South Carolina events › By month › January 2027
South Carolina events in January 2027: oyster roasts, winter runs, Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, college basketball and First Day hikes, week by week, with the town, region and price as each organizer lists them. The list fills in as organizers announce dates and updates itself from our checked events dataset.
47 events on our South Carolina calendar run during January 2027.
This list is rebuilt from our South Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 25, 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.
47Events
2Free To Enter
17Towns
3Run All January
Don’t Miss In January
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve Celebration with Ball Drop (Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island) | Dec 31-Jan 1, 2027 (6:00 PM to 12:30 AM; ball drops at 7:00 PM and midnight) | Hilton Head Island · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Conway New Year's Eve Fireworks Display | Dec 31-Jan 1, 2027 (10:30 PM to 12:15 AM) | Conway · Grand Strand | Free |
| YMCA Hair of the Dog Run (45th annual) | Fri, Jan 1 (10K 9:00 AM) | Spartanburg · Upstate | See event site |
| Winthrop men's basketball vs. Gardner-Webb (New Year's Day) | Fri, Jan 1 (2:00 PM) | Rock Hill · Midlands | See event site |
| American Pop: The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Box Tops | Sat, Jan 16 (7:30 PM) | Florence · Pee Dee | See event site |
Running All January
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EdVenture Children's Museum (Columbia) | Sep 8-May 31, 2027 (Until Memorial Day: Mon 9-5; Tue closed; Wed-Sat 9-5; Sun noon-5) | Columbia · Midlands | $15 children and adults; $10 first responders, military and seniors with ID; more prices on the event page |
| South Carolina State Museum First Sunday | Nov 1-Mar 7, 2027 | Columbia · Midlands | General admission $1 on First Sunday; more prices on the event page |
| Bluffton Farmer's Market (Thursdays, Martin Family Park) | Nov 5-Mar 25, 2027 (Thursdays 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM) | Bluffton · Lowcountry | See event site |
Week Of Jan 1-3, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireflies Holiday Lights (Segra Park) | Nov 20-Jan 3, 2027 (Nightly 6-9 PM; New Year's Eve 5-8 PM; closed Nov 26, Dec 25 and Jan 1) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Our guide | Nov 20-Jan 10, 2027 (Select nights 5-9pm; Santa visits through Dec 23) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Harbour Town Lights and Christmas Tree Lighting (Sea Pines) | Nov 27-Jan 1, 2027 (All day; tree lighting 7:30 PM on Nov 27) | Hilton Head Island · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens Our guide | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027 | Murrells Inlet · Pee Dee | Non-members $40 adult, $20 child 4-12; members $35 adult, $15 child 4-12 |
| Treasured Holiday Memories (model train exhibit) | Nov 27-Jan 3, 2027 | Murrells Inlet · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Ice in the Park | Nov 30-Jan 3, 2027 | Anderson · Upstate | Ages 6 and up $5.00 per person (includes skate rental and skate aid if needed); more prices on the event page |
| Conway New Year's Eve Fireworks Display | Dec 31-Jan 1, 2027 (10:30 PM to 12:15 AM) | Conway · Grand Strand | Free |
| New Year's Eve Celebration with Ball Drop (Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island) | Dec 31-Jan 1, 2027 (6:00 PM to 12:30 AM; ball drops at 7:00 PM and midnight) | Hilton Head Island · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Winthrop men's basketball vs. Gardner-Webb (New Year's Day) | Fri, Jan 1 (2:00 PM) | Rock Hill · Midlands | See event site |
| YMCA Hair of the Dog Run (45th annual) | Fri, Jan 1 (10K 9:00 AM) | Spartanburg · Upstate | See event site |
| USC Aiken men's basketball vs. Lander | Sat, Jan 2 (3:30 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | See event site |
Week Of Jan 4-10, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Arkansas (SEC) | Wed, Jan 6 (9:00 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Charleston Symphony Family Concert: Beethoven the Hero | Sat, Jan 9 (11:00 AM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Texas A&M (SEC) | Sat, Jan 9 (3:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert | Jan 9-10 (Sat 2:00pm and 7:00pm; Sun 2:00pm) | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
| South Carolina Philharmonic: Beethoven (250) & Blue Jeans | Sat, Jan 9 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad (college gymnastics) | Jan 9-10 (Sat 2PM on ABC; Sun 1PM on ESPN) | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
Week Of Jan 11-17, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Citadel men's basketball vs. Furman (Southern Conference) | Wed, Jan 13 (7:00 PM) | Charleston · Lowcountry | See event site |
| USC Aiken men's basketball vs. Augusta | Wed, Jan 13 (7:30 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | See event site |
