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.
– ArtWalk, December 1 2023
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details
– Holiday Swing: Charleston Jazz Orchestra, December 2 2023
Holiday concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Christmas Made in the South, December 2-4 2023
Holiday fine arts and crafts market at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. More details
– Christmas Made in the South, December 2-4 2023
Holiday fine arts and crafts market at the Exchange Park Fairgrounds in Ladson. More details
– Christmas Parade, December 9 2023
Annual holiday parade through downtown Folly Beach. More details
– Kiawah Island Marathon, December 9 2023
Annual marathon and half marathon races on Kiawah Island. More details
– The Charleston Christmas Special, December 14-23 2023
Holiday musical show at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– The Charleston Christmas Special, December 14-23 2023
Holiday musical show at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– New Year’s Eve Flip-Flop Drop & Fireworks, December 31 2023
New Year’s Eve celebration and fireworks show in Folly Beach. More details
→ See January events