The Lowcountry Lowdown

Charleston Events for April 2026

This is the Lowcountry Lowdown for March 2026, sponsored by Avery & Sons Plumbing and Tankless. For tankless water heaters, traditional water heaters, filtration, polybutylene replacement, drains, and more, visit https://www.danielislandhotwaterplumber.com. March 1, 2026 Holy City Book Fest https://holycitybrewing.com/north-charleston-holy-city-brewing-events Mermaids at the South Carolina Aquarium https://scaquarium.org/mermaids/ Teddy Bear Picnic https://www.charlestonparksconservancy.org/teddy-bear-picnic/ March 2, 2026 Echoes of the Saint Cecilia Society: Act 1 https://www.chambermusiccharleston.org/echoes-of-the-st-cecilia-society/ Building Buddies (March 2–30, 2026) https://explorecml.org/whats-happening/?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral#buildingbuddies March 3, 2026 Free Live Trivia! (March 3 & 10, 2026) http://www.hometeambbq.com/ March 4, 2026 Story Strolls https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/events/story-stroll-feb-ekm2l The Sound of Charleston: America's 250th Edition (March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026) http://www.soundofcharleston.com/ Charleston Wine + Food Festival (March 4–8, 2026) https://charlestonwineandfood.com/?squadup-gift-card=PReview March 5, 2026 A Taste of Ireland https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/a-taste-of-ireland/ Blues & BBQ Cruise (Multiple March Dates) https://charlestonharbortours.com/tours-cruises/themed-dining-cruises/ Bubbles + Sweets https://chswf.org/events/bubbles-sweets/ G&G's A Spirited Supper https://gardenandgun.com/event/a-spirited-supper/ The South's Serial Killer https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/the-souths-serial-killer/ March 6, 2026 Bert Kreischer https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/bert-kreischer-1 Candlelight: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac https://eventvesta.com/events/128161/t/tickets Dark Water by Complexions Contemporary Ballet https://gaillardcenter.org/events/dark-water-by-complexions-contemporary-ballet/ Evan Honer It's A Long Road Tour https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/evan-honer/ March Exhibition Miniatures http://www.charlestoncraftsgallery.com/ March 7, 2026 Fossil Fest at Cypress Gardens (March 7–8, 2026) https://cypressgardens.berkeleycountysc.gov/events/ Dude Dad's Parents Night Out https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/dude-dads-parents-night-out/ Eric Church "Free The Machine Tour" https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2D006332444FA28A Front Beach Fest https://www.iop.net/recreation/special-events-holiday-activities/front-beach-fest Full Circle: A Celebration of Legacy https://www.facebook.com/events/park-circle/full-circle-the-gullah-geechee-legacy-celebration/762284353584610/ Introduction to Photography (March 7, 14, 21, 2026) https://www.magnoliaplantation.com/events/intro-to-photography Lessons in Watercolor Painting https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/news-events/events/lessons-in-watercolor-painting-from-charlestons-historic-women-artists-with-local-artist-giselle-harrington-3/ Where the Wild Things Run https://ccprc.com/1455/Where-the-Wild-Things-Run March 8, 2026 Candlebox https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/event/candlebox/ Chamber Music Charleston: Glorious String Sextets https://www.chambermusiccharleston.org/ovation-4-25-26/ Palmetto Park Jam https://ccprc.com/calendar.aspx?EID=18121 Quentin E. Baxter Presents the Quentin Baxter Quintet https://www.tickettailor.com/events/townofkiawahisland/1746476 March 9, 2026 Blues & BBQ Cruise https://charlestonharbortours.com/tours-cruises/themed-dining-cruises/ The Old St. Andrew's Annual Spring Tea Room & Gift Shop (March 9–14, 16–21, 2026) https://www.oldstandrews.org/tea-room March 10, 2026 Life and Legacy of Henri Bendel https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/life-and-legacy-of-henri-bendel/ Leela James https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/leela-james/ MJ The Musical (March 10–15, 2026) https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/mj-the-musical March 11, 2026 Barry Manilow https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/barry-manilow Phil & Lily Rosenthal // Just Try It!: Someplace New! https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/phil-lily-rosenthal-just-try-it-someplace-new/ The Sound of Charleston http://www.soundofcharleston.com/ March 12, 2026 Six Decades of USAID https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/six-decades-of-usaid/ Chase Matthew