South Carolina events › Lowcountry › Charleston
Events in Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina: concerts, shows, festivals, games, holiday lights and markets on our checked calendar, with this weekend first and every upcoming date below. Each date and price was read on the organizer’s own page.
57 upcoming events in Charleston on our checked calendar, next up: Halloween Night Climb (Palmetto Peaks Climbing, James Island County Park) (Oct 30); Charleston Southern football vs. Western Illinois (Homecoming) (Oct 31); Scooby Doo Day / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Savannah) (Nov 1).
This list is rebuilt from our South Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 26, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event site” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
57Upcoming
2This Weekend
3Free To Enter
7Venues With Guides
Charleston This Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026)
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern football vs. Western Illinois (Homecoming) | Sat, Oct 31 (Kickoff 2:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Scooby Doo Day / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Savannah) | Sun, Nov 1 (Puck drops 3:05 PM ET, North Charleston Coliseum) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
Upcoming Charleston Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Night Climb (Palmetto Peaks Climbing, James Island County Park) | Fri, Oct 30 (7:00-9:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | $20 |
| Charleston Southern football vs. Western Illinois (Homecoming) | Sat, Oct 31 (Kickoff 2:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Scooby Doo Day / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Savannah) | Sun, Nov 1 (Puck drops 3:05 PM ET, North Charleston Coliseum) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Airing of the Quilts at Magnolia | Sat, Nov 7 (9:00 AM-4:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Charleston Southern football vs. UT Martin (Moncks Corner Appreciation Day) | Sat, Nov 7 (Kickoff 2:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Harvest Festival at Johns Island County Park | Sat, Nov 7 (11:00 AM-4:30 PM) | Johns Island · Lowcountry | $10 per person ages 13 and up; free for 12 and under |
| Shake Your Trail Feathers (trail run and walk) | Sat, Nov 7 (8:45 AM) | Mount Pleasant · Lowcountry | See event site |
| The Citadel football vs. Furman (Homecoming) | Sat, Nov 7 (Kickoff 2:00 PM (Saturday)) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk Our guide | Wed, Nov 11 (6:45-8:45 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | $38 per standard vehicle (max 15 people) |
| Veterans Day aboard the USS Yorktown | Wed, Nov 11 (10:00 AM-5:00 PM) | Mount Pleasant · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Charleston Southern football vs. Southeast Missouri State (Senior Day) | Sat, Nov 14 (Kickoff 2:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| College of Charleston men's basketball vs. South Carolina State | Sun, Nov 15 (2:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| The Bodyguard (touring Broadway musical) | Nov 17-22 (Tue-Fri 7:30 PM; Sat 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Sun 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Charleston Holiday Market (Gilmore Shows) | Nov 20-22 (Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | Adults $10; ages 6-12 $1; under 6 free |
| The Citadel men's basketball vs. South Carolina State | Fri, Nov 20 (7:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Christmas Tree Festival at Boone Hall Farms | Nov 21-22 (10AM-7PM Saturday and Sunday; Santa 12pm-6pm each day) | Mount Pleasant · Lowcountry | Free |
| West Ashley Farmers Market Thanksgiving Market and Pumpkin Smash | Sun, Nov 22 (Sunday Nov 22, 12-4 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Mannheim Steamroller Christmas | Tue, Nov 24 (7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Turkey Day Run and Gobble Wobble 5K (49th annual, Charleston) | Thu, Nov 26 (5K 9:00 AM; Kids Fun Run 10:30 AM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | $40-$60 |
| Cirque Dreams Holidaze | Tue, Dec 1 (7:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| A Gospel Christmas at Magnolia | Thu, Dec 3 (7:00-8:15 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Christmas Made in the South (Charleston) | Dec 4-6 | Ladson · Lowcountry | See event site |
| North Charleston Christmas Tree Lighting | Fri, Dec 4 (6:00-7:00 PM) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Bark the Halls 5K at Magnolia | Sat, Dec 5 (8:00-10:00 AM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Charleston Farmers Market holiday markets (Marion Square) | Dec 5-19 (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| North Charleston Christmas Parade and Festival | Sat, Dec 5 (2:00-6:00 PM (parade at 3:00 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | Free |
| Storytime Under the Oaks at Middleton Place | Sat, Dec 5 (Sat Dec 5, 10:30-11:30 AM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| City of Charleston Holiday Parade | Sun, Dec 6 (Steps off 3pm) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| North Charleston POPS! Sounds of the Season | Sun, Dec 6 (3:00 PM (doors 2 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Service at Patriots Point | Mon, Dec 7 (11:00 AM-12:00 PM) | Mount Pleasant · Lowcountry | See event site |
| A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage! | Thu, Dec 10 (6:30 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | Tickets start at $29.25 |
| Mount Pleasant Holiday Market and Craft Show | Sat, Dec 12 (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM) | Mount Pleasant · Lowcountry | Free |
