In September, the weather in Charleston and its vicinity is still hot, tempting many people to the beach to take advantage of the warm water and the last weeks of summer sun.
The Labor Day weekend marks the end of the summer vacation season proper, and the resumption of Charleston’s busy events calendar.
Charleston’s Lowcountry Jazz Festival and the bigger MOJA Arts Festival toward the end of the month are September highlights. Other events include Charleston’s second Restaurant Week of the year and the tail end of the city’s regular summer music and dance evenings.
Interested in a specific type of event? See Charleston’s calendars of upcoming:
– Concerts
– Comedy shows
– Musicals
– Food festivals
– Farmers markets
See also:
– September 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.
– The Wizard of Oz, August 26 - September 27 2026
Musical at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– ArtWalk, September 4 2026
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details
– Lowcountry Jazz Festival, September 4-6 2026
Annual Labor Day weekend jazz festival at the Gaillard Center. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays, April through November
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
– The Wizard of Oz, August 26 - September 27 2026
Musical at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– Cheekface, September 9 2026
Concert at the Music Farm. More details
– Dancing on the Cooper, September 11 2026
Monthly summer music and dancing at the Mount Pleasant Pier. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays, April through November
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, September 12 2026
Series of fishing tournaments at the Folly Beach Pier. More details
– Stayin’ Alive – One Night of the Bee Gees, September 12 2026
Tribute concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– The Wizard of Oz, August 26 - September 27 2026
Musical at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– Little Feat, September 14 2026
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Little Feat, September 15 2026
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– Isle of Palms Farmers Market, September 17 2026
Farmers market in Isle of Hope with fresh produce and food vendors, live music and more. More details
– Zac Brown Band, September 17 2026
Concert at the Credit One Stadium. More details
– Moonlight Mixers, September 18 2026
Monthly summer music and dancing at the Folly Beach Pier. More details
– Jet, September 18 2026
Concert at the Music Farm. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays, April through November
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, September 19 2026
Series of fishing tournaments at the Mount Pleasant Pier. More details
– Piano Legends, September 19 2026
Concert at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– James Taylor and His All-Star Band, September 20 2026
Concert at the Credit One Stadium. More details
– The Wizard of Oz, August 26 - September 27 2026
Musical at The Historic Dock Street Theatre. More details
– 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
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays, April through November
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
– Travis Tritt, September 26 2026
Concert at the North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. More details
– 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
– Serial Killers with Dr Scott Bonn, September 28 2026
Talk event at the Charleston Music Hall. More details
– ArtWalk, October 2 2026
Monthly first Friday art walks in downtown Charleston galleries. More details
– Charleston Farmers Market, Saturdays, April through November
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