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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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 12 @ 7:00 pm Mex 1 West Ashley
Grab your ugliest sweater and your smarty pants! 🤓🎅 Join our Ugly Sweater Trivia Night on Dec 12th at West Ashley & Dec 21st at Mount Pleasant. Tacky sweaters, great laughs, and festive trivia await![...]
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 @ 7:00 pm Islander 71
🎄🧶 Ugly Sweater Alert at Islander 71! Get ready for a jolly good time on Dec 14th at 7 PM with our festive trivia night. Flaunt your festive worst and you might just snag a[...]
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 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 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 @ 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 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 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 @ 6:00 pm Mex 1 Mount Pleasant
It’s time to get knotty! 🎅🏼✨ Ugly Sweater Trivia takes over Mex 1 Mount Pleasant on Dec 21st, 6 PM. Flaunt your festive worst and win big while testing your trivia smarts! #KnottyOrNiceTrivia #Mex1HolidayCheer
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 @ 7:30 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 @ 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 26 @ 7:30 pm Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Holy City Swing provides a safe and fun environment every Friday Night downtown to learn partnered swing dancing. Come in solo, or with a partner or group and you can leave with dozens of new[...]
Feb 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
Feb 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
Feb 22 all-day The Black Door Cafe
On Thursday, February 22, the first book club discussion will take place at The Black Door Café within The Mills House. To celebrate the paperback release of The House of Eve from New York Times[...]
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 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
Mar 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
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 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 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
Mar 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Striped Pig Distillery
Join us for Trivia Tuesday the last Tuesday of the month! March’s theme is Harry Potter, so grab all of your muggle friends and come play for house prizes. We’ll have themed drink specials available!
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 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
Apr 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
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 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Departs from Charleston Maritime Center
Enjoy a cruise on the air-conditioned 48 passenger boat equipped with restrooms on the beautiful Charleston Harbor. The craft beer cruise features a different Charleston craft brewery each cruise and includes 1 drink with your[...]
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[...]
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,[...]
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