Calendar of Events Winter 2026

JANUARY

Charleston’s Museum Mile

January 1 - 31

During the month of January 2026, enjoy access to participating Museum Mile sites with the purchase of one low ticket price! With the Museum Mile Month pass, you can spend an entire month learning about Charleston’s rich history and culture while visiting sites in the order that best fits your schedule. More information and museums included at: charlestonsmuseummile.org.

Charleston Restaurant Week

January 8 - 18

Organized by the South Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association. Restaurants from all over the state participate in this January event. Check locations participating at: restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com.

Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents: Snow Queen

January 11

Join the Grand Kyiv Ballet for the World Premiere of the new Ballet, “The Snow Queen” at the Charleston Music Hall. The Snow Queen is a powerful and cold-hearted ruler who travels the world with the snow, bringing winter wherever she goes. The tale tells the adventures of a young girl named Gerda and her quest to rescue her friend Kai from the clutches of the Snow Queen. For more information go to: charlestonmusichall.com.

Bartók & Brahms at the Dock Street Theatre

January 11

Kiwi/American violinist Geneva Lewis is the recipient of a 2022 Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award, 2021 Avery Fisher Career Grant and Grand Prize winner of the 2020 Concert Artists Guild Competition. She will be joined by pianist Phillip Bush, renowned as one of the leading American chamber music pianists of his generation, for Bartók’s fiery Rhapsody No. 2 for Violin and Piano. Later, CMC violinist Jenny Weiss, violist Ben Weiss and cellist Timothy O’Malley will join them for Brahms’ monumental Piano Quintet. For tickets go to: chambermusiccharleston.org. Photo courtesy of the Chamber Music Charleston

Barry Manilow

January 14

Music icon Barry Manilow has added a stop in North Charleston as part of a nine-city farewell tour. The Grammy, Tony and Emmy Award-winning musician will bring his “high energy, hit-packed” concert to the North Charleston at 7 p.m. For ticket information go to: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.

Charleston Symphony Presents CSO Pops 3 Thurs: Cirque Musica!: Heroes And Villains

January 22, 23

Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Cirque Musica! at the Gaillard Center. This one-of-a-kind production brings the iconic worlds of heroes and villains to life through a thrilling night of music, acrobatics and jaw-dropping performances. Ticket information at: gaillardcenter.org.

Taste of Folly

January 24

Center Street in Folly Beach will be closed starting at 10 a.m. on “Savory Saturday” and taken over by Folly establishments to serve up their best dishes and exhibit their skills through live demonstrations. What’s an event without some competition? Taste will feature a variety of contests. All of this will be complemented by local bands, 50+ Folly art, craft and fashion vendors, and a robust kid area. More info at: visitfolly.com.

2nd Annual Charleston Comedy Week

January 24-January 31

The weeklong festival at the Charleston Music Hall, a collaboration among local venues and comedy groups, will feature local, regional and national comedians performing improv, stand-up and sketch comedy. Highlights include stand-up shows from Pete Holmes, Pauly Shore, Sherri Shepherd, Tim Heidecker with Neil Hamburger, Tom Papa, Ms. Pat and more! For more information go to: charlestonmusichall.com.

Firefly Distillery Sunday Oyster Roast Series

January 25, February 22

The Firefly Distillery Sunday Oyster Roast series takes place at their beautiful five-acre field alongside Noisette Creek. Enjoy All-You-Can-Eat oysters from Reeds Catering and Lowcountry Oyster Co. The event starts at 11 a.m. and oysters are served at noon. Blankets and chairs are welcome on the field. Purchase tickets at: citypapertickets.com.

Michael Sobie’s Rocket Man: A Dynamic Orchestral Experience

January 31

Join the Pops! and featured artist Michael Sobe at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center to salute one of the greatest legends in music. From “Bennie and the Jets” to “Tiny Dancer,” this electrifying tribute to Elton John will have you singing along all night long. Backed by the full power of the Pops! orchestra, every hit becomes a show-stopping celebration. Starts at 7:30 p.m.For ticket information go to: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com. 

FEBRUARY

Lowcountry Oyster Festival

February 1

The 42nd Lowcountry Oyster Festival at Boone Hall Plantation features over 45,000 pounds of oysters making it the largest oyster festival in the world! Highlights include live music on the main stage, raw oyster eating and shucking contests, wine, a selection of domestic and imported beers, specialty cocktails, a Children’s Area (“Pluff-a-Palooza”) and a Food Court showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste. Get tickets at: lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com/oyster-fest.

Color of Music

February 4

Celebrate the powerful artistry of classical music at the Colour of Music Festival at the I’On Chapel in Mount Pleasant. This inspiring event showcases world-class musicians and composers of African descent, bringing rich cultural heritage and breathtaking performances to the Lowcountry. Enjoy stunning orchestral concerts, chamber ensembles, and solo performances in a beautiful coastal setting just minutes from downtown Charleston. For more information, go to: colourofmusic.org.

Chicago: The Musical

February 6-8

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen, set in the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age. Catch it at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. For tickets, go to: northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.

Middleton Place Garden Lights

February 6-22

Embark on a breathtaking walking journey through glowing pathways and garden rooms designed to honor America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens. Guided by the rich history and culture of the South Carolina Lowcountry, the gardens come alive at night with vibrant hues and thoughtful designs. This immersive art experience is both a celebration of culture and nature and a connection with the past. Tickets at middletonplace.org.

SEWE

February 13-15

The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is a celebration of the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events. It’s where artists, craftsmen, collectors and sporting enthusiasts come together to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and connect through a shared passion for wildlife.Events happen Downtown Charleston. More information available at: sewe.com.

Sand and Sea Festival

February 21

The annual Sea & Sand Festival, Folly’s longest-running festival at 33 years, returns to Folly Beach with a weekend full of family-friendly events. From the Folly River Park straight to the beach, the Sea & Sand weekend will include an artisan street closure event and some healthy competition in the sand on Sunday. For more info go to: visitfolly.com.

STOMP

February 24

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Ticket information at: gaillardcenter.org.

Pink Martini

February 25

Pink Martini returns to the Gaillard Center with their signature blend of classical, jazz, and vintage pop. Founded in 1994 to create beautiful, inclusive music for political fundraisers, the “little orchestra” quickly gained international acclaim. Featuring a dozen musicians and performing in 25 languages, Pink Martini delivers a rich, multilingual    musical experience that spans the globe. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. Ticket information at: gaillardcenter.org.

Charleston Gaillard Center Presents Monuments by Craig Walsh

February 27- March 31

Experience Craig Walsh’s Monuments, a striking outdoor installation that transforms trees into sculptural works of art through large-scale nighttime projections at this free to the public event that takes place nightly from February 27-March 31 from 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Celebrating individuals from the Charleston community, A powerful, haunting blend of human portraiture and nature, inviting viewers to see both in a new light. Get more info at: thegaillardcenter.com.