December is a great month to visit Charleston. Although the weather can be cool, the city more than makes up for it with its holiday events and festivities.
You can visit holiday markets and lights shows; take advantage of special programming at local attractions exploring the sights, foods and history of Christmases past; or attend Christmas parades and tree-lightings, among other seasonal events.
The year is finally rounded off by several fireworks displays and celebrations to mark the New Year, with events in downtown Charleston and at its nearby beach communities.
Interested in a specific type of event? See Charleston’s calendars of upcoming:
– Concerts
– Comedy shows
– Musicals
– Food festivals
– Farmers markets
→ See more Charleston events in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
See also:
– December weather in Charleston
– Free things to do in Charleston
– Attractions and other things to do in Charleston
– Charleston’s biggest festivals
– Things to do near 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.
→ See November events
– Largo’s Christmas at the Copa, November 21 - December 28 2024
Holiday musical at 34 West Theater. More details
– Wine Under the Oaks, December 1 2024
Annual holiday wine event at Boone Hall Plantation, with wine tastings, desserts and oysters, demonstrations, live entertainment and more. More details
– ArtWalk, December 6 2024
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details
– Christmas Made in the South, December 6-8 2024
Holiday arts and crafts show at the Exchange Park/Fairgrounds, Ladson. More details
– Charleston Jazz Orchestra: Holiday Swing, December 7 2024
Holiday concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Largo’s Christmas at the Copa, November 21 - December 28 2024
Holiday musical at 34 West Theater. More details
– The Charleston Christmas Special, December 12-22 2024
Holiday musical show at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Kiawah Island Marathon, December 14 2024
Annual marathon and half marathon races on Kiawah Island. More details
– Sutton Foster: Christmas is Here, December 15 2024
Holiday concert at the Gaillard Center. More details
– Largo’s Christmas at the Copa, November 21 - December 28 2024
Holiday musical at 34 West Theater. More details
– The Charleston Christmas Special, December 12-22 2024
Holiday musical show at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Largo’s Christmas at the Copa, November 21 - December 28 2024
Holiday musical at 34 West Theater. More details
– New Year’s Eve Flip-Flop Drop & Fireworks, December 31 2024
New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks show at Folly Beach. More details
→ See January events