Charleston In December


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.

Events From December 1 To The Weekend Of December 7-8 2024

→ 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

Events From December 9 To The Weekend Of December 14-15 2024

– 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

Events From December 16 To The Weekend Of December 21-22 2024

– 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

Events From December 23 To The Weekend Of December 28-29 2024

– Largo’s Christmas at the Copa, November 21 - December 28 2024
Holiday musical at 34 West Theater. More details

Events From December 30 To The Weekend Of January 4-5 2025

– 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