https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/chase-matthew/ Charleston by Design (March 12–15, 2026) https://www.charlestonbydesign.org/?utm_source=HCF%20Subscriber%20List&utm_campaign=d48c5d5338-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_10_30_12_55_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-36c9fe9ae4-119962683 March 13, 2026 2026 Taste of Black Charleston https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-taste-of-black-charleston-tickets-1977318980298 Candlelight: 90s Unplugged https://eventvesta.com/events/128150/t/tickets Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA https://eventvesta.com/events/128383/t/tickets DIAMONDS REIMAGINED: A Symphonic Salute to Rihanna https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/event/diamonds-reimagined-a-symphonic-salute-to-rihanna/ Congress The Band https://www.ticketweb.com/event/congress-the-band-the-refinery-tickets/14078814 March 14, 2026 Adam Ray https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/adam-ray/ St. Patrick's Day Block Party & Parade https://www.northcharleston.org/community/special_events/st_patricks_day_block_party_parade.php St. Patrick's Day Celebration at New Realm Brewing https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-tickets-1981858855186 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show https://eventvesta.com/events/131185/t/tickets The Little Mermaid by Palmetto City Ballet (March 14–15, 2026) https://palmettocityballet.org/little-mermaid-ballet-charleston-south-carolina-tickets/ March 15, 2026 Where Bach Meets Jobim - Porto Seguro and Alva Anderson https://www.facebook.com/share/1LxphBKKx9/ March 16, 2026 Botanical Edition Workshop https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/news-events/events/cabinet-of-curiosities-botanical-edition-workshop-with-roadside-blooms/ March 17, 2026 Charleston St. Patrick's Day Parade https://charlestonstpatricksdayparade.com/ Aly & AJ https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/aly-aj/ March 18, 2026 CLS Book Club https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/cls-book-club-a-flower-traveled-in-my-blood/ Robert Earl Keen https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/robert-earl-keen/ March 19, 2026 Dancing with the Stars: Live! 2026 Tour https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/dancing-with-the-stars-live-3 Inside "AD at Home" with Amy Astley https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/inside-ad-at-home-with-amy-astley/ March 20, 2026 Paul Reiser with Special Guest Matt Mackelcan https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/event/paul-reiser-copy/ March 21, 2026 Redux Spring Art Market http://www.reduxstudios.org/ An Evening With Bernadette Peters https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/bernadette-peters/ March 22, 2026 Adult Easter Egg Hunt https://tickets.postandcourier.com/e/adult-egg-hunt-2026 March 24, 2026 John Legend: An Evening of Songs and Stories https://gaillardcenter.org/events/john-legend/ March 25, 2026 Medal of Honor Day https://www.patriotspoint.org/events/medal-honor-day-2 March 26, 2026 Drew Lynch https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/drew-lynch/ March 27, 2026 Holy City Magic's Totally Mental https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/holy-city-magics-totally-mental/ Monster Jam (March 27–29, 2026) https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/monster-jam-7 March 28, 2026 Cooper River Bridge Run 2026 https://bridgerun.com/ March 29, 2026 MxPx w/ The Ataris https://charlestonmusichall.com/event/mxpx/ Vietnam Veterans Day https://www.patriotspoint.org/events/vietnam-veterans-day-3 March 31, 2026 Monuments by Craig Walsh (Through March 31, 2026) https://gaillardcenter.org/events/monuments-by-craig-walsh/

The Lowcountry Lowdown for February 2026 The Lowcountry Lowdown is brought to you by Avery & Sons Plumbing and Tankless. Visit their website or give them a call at (843) 305-5555 If you'd like to feature an event on a future episode of The Lowcountry Lowdown, email The Lowcountry Events or text event details to (843) 421-8516. New episodes monthly. February 2026 in the Lowcountry is packed wall to wall with concerts, festivals, theatre, comedy, family programming, and community events stretching from Charleston to Mount Pleasant and beyond. From major touring acts like Diana Krall, STOMP, and Neil deGrasse Tyson to beloved local traditions like 2nd Sunday on King Street, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, and Revolutionary-era programming, there's something happening nearly every day. Valentine's weekend brings no shortage of music, comedy, food, and anti-Valentine