Charleston, West Virginia Events — Concerts & Live Music

Charleston, West Virginia, founded in 1786 and home to around 49,000 people, currently lists about 150 upcoming events, with roughly 80 occurring within the next 30 days. The majority of these listings are Concerts & Live Music, totaling around 50, followed by Business & Networking events at approximately 30. Other categories include Theater & Performing Arts with about 20 entries, Sports & Fitness with 15, Seasonal & Holiday events with 11, and Community & Social gatherings with 8. Only about 5% of the total programme is free to attend. The venues hosting the most listings are the Clay Center, Charleston Coliseum, Charleston Theater, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center - Charleston, and TBA. Notable performers scheduled for dates include the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, Hot Wheels Stunt Show, Lil Wayne, and Charles Wesley Godwin. For specific venue details, contact [email protected].

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Weather: 73°F · Partly cloudy · High 78° / low 71°F · 58% precip
Population: 48,864 (2020)
Area: 84.5 km²
Founded: 1786

Source: Wikidata

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Senior High Convention 2026

Fri, Nov 13 · Oakwood Baptist Church

2026 West Virginia Energy Summit

Wed, Nov 11 · Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

STEM Speaker Series Emerging Technologies: Quantum Computing

Thu, Nov 12 · Taylor Books

HALLOWEEN R&B SOUL B!NGO

Sat, Oct 31 · Sumthin' Good Soul Food

Black Heart Music Festival

Sat, Oct 31 · Scoobies

KingKaleEnterprises presents: 1UPTee Halloween Bash!

Sat, Oct 31 · Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks

Greensky Bluegrass, Hiss Golden Messenger, and more on Mountain Stage

Sun, Nov 15 · Charleston Theater at the Convention Center

Larry Keel Experience

Fri, Nov 13 · Live at The Shop, 1233 Ohio Avenue, Dunbar, WV, USA

Frequently asked questions about events in Charleston

Are there any free events in Charleston this month?: About 5% of the listed events are free to attend. The remaining listings require tickets or admission fees.
Which venues host the most events in Charleston?: The Clay Center, Charleston Coliseum, Charleston Theater, and Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center - Charleston have the highest number of upcoming listings. Additional venues are listed as TBA.
What is the most common type of event in this city?: Concerts & Live Music are the most frequent, with around 50 listings. Business & Networking events follow with about 30 entries.
Who are some of the performers playing in Charleston soon?: Upcoming performers include the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour, Hot Wheels Stunt Show, Lil Wayne, and Charles Wesley Godwin.

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