January is typically a quieter month in Charleston, characterized by a lull in tourism and a decrease in major events — which provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to enjoy the city’s historic charm without the crowds.
This month’s main event is the annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival, billed as the largest oyster festival in the world. January being one of the best times of year to enjoy the region’s oyster harvest, there are other oyster-related events on during the month if you can’t make it for this event.
Other food events in January include Charleston’s winter Restaurant Week and the Taste of Folly at Folly Beach.
Interested in a specific type of event? See Charleston’s calendars of upcoming:
– Concerts
– Comedy shows
– Musicals
– Food festivals
– Farmers markets
See also:
– January weather in Charleston
– Free things to do in Charleston
– Attractions and other things to do in Charleston
– Festivals in Charleston
– 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.
– Polar Plunge, January 1 2027
Annual cold water swim and costume contest at the beach next to Beachside at the Tides Hotel, Folly Beach. More details
– Electric Avenue – The 80s MTV Experience, January 8 2027
Tribute concert at The Charleston Music Hall. More details
– The Black Jacket Symphony Presents Michael Jackson's Thriller, January 16 2027
Tribute concert at The Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Leo Kottke, January 20 2027
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– The Cottage, January 20 - February 7 2027
Play at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– The Cottage, January 20 - February 7 2027
Play at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– Here There Are Blueberries, January 28 - February 20 2027
Play at Cannon Street Arts Center. More details
– Charleston Boat Show, January 29-31 2027
Big annual boating trade show at the Charleston Area Convention Center. More details
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