Charleston Area LGBTQIA+ Community Events

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Featured Events

Kick off Pride at Taco Boy

Friday, October 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Kick off Pride at Taco Boy

Taco Boy · Charleston · Free · 18+

Registration open

Kick off the Charleston Pride weekend with a party at Taco Boy.

Charleston Pride Parade 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Charleston Pride Parade 2026

Charleston · Free

Registration closed

We are excited to be hosting the 17th Annual Charleston Pride Parade. We strive to highlight the uniqueness and diversity of our community. All are welcome to help spread love and queer joy.

Charleston Pride Festival 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Charleston Pride Festival 2026

Building 64 · North Charleston · Free

Tickets on saleRegistration closed

The Charleston Pride Festival is free to the public with limited VIP ticket sales. Expect a full day of art, music, drag, vendors, community, and joy! Let’s celebrate Pride, Charleston — together.

Charleston Pride's After Party

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM – Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Charleston Pride's After Party

Building 64 · North Charleston · $10 for GA / $50 for VIP · 18+

Tickets on sale through Oct 18

Join us after the Charleston Pride Festival to dance the night away. Performers include Kenya Pleaser and other local drag queens.

Pride Pool Party

Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Pride Pool Party

The Starlight Motor Inn · North Charleston · Free · 21+

Tickets on sale

Close out Charleston Pride Week with us for an adults-only pool party. We’re closing out Charleston Pride Weekend with the FINALE PARTY at The Starlight!

Divas on Tap Drag Brunch

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Divas on Tap Drag Brunch

Edmund's Oast Brewing Company · Charleston · Free

The Divas are back at Edmund’s Oast Brewing Company on Sunday, October 18th, as part of Charleston Pride weekend!

Upcoming Events

Pride Night at Southern Screams

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM

Pride Night at Southern Screams

Southern Screams · North Charleston · $25 GA / $36 RIP Access / $64 Behind the Screams

Tickets on sale

Charleston Pride Week is taking over Southern Screams!

Park Circle Cares

Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM

Park Circle Cares

North Charleston High School Bus Loop · North Charleston · Free

Join Park Circle Cares for Free Food! Fresh Fruit & Veggies. Free meat for the first 50 families. Lowcountry Period Pixies has provided free feminine hygiene products.

V-elvira's Double Feature

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM

V-elvira's Double Feature

The Bearded Ax Social Tavern · North Charleston · $10 · 21+

Tickets on sale

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, hosts a double feature: A Drag Horror Film Viewing of The Evil Dead and The Evil Dead 2.