Upcoming · Charleston, WV
Things to Do in Charleston, WV
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].
City facts
- Weather
- 73°F · Partly cloudy · High 78° / low 71°F · 58% precip
- Population
- 48,864 (2020)
- Area
- 84.5 km²
- Founded
- 1786
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Fri, Oct 16
7:30 PM · $43 +
Old Crow Medicine Show
Clay Center · One Clay Square
Concerts & Live MusicOld Crow Medicine Show
$43 +
8:30 PM · $74 +
Lil Wayne
Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center - Charleston · 200 Civic Center Dr
Concerts & Live MusicLil Wayne
$74 +
8:30 PM · See listing
LIL WAYNE: 20 YEARS OF CARTER CLASSICS
Charleston Coliseum · 200 Civic Center Drive
Concerts & Live MusicLil Wayne
See listing
Sat, Oct 17
10:00 AM · $7.18 +
Good Morning Groove #GMG
Café Appalachia · 110 McFarland St, Charleston, WV 25301
Nightlife & Clubbing
$7.18 +
5:30 PM · $35 +
Puff & Pour: Agave and Ash
1611 Washington St E · 1611 Washington Street East, Charleston, WV 25311
Food & Drink
$35 +
Sun, Oct 18
11:30 AM · $24.80 +
KEL'S TAVERN CHARLESTON R&B SOUL B!NGO :: BRUNCH PINK OUT
Kel's Tavern · 222 West Washington Street, Charleston, WV 25302
Nightlife & Clubbing
$24.80 +
12:00 PM · $13.26 +
Halloween Slime Lab event at The South Charleston Farmers Market
South Charleston Farmers Market · 4006 MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston, WV 25309
Workshops & Classes
$13.26 +
1:00 PM · $41.93 +
Horror Painter’s choice at The South Charleston Farmers Market
South Charleston Farmers Market · 4006 MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, South Charleston, WV 25309
Workshops & Classes
$41.93 +
Mon, Oct 19
8:00 PM · Free
Charleston WV - JumpStart to Generational Wealth thru Real Estate Investing
Charleston · ONLINE, Charleston, WV 25305
Business & Networking
Free
Tue, Oct 20
6:00 PM · $41.93 +
Halloween Painters choice at The Bucket
The Bucket · 4030 Washington Street West, Charleston, WV 25312
Seasonal & Holiday
$41.93 +
Wed, Oct 21
9:00 AM · $519.25 +
Account Management 1-Day Workshop West Virginia
For venue details reach us at [email protected] · PH: +1505 369 2908, West Virginia, WV 25301
Business & Networking
$519.25 +
9:00 AM · $519.25 +
Knowledge Managemen1-Day Workshop | West Virginia
For venue details reach us at [email protected] · PH: +1505 369 2908, West Virginia, WV 25301
Business & Networking
$519.25 +
7:30 PM · See listing
Jordan Jensen
Charleston Theater · 200 Civic Center Drive
ComedyJordan Jensen
See listing
7:30 PM · See listing
Jordan Jensen
Culture Center Theater
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
Thu, Oct 22
1:30 PM · Free
Charleston, West Virginia: Empower Your Finances
Charleston · Charleston, Charleston, WV
Business & Networking
Free
5:00 PM · $13.39 +
Brickhouse Revival Fest
7101 MacCorkle Ave SW · 7101 MacCorkle Avenue Southwest, Saint Albans, WV 25177
Concerts & Live Music
$13.39 +
6:00 PM · Free
Trivia Night at Huddle on Capitol
Huddle & Hatchets · 122 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Food & Drink
Free
Sat, Oct 24
4:30 PM · $19.10 +
Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Charleston!
Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille · 218 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Seasonal & Holiday
$19.10 +
5:00 PM · $22.50 +
One Night, One Praise, One Worship Concert
North Street · 777 Malory Lane N, Saint Albans, WV 25177
Community & Social
$22.50 +
7:00 PM · $7.68 +
P.L.A.Y. = PARTY LIKE A YOUNGSTA
The Culture Room Restaurant & Lounge · 1000 Grosscup Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064
Community & Social
$7.68 +
7:30 PM · See listing
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Clay Center · One Clay Square
Concerts & Live MusicWest Virginia Symphony Orchestra
See listing
7:30 PM · $48 +
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Ode to Joy
Clay Center · One Clay Square
Concerts & Live MusicWest Virginia Symphony Orchestra
$48 +
9:00 PM · $12.89 +
Honky Tonk Night: Josh Pantry and Bent River
The Empty Glass · 410 Elizabeth Street, Charleston, WV 25311
Concerts & Live Music
$12.89 +
Sun, Oct 25
Sold out2:00 PM · $64.78 +
Golden Girls Murder Mystery: Cross Lanes, WV
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort · 1 Greyhound Drive, Cross Lanes, WV 25313
Theater & Performing Arts
$64.78 +
Mon, Oct 26
8:00 AM · $25 +
WV ACHE 2026 Annual Conference
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston · 600 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25301
Business & Networking
$25 +
Tue, Oct 27
7:00 PM · $28.52 +
Dinner with Entrepreneurs: Small Town Edition | Charleston, WV
Restaurant of the Week · Hale Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Business & Networking
$28.52 +
Thu, Oct 29
7:30 PM · $17.79 +
The Fright Crawl | Charleston Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Thurs, Oct. 29
TBA · TBA, Charleston, WV TBA
Seasonal & Holiday
$17.79 +
Fri, Oct 30
10:00 AM · Free
Fright Bowl at River Alley
River Alley · 6300 MacCorkle, St. Albans, WV 25177
Seasonal & Holiday
Free
Sold out10:00 AM · Free
The Charleston Local Market & Vendor Expo
Haddad River Front Park · 601-699 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25301
Business & Networking
Free
3:30 PM · Free
Booostacular Bash
Boost Mobile · 316 B Street #101, Saint Albans, WV 25177
Seasonal & Holiday
Free
Plan ahead
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
Charleston Holiday Mountain Market
Fri, Dec 11 · Coonskin Park
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
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.