Top Things to Do in Charleston & the Lowcountry This July 2026
Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better time to experience everything the Charleston area has to offer. July is packed with family-friendly festivals, live music, farmers’ markets, sporting events, outdoor activities, and waterfront celebrations throughout the Lowcountry. Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend outing, a date night, or a chance to explore a new part of the region, there’s something happening for everyone. Check out some of our favorite July events below and start planning your next Lowcountry adventure!
4: Waterfront Independence Day Celebration
4: 4th of July Dinner Cruise, Spirit of Carolina
4: Charleston’s Hot Dog Eating Championship, Republic Garden and Lounge
4: Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
10: An Evening with Wilco, Firefly Distillery
10,11: Queens of Country, Queen Street Playhouse
12: 2nd Sunday on King Street
12: Blackberry Smoke, Chas Music Hall
12,26: Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series, James Island County Park
12: Monet and Mimosas, Gibbes Museum of Art
14: Toad the Wet Sprocket, Chas Music Hall
17: Aquarium for Adults, SC Aquarium
17: Dirks Bentley and Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Credit One Stadium
17: Reggae Nights Concert Series, James Island County Park
18: Cars and Coffee, Freshfields Kiawah
19: Cat Power, Chas Music Hall
24: Dancing on the Cooper, Mt Pleasant Pier
25: Ella Langley Dandelion Tour, N Chas Coliseum
25: IOP 2026 Beach Run
25: Sweetgrass Festival, Memorial Waterfront Park Mt Pleasant
25: Steel Pulse, The Refinery
30: Barry Manilow, N Chas Coliseum
30: The Black Keys, Firefly Distillery
31: Live at Firefly with O.A.R, Firefly Distillery
31: Moonlight Mixer, Folly Beach Pier
31: Fly Fishing Film Tour, Chas Music Hall
