[...]
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Acclaimed alt-country artists Brent Cobb and Hayes Carll are set to hit the road for a co-headlining tour kicking off at The Basement East in Nashville, touring throughout the Southeast and Northeast, and wrapping up[...]
Oct 28 @ 7:30 pm Gaillard Center
Beethoven’s “Triple” Concerto featuring conductor and pianist Andrew Litton, and the CSO’s own Yuriy Bekker and Norbert Lewandowski Andrew Litton, Music Director of the New York City Ballet, GRAMMY Award winner, and accomplished pianist, will[...]
Nov 1 @ 8:00 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to present rock band, The Revivalists, on their Fall Tour with paris jackson, for a two-night show on November 1st and 2nd! The concert is open[...]
Nov 2 @ 8:00 pm The Riviera Theater
The Riviera, Charleston’s 1930s Art Deco theater, is excited to present rock band, The Revivalists, on their Fall Tour with paris jackson, for a two-night show on November 1st and 2nd! The concert is open[...]
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm The Riviera Theater
Drawing from folk, hip-hop, and contemporary Christian music influences, Mat Kearney is known for his mellow vocals and backing rock riffs reminiscent of the early aughts. Since his 2006 major-label album, Nothing Left to Lose,[...]
Nov 4 @ 9:00 pm Music Farm
We are coming in like a wrecking ball for this all night tribute to Miley Cyrus at the Music Farm on Friday, November 4th. The evening will start with a Live Solo Set by Lola[...]
Nov 5 all-day Music Farm
A native of Terrell, Texas, Shane Smith made music a full-time pursuit after moving to Austin. A passionate musician and songwriter, Shane soon connected with Bennett Brown, along with other musicians many of whom now[...]
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Freshfields Village
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. (CSOL) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Symphony Tour of Island Homes on Saturday, November 5 on Kiawah Island. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. guests will be[...]
Nov 5 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
A Dirt Band show is unlike any other. For legions of fans, it’s less about the memories than the moment, crisp as an Autumn apple and rich as a royal flush.
Nov 6 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
One of the foremost songwriters of the twentieth century, Billy Joel’s music is beloved around the world. Eclectic, but always uniquely recognizable, his songs tell stories to the backdrop of his virtuosic piano playing. This[...]
Nov 12 @ 9:00 pm Music Farm
‘NOCHE DE VERANO SIN TI’ is a dance party for fans of Bad Bunny. We play the best of his music all night long. ¡Vamos a bailar! DJ set by @duomacky Follow us at instagram.com/nochedeveranosinti!
Nov 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm West Beach Conference Center
Jazz Big Bands ushered in the 1920s and 1930s swing era led by iconic bandleaders such as Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington. The legacy continued with Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Maria Schneider, Gordon[...]
Nov 13 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due[...]
Nov 17 @ 8:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
The Marshall Tucker Band came together as a young, hungry, and quite driven six-piece outfit in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972, having duly baptized themselves with the name of a blind piano tuner after they[...]
Nov 18 all-day Music Farm
With special guest Phyphr!
Nov 19 all-day Music Farm
Country artist Priscilla Block draws listeners in with her unfiltered, relatable songwriting and catchy melodies. Pegged as an Artist to Watch by Amazon Music, PANDORA, Spotify, CMT, The Boot, MusicRow, HITS, Sounds Like Nashville, Country[...]
Nov 25 all-day Charleston Music Hall
During his 30-year career, Boney has earned four Grammy nominations (“I’m not gonna lie… I’d still love a statue,” he says), two NAACP Image Award nominations and a Soul Train Award, while a dozen of[...]
Nov 30 all-day Music Farm
Moonchild is an American alternative R&B band based in Los Angeles, California. The band consists of Amber Navran, Max Bryk, and Andris Mattson. All three are alumni of USC Thornton School of Music’s Jazz Studies[...]
Dec 1 @ 7:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston Music Hall Holiday Film Series
Dec 1 @ 8:30 pm Music Farm
Come see Kaivon at Music Farm!
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