Charleston Pride

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Charleston Pride Pageant 2026

American Theater · Charleston · $15 GA / $50 VIP · 18+

Tickets on sale

Join us for a night of jaw-dropping performances, fierce talent, dazzling queens, and nonstop entertainment.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Charleston Pride - Orange Party

Share House · Charleston · Free

Come party with Charleston Pride for their Orange Party at Share House. The show starts at 8 pm with performances by Mercy Madison, Ava Clear, and Kymmya Starr.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Pitch a Friend with Charleston Pirde

Share House · Charleston · Free · 18+

Registration closes Oct 12

Charleston Pride Week 2026 Event - Are you ready to Pitch Your Friend to the Gay Community? Pitching starts at 7:30 PM. Don't miss out on finding your match.

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

Charleston Pride Parade 2026

Charleston · Free

Registration closes Oct 15

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.

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

Charleston Pride Festival 2026

Building 64 · North Charleston · Free

Tickets on saleRegistration open

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.

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

The After Party - Charleston Pride Festival's Official 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.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Hot Girls with Balls - Rainbow Reads Book Club

We Are Family Community Center · North Charleston · Free

Join The Bindings Collective for Rainbow Reads Book Club. They are currently reading Hot Girls with Balls.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Cozy, Prose, and Pride with SC LGBTQ+ Collection

Addlestone Library RM 227 · Charleston · Free

SC LGBTQ+ Collection Poetry and Prose Reading Event: An evening of poetry and prose reading.

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Punk Pixies for PSAF

Tin Roof · Charleston · $10 Cover · 21+

Join the Charleston Fairy Coalition for their benefit concert to help support PSAF at Tin Roof on Friday!

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Charleston Black Pride Presents Underground Mic: Charleston Nights

Lo-Fi Brewing · Charleston · $10 General

Join Charleston Black Pride and Zachary Williams for an Underground Mic Night. This fundraiser will celebrate spoken word, music, and culture.

Saturday, September 19, 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.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

PrEP in the Park

Doty Park · Summerville · Free

Join Palmetto Community Care for PrEP in the Park. Come on out for an afternoon of line dancing, food trucks, craft vendors, games, live performances, raffles, and local DJs!

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Ethical Practice with Rural LGBTQ+ Communities

Charleston · CE Price: $99.99 | Non-CE Price: $24.99

Registration open

This CE Training offers a look into Ethical Practices with Rural LGBTQ+ Communities, including Navigating Access, Identity, Confidentiality, and Care Across Helping Professions.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Feminist Magic Market - It's Fall Y'all

Commonhouse Aleworks · North Charleston · Free

Get into the spooky spirit with Charleston's Best Pop-Up Market! Our September 26th event will feature 100 artists, artisans, bakers, food trucks, vintage purveyors, and more!

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Living Authentically: Aiden's Journey Through Transition, Advocacy, and Hope

We Are Family Community Center · North Charleston · Free

Registration open

Join Aiden Vasquez as he shares his journey from decades of struggle to living authentically. This event is presented by PFLAG Charleston.

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Drag Show Brunch at La Sensacion Latina PR

La Sensacion Latina PR · North Charleston · Free

Join Divalicious Entertainment LLC, We Are Family, and Palmetto Prime for a Latin Drag Brunch at La Sensacion Latina PR

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

5th Annual Holy City Divas Live Drag Brunch

Holy City Brewing · Charleston · $100 · 21+

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The Fifth Annual Holy City Divas Live Drag Brunch is BACK at Holy City Brewery’s gorgeous event space, The Porter Room, on Sunday, September 27th, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.