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 Holiday Festival of Lights is taking place over at the James Island County Park. For 36 years, the festival has been a beloved holiday tradition. Whether you're home for the holidays or visiting the Lowcountry for a holiday getaway, we promise you'll create lasting memories with millions of multicolored lights, fun family activities, holiday shopping, delicious treats, visits with Santa, and so much more! Open nightly 5:30-10pm thru Dec 31st. More a https://ccprc.com/3665/Holiday-Festival-of-Lights
Charleston Wine Festivals hosts the Charleston Mimosa Festival this Saturday from 1-5pm at Johnson Hagood Stadium. Enjoy an afternoon of mimosas, extra juice flavors, beer, and wine, as well as live music and from DJ B Folks. This is a 21 and up event- no kids, no babies, no pets. For complete details and all you need to know visit https://charlestonwinefestivals.com/mimosa/
College hoops fans, this weekend is your weekend in the low country as ESPN hosts the 17th annual Shriners Charleston Classic at TD Arena. Two separate four-team brackets will run concurrently on Friday Nov 21st and Sunday the 23rd. The Palmetto Bracket includes Clemson, Georgia, West Virginia, & Xavier, with the Lowcountry Bracket including Boston College, Davidson, Tulane, & Utah State. Tip off is 1pm on Friday pitting Utah and Tulane, with the evening matchup at 9pm between Georgia and Xavier. Finals contests scheduled for Sunday beginning at 1pm. For more visit https://espnevents.com/charleston-classic/
The North Charleston Coliseum is busy Friday and Saturday night. Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his 'Artificial Intelligence' tour to Charleston on Friday at 7pm. Catch up on all the exploits Peanut, Bubba J, Walter, and Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Saturday night country music meets front porch gospel as Crowder and Zach Williams with special guest Matt Maher play the coliseum. Music starts at 7pm. For more on these shows and more visit https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events
The annual Charleston Holiday Market is happening at the North Charleston Coliseum from November 21-23, 2025. It features numerous exhibitors, including specialty shops, boutiques, artists, and food vendors, and is considered the Lowcountry's complete holiday shopping experience. It’s the kickoff to the Holiday Season in the South! Don’t miss Holiday Market, the Lowcountry’s COMPLETE Holiday Experience! Info at https://gilmoreshows.com/charleston-sc-holiday-market/
At the Gaillard Center on Friday and Saturday night, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra present the CSO Masterworks 3 Scheherazade featuring cellist Zuill Bailey. Concerts begin at 7:30pm both nights. For details and upcoming holiday events visit https://gaillardcenter.org/buy-tickets/
Firefly Distillery at 4201 Spruill Ave. in North Charleston host Back Porch Jam with Natty Grass on Saturday from 6-9pm. However, come early and pend your Saturday at Firefly for a full day of live local music and good vibes! The afternoon kicks off with Reso-Phonic performing from 12–3 PM and Drunk Tony’s will be serving up food from 12-4pm, followed by an evening Back Porch Jam featuring Natty Grass. Details at https://fireflydistillery.com/event/back-porch-jam-with-natty-grass/
Striving to be South Carolina’s best and truest pop culture convention featuring fandoms of multiple genres, CharlestonCon, a pop culture collectors’ mecca convention returns this weekend to the beautiful City of Charleston. As a long-time collector of pop culture items, the promoters bring South Carolina an event that will satisfy any fandom! Event takes place Sunday 10-5pm at Ballroom C1,C2 & C3 is located between the Embassy suites Hotel and the North Charleston Coliseum. Tickets and further info at http://www.charlestoncon.com/
Pure Theatre in downtown Charleston continue their run of 'Eureka Day', a comedy that reflects the times. At Eureka Day School, where every decision must please everyone, a health crisis exposes just how fast, and hilariously, progressive ideals can unravel. Weekend performances run thru Dec 6th. More at https://puretheatre.org/eureka-day/
The Wit's End Comedy Lounge at 3320 Rivers Ave. in North Charleston present Shayne Smith all weekend long at the comedy lounge. Through his excellent storytelling and unique style, Smith is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about comedians on the scene. He most recently self-released a half-hour special “Alligator Boys” and previously released an hour-long special “Prison for Wizards” on YouTube and Facebook. Two performance each on Friday & Saturday. For tickets, times, and info visit https://www.witsendcharleston.com/events/115582
