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Charleston Pride After Party 2026
The Official After Party of Charleston Pride is one of the most anticipated gay events in the Lowcountry and attracts visitors far and wide
Charleston Pride After Party 2026
The Official Charleston Pride After Party keeps the celebrations going after the annual Pride Festival, with DJs, dancing, drag queens and performers until midnight.
- Visiting Charleston for Pride? Stay in the Historic District, close to King Street and the city’s restaurants, bars and nightlife. Stay at Hotel Bennett, a highly rated luxury hotel with stylish rooms and a superb rooftop pool.
The After Party
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates , from 6 pm to midnight.
- The pride party starts immediately after the Charleston Pride Festival.
- With six hours of music, dancing and drag performances.
- Kenya Pleaser joins a line-up of local drag queens and performers.
- General admission is $10, with a limited number of VIP tickets available for $50.
- The event is open to guests aged 18 and over.
- Both the Pride Festival and After Party take place at Building 64 in North Charleston.
Charleston Pride Day
- Make a full day of it, starting in Downtown Charleston with the annual Charleston Pride Parade.
- The parade kicks off at 9 am, bringing Pride groups, community organisations and colourful participants through the streets of Downtown Charleston.
- After the parade, head to the Charleston Pride Festival at Building 64.
- Festival gates open at 11 am, with the main entertainment running from noon to 5 pm. Entry to the festival is free, with a full afternoon of drag, live music, DJs, art, vendors, food and community groups.
- At 6 pm, the venue switches into party mode for the Official Charleston Pride After Party, continuing until midnight.
The Venue – Building 64
- The Charleston Pride Festival and Official After Party take over Building 64 in North Charleston.
- Building 64 is a large warehouse-style event venue with plenty of space for major shows, DJs, drag performances and large-scale parties.
- Hosting both events at the same venue makes the 2026 celebration easy.
- Arrive for the Pride Festival during the afternoon and stay for the After Party from 6 pm.
- Building 64 is in North Charleston, so we recommend staying in Downtown Charleston and taking a taxi or rideshare to the venue.
Where to Stay in Charleston
- Stay around the Historic District and King Street for easy access to the Pride Parade, restaurants, bars and Charleston’s gay nightlife.
- Hotel Bennett is our editor’s choice, a luxury five-star hotel on King Street with elegant rooms and a rooftop pool.
- The Dewberry Charleston offers five-star luxury in the Historic District, close to Marion Square and King Street.
- 86 Cannon Historic Inn is an adults-only boutique hotel with beautifully designed rooms and a more intimate atmosphere.
- French Quarter Inn has a superb location in Charleston’s French Quarter, perfect for exploring the historic centre on foot.
- Check the best hotel rates in Charleston.
Gay Charleston
- Charleston has a small but friendly gay scene centred around Downtown and King Street.
- Stay in the Historic District and you can explore the city’s restaurants, cocktail bars and attractions during the day before heading to the Pride events.
- After the official celebrations, head back Downtown and continue your night at Charleston’s gay and gay-friendly bars.
Charleston Pride Weekend
- Charleston celebrates Pride later than many US cities, making October a great time for a gay weekend in the city.
- The main celebrations all take place on Saturday 17th October 2026:
- 9 am – Charleston Pride Parade – Downtown Charleston
- 11 am – Charleston Pride Festival gates open – Building 64
- Noon to 5 pm – Pride Festival entertainment
- 6 pm to midnight – Official Charleston Pride After Party – Building 64
Book your hotel early, especially if you want to stay around King Street and the Historic District.
Where to stay?
- Charleston is one of the top places to visit in the USA, especially in the Fall/Autumn season, so book well in advance if you are planning to visit during these months.
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the pride events:
Hotel Bennett, The Dewberry, 86 Cannon Historic Inn, XV Beacon Hotel
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334 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TV, and minibar are standard in every room at the Dewberry Charleston. Extras include an en suite with Vermont marble accents, free toiletries, and slippers. Fitness centre, and library are availabl
404 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a shower, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a bath and free toiletries.
166 Church Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29401
This historic French Quarter Inn welcomes guests with champagne at check-in, all vintage-inspired rooms have free WiFi, a 40-inch flat-screen TV, and a minibar. Guests can expect evening turndown service with a local treat.
86 Cannon Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
86 Cannon Historic Inn – Adults Only in Charleston provides adults-only accommodation with free bikes, a bar and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. Free WiFi is available
79 Spring Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bath. Air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. Near Charleston’s Culinary Scene
62 Line St, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and an oven. offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi
68 Cannon Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. A microwave, a fridge and toaster are also provided in the kitchen, as well as a coffee machine. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property
563 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Each unit has a patio, a cable TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. A dishwasher, a microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. with air conditioning and free WiFi.
42 Ann Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403
Charleston's Everybody Gay Bar! We don't care who you are or who you love, as long as you want to have a great time in one of South Carolina's oldest LGBTQ bars! We have drag shows Thursday - Monday, and Karaoke every Wednesday! Come find out why we've been chosen as one of the Top 50 gay bars in the country, and Best LGBT bar/club in Charleston
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Hotel Bennett
5 Star – Central Location
- 5-Star, Elegant Rooms, Air Conditioning, Flat-Screen TV
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Fridge, coffee machine, shower
- Luxurious rooms with modern amenities, ideal for a comfortable stay in central Charleston.
The Dewberry
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-Star, Vermont Marble Accents, Minibar
- Close to the gay district
- Fitness centre, library available
- Elegant rooms with marble accents & minibar, complete with fitness & library facilities.
86 Cannon Historic Inn
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4-Star, Historic Building, Adults Only, Free Bikes
- Close to the gay district
- Bar, garden, concierge service
- Adults-only accommodation with free bikes & bar, perfect for a tranquil Charleston experience.
French Quarter Inn
4 Star – Perfect Location
- 4-Star, Champagne at Check-In, Vintage-Inspired
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Free WiFi, 40-inch TV
- Historic inn offering champagne welcome, vintage charm, & modern comforts in the French Quarter.
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