This summer, Charleston is buzzing with exciting events and festivals. Browse through our curated list to find your perfect summer inspiration!

Downtown Charleston

Every Tuesday night this summer, from 5:30 to 8:30, join the lively Patio Party at Park and Grove, located at the corner of Rutledge and Grove. Enjoy live music, dinner al fresco on their patio and terrace, and bring your pets along for the fun. The next event is on June 18th.

On July 4th of course there is the Salute From the Shore and it looks like they’ll be flying down the coast starting at 1pm. 

July 5th-7th will be the Vintage Market at the Refinery!

Mark your calendar for July 20th, as Riverfront Park hosts the 9th Annual Caribbean Jerk Festival. This family-friendly event celebrates the finest in Caribbean food, culture, and music. Highlights include a Top Jerk Chef competition and a wing eating contest. Last year’s food was phenomenal, and this year promises to be even better! The festival runs from 3-10pm, so don’t miss out! tickets start at $10.

July 20th  From 1pm-7pm, the Festival Drink Pink: A Charleston Rose will be at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. Tickets start at $45:

New Openings in Charleston include Peninsula Golf & Social Club, which will be downtown's first indoor golf + Social club (opening date will be announced but they are taking memberships) AND Marbled & Fin a 5000 SqFt steak house which has just opened! 

Mount Pleasant

Fridays in August will have the Waterfront Music & Movies! More info here.

July 27 The 20th Annual Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival will be going on to promote the Gullah Geechee people’s history, culture, traditions. The festival starts at 10 am and goes through 3pm at Memorial Waterfront Park. Parking at town hall is free.

August 3rd is the16th Annual Joe’s Buddy Memorial tournament at Gold Bug Island, SC from 6am to 10pm. Get tickets and make any donation you would like! This is a family friendly inshore fishing tournament for Redfish, trout and flounder. The awards BYOB banquet includes dinner, live music and a raffle. Make sure to register by 7/12!

July 4th of course is Patriots Point Fireworks Blast! Featuring food trucks, fireworks and live music.

New Beginnings in Mount Pleasant: Hermosa Jewelry has moved down Coleman Boulevard and Brown Fox will be expanding!

Johns Island & Kiawah

Half Priced Oysters at Blu Oyster Sushi + Seafood at 5pm in Johns Island (every Wednesday)!!

Isle of Palms & Sullivan’s Island

June 29th is Fire & Rescue's 75th Annual Fish Fry! The Fish Fry always draws a ton of people to the Fish Fry Shack located at 1459 Hennessy Street, which helps with their yearly funding. This year's fry should be an absolute blast starting at 5pm. 

june 29-30 Don't miss Carolina Day 2024 at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park!

Aug 28th Matisyahu plays at the Windjammer! Should be a great summer Concert Series!

Folly Beach

June 21 Folly Pirates Over 40 will be at Party at the point. It’s a Jimmy Buffet inspired band, dancing is encouraged!

July 27-28th is the Wahine Classic on Folly Beach! Get there early to beat traffic, have som breakfast at Lost Dog Cafe and then watch all the surfers or register now to compete! 

Daniel Island

July 25th is New Kids on the Block at Credit One Stadium! You heard that right... buy your tickets now!  Sam Hunt will be playing on the 26th and there is a great lineup for this summer at Credit One Stadium.

James Island

June 21 Reggae Nights Summer Concert is going on and gates will open at 7:30pm while the music starts at 8pm. Bring chairs or a blanket! There is also the Dog Day Afternoon! Where you can bring your doggo to swim with others, however dates will be available soon.

North Charleston

June 22nd is Park Circle's Garage Sale Day! – The Park Circle Community will host a neighborhood-wide community garage sale! Each sale will take place at individual homes, and we invite everyone from around Charleston to drive through the neighborhood and explore the various garage sales!

June 25th Tuesday Trivia Happy Hour on the Outer Banks show at Firefly Distillery at 7pm. Should be a great time to test your knowledge on the Pogues and Kooks.

July 7th (Aug 4, Sept 1) is sunday at Celadon (2221 Noisette Blvd.) from 10am-2PM. They're introducing a new series of monthly markets starting this year and it will be the first Sunday of every month.

Opening this summer in North Charleston will be a family friendly indoor adventure park called Adrenaline Monkey! They have adult and child ninja warrior classes, rock climbing and more! They have summer camp and after school programs for when school starts back up.