37 Things to Do in Charleston This Weekend (Aug 21–23)

This weekend in Charleston, South Carolina brings 37 live events across the city — from community to arts & culture to food & drink. 9 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

Charleston's live events scene blends Southern charm, historic beauty, and a thriving modern cultural community. The Charleston Music Hall is a 930-seat venue in a converted 1849 train depot booking national touring acts. The Charleston Pour House and The Royal American anchor the club circuit in the Upper Peninsula. The Gaillard Center hosts Broadway tours, concerts, and the Charleston Symphony in a modern downtown facility. Spoleto Festival USA, held each May-June, is one of America's most prestigious performing arts festivals, featuring seventeen days of opera, theater, dance, and concerts across the historic peninsula. The city's walkable downtown, world-class restaurants, and year-round mild weather make every event an occasion.

Events in Charleston This Sunday

8 events are listed for Sunday, including Beginner Lapidary Class at Reforge Charleston (11:00 AM), Sunday Brunch at The Peacock, Echoes Beneath - Paint and Sip in Charleston | Classpop!™ at Indigo Reef Brewing Co. (12:00 PM), Motown Throwdown at Charleston Pour House – Deck Stage. Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening in Charleston this weekend?

There are 37 events happening in Charleston this weekend (August 21 – August 23, 2026), including Early Connections (birth-3) at Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, Film Friday: Good Burger at Charleston County Public Library, Main Library (3:45 PM), Fudge at Charleston Pour House – Deck Stage, Speakeasy Poker Experience at The Ansonborough (7:00 PM). Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Charleston this weekend?

Yes — 9 events in Charleston this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

What events are happening in Charleston this Sunday?

8 listed events are happening in Charleston this Sunday, including Beginner Lapidary Class at Reforge Charleston (11:00 AM), Sunday Brunch at The Peacock, Echoes Beneath - Paint and Sip in Charleston | Classpop!™ at Indigo Reef Brewing Co. (12:00 PM), Motown Throwdown at Charleston Pour House – Deck Stage.

Where can I find things to do in Charleston, South Carolina?

VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Charleston. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

This weekend in Charleston, South Carolina brings 37 live events across the city — from community to arts & culture to food & drink. 9 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.