Illumination Charleston

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Illumination Charleston is a four-day event taking place Thursday through Sunday, December 1-4, 2022, at various locations throughout Downtown Charleston. This event will bring together some of the South’s most exciting designers, artisans, and tastemakers for a celebration of Charleston’s creative spirit. The four-day celebration will feature demonstrations, tours of historic houses, a Southern Living holiday market, engaging talks, and fun nighttime gatherings. Ticket prices vary based on events.

Dates & Events

  • Thursday, December 1, 2022
    Event: Opening Night Party
    Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
    Location Aiken Rhett House Museum
  • Friday & Saturday, December 2-3, 2022
    Event: Designer Vignettes
    Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
    Location: Aiken Rhett House Museum
  • Friday, December 2, 2022
    Event: Holiday Decor and History Walking Tour
    Time: 9:00am to 10:30am and 3:00pm to 4:30pm
    Location: Charleston’s Old and Historic District
  • Friday, December 2, 2022
    Event: Workshop: Holiday Centerpieces
    Time: 10:00am to noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm
    Location: Aiken Rhett House Museum
  • Friday, December 2, 2022
    Event: Workshop: Temari Ornaments
    Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm
    Location: Aiken Rhett House Museum
  • Friday, December 2, 2022
    Event: Design in Mind Lecture 1
    Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
    Location: Second Presbyterian Church
  • Friday, December 2, 2022
    Event: Design in Mind Lecture 2
    Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
    Location: Second Presbyterian Church
  • Friday, December 2, 2022
    Event: Holiday Dinner
    Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Saturday, December 3, 2022
    Event: Southern Living Holiday Village
    Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm
    Location: Charleston Visitor Center
  • Saturday, December 3, 2022
    Event: Design in Mind Lecture 3
    Time: 10:00am to 11:00am
    Location: Second Presbyterian Church
  • Saturday, December 3, 2022
    Event: Design in Mind Lecture 4
    Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
    Location: Second Presbyterian Church
  • Saturday, December 3, 2022
    Event: Meet & Mingle
    Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
    Location: The Dewberry
  • Sunday, December 4, 2022
    Event: Coffee & Tour Of The Historic Nathaniel Russell House
    Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
    Location: Nathaniel Russell House

Event Details

  • Thursday, December 1, 2022 - Sunday, December 4, 2022
  • Various Locations throughout Downtown Charleston
  • Prices vary based upon event