This annual 17-day event is a celebration of the arts. Hosting over 150 performances, this popular event showcases opera, dance, theater, classical music, and jazz. With its rich history and commitment to artistic excellence, Spoleto Festival USA continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists, making it a must-see event for arts enthusiasts worldwide.

Get the family together, head on over to Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, and enjoy Charleston’s very own Minor League Baseball team! From waterfront stadium views to an array of food and drink vendors, a Charleston RiverDogs game makes for the perfect summer night. Also, make sure to check out their promotions page to see what special-themed nights they have going on this month. Tickets for the 2025 season are on sale now!

Join Deep Water Vineyard for their Weekend Wine-Downs every Saturday, rain or shine! Enjoy $15 wine tastings (hourly, includes a souvenir glass), sip fun drinks from their patio bar—like wine slushies, mead, and mimosas—and relax with live music and rotating food trucks. Bring the whole crew: kids are welcome, and well-behaved, leashed dogs can roam the grounds with you. Lawn games, friendly animals, and good vibes await!

You will find a variety of local produce, plants, herbs, and cut flowers, as well as breakfast and lunch vendors, live entertainment, and an assortment of juried arts and crafts from local artisans every Saturday at the Market.

This inclusive, week-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community features the South’s most diverse Pride festival lineup—spanning drag brunches, art walks, dance parties, workshops, panels, and more at venues throughout the Park Circle neighborhood. All are welcome to celebrate, connect, and show their Pride!

Party at the Point returns this April to celebrate 25 years as Charleston’s favorite Friday night beach party! Held at Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina from April 18–July 18, this family-friendly concert series features live music, food, drinks, and waterfront views. $15 admission, kids 12 and under free. Tickets: citypapertickets.com Free parking available; rideshare drop-off just steps from the entrance. Weather permitting.

High Tide brings top dance music acts to the Charleston waterfront for a sun-soaked weekend of good vibes, great food, and nonstop energy. Enjoy craft cocktails, local bites, a curated vendor market, and a full lineup of events—from rooftop parties to late-night shows—all set against the backdrop of the Lowcountry.

Enjoy exploring Kings Street without traffic! You will find carefully curated artists showing their work on the street, unique food vendors, and other surprises! Enjoy discovering shops you might not have noticed before!

If you’re looking for some fun summer entertainment, head over to the Mount Pleasant Pier where you can enjoy an evening of dancing to a variety of music. Each month is a specific theme, ranging from beach tunes to classic 80s hits, so be sure to check out the link and plan to dance the night away! Advance tickets are $10 per person. Day-of tickets are $15 per person if the event hasn’t sold out. On-site tickets, if available, will only be sold via credit card.

Charleston Carifest is a four-day celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month, filled with vibrant music, food, dance, and colorful costumes. Experience the energy of the Caribbean—play Mas, enjoy authentic cuisine, and celebrate culture through pure, joyful expression.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at Yoga Fest, a family-friendly evening of movement, music, and community. Held at James Island County Park on June 18 from 6–8 p.m., the event features a live performance by AcroCharlestonSC and reggae rhythms by Mystic Vibrations—all set in nature’s embrace as the sun reaches its peak.

This year commemorates the 250th anniversary of two pivotal moments in American history: the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, an early Revolutionary War triumph that helped shift momentum in favor of the colonies. Each day of the celebration focuses on a theme linking our history to today, and counties are encouraged to interpret and adapt these themes in ways that best reflect their own communities.