Discover 10 Of the More Popular Events Taking Place In & Around Charleston SC This Weekend

Jeff Walker,  Entertainment Writer

Whether it's an event, live theatre, concerts, and or festivals greater Charleston SC plays host to a wide variety of happenings each and every weekend. The following are just some of the best of the best taking place this weekend in the low country. Get out of the house or out of your comfort zone and enjoy any of the following. 

Keep in mind, threats of inclement weather often cause promoters to cancel or reschedule outdoor events. Best to visit the links provided to ensure the event is still on tap

It's the weekend closest to St. Patrick's Day, and many of your favorite watering holes will be celebrating with great food & beverage offers. Have fun, wear green, and drink responsibly.

Join the city of North Charleston for their annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party & Parade, the biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the Lowcountry, on Saturday, March 14th. The celebration will feature live music, street vending and fare from Olde North Charleston restaurants, a Kid’s Zone, and more. The party, parade and parking are free to the public. This event is presented by the Park Circle Business Collective with support from the City of North Charleston. All the details at https://www.northcharleston.org/community/specialevents/stpatricksdayblockpartyparade.php

New Realm Brewing on Daniel Island is hosting a St. Patrick's Day event beginning at noon on Saturday. Join them for a full-blown St. Patrick’s Day celebration filled with live music, festive food and drinks, and fun for all ages! Celebrate with Southern Brogue Irish Stout on tap, along with festive favorites like Irish Dropshots and other specialty shots and seasonal beverages. Enjoy great beer with Bangers & Mash and Fried Potato Pierogies. Music provided by a live DJ and the band Better On Wine. Scavenger hunt, bounce house, face painting, and - Leprechaun Costume Contest. Visit their site for more https://newrealmbrewing.com/charleston/

Firefly Distillery host Shamrock Shakedown aka a Bartender Competition this Saturday from 1-3pm. Join Firefly Distillery for this spirited bartender competition featuring Bend & Steal American Whiskey. Their distillery bartenders will go head to head in a battle for best cocktail, each creating a signature drink you can sample and vote on. For $15, you’ll receive tastings of all competing cocktails and the chance to cast your vote for your favorite. Come ready to sip, compare, and crown a winner. Live music all afternoon with Derek Cribb 12–3pm and Brandon Simmons 3–6pm. Pizza Da Michellino will be on site from 12–4pm serving up fresh pies to pair with your whiskey cocktails. Deets at https://fireflydistillery.com/event/shamrock-shakedown-bartender-competition/

Friday night get ready for the Taste of Black Charleston, a premier culinary event from 7:30 PM to 11 PM at the Charleston Visitor Center. This celebration of Black culture and cuisine features roughly 20 chefs, live entertainment, and community spirit, with proceeds supporting the Teacher Supply Closet. For more on this culinary event visit https://www.blackexposouth.com/charlestonsc

Woodlands Nature Preserve at 4279 Ashley River Road host a KIDS are COOL Family Festival this weekend with events kicking off on Friday thru Sunday. Unplug, explore, and reconnect at the Kids Are Cool Family Festival + Campout—a Family-Friendly Weekend Camping event and celebration of youth creativity, community, and nature-based fun. This isn’t your typical festival. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience where kids are the entrepreneurs, the artists, and the performers—and families get to camp, play, and cheer them on in one of the Lowcountry’s most beautiful outdoor spaces. One of the best Family-Friendly Weekend Camping events in the Charleston. Tune in at https://www.woodlandsnaturereserve.com/kids-are-cool-family-festival/

On Saturday from 3-6pm come out to Freshfields Village to enjoy three of your favorite things, as they host BBQ, Bluegrass, & Bourbon. Join Freshfields Village and Garden & Gun to celebrate three Southern staple, with a live music and culinary event held on the Village Green. Enjoy food truck fare, bourbon cocktails and sampling, and exceptional Bluegrass music while exploring Freshfields Village and its many retail offerings. For more visit https://freshfieldsvillage.com/event/bbq-bluegrass-bourbon-spring-2026/

The North Charleston Coliseum complex is super busy this weekend. The PAC present MJ The Musical. Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to the Lowcountry in MJ, the multiple Tony Award winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Performances nightly with matinees on Saturday and Sunday. Over at the coliseum your SC Stingrays play host to the Toledo Walleye on Friday & Saturday night. Puck drops at 7pm and 6pm respectively. It's Pi & Pucks Night on Saturday as well. More https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events

The Charleston Music Hall is rockin' all weekend long. Friday night Tonya Nicole, Jonathan Lovett, and Charleston Music Hall present DIAMONDS REIMAGINED: A SYMPHONIC SALUTE TO RIHANNA. Show begins at 8pm. Saturday seasoned comedian and actor Adam Ray brings his brand of comedy to the Hall. All the funny starts at 7pm. Classic rock fans come out on Sunday for Face 2 Face – Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute. Taking turns at an onstage piano, the dual tribute artists of the Billy Joel/Elton John Face-2-Face Tribute Show conjure the beloved songsters in both sound and image. Shows at 2pm and again at 7pm. For all things Charleston Music Hall visit https://charlestonmusichall.com/calendar/

Wit's End Comedy Lounge in North Charleston present the Rocky Dale Davis, a stand up comedian who’s videos on TikTok and Instagram have over 200 million views and 600,000 followers. Davis will be performing four shows, two each night at 7pm and 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday at Wit's End. https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/124574