| 31st Annual Town of Mount Pleasant Christmas Light Parade | Sun, Dec 13 (Starts 5:30 p.m. (held at night) on W. Coleman Blvd.) | Mount Pleasant · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Teddy Bear Toss / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Greenville) | Sun, Dec 13 (Puck drops 3:05 PM ET, North Charleston Coliseum) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Charleston Symphony Holiday Pops with Cheyenne Jackson | Dec 17-19 (Thu and Fri 7:30 PM; Sat 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Holiday Concert by Ethos at Magnolia | Thu, Dec 17 (7:00-8:15 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Harlem Globetrotters | Fri, Dec 18 (7:00 PM (doors 6 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet | Sat, Dec 26 (3:00 PM (doors 2 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| SC Stingrays Peanuts Night (vs. Jacksonville Icemen) | Sat, Dec 26 (6:05 PM (doors 5 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| College of Charleston men's basketball vs. Northeastern (New Year's Eve) | Thu, Dec 31 (4:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Charleston Symphony Family Concert: Beethoven the Hero | Sat, Jan 9 (11:00 AM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| The Citadel men's basketball vs. Furman (Southern Conference) | Wed, Jan 13 (7:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| SC Stingrays military tribute night (vs. Tahoe Knight Monsters) | Sat, Jan 16 (6:05 PM (doors 5 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| The Pirates of Penzance (New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players) | Tue, Jan 26 (7:30 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | Tickets start at $57 |
| Charleston Boat Show 2027 | Jan 29-31 | North Charleston · Lowcountry | $15 onsite adult; $13 online adult; $20 two-day |
| Hamilton (touring Broadway) | Feb 9-21 (Evening shows 7:30 PM plus matinees (see event site)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour | Feb 12-13 (Fri 8:00 PM; Sat 7:00 PM) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Isabel Wilkerson: The Warmth of Other Suns anniversary talk | Tue, Feb 23 (7:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | Tickets start at $35 |
| College of Charleston men's basketball vs. UNCW | Sun, Feb 28 (4:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| SC Stingrays Family Sunday (vs. Florida Everblades) | Sun, Feb 28 (3:05 PM (doors 2 PM)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Bluey's Big Play | Mar 2-3 (6:00 PM both nights) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Charleston Wine + Food Festival 2027 | Mar 3-7 | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Hadestown (touring Broadway) | Thu, Mar 4 (8:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | Tickets start at $57.33 |
| Monster Jam | Mar 5-7 (Fri 7:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM and evening (see event site)) | North Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Charleston Symphony Pops: Ranky Tanky and the CSO | Thu, Mar 25 (7:30 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
Running for Weeks in Charleston
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Farmers Market (Marion Square, Saturdays) | Apr 4-Nov 21 (Saturdays 8 AM-2 PM; closed Nov 28) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Holiday Festival of Lights Our guide | Nov 13-Dec 31 (Nightly 5:30-10pm) | Charleston · Lowcountry | Per VEHICLE (up to 15 people), online/gate: GREEN night $15/$25; more prices on the event page |
Charleston Events by Month
- November 2026 18 in Charleston
- December 2026 21 in Charleston
- January 2027 5 in Charleston
- February 2027 5 in Charleston
- March 2027 5 in Charleston
Venues in Charleston
- Buccaneer Field Stadium
- Charleston Gaillard Center Performing Arts Center
- Credit One Stadium Stadium
- Johnson Hagood Stadium Stadium
- Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park Ballpark
- North Charleston Coliseum Arena
- North Charleston Performing Arts Center Performing Arts Center
More nearby: Lowcountry SC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening in Charleston this weekend?
The “This Weekend” list at the top of this page shows every one-off event on our Charleston calendar for the coming Saturday and Sunday. It changes on its own every week.
Where do these Charleston events come from?
From the organizers’ and venues’ own pages. Each event links to the page we read, and our South Carolina events dataset shows the date each row was checked.
Which towns does this page cover?
Charleston, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant. Events elsewhere in the Lowcountry are on the Lowcountry events page.
How do I add an event in Charleston?
Send it through our submit an event form with a link to the organizer’s page. We check it there before it is listed.
Keep Planning
- Plan the trip: our Charleston guide (getting there, parking, areas) and things to do in Charleston; nearby town guides for Isle of Palms, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Sullivan's Island
- Lowcountry events
- Month guides: Charleston in November, Charleston in December, Charleston in January, Charleston in February, Charleston in March
- South Carolina this weekend and events by month
- South Carolina venues and all events by region
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s or venue’s own page, where its date and price were read.
- South Carolina events dataset and the venues dataset, each with a checked date per row.
How we check: editorial standards, corrections.
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