Charleston Pride

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.

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

Charleston Pride Parade 2026

Charleston · Free

Registration closes Oct 11

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 closes Oct 11

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

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.

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!

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!

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Pride University - Townhall with Nico Lang

Circular Congregational Church · Charleston · Free

Join us for our installment of Pride University. The first lesson will be on Oct. 6th at 6:30 PM with Nico Lang, author of American Teenager

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Banned Books Week Event

Itinerant Literate Books · North Charleston · Free

Registration open

To raise awareness to book banning and censorship in South Carolina, we are partnering with local bookstores to host a one-time book club across the state.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Interfaith Pride Service

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church · Charleston · Free

Join us for our annual Interfaith Pride Service. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Pride Evensong - The Diocese of South Carolina

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church · Charleston · Free

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 11, at 5:00 p.m. as we gather at St. Stephen’s to kick off Charleston Pride Week with a diocesan-wide Pride Evensong.

Monday, October 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Voices of Promise

We Are Family Community Center · North Charleston · Free · 18+

We Are Family and My Sister's House present Voices of Promise. A place for centering stories, insights, and education to break the silence.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Pitch a Friend with Charleston Pride

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 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.

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM – Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 PM

The Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring Absent Friends

Terrace Theater · Charleston · $18 GA · 18+

Tickets on sale

A full-shadow-cast performance of Rocky Horror. This includes a screening of our beloved Rocky, with screen-accurate costumes, props, and set pieces.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Charleston Beerfest 2026

Riverfront Park · North Charleston · General Admission from $65 | VIP from $125 · 21+

Tickets on sale

Ready to sample the best beer while supporting Palmetto Community Care? Charleston Beerfest is almost here.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

2026 Creepy QT Halloween Party

Circular Church · Charleston · Free

Save the date for Oct. 31st, 3- 5 p.m. at Circular Church downtown. Food, community, raffle prizes, carnival games, and more. Reservations for this FREE all-ages event will start in October.