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Charleston, SC Events — Spoleto Festival, Historic Markets & More

Charleston is a premier cultural destination in the South. The city hosts the world-renowned Spoleto Festival USA, bringing opera, theater, and dance to historic venues. Weekly markets in the Historic District and coastal culinary festivals celebrate Lowcountry culture.

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  • Spoleto Festival USA (May-June)
  • Historic District markets and carriage tours
  • Lowcountry culinary and seafood festivals

What this city page includes

This page is built to help searchers and returning visitors quickly understand the city's event mix, the local venues that matter, and the current listings we have available.

Live snapshot

  • Current coverage
    30 current/upcoming listings currently surfaced.
  • Featured listing
    The Holiday Treasures Market at the Church of Annunciation at the Holiday Treasures Market on December 13, 2025 · 12:00 AM.
  • Leading source
    6AM City Charleston – Events contributes 27 listings to this page.
  • Leading category
    Arts & Culture appears in 15 listings on this page.
  • Local coverage

    City-specific intro copy, highlights, and live events updated from the current catalog.

  • Current mix

    A quick read on the main event categories currently available in this area.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Arts & Culture

    15 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Food & Drink

    2 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Health & Wellness

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

Upcoming events

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