Charleston Party Scene Guides
Every nightlife page on Party Charleston.
Charleston Nightlife Under 21
The short list of 18+ clubs and shows, event calendars and late-night eats for the 18 to 20 crowd.
See 18+ spots →King Street Bar Crawl
The route down Upper King, stop by stop.
Plan the crawl →Rooftop Bars
Sunset drinks with a skyline view.
See rooftops →Late-Night Food
Where to eat after last call.
Find food →Charleston Girls Night Out
Ideas, itineraries and a private show at your rental.
Plan girls night →College Nightlife
CofC, MUSC, Citadel and Trident Tech weekends.
See college guide →Bachelorette Guide
The full Charleston bachelorette weekend.
See the guide →20 Experiences
Boat parties, classes, tours and more to book.
Browse all →All Party Guides
Birthdays, bachelor parties and group events.
See parties →Mount Pleasant
Shem Creek, Isle of Palms and across the bridge.
See Mount Pleasant →Party Charleston Home
Every section of the site in one place.
Go home →Downtown Charleston: The Undisputed Party Hub
When you think of a "party" in the Lowcountry, one place comes to mind: Downtown Charleston. The historic peninsula is the center of the nightlife, and North Charleston and the islands orbit around it. Upper King Street is where most nights start, so begin with the King Street bar crawl.
Venues like Republic Garden & Lounge, Trio and Stars Rooftop & Grill Room are household names for anyone looking for a bar. For a quieter start, catch sunset at one of the Charleston rooftop bars, and finish with late-night food. Under 21? Use the 18+ nightlife list instead.
Charleston Interactive Activities, Ideas & Shows
For the interactive folks who want more than a bar.
- The Epic Game Show ExperienceInteractive game show entertainment
- Charleston ActivitiesAxe throwing and other games
- Theatre 99Improv comedy shows
- The Dinner DetectiveInteractive murder mystery dinner theater
- Charleston Paint PartySip and paint experiences
- Michael At Your PlacePrivate party for a girls night out, girls night in, or a brunch show
- Secrets Charleston18+18+ entertainment for a boys night out
- Break Out Charleston Escape RoomA private 60-minute game for your group
- Craft-DIYCrafting with bottomless mimosas or sangria on King Street
- Nightcap Social Co.A cocktail class at your rental
- Southern Ruetz Hat BarDesign a custom hat, drink in hand
- High Wire DistillingDistillery tour and whiskey flight, 21+
- Charleston Culinary ToursWalking food tour through downtown
- Charleston Party CatBYOB party boat on the harbor
Live Music & Dancing in Charleston
Bands, DJs and dance floors around town.
The Commodore
Live funk and soul on a vintage dance floor. 23+.
See The Commodore →Charleston Pour House
Free deck shows at sunset on James Island.
See the Pour House →Music Farm
Touring acts on Ann Street, many 18+.
Show calendar ↗Dudley's
Drag and dance nights. 18 to enter.
Event nights ↗Pick Your Night by Crowd
👯 Girls Night
💑 Date Night
Activities At Night In Charleston SC
The Charleston party scene is a fascinating ecosystem, and downtown is the hub in every sense: the density, the variety and the energy all live on a few blocks. Mix a show or class with a bar crawl and you have a great Charleston girls night, a college weekend or a full bachelorette weekend. Back to the Party Charleston homepage.