Live Shows in Charleston 2026
Live stage shows, magic, ballet, opera, and family entertainment in Charleston and nearby cities.
- Updated: November 15, 2026
Browse live shows in Charleston, SC this year, including stage productions, musicals, plays, circuses, magic shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new events are announced.
- 141 Upcoming Shows
- 0 Live Shows This Weekend
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- Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA
- Nov 20 · 6:45 PM · Charleston, SC
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Best Shows This Week & This Month
Featured theater shows, ballet, opera, circus, musicals, plays, and family shows across Charleston and surrounding areas.
Charleston Shows By Month & Dates
Upcoming Live Shows
Explore live stage performances, venues, and upcoming show dates in Charleston.Upcoming Live Shows: 141
- Nov 20, 2026, 6:45 PM Fri — Concert, Pay Later Available: Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA at The Unitarian Church - Charleston,
4 Archdale Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $293, Avg. price ~ $403, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: A Holy City Haunting at Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $75, Avg. price ~ $87, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:45 PM Fri — Concert, Pay Later Available: Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons at The Unitarian Church - Charleston, 4 Archdale Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $293, Avg. price ~ $387, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 5:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Holy City Haunting at Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $74, Avg. price ~ $86, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights at Charleston Music Hall • 966 seats, 37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $153, Tickets Available: 528. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: A Holy City Haunting at Queen Street Playhouse, 20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $74, Avg. price ~ $86, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Interstellar Echoes - A Pink Floyd Tribute at Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston, SC 29412, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $57, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 6:30 PM Sun — DANCE, High Demand, Weekend Event: Rat King: The Untold and Twisted Tail Of A Nutcracker Christmas at Charleston Music Hall • 966 seats, 37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $172, Tickets Available: 70. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 8:30 PM Sun — Concert, Weekend Event: Gullah Collective at Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston, SC 29412, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $48, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Thanks Dolly - Tribute To Dolly Parton at Charleston Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Charleston, SC 29412, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $49, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — BALLET, High Demand: South Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker at Charleston Music Hall • 966 seats, 37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $150, Tickets Available: 798. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — BALLET, High Demand: South Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker at Charleston Music Hall • 966 seats, 37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $151, Tickets Available: 778. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — BALLET, High Demand: South Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker at Charleston Music Hall • 966 seats, 37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $153, Tickets Available: 907. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Concert: Sober Sessions: Songs That Saved My Life at Music Farm - Charleston • 800 seats, 32 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $41, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — Concert: Spiegeltent: Cabaret Royale by Underbelly at Performance Hall At Gaillard Center • 1800 seats, 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. Avg. price ~ $411, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 6:30 PM Fri — Concert: Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift at The Unitarian Church - Charleston, 4 Archdale Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $116, Tickets Available: 39. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: A Christmas Carol at Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $95, Avg. price ~ $285, Tickets Available: 42. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 8:30 PM Fri — Concert: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at The Unitarian Church - Charleston, 4 Archdale Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $44, Avg. price ~ $192, Tickets Available: 65. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — Concert, Best Value: 2010s Rave at Music Farm - Charleston • 800 seats, 32 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $28, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: A Christmas Carol at Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401, US. From $96, Avg. price ~ $394, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Charleston Shows By Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming live shows by season, weekend, and date.
All Shows in Charleston
Browse live stage productions, theatre performances, and entertainment shows happening across Charleston and nearby cities.
A Holy City Haunting
20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 3
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 19
Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Rat King: The Untold and Twisted Tail Of A Nutcracker Christmas
37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 1
Nov 22, 2026 6:30 PM
The Nutcracker
37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 2181
Nov 30, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
135 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 1861
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
A Christmas Story
20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 198
Dec 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Who's Holiday!
20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 14
Dec 17, 2026 8:00 PM
Cotton - A Song Cycle by Damien Geter
95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 1
Jan 15, 2027 7:30 PM
Unknown Performer
37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows
Jan 24, 2027 7:00 PM
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 6
Jan 26, 2027 7:30 PM
Watch What Crappens
37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 13
Jan 27, 2027 8:00 PM
The Sleeping Beauty - Ballet
37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 84
Feb 11, 2027 7:30 PM
Mean Girls
20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 202
Feb 12, 2027 7:30 PM
Isabel Wilkerson
95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 1
Feb 23, 2027 7:00 PM
The Surge: An Ode to Sinead O'Connor
95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Upcoming Shows 2
Feb 26, 2027 7:30 PM
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Live Entertainment Venues
Explore theatres, performing arts centers, and venues hosting live shows in Charleston and nearby cities.
Charleston Music Hall
Charleston, SC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 23
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Charleston Pour House
Charleston, SC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 7
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Dock Street Theatre
Charleston, SC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 38
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Embassy Suites Hotel Airport/convention Center
North Charleston, SC
Convention Center
Upcoming Shows 1
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Music Farm - Charleston
Charleston, SC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 3
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North Charleston Coliseum
North Charleston, SC
Arena
Upcoming Shows 1
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North Charleston Performing Arts Center
North Charleston, SC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 60
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Performance Hall At Gaillard Center
Charleston, SC
Arena
Upcoming Shows 12
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Queen Street Playhouse
Charleston, SC
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 48
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The Refinery - SC
North Charleston, SC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 1
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The Unitarian Church - Charleston
Charleston, SC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 10
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Live Shows FAQ
Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances in Charleston.
What types of live shows are happening in Charleston?
Live shows may include theatre productions, musicals, ballet performances, opera, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions.
Are live show schedules updated regularly?
Yeah. Performance dates and venue schedules are updated often as new productions and touring events are announced.
Do live shows happen on weekdays?
Absolutely. Many venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest show dates.
Where are live shows usually performed in Charleston?
Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, performing arts centers, auditoriums, and entertainment venues across Charleston and nearby cities.
Are family-friendly live shows available?
Some productions are designed for all ages, including family theatre, magic performances, and seasonal stage shows.
Do touring productions visit Charleston?
Yes. Many national and regional touring productions stop in Charleston throughout the year.
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