What’s The Move in Charleston This Weekend? July 24–26, 2026

Charleston has another packed weekend ahead, with festivals, concerts, community celebrations, brunches, markets, comedy shows, nightlife and family-friendly activities happening throughout the Lowcountry.

Major highlights for Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26 include the 2026 Sweetgrass Festival, IAAM After 5, War on the Shore II, Steel Pulse, Ella Langley’s Dandelion Tour, the first Carolina Loc Expo and dozens of additional events across Charleston, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Moncks Corner, West Ashley and surrounding communities.

Whether you want live music, a day party, a farmers market or something creative to do with friends, here’s What’s The Move!?

Friday, July 24

Start the weekend with community events, museum experiences, live music and nightlife across the Charleston area.

All weekend — Highstar Hoops Alumni Weekend
North Charleston Athletic Center

2 PM — The Middleton Foundation Community Day
Pepperhill Park

5 PM — IAAM After 5 featuring Lafaye
International African American Museum

5 PM — 5th Annual Taste of Sweetgrass Culture Gala
Omar Shrine

5 PM — Gullah & Groovin Happy Hour featuring DJ Rubin
Gullah & Grooves

5 PM — Mom Water Presents: Clean Girl Summer
On Air

5 PM — Brewery Blast Laser Tag
Holy City Brewing

6 PM — Live From The Loft
Record Stop Loft

7 PM — Press Play Band
Gullah & Grooves

7 PM — Music Vibes Friday
Luxe Cigar Lounge

7 PM — Feel Good Fridays featuring DJ Heartless
Good Vibes Only

7 PM — War on the Shore II
Festival Hall

7 PM — Central Creek Teen Takeover
Central Creek Park

7 PM — MOR+ Music Bingo
Firefly Distillery

8 PM — Feel Good Fridays featuring DJ Vince D
Wine Bar 52

8 PM — Ranchenato
Sabores

8 PM — First Class Friday featuring DJ Tantrum
First & 15th

8 PM — The Partly Cloudy Band
The Cold Flame

8 PM — Rubberband OG
Playground Lounge

8 PM — Neo Soul Friday
Cachita’s Kitchen

9 PM — Friday Nights featuring DJ Beast
R Pub

9 PM — Viernes de Teteo
Babylon

10 PM — Noche de Vallenato
Club Miami

10 PM — Freaky Friday
Red’s Ice House

Saturday, July 25

Saturday brings one of the largest schedules of the weekend, starting with farmers markets and wellness activities before transitioning into festivals, brunches, concerts and late-night parties.

8 AM — Charleston Farmers Market
Marion Square

8 AM — Summerville Farmers Market
South Main Street

10 AM — Festival of Hope
Rollins Edwards Community Center

10 AM — Bar & Brew Sweat Session
Luxe Bar & Bistro

10 AM — 2026 Sweetgrass Festival
Memorial Waterfront Park

11 AM — Girl, Thrive: Mid-Year Reset
Seene House

11 AM — Saturday Brunch Buffet
Cannon Distillery

12 PM — Charleston Drag Brunch Four-Year Anniversary
Well Hung Vineyard

12 PM — Christmas in July
Low Tide Brewing

12 PM — Bakermat
Palma Day Club

12 PM — The Joy Market
Camping World North Charleston

2 PM — Christmas in July
Neighborhood Taphouse

2 PM — The Day Club Party
The Rickhouse

3 PM — Brewery Blast Laser Tag
Holy City Brewing

4 PM — Community Family Day Event
Waylyn Park

4 PM — Strawberry Jam
New Realm Brewing

5 PM — Line Dancing with Zena
Wine Bar 52

5 PM — Camp Literary Itinerary: 10-Year Anniversary
Itinerant Literate Bookstop

5 PM — College Football ’27 Tournament
Reforged Gaming Lounge

6 PM — The Vybe Tape Part 2
The Purple Buffalo

7 PM — Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour
North Charleston Coliseum

7 PM — Trap Pole Experience: Christmas in July
Alchemy Aerial Arts

7 PM — Bruce Ellington’s Summer Bash
Kru 52

7 PM — Grown Folks Saturdays
Wine Bar 52

7 PM — Saturday Night Smoke Session
Luxe Cigar Lounge

7:30 PM — Steel Pulse
The Refinery

7:30 PM — Indigo Comedy Night
Indigo Reef Brewing

8 PM — Rebel With a Mic Open Mic
Rebel Taqueria

8 PM — Saturday Night Motion Party
First & 15th

8 PM — Soldout 4th Saturdays
Playground Lounge

8 PM — Social Saturdays featuring DJ Heartless
Good Vibes Only

9 PM — Perreo Social
Babylon

9 PM — Rumba Tropical
Sabores

9:30 PM — Gimme Gimme Disco
Music Farm

10 PM — Old School vs. New School: Perreo Edition
Club Miami

Sunday, July 26

Close out the weekend with cars and coffee, markets, brunches, creative workshops, wine tastings, live music and Sunday-night entertainment.

8 AM — West Ashley Cars & Coffee
Northbridge Shopping Center

10 AM — Ridgeville Farmers Market
154 Church Street

11 AM — Sunday Brunch Farmers Market
Charleston Pour House

11 AM — Brunchyroll Brunch & Anime
Reforged Gaming Lounge

11 AM — Gospel Brunch
Taste of the Islands

12 PM — Major Brunchin’ Sundays
Playground Lounge

12 PM — Ale & Octane
New Realm Brewing

12 PM — The First Carolina Loc Expo
Moncks Corner

12:30 PM — The Hot Girl Brunch
Hideout

1 PM — Sunday Brunch featuring Joshua Bryan
Gullah & Grooves

2 PM — Tipsy Strokes: Wine Glass Painting Workshop
Seene House

2 PM — Paint & Pints: Super Mario
Frothy Beard

3 PM — Brewery Blast Laser Tag
Holy City Brewing

3 PM — The Juke featuring The Press Play Band
1317 Cooke Road

3:30 PM — Taste of North Charleston
Striped Pig

4 PM — 106 & Playground Day Party
Playground Lounge

4 PM — GIRLS Wine Tasting
The Wine Cellar

5 PM — The Last Call
Good Vibes Only

9 PM — Sunday Service
Babylon

Make Your Weekend Plans

With everything from cultural festivals and major concerts to brunches, workshops and neighborhood gatherings, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy the Charleston area this weekend.

Save this guide, share it with your weekend crew and visit the What’s Going On In Charleston event calendar for more upcoming events throughout the Lowcountry.

Event schedules, admission requirements and availability may change. Confirm the latest details directly with the organizer or venue before attending.