Events in Charleston — October 2026 (440 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Charleston, South Carolina brings 440 live events across the city, led by music (129), community (71), art (57). 60 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Charleston in October 2026?

There are 440 events in Charleston, South Carolina in October 2026, including Game Show Thursday: Trick or Trivia at Charleston County Public Library, Main Library, ASHLEY MCBRYDE at The Refinery (7:30 PM), Akram Khan Company - Thikra: Night of Remembering at Gaillard Center (7:30 PM), Andy Frasco & the U.N. at Charleston Pour House – Deck Stage. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Charleston in October 2026?

Yes — 60 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Charleston. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Charleston for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Charleston, South Carolina with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Events in Charleston — October 2026

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Game Show Thursday: Trick or Trivia

Ashley Mcbryde

Akram Khan Company - Thikra: Night of Remembering

Andy Frasco & the U.N.

Booty Bounce Charleston - 18+

Storytime Adventures

GBN Park Circle

Toddler Storytime at Bees Ferry West Ashley

2027 Business Planning Clinic

Cornhole & Connections

Rooftop Fall Vendor Market | New Menu Release, Local Shopping & Live Music

Thursdays ongoing: “Make a Watercolor Painting Night” at Simpatico Gallery

Captain's Crew

Live Music – Eric Vaughn

Deep Mapping // Charleston's New History

Feminine Astrology: Venus, Moon, Saturn & Goddess Archetypes in 4 Weeks

PechaKucha 50

Conservation at Black River Cypress Preserve

Tini's and Tini Things presented by Tito's & Alchemix

Prenatal Pilates Class

The Great American Songbook featuring Joe Clarke

Foodies + New Friends: Charleston | Dinner Benefits for MAGRA Foundation

Game Night @ El Jefe on King St

Music Bingo

Live Dueling Piano Show

Jammin' for Justice Benefiting Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services

Film Friday

Akram Khan Company - Thikra: Night of Remembering

Lalah Hathaway

Five Door Sedan

The Annual Dr. Carlos Salinas Continuing Education Program

Nether Hour

Charleston Art & Craft Vendor Market- Vendor Registration

GRID Deals, Donuts, and Coffee

Tasting at Ten - Charleston

Baby & Me Postnatal Recovery Class

Live Music With Jason Ayers

Red Velvet Burlesque Show Charleston's #1 Variety & Cabaret Show in SC

Red Lace Burlesque Show Charleston & Variety Show Charleston

Songs To Save The Edisto Pt. 4 @ Sightsee Coffee

Live Music – Grace Miller Moody

Contra Dance - What is it?

Live Dueling Piano Show

Villa

El Jefe Rodeo Night

The Movement Social by Jane Do. Fitness

The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' A Hard Day's Night

En Plein Air Workshop

Paint & Sip Class

RESCHEDULED: Infinity Song World Tour II Continues...

An Evening with Shadowgrass

Charleston Farmers Market — Saturday

STAR Therapy Dogs

Walk and Talk at Kudu Downtown

Walk and Talk - Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer

Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch

Monthly Needlecrafts/BYOC

Discover the Best of Charleston - Food Tour in Charleston | Cozymeal™

Saturday Brunch

Realm of Renaissance

Game Show Thursday: Trick or Trivia

Game Show Thursday: Trick or Trivia

Ashley Mcbryde

Ashley Mcbryde

Akram Khan Company - Thikra: Night of Remembering

Akram Khan Company - Thikra: Night of Remembering

Andy Frasco & the U.N.

Andy Frasco & the U.N.

Booty Bounce Charleston - 18+

Booty Bounce Charleston - 18+

Storytime Adventures

Storytime Adventures

GBN Park Circle