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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

Jan 21 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is hosting its seasonal Sunday Oyster Roast Series, with two additional events added this year. Partnering with Lowcountry Oyster Co for the third year in a row and joining again for a second[...]
Jan 22 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 23 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 24 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 25 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 26 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 27 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am The Dewberry Charleston
Join The Sculpt Society founder, Megan Roup, at the ‘Good Energy Movement’ event in Charleston on January 27! Megan Roup will lead a 30-minute full-body ‘Good Energy Movement’ workout. After the workout, treat yourself to[...]
Jan 28 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 29 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 30 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Jan 31 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 1 all-day The Mills House
In celebration of Black History Month and benefiting Charleston non-profit BE Impactful, The Mills House will host Lowcountry native Chef Amethyst Ganaway for a collaborative culinary experience on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Combining the region’s[...]
Feb 1 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 2 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 2 @ 4:00 pm – Feb 4 @ 12:00 pm The Restoration Hotel
The Restoration Hotel has partnered with the wellness team at Stillspace Charleston, the Holy City’s only dedicated meditation and sound healing studio, to embark on a restorative three-day retreat to renew, recharge, and reset for[...]
Feb 3 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 3 @ 2:00 pm Ruby Sunshine
2-course drag brunch at Ruby Sunshine on Saturday, February 3! Let the good times roll at Ruby Sunshine’s exclusive Mardi Gras Extravaganza Drag Brunch Event! On Saturday, February 3, we’re infusing the vibrant spirit of[...]
Feb 4 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 5 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 6 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 7 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 8 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 9 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 10 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 10 @ 2:00 pm Wild Dunes Resort
Elevate Galentine’s or Valentine’s Day celebration as Wild Dunes Resort presents an enchanting Valentine’s Day experience at the esteemed Oystercatcher Restaurant, promising an evening of opulence and enchantment at the “Love on the Lips” event.[...]
Feb 11 all-day Table & Twine
This Valentine’s Day, do something more special than a packed restaurant with busy staff or a sink piled high with dishes from cooking at home. Table & Twine’s Valentine’s Day meal packages and selections are[...]
Feb 14 @ 5:00 pm – Feb 17 @ 9:00 pm Lenoir
Chef Vivian Howard is offering a three-course prix fixe Valentine’s menu from Feb. 14-17 at Lenoir, her downtown Charleston restaurant. Howard created the special menu using ingredients and foods known to evoke passion, including chocolate,[...]
Feb 15 @ 5:00 pm The Den at Frannie & The Fox
Kick off SEWE weekend with a touch of Southern charm on Thursday, Feb 15th, from 5PM -6 PM. We’ve partnered with the artisans at Brackish to bring you an exclusive happy hour experience. Brackish, the[...]
Feb 16 – Feb 18 all-day Downtown Charleston
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) will host its 42nd event in 2024 at multiple venues throughout downtown Charleston, February 16-18. Known as the Southeast’s premier wildlife art show and outdoor event, SEWE will feature popular[...]
Feb 17 @ 6:30 pm Amor Healing Kitchen
To celebrate the organization’s anniversary and mark a key milestone of having prepared and delivered 45,000 meals, AMOR Healing Kitchen is hosting a birthday/fundraising dinner on Saturday, Feb 17 starting at 6:30 pm at 2[...]
Feb 24 all-day Shem Creek
20th Annual Mardi Crawl on Shem Creek Saturday, February 24 1-6pm The Lowcountry Parrothead Club is hosting the 20th Annual Mardi Crawl on Historic Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Over[...]
Feb 24 all-day Tradesman Brewing
Join us for a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes at Tradesman Brewing. Lace up your running shoes – we’ve mapped out a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at this awesome taproom[...]
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am Home Team BBQ - Downtown CHS
ROCK THE BLOCK is Home Team BBQ’s annual block party and flagship fundraiser at Downtown Home Team BBQ benefiting Hogs for the Cause and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston. Not only are we[...]
Feb 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Charleston Harbor Cruise Terminal
Charleston Wine Festivals has rescheduled its fifth annual Charleston Winter Wine Festival for Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Charleston Harbor Cruise Terminal from 1-5 p.m. For those who had tickets to the original event,[...]
Feb 25 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is hosting its seasonal Sunday Oyster Roast Series, with two additional events added this year. Partnering with Lowcountry Oyster Co for the third year in a row and joining again for a second[...]
Mar 2 @ 12:00 pm New Realm Brewing
Fire & Funk: A Funky BBQ Join us for a groovy evening filled with smokin’ hot BBQ and funky beats! Get ready to indulge in a finger-lickin’ feast while grooving to the rhythm of live[...]
Mar 9 all-day New Realm Brewing Co.
5k Fun Run + New Realm | Part of the 2024 South Carolina Brewery Running Series Join us for a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes at New Realm Brewing. Lace up your[...]
Mar 22 – Mar 24 all-day Woodlands Nature Reserve
A weekend camping event right here in Charleston on a lake in the middle of the thousands of pristine acres at the private Woodlands Nature Reserve. Planned events for the weekend include offroading or biking[...]
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Riverfront Park
Millions of women and children walk more than three miles to collect water each day for their families. Often, the water collected is unsafe to drink. But there is hope. This year, we will join[...]
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Laurel Hill County Park
Join The Nature Conservancy and the SEWEE Long Leaf Cooperative at Laurel Hill County Park to learn and engage with local organizations who bring safe, controlled prescribed fire to South Carolina’s forests. Guests can meet[...]
