Charleston is excessively hot and humid in August, and many visitors to the area prefer to seek the cooling breezes and ocean at the several sea islands within easy reach of the city at this time of year.
Organized events in August are few, and mostly consist of regular summer events such as the annual music-and-dancing series on the pier at Mount Pleasant, and weekly live music and wine tasting at Wadmalaw’s Deep Water Vineyard.
Interested in a specific type of event? See Charleston’s calendars of upcoming:
– Concerts
– Comedy shows
– Musicals
– Food festivals
– Farmers markets
See also:
– August weather in Charleston
– Visiting in summer and ideal activities
– Attractions and other things to do in Charleston
– Charleston’s biggest festivals
– Free things to do in Charleston
!Event dates, venue and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– Lauren Daigle – The Kaleidoscope Nights Tour, August 1 2024
Concert at the Credit One Stadium. More details
– ArtWalk, August 2 2024
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details
– Reggae Nights Summer Concerts, August 2 2024
Summer concert series at James Island County Park. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Weekend Wine-Down, August 3 2024
Weekly wine-tasting with food trucks and live music at Deep Water Vineyard, Wadmalaw Island. More details
– Stick Figure – Sacred Sands Summer Tour with SOJA, Little Stranger, August 8 2024
Concert at the Credit One Stadium. More details
– Turn Down the Valium, August 8-10 2024
Performance at 34 West Theater. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Weekend Wine-Down, August 10 2024
Weekly wine-tasting with food trucks and live music at Deep Water Vineyard, Wadmalaw Island. More details
– Vienna Light Orchestra: A Tribute to The Greatest Showman, August 10 2024
Concert at The Circular Church. More details
– Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, August 11 2024
Annual bike, swim and run series at James Island County Park. More details
– Queen Flash, August 11 2024
Tribute concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Joe Bonamassa: Blues Deluxe Tour, August 14 2024
Concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details
– IOP Farmers Market, August 15 2024
Monthly seasonal farmers market in Isle of Palms, with produce, food vendors, live music and more. More details
– Dan + Shay – Heartbreak On The Map Tour, August 15 2024
Concert at the Credit One Stadium. More details
– Jeff Ross: One Man Show, August 16 2024
Comedy show at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– The Warped Band, August 17 2024
Concert at the Music Farm. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Vienna Light Orchestra: A Tribute to The Greatest Showman, August 24 2024
Concert at The Circular Church. More details
– Fiddler on the Roof, August 28 - September 22 2024
Musical at the Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– Bronco, August 30 2024
Concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2023
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details