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. 

The seasonal Charleston Farmer's Market has returned to Marion Square on Saturdays from 8am until 2pm. Enjoy a Bounty of Fresh Local Produce & Homegrown Creativity! Farmers, F&B, ART, Live Music & More! Family- and pet-friendly! Details at https://charlestonfarmersmarket.com/

Celebrating 26 Years of Party at the Point returns to Harbor Resort & Marina over on Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Charleston’s premier Happy Hour concert series takes place Friday evenings 5-9pm, April 17 - July 17. This family-friendly event is hosted on our beachfront and features live music and plenty of food and drinks. For a complete list of local and regional bands performing check out https://partyatthepointcharleston.com/schedule

Charleston's premier festival kicks off this weekend, as the annual Spoleto Festival and its companion Piccolo Spoleto return. Running May 22 to June 7, the festival highlights local and regional artists, offering hundreds of events—nearly half of which are free—across the city’s parks, churches, and historic venues. For more visit https://spoletousa.org/ and for Piccolo visit https://piccolospoleto.com/

In conjuction with Piccolo Spoleto the 37th Annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Front Beach on the Isle of Palms. Building begins at 9:00 a.m. This free, family-friendly beach event invites locals and visitors of all ages to compete or spectate.

Hey Charleston 'Duck Season is Here'! Don’t miss this annual fun event. On Saturday from 10-2pm the Charleston Charity Duck Race at The Daniel Island Waterfront Park. Established by the Rotary Club of Daniel Island in 2007, the Charleston Duck Race is an annual rotary club charity duck race that continues to grow each year. Join in the fun at https://charlestonduckrace.com/

Deep Water Vineyard host Wadmalaw Wine Mixer and Blessing of the Vines Festival on Saturday. Gates open at 9:30A and we'll wrap up around 5:30P. Live music from Lauren Hall and Joshua Graham, food trucks, lawn games, vendors, bouncy castle, and animals to visit as well as a special blessing from a local clergy member at 11AM. Enjoy $15/pp wine tastings available at the ID tent when you arrive. Tastings include 6 samples of wine, a 10oz wine glass, and a pair of branded sunglasses and more. All you need to know at https://deepwatervineyard.com/wadmalaw-island-deep-water-vineyard-events

The world famous Windjammer on the Isle of Palms rocks this weekend. Friday night it's Tyler Braden W/Brooke Lee on the NÜTRL Beach Stage at 6pm. Later it's
Tanner Beane & Dirty Power on the inside Stage at 9:30pm. Come out Saturday for Nashville Nights on the NÜTRL Beach Stage at 6pm followed by Old Soul at 9:30pm inside. Check out all their upcoming events at https://the-windjammer.com/events/

The Charleston Music Hall is busy this weekend. Friday night Ilana Glazer a comedian, actor, advocate, and creator best known for co-creating and co-starring in the acclaimed series BROAD CITY performs. Showtime is 7pm. On Saturday in partnership with Spoleto Festival USA they present Black Gold: Quentin E. Baxter celebrates Moacir Santos, featuring Chico Pinheiro. Charleston native and Grammy-winning drummer-composer Quentin E. Baxter joins Brazilian guitar virtuoso Chico Pinheiro in a celebration of Moacir Santos—the visionary Brazilian composer whose album Ouro Negro (Black Gold) reshaped the sound of jazz across the Americas in this special presentation. Show begins at 8pm. More at https://charlestonmusichall.com/

The Refinery at 1640 Meeting Street present country rocker Eli Young Band Friday night. Eli Young Band on May 29th. Four #1 hits. Three platinum singles. One night at The Refinery. Show starts at 6pm. On Saturday at 4pm the Blue Dogs return to The Refinery with Uncle Mingo, Indecision, Tobacco Road & Finnegan Bell. Sunday The Refinery host the Charleston Vintage Market from 11-4pm. All the details at https://www.therefinerychs.com/calendar

Friday night 7-9pm Firefly Distillery in North Charleston host Friday Fun Mingo. Get ready for an exciting night of fun, music, and cocktails at their Music Bingo Night. This unique twist on “Name That Tune” meets “Bingo” as you listen to hit songs, identify them, and mark them off your Bingo card for a chance to win amazing prizes! Saturday 5-9pm take part in Line Dancing with Courtney at Firefly Distillery. Grab your boots and hit the dance floor. Join them on Saturday for a fun, welcoming evening of music, movement, and Firefly cocktails. Sunday from 10-4pm it's a one-of-a-kind vintage shopping experience at Firefly as they host Pickers Hullabaloo Flea Market, featuring over 100 antique and vintage vendors on site. All the details at https://fireflydistillery.com/events/

From April 17th to June 26th, the Town of Kiawah Island will host a Food Truck Friday series, bringing flavorful foods and diverse selections to the Kiawah Island Town Hall Lawn 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. From 11am. to 3pm., each Friday will feature one rotating savory food truck, offering a variety of options - from pizza to global flavors. On select Fridays, guests can also enjoy an additional dessert or beverage truck, adding a sweet or refreshing complement to the weekly lineup. For the menu and the lineup begin your culinary journey at https://www.kiawahisland.gov/events/foodtruckfriday/index.php 

Any weekend is a good weekend to take in any performance by Charleston Mystery Theatre group at The Black Fedora at 164 Church Street. You'll be watching a comic mystery play in a cozy theatre where the cast performs alongside volunteer audience "actors!" All the room's a stage and the audience members are players in the show. (You do not have to volunteer.) Shows include 'The Impossible Murder at Captain Jack's Flapjack Shack', 'Help! I Think My Characters Are Trying to Kill Me!', 'Murder at the Redneck Reunion', and 'Inspector NoClue's Murder Mystery Show'. For particular shows and showtimes visit their website at
https://www.charlestonmysteries.com/

Holy City Brewery on Aragon St. in North Charleston present Live Music Fridays. They've got a rotating roster of bands that plays from 5-8pm, so come Get Your Groove on! Enjoy live music and great food & drink at Holy City Brewery. Be sure to check out their Brewery Blast Laser Tag. Details at
https://holycitybrewing.com/north-charleston-holy-city-brewing-events

Deep Water Vineyard at 6775 Bears Bluff Road on Wadmalaw Island host Weekend Wine-Down Saturdays thru May 30th. Wine-downs happen rain or shine every Saturday from 10AM-5PM, all year long. Fun stuff for you to consider when you visit our wine-down. Tastings offered every hour on the hour, $15 gets you a tasting of 6 samples of our wine and a souvenir stemless glass. They offer a food truck and live music every winedown, check out the info below for who is on today. For everything you need to know including prices and participants visit
https://deepwatervineyard.com/wadmalaw-island-deep-water-vineyard-events

The  Wit's End Comedy Lounge  in North Charleston present ​Deric Cahill. Fresh off the release of his debut comedy special, Toxic Papa, Deric Cahill is back and bolder than ever with his new tour "Unfortunate Son".  Performances Fri thru Sun at 7pm & 9:30pm. Info and tickets at https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/129136