downtown Charleston events

The Lowcountry Jazz Festival: Make plans for Charleston’s Labor Day weekend.

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Young musician playing silver flute with sheet music at Lowcountry Jazz Festival

Forget the holiday BBQ and the beach umbrella. For Labor Day weekend, Charleston has a better plan that includes a horn section. For the first time in almost 20 years, the Charleston Gaillard Center will host the Lowcountry Jazz Festival on September 4–6, 2026. It doesn’t just happen. It occurs because Charleston recognizes that culture … Read more

American Gardens Turns Downtown Charleston Into an Open-Air Cinema This Fall

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A classical multi-tiered fountain lit in blue at night in a Charleston plaza or park, surrounded by bare trees wrapped in warm white string lights, with outdoor seating and a few people walking nearby.

Charleston doesn’t need another reason to charm you. It’s found one anyway. American Gardens, a one-acre green oasis nestled between King and Meeting streets, is hosting its inaugural “Movie Nite in the Park” series. Every Thursday evening through October 29, the park’s Grand Lawn transforms into a free outdoor theater. Bring a blanket, some popcorn, … Read more