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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

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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.

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  • Current coverage
    13 current/upcoming listings currently surfaced.
  • Featured listing
    Georgia vs Florida Gators Official Watch Party at Ireland's Own / Jagerhaus Pub, 3025 Ashley Town Center Drive, Charleston, SC on October 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM.
  • Leading source
    6AM City Charleston – Events contributes 8 listings to this page.
  • Leading category
    Community & Culture appears in 3 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.

  • Community & Culture

    3 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    2 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Food & Drink

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Family & Kids

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

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