alternatives, while the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition anchors the middle of the month downtown. Families, art lovers, history buffs, sports fans, and night-owls alike will find plenty to choose from. Whether you're chasing live music, hands-on workshops, festivals by the water, or a good laugh, February delivers across the board. The Lowcountry Lowdown has you covered from the first Sunday to the final Saturday. Multiple Dates Chicago: The Musical Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony Revolution Saturdays at Middleton Place Ringleaders of Rebellion Sense and Sensibility Camellia Walks 2026 Monuments by Craig Walsh Children's Museum of the Lowcountry Garden Lights at Middleton Place & Juliet Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition Colour of Music Festival February 1 Kevin James Oyster Festival Shucked & Sauced Taste of Gullah Geechee Trivia at Eliza's February 3 Matthew Morrison The International Piano Series presents Drew Petersen Trivia Tuesdays at New Realm February 4 JUMP – America's Van Halen Experience February 6 Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More From Nothing, Something The Movement Visions Tour February 7 Charleston Jazz Presents: Ode to Billie Holiday Tonya Nicole February 8 Save the Light Half-Marathon & 5K Mermaids at the South Carolina Aquarium Sweetgrass Basket Weaving Workshop The Black Soundtrack presented by Tiguere Contemporary 2nd Sunday on King Street Quentin E. Baxter Presents The Angelique Francis Band Revolutionary Sunday: Swamp Fox Super Bowl Watch Party at Lamar's February 9 Diana Krall Friends of MOJA present The Roots of a Renaissance February 10 Calligraphy Workshop with Gibbs Elliott Calligraphy February 11 Brew-oke at New Realm Brewing February 12 A Midsummer Night's Dream February 13 A Night of Sade with Tonya Nicole Dancing Without Limits Shenandoah February 14 Anti-Valentine's Night Market Edwin McCain International Wine and Sweets Stroll Love Is in the Air: Valentine's Dinner & Dance Next Stop Comedy at Frothy Beard Off World! Second Saturday Science with Live5 News The Boykin Bash February 15 Chamber Music Charleston Salon Series: Mozart and Beethoven Family Birding Day at Dill Sanctuary Pickers Hullabaloo Flea Market The Seafarer's Table February 17 Keb' Mo' Tea Time in the Lowcountry February 19 Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Dance, Sing, Celebrate – Harambee Dance Company Tour of Heyward-Washington House February 20 Candlelight Concerts February 21 Danish Radio Big Band conducted by Miho Hazama Cocktails & Camellias Revolutionary Berkeley Day Sea & Sand Festival Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience February 24 STOMP! February 25 Pink Martini February 26 Neil deGrasse Tyson To the Last Drop of Blood: African Americans in the American Revolution February 28 Barrier Island EcoTours Birding Excursion Charleston Southern Soul Festival The Sixties Show 

January 2026 is packed with events across Charleston and the Lowcountry, and this month's episode of The Lowcountry Lowdown walks you through it all, from New Year's Day to the final weekend of the month. In this episode, we cover Museum Mile Month, Charleston Restaurant Week, and the Second Annual Charleston Comedy Week, along with major performances at the Gaillard Center, Charleston Music Hall, Dock Street Theatre, PURE Theatre, and the North Charleston Coliseum. You'll also hear about special events at the Charleston Museum, Patriots Point, Middleton Place, Drayton Hall, the Charleston Library Society, Forte Jazz Lounge, Firefly Distillery, and venues across North Charleston, Kiawah, Seabrook Island, and downtown Charleston. From ballet, symphony, and theatre to comedy, jazz, literary talks, family programming, murder mystery dinners, and live music, this episode delivers a full calendar of what's happening around the Lowcountry in January. The Lowcountry Lowdown is brought to you by Avery & Sons Plumbing and Tankless, specializing in tankless water heaters and polybutylene pipe replacement. Learn more at DanielIslandHotWaterPlumber.com If you'd like to feature an event on a future episode, email [email protected] or text event details to 843-421-8516. New episodes monthly. The Complete List of Events for This Month With Links January 1, 2026 Museum Mile Month https://www.charlestonsmuseummile.org/ January 3, 2026 Paint & Sip at Ruby Sunshine (Downtown): Moonlit Sailboats https://charlestonpaintparty.com/event-calendar/2026/moonlit/sailboats?