The North Charleston Arts Fest features five days of events highlighting regional and local artists and performers in the areas of Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Literature. Residents and visitors are invited to experience a diverse array of free performances, exhibitions, and activities in a variety of venues, including libraries, businesses, community centers, and parks. The festival schedule offers something for everyone, including concerts, theatre presentations, dance performances, children’s programs, demonstrations, exhibitions, and more.
A multi-venue, multi-disciplinary arts festival for every resident & visitor of North Charleston
2026 Events
Narrow down your selection of festival offerings by clicking on one of the arts disciplines/categories listed at the top of the calendar. Some programs require pre-registration. Free parking at all locations. Scheduled events are subject to change; confirm prior to event.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!
- Apr
2026 - 29
Wed @ 10:30 am
Interactive Children’s Theatre Performance – Aliens Alive - 29
Wed @ 6:00 pm
Opening Celebration & Art Reception - 29
Wed @ 7:00 pm
Concert – Music Builds Bridges II - 30
Thu @ 10:30 am
Puppet Show – Suitcase Circus - 30
Thu @ 11:00 am
Lunch & Learn - 30
Thu @ 4:00 pm
Puppet Show – Suitcase Circus - 30
Thu @ 5:00 pm
African American Fiber Art Exhibition Reception - 30
Thu @ 7:00 pm
Chamber Music Concert - 30
Thu @ 7:00 pm
Concert – Live! from Park Circle - 30
Thu @ 7:00 pm
Concert – Joe Taylor - 30
Thu @ 7:00 pm
Theatre Performance – Shortwave Kitsch - May
2026 - 01
Fri @ 10:30 am
Australia-Themed Music/Theatre Performance for Youth - 01
Fri @ 4:00 pm
Children’s Theatre Performance – Topsy Turvy Cinderella - 01
Fri @ 6:30 pm
Magic Show - 01
Fri @ 7:00 pm
World Music Café - 02
Sat @ 10:00 am
Workshop – The Art of Seeing: Composition for Independent Filmmakers - 02
Sat @ 11:00 am
Concert for Youth & Families – Kalimba Music for All - 02
Sat @ 11:30 am
World Dance Showcase - 02
Sat @ 5:00 pm
Exhibition Reception – Pluff Mud and Red Clay - 02
Sat @ 7:00 pm
Arty Block Party - 02
Sat @ 7:00 pm
Jazz Concert – Leah María Suárez & Friends - 02
Sat @ 8:30 pm
Improv Performance – Ships and Giggles - 03
Sun @ 1:00 pm
Choral Concert – Rooted: A Choral Journey - 03
Sun @ 1:00 pm
Bluegrass Concert - 03
Sun @ 1:30 pm
Dance Workshop – Intergenerational Movement & Composition - 03
Sun @ 2:00 pm
Exhibition Encore - 03
Sun @ 3:00 pm
Dance Matinee - 03
Sun @ 3:00 pm
Empath-Tea - 03
Sun @ 5:00 pm
Gospel Concert – Gospel Music at it’s Best - 03
Sun @ 6:00 pm
Multi-disciplinary Performance + Exhibition – Infaelith - The End.
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