New Years Eve Events in Charleston 🎉

Celebrate NYE with DJ Dollamenu at Republic Garden & Lounge. Enjoy an open bar 9pm to 1am and tray passed hors d'oeurves from 9 to 10pm. Price - $167. Click here for tickets.

If you’re looking to spend the night at Shem Creek, check out New Year’s Eve on the Creek, located at Red’s Ice House and Table & Tavern. There will be live performances from Grayson Little & The Sunday Drivers, the Hooked The Band, and beats from DJ Not and Jerry Feels Good, along with. General Admission - $125; VIP - $175.

Little Pine (The Ryder Hotel) is throwing a Celebrate Under the Stars NYE Party. The party begins at 9pm and features an open bar, live DJ, aerialist performance, passed Hors d'oeuvres and chef stations, a dessert station, and much more. General Admission - $179.

Want to be out on the water? The Carolina Girl will depart from the docks at St. John’s Yacht Harbor at 9:30 pm. It’s 3 hours long with access to 3 levels that will include an open bar, light food and appetizers, and a live DJ. Get tickets here. Price - $195.

Ring in New Year’s Eve 2026 at Neon New Year, a high-energy rooftop party at The Rooftop at The Vendue. This New Year’s Eve celebration features vibrant neon décor, live DJ entertainment, electric beats, and more. General Admission - $28.

The South Carolina Aquarium is hosting a family-friendly event, Aquarium Aglow. It’s an evening celebration full of festivity, music and a special ball drop. Refreshments, including a selection of adult beverages, will be available for purchase. Adults - $40; Children - $35; Toddlers - Free.

You can also try to catch a live show at The Windjammer. Weird Science, a popular local 80’s band will be playing. Tickets here. If you’re looking to stay around James Island, the Psycodelics will be playing at Charleston Pour House. Tickets here.

The Holiday Festival of Lights is celebrating it’s final day of the season on NYE. Don’t miss out on the multicolored lights, fun family activities, holiday shopping, delicious treats, and so much more. Price online - $25; At the Gate - $35. Tickets here.

Looking for a good time without having to spend a dollar? The annual Flip Flop Drop will be going on at Folly Beach. The fireworks show will start at 9pm - viewing is available all along the beach and even on Center Street. At midnight, the huge, sparkly flip-flops will descend to mark the stroke of midnight and the beginning of the new year.

Blind Tiger Pub is hosting a NYE event that is free to the public. This is a locals-favorite spot that always attracts a fun crowd.

For families with children, there's no better place for NYE than Marion Square. The annual party takes place in the city's very heart and features street performances, dancing, and kid-friendly activities, usually running through 10:30 pm