Best Things to Do in Charleston This Week · April 23–26, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Southern Rock Music Festival at Tin Roof

A Southern rock music festival takes over Tin Roof for an afternoon and evening of live local and regional acts.

Friday, April 24, 2026 4:00 PM · Tin Roof, Charleston

One Irish Rover: Van Morrison Tribute Band

A Van Morrison tribute band takes the stage at Charleston Music Hall for a night of classic rock.

Friday, April 24, 2026 Doors: 7:00 PM | Show: 8:00 PM · Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St, Charleston, SC

High Water Festival After Party with Jerry Feels Good & Chet Faker (DJ Set)

The official High Water Festival after party features Jerry Feels Good joining Chet Faker for a DJ set at Building 64.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Building 64, Charleston, SC

Food & Drink

Mother's Ruin Charleston Opening

The popular NYC-based bar with locations in Nashville and Austin makes its Charleston debut today.

Friday, April 24, 2026 · Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Cocktail Week

Enjoy specialty cocktails and deals at 30+ local bars and restaurants through April 27 for Charleston's citywide Cocktail Week.

Sunday, April 26, 2026 · 30+ venues throughout Charleston, SC

Free Events

Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

Join the Charleston Museum's Curator of Natural History for an inside look at current projects in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab.

Friday, April 24, 2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM · Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC

Arts & Culture

Beethoven's Choral Fantasy

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents a program centered on Beethoven's Choral Fantasy, combining piano, orchestra, and voices.

Friday, April 24, 2026 · Charleston, SC

Rodin: All the Truth of Nature at Gibbes Museum

An ongoing exhibition at the Gibbes Museum of Art showcasing works by the legendary sculptor Auguste Rodin.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston, SC

Feathered Forms: A Bird Sketching Workshop with Local Artist Jennifer York

Local artist Jennifer York leads an introduction to sketching workshop at the Charleston Museum, using items from the Museum's collection as inspiration.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC

Art in I'on 2026

Annual juried art show and sale in the charming I'on neighborhood featuring local and regional artists across multiple mediums.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM · I'on Neighborhood, Charleston, SC

Festivals & Special Events

Lowcountry Strawberry Festival

Annual outdoor festival at Boone Hall Plantation celebrating the strawberry harvest with food, entertainment, and farm fun.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Boone Hall Plantation, Charleston, SC

Fête de la Rue

A lively street festival outside Rue De Jean celebrating French culture with food, drinks, and community fun.

Saturday, April 25, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM · 39 Rue De Jean, Charleston, SC

LiveWild Fest

A full day of movement, music, wellness, and community featuring fitness classes, live music, and 60+ vendors at a new venue.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Charleston, South Carolina

Outdoors & Active

Let's Run CHS x Cooldown Launch Meetup

Let's Run CHS and Cooldown team up for their first-ever Charleston running meetup launch event, kicking off weekly Tuesday runs.

Monday, April 28, 2026 · Charleston, South Carolina

Date Night

Reel Soul Cinema: Vinyl and Vibes Edition at Gullah & Grooves

Classic film culture meets timeless music at Gullah & Grooves for an evening of soulful cinema, smooth vinyl sounds, and community vibes — bring your favorite vinyl records.

Thursday, April 24, 2026 · Gullah & Grooves, Charleston, SC