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Things to Do in Charleston

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This week in Charleston · May 21–24, 2026

Spoleto Festival USA kicks off this Friday with a stacked 17-day run of world-class performances, while Willie Nelson takes the field at Firefly Distillery on Sunday and Drayton Hall opens its gates at night for chamber music under the oaks.

To see more things to do in Charleston this weekend, view the full digest here.

Past Digests

Browse past digests for Charleston. Each digest features gems from local sources and social media.

Charleston — May 14, 2026
Spoleto Festival USA descends on the Holy City May 22, bringing world-class jazz, early music, and a one-night Bill Murray cameo. Before that, Willie Nelson at Firefly and the Charleston Jazz Orchestra's Miles & Coltrane at 100 keep the week stacked.
Charleston — May 07, 2026
Things to do in Charleston this week (May 7–10, 2026) — Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop, Katt Williams, and The Green Heart Project
Charleston — April 30, 2026
Things to do in Charleston this week (April 30–May 3, 2026) — Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop, Kathy Griffin, and The Green Heart Project
Charleston — April 23, 2026
A world premiere from Pure Theatre and the Lowcountry Strawberry Festival at Boone Hall headline a stacked weekend, with Panchiko bringing their cult-internet-famous sound to Charleston Music Hall Saturday night.
Charleston — April 16, 2026
Curated events in Charleston for the week of April 16, 2026. Hand-picked from 60+ local sources.

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