Mar 23 @ 1:00 pm Ruby Sunshine
Join our krewe on Saturday, March 23 for a tantalizing cocktail brunch while being enchanted by the extraordinary talents of Queens Ciara Fontaine, Sharieses Pieces, Carmella Monet, and Host, Kymmya Starr. It’s not just Brunch;[...]
Mar 24 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is hosting its seasonal Sunday Oyster Roast Series, with two additional events added this year. Partnering with Lowcountry Oyster Co for the third year in a row and joining again for a second[...]
Mar 30 – Apr 7 all-day Credit One Stadium
The Credit One Charleston Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America and the kickoff to clay season on the WTA Hologic Tour, will return for its 52nd year March 30 – April 7,[...]
Mar 30 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Johnson Hagood Stadium
Charleston Wine Festivals will host the Charleston Spring Wine Festival at Johnson Hagood Stadium at The Citadel on March 30, 2024 from 1-5 p.m. This 21+ event will feature over 50 wine selections, mimosas and[...]
Mar 31 all-day BLU Beach Bar & Grill
Celebrate Easter with a seaside touch at BLU! Enjoy exclusive breakfast specials like our Cajun Benedict and Stuffed French Toast until 2 PM, or savor our Easter lunch and dinner delights, including Lamb Chops with[...]
Mar 31 all-day Iron Rose
Located within the storied walls of Charleston’s iconic pink hotel, Iron Rose at The Mills House will be hosting an Easter Brunch on Sunday, March 31 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. An exclusive menu[...]
Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Revival
Join us on March 31st for an unforgettable Easter Dinner at Revival. Experience the joy of Easter with exclusive dinner specials that perfectly complement our regular menu, all set against the backdrop of Charleston’s historic[...]
Apr 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Harbour Club at WestEdge
22 Westedge St Suite 700, Charleston, SC 29403
Apr 10 @ 5:30 pm Bar Mash
Bar Mash will host an outdoor Cornhole Tournament at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10th. Grab your cornhole partner and head on over for an evening of friendly competition. With a $10 buy-in per player,[...]
Apr 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm The Restoration Hotel
Attune your body to new frequencies with the restorative powers of sound bathing. Surrounded by the cityscape of Charleston, allow your worries to melt away to the soothing sounds emitting from a thoughtful arrangement of[...]
Apr 13 all-day I'On Community
Art in I’on is a sister event to the rave-reviewed Art on the Beach on Sullivan’s Island. This event is a dynamic tour of homes in I’on, held on April 13, 2024. Tickets are required[...]
Apr 13 – Apr 14 all-day Awendaw Municipal Park
Join Coastal Cyclists for Our Highly Anticipated Annual Event, ‘Ride the Lowcountry 2024’! Embark on a memorable journey with us starting Saturday, April 13, at the serene Awendaw Municipal Park. Experience the scenic beauty of[...]
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is hosting a spring Food Truck Feastival event on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 12 – 4 p.m. This popular seasonal event launched in fall 2023, bringing together dozens of food trucks and[...]
Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm James Island County Park
Bringing Louisiana to the Lowcountry, the Lowcountry Cajun Festival is back with a full-day of Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole foods, kids activities, and all around ragin’ Cajun fun! Savor the tastes of authentic Cajun[...]
Apr 18 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Music Farm
The Southern Pines features two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Quiana Parler from Ranky Tanky and some of the Southeast’s finest jazz musicians! This female-driven band was formed with inspiration from South Carolina life and the exhibit[...]
Apr 18 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Music Farm
Mike Quinn and The Parade Band bring the Second Line tradition of New Orleans into the context of the Lowcountry, blending swing jazz, funk, soul, and pop into a rowdy, funk-driven 5-headed beast. Sax man[...]
Apr 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
René Marie is a very rare artist. A modern vocal icon, her unique artistry has been recognized with multiple domestic and international awards, including two Grammy Award nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album. A lyricist,[...]
Apr 19 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
Joshua Redman is one of the most acclaimed and charismatic jazz artists on the scene today. Born in Berkeley, California, he is the son of legendary saxophonist Dewey Redman and dancer Renee Shedroff. In 1991,[...]
Apr 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
Nowhere is the idea of New Orleans and its mingling of cultures from around the world more vividly embodied than the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which has held the torch of New Orleans music aloft[...]
Apr 20 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
Arturo O’Farrill is a Latin jazz pianist, composer, and educator that was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. His professional career began with the Carla Bley Band, and he continued as[...]
Apr 21 all-day James Island County Park
The Stride the Wave 5k, a run benefitting Warrior Surf Foundation, is taking place on Sunday, April 21 at 9 a.m. at James Island County Park. Proceeds will go towards WSF’s Surf Therapy Program, which[...]
Apr 21 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Firefly Distillery
** IMPORTANT** This is an outdoor event. Bring your own chairs or blankets to sit on. Please leave all dogs and outside food and beverage at home. 4:00PM: The Abdiel Iriarte Experiment:
Experience an electrifying performance[...]
Apr 22 – Apr 28 all-day Lowcountry
Back by popular demand for the second year, Lowcountry Land Trust will partner with over 50 local, conservation-minded organizations to continue its Lowcountry Earth Week initiative in 2024. This week-long celebration of the Lowcountry’s natural[...]
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