Festivals & Events

Seasonal happenings across Charleston’s beaches

Throughout the year, Charleston’s beach towns play host to some of the area’s most beloved festivities. From culinary festivals and oceanfront concerts to 4th of July fireworks and polar plunges to ring in the New Year, something fun is always afoot.

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The Polar Bear Plunge

Tides Hotel

01/01/25

The Polar Bear Plunge

We will pay homage to one of Charleston’s funniest residents, Bill Murray! The Polar Bear Plunge rounds out the weekend of New Year festivities on Folly

Kids Jam

Isle of Palms

01/03/25

Kids Jam

Wrap up Christmas break with an exciting day filled with activities and games organized by the Rec Team of Isle of Palms!

Liquid Pleasure

Kiawah West Beach Conference Center

01/10/25

Liquid Pleasure

Don't miss your opportunity for a night of great music from Liquid Pleasure!

Sea & Sand Festival

Folly River Park

02/22/25

Sea & Sand Festival

The longest-running annual event on Folly Beach, Sea & Sand, features an artisan & food-focused street closure event full of fun, music, and ocean breezes.

Sea & Sand Festival

Folly River Park

02/23/25

Sea & Sand Festival

The longest-running annual event on Folly Beach, Sea & Sand, features an artisan & food-focused street closure event full of fun, music, and ocean breezes.

Sweeney Todd

Battery Gadsden Cultural Center

03/12/25 – 03/15/25

Sweeney Todd

Attend the tale! Experience a story of vengeance and obsession in Stephen Sondheim’s masterful musical Sweeney Todd!