Charleston In December 2023


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 2-3 2023

See November events

– 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

Events From December 4 To The Weekend of December 9-10 2023

– 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

Events From December 11 To The Weekend of December 16-17 2023

– The Charleston Christmas Special, December 14-23 2023
Holiday musical show at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

Events From December 18 To Christmas Weekend, December 23-25 2023

– The Charleston Christmas Special, December 14-23 2023
Holiday musical show at the Charleston Music Hall. More details

Events From December 26 To New Year’s Eve Weekend, December 30-31 2023

– 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