Don't miss all the exciting cultural events that Charleston has to offer! We've highlighted a few events below, but please connect with us to stay up to date on what's happening in the arts scene. | |
HOLIDAY MAGIC IN HISTORIC CHARLESTON | | |
The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs celebrates the holiday season with Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston, offering free, family-friendly activities and live performances for everyone in the community to enjoy. | | |
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Holiday Market in Marion Square
December 7, 8, 14, 15, and 21
9:00am – 3:00pm
Shop Local this Holiday Season at our Annual Charleston Holiday Market in Marion Square on Saturdays & Sundays, 9am-2pm for the first three weekends in December. Enjoy a bounty of fresh local produce & homegrown creativity with additional vendors and decorations!
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Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
Broad St. to Calhoun St.
December 7th at 3:00pm
Come join the City of Charleston for this fun, high energy parade which will commence on Broad Street at Rutledge, travel North on Meeting Street, and conclude on Calhoun Street at Meeting Street. Participants include musical ensembles, clubs and organizations. Tree Lighting to Follow in Marion Square.
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Holiday Parade of Boats
Charleston Harbor
December 14 at 3:00pm
Join another Lowcountry tradition at the Holiday Parade of Boats. This display of lighted and festive boats proceeds from the Cooper River, through the Charleston Harbor and into the Ashley River. This is a family-friendly event is sure to become a holiday tradition for everyone. View the procession along Charleston’s waterfront or decorate your own boat and join the parade (advance registration required).
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Chanukah in the Square
Marion Square
December 29 at 4:00pm
An initiative of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston and Chabad of Charleston and the Lowcountry, Chanukah in the Square is a festive celebration featuring live music, arts and crafts and traditional seasonal food, culminating with the lighting of a menorah at dusk.
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Holiday POPS with Charleston Symphony Orchestra
December 19, 20, and 21 at 7:30 PM at The Gaillard Center
Charleston’s favorite holiday tradition continues! With special guests — the CSO Chorus, beloved soloists, dancers, and surprises along the way — Holiday Pops will feature seasonal holiday classics from around the world. This spectacular celebration of joy and holiday cheer is guaranteed to entertain and delight audiences of all ages.
Featuring special guests, including Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr., who first burst onto the national conscience as the Sinatra-and-Soul singing season six winner of NBC TV’s “America’s Got Talent” with his incredible voice, undeniable charisma, and unparalleled showmanship. Landau has made dozens of TV appearances including “The Today Show”, “The View”, CNN, “Fox and Friends”, “The Talk”, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Hollywood Christmas Parade.
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Dance Conservatory of Charleston presents
The Nutcracker
December 14th at 2:00 and 6:00 PM
December 15th at 1:00 and 5:00 PM
All shows located at The Sottile Theatre
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Dance Conservatory of Charleston is delighted each winter to present The Nutcracker, one of the most treasured performing opportunities in a dancer’s life. A brave young girl, her prince, a pageant of ballerinas and a cast of dreamlike characters in a world filled with magic and sweet delights. Our student dancers are part of this beloved holiday tradition. With 250 student dancers comprising two casts, we are proud to present a production in which every student shines, from our children’s and primary division dancers as Little Mice and Gingerbread, to our pre-professional students in the principal roles of Sugar Plum and Snow Queen. We are also thrilled to present Sean Rollofson, former Pacific Northwest Ballet & BalletMet dancer and City Ballet of San Diego principal, as Snow King and Cavalier in this year's performances. Join us for this timeless holiday classic live in theater or from the comfort of your own home with our online streaming ticket options. A delight for all ages, our production of The Nutcracker is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family & friends, near and far!
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Palmetto City Ballet presents
The Nutcracker Ballet
December 20th at 7:00 PM
December 21st at 1:00 and 7:00 PM
December 22nd at 3:00 PM
All shows located at The Sottile Theatre
Join Clara, a young orphan, on an adventure filled with menacing shadows, dancing snowflakes, and a bustling town marketplace. Our retelling will remind you that a family's love is the greatest gift of all, promising to be a stunning celebration of the season!
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Charleston Stage presents
A Christmas Carol
November 30 -
December 22, 2024
at The Dock Street Theatre
Experience the enchantment of the holiday season with Charleston Stage's dazzling original adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol! Every season, audiences are captivated by the breathtaking scenery, gorgeous costumes, and mesmerizing effects. With a delightful score of classic carols and a cast portraying more than 50 iconic characters, from Scrooge to Tiny Tim, this spirited musical brings the heartfelt wonder of Christmas to life once more. Don't miss out on the magic—secure your tickets early, as last year's performances of this holiday hit sold out!
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The Sound of Charleston - Special Holiday Editions
Nov 30, Dec 6, 13, 20, 23, 26, 30
at Circular Congregational Church
Experience the sounds that define Charleston’s unique southern charm — gospel, Gullah, Gershwin, Civil War songs, jazz and light classics — coming to life in historic Circular Congregational Church during live 75 minute concerts.
Don’t miss our Special Holiday Editions in December! In addition to our normal program, we add a number of Holiday selections and serve light snacks after each show. Circular Church is festively decorated for Christmas during these candlelight performances. We even have performances on December 22nd, 26th and 30th when the arts scene is quiet in Charleston!
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Christmas on the Battery: Carols, Candlelight, and Gullah Christmas Stories
December 5 - 6 at the Edmondston-Alston House
Enjoy a special evening at the historic Edmondston-Alston House. Take a self-guided tour of the festively decorated house by candlelight and hear the Charleston Caroling Company. Warm up in the courtyard with wine or hot cider where a local storyteller will perform Gullah Christmas stories.
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