Things to Do in Charleston: October 2026
Our team's short list for October 2026. Updated on the 1st of every month.
Turnpike Troubadours at Firefly Distillery
Red dirt country under the oaks in Park Circle, with Muscadine Bloodline and The Creekers, 7 PM.
Details and ticketsLatin American Festival
Music, dance, and food from Latin America and the Caribbean at Wannamaker County Park, 12-5 PM.
Details and ticketsOktoberfest Charleston
Free German festival at St. Matthew's Lutheran on King Street, 11 AM-6 PM, rain or shine.
Details and tickets2nd Sunday on King Street
King Street closes to cars from Queen to Calhoun, 12-5 PM. Shop, snack, and stroll.
Details and ticketsThundercat at the Charleston Music Hall
The Distracted AF Tour with TiaCorine, 8 PM.
Details and ticketsThe Marshall Tucker Band
Southern rock legends at the Charleston Music Hall, 8 PM.
Details and ticketsThe Red Clay Strays at Credit One Stadium
The Grateful Tour with The Revivalists and Haley Reinhart on Daniel Island, 7 PM.
Details and ticketsJohnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds
Sturgill Simpson's latest project at Credit One Stadium, 8 PM.
Details and ticketsCharleston Beerfest
75+ craft breweries and live music at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, 2-7 PM.
Details and ticketsAn Evening with David Sedaris
The humorist returns to the Gaillard Center, 7:30 PM.
Details and ticketsCharleston Farmers Market
Marion Square, 8 AM-2 PM, through November 21. Produce, flowers, and breakfast stalls.
West Ashley Farmers Market
Ackerman Park, 3-7 PM, final market of the season October 14.
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