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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

Dec 13 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 14 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 15 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 16 all-day The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
Join us Saturday, December 16th from 11am to 5pm for our 6th Annual Christmas Market & Celebration. A fun filled day of holiday cheer for all ages from 11am to 5pm. Santa will be there[...]
Dec 16 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 16 @ 2:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 17 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 17 @ 3:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm Mex 1 Sullivan's Island
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina in conjunction with Carolina Studios is excited to bring you our next installment of #Mex1Sessions with our All-Star Christmas Show on Sunday, December 17th starting at 7pm! Get ready to jingle[...]
Dec 18 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 19 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 20 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 21 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Gaillard Center
Holiday Pops! The most spectacular celebration of the year There’s nothing quite like Charleston during the winter holidays, and there’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than with the Charleston Symphony! An[...]
Dec 22 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 22 @ 7:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 22 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Gaillard Center
Holiday Pops! The most spectacular celebration of the year There’s nothing quite like Charleston during the winter holidays, and there’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than with the Charleston Symphony! An[...]
Dec 23 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 23 @ 2:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
Charleston’s favorite holiday show is back for 10 performances in December. Produced by Moranz Entertainment, the Charleston Christmas Special runs Dec. 14 to Dec. 23 at the Charleston Music Hall. Featuring a cast of 28[...]
Dec 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Gaillard Center
Holiday Pops! The most spectacular celebration of the year There’s nothing quite like Charleston during the winter holidays, and there’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than with the Charleston Symphony! An[...]
Dec 24 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 25 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 26 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 27 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 27 @ 7:30 pm Mex 1 Sullivan's Island
🎤🌟 Keep the holiday cheer alive during the festive week at Mex 1 Sullivan’s Island! Join us on December 27th at 7:30 pm for an unforgettable Karaoke night hosted by our favorite, Jerrah, in collaboration[...]
Dec 28 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 29 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 30 all-day Santee Cooper Headquarters
Celebrate The Season is an annual charitable holiday event, presented by Berkeley Electric Cooperative and organized by Santee Cooper, that honors the communities of the Lowcountry and Santee Cooper Country with a month-long holiday celebration.[...]
Dec 31 all-day Folly Beach
Ring in the new year the Folly Beach way with our Fireworks Show & Flip Flop Drop! First, enjoy a family-friendly fireworks show on the beach at 7pm. Then, gather around the giant pair of[...]
Jan 12 @ 7:00 pm Church of the Holy Cross
Charlton Singleton has performed in France, Great Britain, Scotland, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Canada, The Netherlands, as well as many great cities throughout the United States. He is a founding member of an[...]
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm New Realm Brewing
Flatspell at New Realm Brewing Co. Tickets | $15 Day of | $20 VIP | $50 Doors | 6PM Opener | 7PM Show | 8PM Address | 880 Island Park Dr. Charleston, SC 29492 About[...]
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 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Shem Creek
The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is excited to present Lowcountry Lyrics: A Writer’s Round, a new addition to SEWE’s special events lineup. Immerse yourself in this unique artistic experience nestled among the various SEWE weekend[...]
Feb 22 all-day Redux Contemporary Art Center
Calling all musicians, poets, and performers! Black History Month Open Mic Night February 22nd 7pm-9pm at the Redux Contemporary Art Center. Attendance is FREE!
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 24 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra and entertainer Manny Houston join forces to celebrate the musical legacy of legendary bandleader, William ‘Count’ Basie. Experience this powerful tribute, showcasing famous collaborations with some of the greatest voices of[...]
Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm Charleston Music Hall
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra and entertainer Manny Houston join forces to celebrate the musical legacy of legendary bandleader, William ‘Count’ Basie. Experience this powerful tribute, showcasing famous collaborations with some of the greatest voices of[...]
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 13 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Watch Rooftop
Round up your friends for Western Night at The Watch Rooftop! The Lowcountry is going to the Wild West for a night of rodeo-style line dancing, a live DJ, and themed cocktail specials until close.
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Historic Circular Church
World renowned theatrical orchestra & vocalists, over 2,000 glowing candles under a glowing moon & one of Charleston’s most elegant and historic venues…makes this LIVE Music Experience one of the city’s most immersive and stunning[...]
Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm The Historic Circular Church
World renowned theatrical orchestra & vocalists, over 2,000 glowing candles under a glowing moon & one of Charleston’s most elegant and historic venues…makes this LIVE Music Experience one of the city’s most immersive and stunning[...]
Mar 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Historic Circular Church
World renowned theatrical orchestra & vocalists, over 2,000 glowing candles under a glowing moon & one of Charleston’s most elegant and historic venues…makes this LIVE Music Experience one of the city’s most immersive and stunning[...]
Mar 21 all-day Class of 1969 Auditorium in Capers Hall, The Citadel
LEAH SUÁREZ: A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN IN JAZZ Thursday, March 21, 2024 6:30 pm show, doors open at 6:00 pm 90 minutes, one set only Class of 1969 Auditorium in Capers Hall, The Citadel Reception[...]
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 @ 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 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm Charleston Music Hall
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of hard bop! This highly energetic and rhythmic style of jazz music emerged in the 1950s as an extension of bebop’s blazing speed and a reaction to the[...]
Mar 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Freshfields Village
On Friday, March 29, Freshfields Village welcomes the arrival of spring with its first concert of the year. The spring edition of the popular outdoor music concert series, Music on the Green, will take place[...]
Mar 30 all-day Firefly Distillery
Relive the joys of your youth! Grab a drink and hunt for hundreds of hidden Easter eggs. Prizes range from candy and gifts to exclusive GOLDEN EGGS with prizes valued up to $350! Grab some[...]
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[...]
Apr 3 @ 8:00 pm Variety Playhouse
THE ZOMBIES Variety Playhouse, Atlanta, GA WED, 3 APR 2024 at 8:00PM EDT Ages: All Ages Doors Open: 07:00PM OnSale: Fri, 26 Jan 2024 at 12:00PM EST Announcement: Tue, 23 Jan 2024 at 10:00AM EST[...]
Apr 11 all-day The Rooftop at the Vendue
Thursday, April 11th from 5:30-7:30 PM Dive into the thrill of bachelorette season with the Vendue x Bach Babes Bachelorette Season Kickoff Party! Enjoy an evening filled with lite bites, a Bach Babes welcome drink,[...]
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 13 @ 4:00 pm Circular Congregational Church
An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more. World renowned theatrical orchestra & vocalists, over 2,000 candles under a glowing moon & one of Charleston’s most elegant and historic[...]
Apr 13 @ 6:00 pm Circular Congregational Church
An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more. World renowned theatrical orchestra & vocalists, over 2,000 candles under a glowing moon & one of Charleston’s most elegant and historic[...]
Apr 13 @ 8:00 pm Circular Congregational Church
An immersive tribute to Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more. World renowned theatrical orchestra & vocalists, over 2,000 candles under a glowing moon & one of Charleston’s most elegant and historic[...]
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[...]
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