October is one of the best months of the year to visit Charleston, with weather that is warm but not too hot, and a great variety of things to do.
Music festivals such as the MOJA Arts Festival (continuing from September); Oktoberfest and Folly Beach’s annual street party, Follypalooza; several charity road races; and the Fall Tour of Homes bring thousands of people to the city.
Interested in a specific type of event? See Charleston’s calendars of upcoming:
– Concerts
– Comedy shows
– Musicals
– Food festivals
– Farmers markets
See also:
– October weather in Charleston
– Visiting in fall and ideal activities
– Free 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.
– MOJA Arts Festival, September 24 - October 4 2026
Popular annual festival of Black arts and culture, with a wide range of visual and performing arts events at venues across Charleston. More details
– ArtWalk, October 2 2026
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2026
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Cast Off Fishing Tournament, October 3 2026
Series of fishing tournaments at the Folly Beach Pier. More details
– Mermaids & Mateys, October 3 2026
Annual fall festival in Folly Beach, with local arts, crafts and food vendors, live music, costume contest and more. More details
– The Fab Four, October 3 2026
Tribute show at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Infinity Song, October 3 2026
Concert at the Music Farm. More details
– Latin American Festival, October 4 2026
Annual festival of Latin and Caribbean cultures at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, with live Latin/Caribbean music, folk arts and crafts, traditional foods and more. More details
– Overland South, October 8-11 2026
Twice-yearly vehicle and tent camping event at Woodlands Nature Reserve with outdoors lifestyle workshops and more. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2026
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Broadway Bound, October 14 - November 1 2026
Play at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– Isle of Palms Farmers Market, October 15 2026
Farmers market in Isle of Hope with fresh produce and food vendors, live music and more. More details
– Mark Normand, October 15 2026
Comedy show at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2026
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Cast Off Fishing Tournament, October 17 2026
Series of fishing tournaments at the Mount Pleasant Pier. More details
– What a Wonderful World, October 17 2026
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Rocket Man: The Music of Elton, October 17 2026
Concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details
– Children’s Day Festival, October 18 2026
Annual family festival in Mount Pleasant, with carnival rides, pony rides, games, live entertainment and more. More details
– The Living Tombstone, October 18 2026
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Broadway Bound, October 14 - November 1 2026
Play at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– The Hip Abduction, October 23 2026
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2026
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Charleston Beer Fest, October 24 2026
Annual beer festival in Riverfront Park, North Charleston, with craft beers, live music, food, games and more. More details
– Broadway Bound, October 14 - November 1 2026
Play at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– CeCe Winans, October 28 2026
Faith event and concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays April through November 2026
Very popular weekly farmers market in Marion Square, with produce, prepared foods and other goods from local vendors, arts and crafts, and live performances. More details
– Miss Nelson is Missing!, October 31 2026
Children’s play at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– Hawthorne Heights, November 1 2026
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details