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral Patriots Point Throwback Day https://www.patriotspoint.org/events/throwback-day The Impossible Murder at Captain Jack's Flapjack Shack https://www.charlestonmysteries.com/ January 7, 2026 The Brett Belanger Trio – Instrumental Jazz Series https://www.fortejazzlounge.com/ January 8, 2026 Paint & Sip at Dashi Wine Bar and Emporium: Holy City https://charlestonpaintparty.com/event-calendar/2026/holy/city?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral January 9, 2026 Professional Bull Riders Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/pbr-pendleton-whisky-velocity-tour Liquid Pleasure https://www.tickettailor.com/events/townofkiawahisland/1741004 January 10, 2026 Off-Road Duathlon https://www.ccprc.com/3263/Off-Road-Duathlon Oysters at the Point Presents: Thomas Champagne with Friends https://www.citypapertickets.com/events/174958211/thomas-champagne-with-friends The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/Charleston/murder-mystery-tickets-showtimes/?refresh=1&utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral January 11, 2026 Chamber Music Charleston at the Dock Street Theatre https://www.chambermusiccharleston.org/ovation-3-25-26/ Grand Kyiv Ballet Presents: Snow Queen https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/event/snow-queen/ Revolutionary Sunday: Beginnings https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/news-events/events/revolutionary-sunday-beginnings/ January 14, 2026 Barry Manilow https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/barry-manilow Guerilla Shakespeare: The Real Will Shakespeare Reveal https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/guerilla-shakespeare-the-real-will-shakespeare-reveal/ January 15, 2026 McNeal by Ayad Akhtar https://puretheatre.org/mcneal/ Regency Romance Reimagined https://www.tickettailor.com/events/townofkiawahisland/1948513 Skylark: Paula McLain's Latest https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/skylark-paula-mclains-latest/ January 17, 2026 MLK Jr. Commemorative Concert: Still Standing https://www.lowcountryvoices.com/ January 18, 2026 An Evening With Larry the Cable Guy https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/an-evening-with-larry-the-cable-guy Sounds of Brazil: Porto Seguro with Andrew Finn McGill https://charleston.boldtypetickets.com/events/176786944/porto-seguro-with-andrew-finn-mcgill January 19, 2026 2026 MLK Parade https://www.ywcagc.org/mlk.html January 21, 2026 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Ray Chen https://gaillardcenter.org/events/the-royal-philharmonic-orchestra-with-ray-chen/ January 22, 2026 Cirque Musica: Heroes & Villains https://charlestonsymphony.org/event/cirquemusica/2026-01-22/ A Night of the Macabre https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/a-night-of-the-macabre/ Oysters by the Battery https://www.historiccharleston.org/events/oysters-by-the-battery-2026 January 23, 2026 Vic DiBitetto: The Italian Hurricane https://app.showslinger.com/e/VicCharlestonSC January 24, 2026 2nd Annual Charleston Comedy Week https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/charleston-comedy-week/ Fairy House Day https://ccprc.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=17895 The Royal Hounds https://www.tickettailor.com/events/townofkiawahisland/1928308 Weave Here, Weave There, Weave Anywhere! https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/news-events/events/weave-here-weave-there-weave-anywhere-3/ January 27, 2026 Book Tour Exclusive: Anatomy of an Alibi https://charlestonlibrarysociety.org/event/book-tour-exclusive-anatomy-of-an-alibi/ January 29, 2026 Garden Lights at Middleton Place https://www.middletonplace.org/news-and-events/event/garden-lights-at-middleton-place/ January 30, 2026 Holy City Swing Charleston Alley 2026 https://www.holycityswing.com/charlestonalley Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775–1783 Opening Keynote and Reception https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/news-events/events/ringleaders-of-rebellion-charleston-in-revolt-1775-1783-opening-keynote-and-reception/ January 31, 2026 OLESTRA Improv Comedy https://nameless-numberhead.square.site/product/olestra-nyc-improv-charleston-comedy-week-/U3Q2IBDB3XC4ZL64Q4CNGAP4?si=true Rocket Man: The Music of Elton John – North Charleston POPS! https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events/detail/rocket-man-the-music-of-elton-john SAND Improv Comedy https://nameless-numberhead.square.site/product/sand-chicago-improv-charleston-comedy-week-/XG7A6PDDFXVDCOHGANBVJNK5?cs=true&cst=custom Ongoing / Weekly in January Fossil Friday at the Charleston Museum https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/news-events/events/fossil-friday-with-curator-of-natural-history-matthew-gibson-116/