May 2025 Events in Charleston, SC: Your Ultimate Lowcountry Guide
Looking for the best things to do in Charleston this May? Whether you're a local or just visiting the Holy City, you're in for a month packed with sunshine, shrimp, and Southern charm. From beachside mixers to art walks and food fests, we’ve rounded up the top May 2025 events happening in and around Charleston. Bookmark this page and start filling up your calendar!
Top Events in Charleston – May 2025 Highlights
May 2
Moonlight Mixer @ Folly Beach Pier
Nexton Nights @ Nexton Square
First Friday Art Walk – Downtown Charleston
May 3-4
Lowcountry Shrimp Festival
Night Market @ Charleston Pour House
Freefly Warehouse Washout
Dragon Boat Festival
Cody Johnson Concert @ Credit One
Jim Gaffigan Comedy Show (also May 4)
Charleston Cinco de Mayo Festival @ Hanahan Amphitheater
May 5–11
Charleston Greek Festival
Celadon x Navy Yard Bazaar
Edmund’s Oast Shrimp Boil
Sounds on the Square @ Hutchinson Square
Summerville May Fest
Mother’s Day Event @ Celadon – Mt. Pleasant
Second Sunday on King Street
Mid-Month Must-Dos
Charleston Wine + Food Summer Sizzle (May 12–31)
Third Thursday in Downtown Summerville (May 15)
Isle of Paws Music Fest
Dancing on the Cooper @ Mt. Pleasant Pier
Charleston Vintage Market @ The Refinery
Taste of Sullivan’s Island (May 17)
Late May Favorites
Bohemian Bull Night Market (May 17)
Spoleto Festival kicks off (May 23–June 8)
Keith Urban in Concert @ Credit One Stadium (May 24)
Surfrider Foundation Gala @ The Wonderer (May 25)
Reggae Nights Summer Concert Series @ James Island County Park (May 30)
Classic Car Show @ Firefly Distillery (May 31)
Weekly Happenings – Charleston Farmers Markets & More
If you're all about that local life, don’t miss these recurring events:
Tuesdays: Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market
Wednesdays: West Ashley Farmers Market
Thursdays: Park & Grove Spring Market, Live Under the Oaks @ Mt. Pleasant Towne Center
Fridays: Party at The Point @ CHS Harbor Resort + Marina, Mount Pleasant Makers Market
Saturdays: Farmers Markets in Summerville, Sea Island (Johns Island), and Marion Square
Sundays: Sunday Brunch Farmers Market @ CHS Pour House
Sports Fans, Take Note
Charleston RiverDogs Home Games: May 6–11, 13–18, 27–31
Charleston Battery Home Matches: May 3, 17, 31
