13 Things to Do in Charleston This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Riverfront Revival

A two-day music celebration at Riverfront Park featuring national and local musicians, with Friday's lineup including Gavin Adcock, BigXThePlug, and Charles Wesley Godwin.

Friday, October 9, 2026 12:00 PM · Riverfront Park

Music & Nightlife

The Black Jacket Symphony: Def Leppard's Hysteria

The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Def Leppard's Hysteria album live, performing the full record in tribute-concert form.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 Doors: 6:30 pm | Show: 7:30 pm · Charleston Music Hall

BALTHVS w/ DJ Zevyman

Electronic night at Music Farm featuring BALTHVS with DJ Zevyman.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 Doors: 7:00 pm | Show: 8:00 pm · Music Farm

The Sound of Charleston: America 250 Edition

A popular music series in the historic Circular Congregational Church covering decades of Charleston's musical history, with the next installment in this run.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Circular Congregational Church

Trampled By Turtles

The bluegrass-rooted band Trampled By Turtles plays a concert at The Refinery Charleston.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30 PM · The Refinery Charleston

R&B Bingo

A community R&B Bingo night at Cold Flame, with music, bingo, and singing along to favorite R&B songs.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 · Cold Flame, North Charleston

Arts & Culture

Jordan Klepper

Emmy-winning comedian Jordan Klepper brings a night of political satire and commentary, known for his man-on-the-street style interviews.

Friday, October 9, 2026 Doors: 6:00 pm | Show: 7:00 pm · Charleston Music Hall

Park Circle Art Walk

The Park Circle Art Walk returns after a year-long hiatus, featuring more than 65 artists across the neighborhood.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Park Circle, North Charleston

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live stages a live taping at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:30 PM · North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Family-Friendly

Family Revolutionary Sunday: Espionage!

Families learn about the role spies played in the Revolutionary War and test secret techniques like invisible ink and cipher wheels, in honor of the 250th anniversary.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm · The Charleston Museum

Outdoors & Active

ION Walk and Second State Coffee

A Charleston Walk and Socialize group walk followed by coffee at Second State.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 8:30 AM EDT · ION

Movement + Mental Wellness Night in Marion Square

An outdoor one-hour movement experience in Marion Square with pilates, yoga and more, plus a DJ, local vendors, and mental health resources, hosted with Ethos.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30pm · Marion Square

Free Events

ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori King Street x Ethos

A free fitness session hosted by Vuori King Street with Ethos.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00 AM · Vuori King Street