Charleston August 2026 Events Guide: Concerts, Festivals, Giveaways and More
August is bringing another full month of events to Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry.
From major concerts and day parties to back-to-school giveaways, fitness meetups, comedy, gaming tournaments, community programs, workshops and family-friendly festivals, there is plenty happening across Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, Mount Pleasant and beyond.
Every event included in this guide has been confirmed through an organizer’s social media page, official website, Facebook event, Eventbrite listing or a submission sent directly to What’s Going On In Charleston.
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August 5–9
August 5
2nd Annual Shred for the School
Chicora Elementary
Back to School Giveaway
Ferndale Gym
Divine Tempo featuring DJ Bibi Beatz
Park Circle
Chukk Gregory: Tribute to the Men of Soul
Gullah & Grooves
August 6
The King’s Table
Luxe Cigar Lounge
August 7–9
The Big Show Slingshot Audio Competition
Luxe Cigar Lounge
August 7
Taste of Harbour Club
Harbour Club at WestEdge
8th Annual Pack the Back Giveaway
Flight Adventure Park
Called Back: A Beenya Homecoming
The Washington Café
No Filter Friday Teen Night
Suite One Sixteen
Parrothead Party
New Realm Brewing
Girl Dinner: Weird Little Books
Itinerant Literate Bookstop
Jordan the Chemist
Rebel Taqueria
All New First Fridays featuring DJ Kub
The Cold Flame
August 8
We Run CHS Bridge Run
Ravenel Bridge
Serving the Unhoused Community
Charleston Area Convention Center
Lowcountry Seafood Festival
Exchange Park
Le Youth
Palma Day Club
Holy City Fight Night: Summer Knockout
Cannon Distillery
11th Annual Back 2 School Drive & Fish Fry
Berkeley High
Tim McGraw
Credit One Stadium
Speakeasy Poker Experience
The Ansonborough
Charleston Mini Folk Fest
Lo-Fi Brewing
Shane Gillis & Friends
North Charleston Coliseum
Charleston vs. The Met
North Charleston Athletic Center
Rhyan Sinclair & Co.
Rebel Taqueria
August 9
CHS Fit League Hike & Trails
Mount Pleasant
Nerdfest 2026
Frothy Beard Brewing
Kris Kaylin Back to School Giveaway
Geechie Garlic Crabs
Meet & Greet with WWE’s Kane
Charleston Sports Pub – West Ashley
Grounded Grooves
Mudhouse
Chilly Bear Festival
Jenkins on the Ashley
Anime Trivia Day
Reforged Gaming Lounge
PJ Morton Concert
Charleston Music Hall
Coterie on Sunday: The Mature Day Party
Coterie
Tropical Sunday featuring Mystic Vibrations
Jamaican Grill
August 11–18
August 11
We Run CHS: Two Mile Tuesday
Rita’s Italian Ice
August 13
Sip & Sculpt Pottery
The Whale
August 14–15
Shortwave Kitsch Radio Show 4th Anniversary
Gage Hall
August 15–16
Southeast Punk Flea Market
Freedom Hall
August 15
Park Circle Cares: Free Produce
North Charleston High
African Drum & Dance Class
Park Circle Community Building
Loud Luxury
Palma Day Club
Black Wall Street Back to School Expo
Casey Pavilion
Fortnite Solos Competition
Reforged Gaming Lounge
We Love R&B: 3rd Saturdays
Playground
Blockbuster Burlesque
Starlight Motor Inn
August 16
CHS Fit League “Wheels Up”
James Island County Park
Let’s Go Crabbing!
Holy City Brewing
P2K Live featuring The Vax Band
L&M Lounge
August 17
Next Round Social Grand Opening
North Charleston
August 18
Get Lit: A Literary Salon
Stems & Skins
August 19–26
August 19
In the Wild: CHS Singles Party
Groovers
August 20
The Writing Fae Poetry Open Mic
Orange Spot Coffee
Canvas & Cocktails
Charleston Distilling Co.
August 21
Slim Soul
Rebel Taqueria
August 22–23
Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
North Charleston Performing Arts Center
August 22
CHS Fit League Hike & Trails
Summerville
Charleston Art Hunt
Downtown Charleston
SC Stingrays Fan Fest
North Charleston Coliseum
San Pacho
Palma Day Club
Riptide Riot Wrestling
The Coastal Center
Margarita Competition Crawl
King Street
Summer Jazz on the Ashley
Jenkins on the Ashley
Mario Kart World Tourney
Reforged Gaming Lounge
Live at Return to Zero: SXVXNT, Rooks & Raven
James Island
Benny Cigs
Rebel Taqueria
August 23
Bedazzle a Book
Love Spell Books
August 25
Welcome to the M.E.N.S.S. Cave
Kiki’s Chicken & Waffles
August 26
Modern Mixology featuring The Cocktails Bandits
Holy City Brewing
August 27–30
August 27
Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop
Two Blokes Brewing
Drag Bingo
Taco Boy Summerville
GXLD Approved Hip Hop Vol. 4
Bearded Axe
August 28–29
Bulls, Bands & Barrels
North Charleston Coliseum
August 28
Soulful Sounds in Charleston
Park Circle
Mario Party Tourney
Reforged Gaming Lounge
Sunset Stretch Social
Hampton Park
International Players Tribute Band
Charleston Pour House
August 29
Charleston Family Fun 2K26
Exchange Park
Jerro
Palma Day Club
Madden ’27 Tourney
Reforged Gaming Lounge
Goo Goo Dolls
Credit One Stadium
Brewery Comedy Tour
Indigo Reef Brewing
Rebels with a Mic Open Mic
Rebel Taqueria
August 30
Flow State Yoga
The Waverly
Uptown Drag Brunch
Uptown Social
Hot Girl Brunch
Hideout
WWE Summer Tour
North Charleston Coliseum
Start Planning Your August in Charleston
Whether you are looking for a major concert, a family-friendly festival, a community giveaway, a new fitness group or somewhere to enjoy brunch and live music, Charleston’s August calendar has options throughout the month.
Event dates, times, locations, admission requirements and lineups can change. Always verify final details with the organizer before attending.
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