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.

Join us on Saturday December 17 for the final Holiday Market of the season in Marion Square from 9:00am-3:00pm. You’ll find everything you need to deck the halls for the holidays and fill the pantry with local goodies, all from local farmers, growers, artisans and crafters. Browse a wide assortment of art, crafts and holiday gift items and get your holiday shopping done early.

On December 18 at 4:00pm, join us in Marion Square for Chanukah in the Square. Holiday Magic in Historic Charleston is also a partner in promoting and producing Chanukah in the Square, an initiative of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program at the College of Charleston and Chabad of Charleston and the Lowcountry. This festive celebration, which features live music, arts and crafts and traditional seasonal food, starts at 4 p.m. and culminates with the lighting of a menorah at dusk.

Uptown Social Paint & Sip:
Cardinal Birch Trees
Uptown Social, 587 King Street
December 13 at 5:00pm
Admission: $35, plus applicable fees *21+ only

Uptown social is nestled in the heart of downtown historical Charleston.
Sign up to join for a creative good time!
Reservation is for the paint event ONLY, any food or beverages must be purchased from your server through Uptown Social directly.

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Jingle Ball
Ritual Charleston, 145 Calhoun Street
December 13 from 8:00pm-12:00am
Admission: $100, plus applicable fees

Come celebrate the holidays and give back to the community. Ritual presents Jingle Ball 2022 a black tie benefit with the goal of brightening the holiday season for children living below the poverty line in the low country area. Proceeds will be donated to the East Cooper Community Outreach Christmas Assistance Program.

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Instrumental A Charleston Christmas with Mark Rapp
Forte Jazz Lounge, 477 King Street
December 14 at 7:00pm
Admission: $20-$30, plus applicable fees

Instrumental Jazz Night: A Charleston Christmas with Mark Rapp. Brett Belanger produces this Wednesday Night with a focus on Jazzy holiday favorites.

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Phil Vassar and Deana Carter "Coming Home for Christmas"
The Riviera Theater, 227 King Street
December 15 at 7:00pm
Admission: $55.50-$99.50, plus applicable fees

Platinum-selling Phil Vassar is "Coming Home for Christmas" and bringing singer-songwriter Deana Carter to The Riviera Charleston for their 2022 Christmas tour. Join them for Christmas classics and original holiday music, including two original Christmas songs, "Coming Home for Christmas" and "Brand New Year”.

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