| Good Vibrations: The Sounds of the 60's (Spartanburg Little Theatre) | Jan 15-24 | Spartanburg · Upstate | $23-$33 |
| American Pop: The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Box Tops | Sat, Jan 16 (7:30 PM) | Florence · Pee Dee | See event site |
| Back-N-Black: The Ultimate AC/DC Experience | Sat, Jan 16 (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) | Walhalla · Upstate | See event site |
| Collectors Showdown (sports cards, Pokemon, TCG) | Jan 16-17 | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Daybreak: The Music and Passion of Barry Manilow at the Carolina Opry | Sat, Jan 16 (7:00 PM) | Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Rocketman: A Tribute to Sir Elton John | Sat, Jan 16 (7:30 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | 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 |
| Hilton Head Symphony: Saint-Saens Organ Symphony | Jan 17-18 (Sun 4:00 PM; Mon 7:30 PM) | Hilton Head Island · Lowcountry | See event site |
| Magical Mystery Doors (Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Doors tribute) | Sun, Jan 17 (7:00 PM) | Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
Week Of Jan 18-24, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman men's basketball vs. Wofford | Tue, Jan 19 (6:00 PM) | Greenville · Upstate | See event site |
| Evening In The Round with Linda Davis | Thu, Jan 21 (7:30 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| The Bellamy Brothers: The Love Still Flows | Fri, Jan 22 (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm) | Walhalla · Upstate | See event site |
| Beginnings: A Celebration of the Music of Chicago | Sat, Jan 23 (7:00 PM) | Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Mozart's Don Giovanni (Teatro Lirico d'Europa) | Sat, Jan 23 (7:00 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| Winthrop men's basketball vs. Charleston Southern | Sat, Jan 23 (2:00 PM) | Rock Hill · Midlands | See event site |
| Carolina Series: Drama Cabaret (SC Governor's School for the Arts) | Sun, Jan 24 (2:00 PM) | Aiken · Midlands | Free |
| Paperhand Puppet Project: A World of Wonder! | Sun, Jan 24 | Clemson · Upstate | See event site |
| Peter Pan | Sun, Jan 24 (3:00 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| Piano Men: A Tribute to Elton John and Billy Joel | Sun, Jan 24 (7:00 PM) | Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
Week Of Jan 25-31, 2027
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| KC and The Sunshine Band at the Carolina Opry | Fri, Jan 29 (7:00 PM) | Myrtle Beach · Grand Strand | See event site |
| Little Golden Ballet: The Fairy Doll + Fractured Fairy Tales | Jan 29-30 (Jan 29 at 7:00 PM; Jan 30 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM) | Newberry · Midlands | See event site |
| Reduced Shakespeare Company: All the Great Books (abridged) | Fri, Jan 29 | Clemson · Upstate | See event site |
| Clemson men's basketball vs. Duke | Sat, Jan 30 (4 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.) | Clemson · Upstate | See event site |
January By Region
- Upstate events 11 in January
- Midlands events 18 in January
- Lowcountry events 9 in January
- Pee Dee events 3 in January
- Grand Strand events 6 in January
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest South Carolina events in January 2027?
The “Don’t Miss” list at the top picks one-off events from every region, starting with those that have our own full guide. The week-by-week lists below show every checked event.
Are the dates and prices confirmed?
Every row was read on the organizer’s own page on the checked date shown in our events dataset. Where an organizer publishes no price we say “See event site”. Plans change, so confirm before you go.
Why do some events run all January?
Light shows, exhibits and markets run for weeks or months. They are listed once under “Running All January” with a note to check the night you want, because some open only on certain days.
Is my town missing?
Small-town calendars are often posted only on social media, which we do not use as a source. Send us the organizer’s page and we will check it.
Keep Planning
- All South Carolina events by region
- South Carolina events this weekend
- South Carolina events by month
- Festivals and fairs and concerts and sports
- Holiday guides: Christmas in South Carolina, Christmas lights, Christmas markets, holiday trains, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve
- Regions: Upstate, Midlands, Lowcountry, Pee Dee and Grand Strand
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price were read.
- South Carolina events open dataset (CSV and JSON, with a checked date on every row).
How we check: editorial standards, verification log, corrections.
Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “South Carolina Events in January 2027”, itssouthcarolina.com/south-carolina-events-in-january/ (updated ). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.