Updated October 28, 2026. Planning a visit or looking for something to do near home? This guide brings together major festivals, holiday celebrations, concerts, markets, races and cultural events in Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, from late 2026 into 2027. All times are local Eastern Time. Event organizers may change dates, times, locations and ticket details. This is a curated guide to major public events, not a guarantee that every individual performance or community activity is listed.

Upcoming Hilton Head Island events: October-December 2026

  • October 10-November 23: Crescendo Celebration of Arts & Culture. Concerts, theater, exhibitions and cultural programs at venues throughout Hilton Head Island. Festival guide.
  • October 29-November 1: Concours d'Elegance & Motoring Festival. Major car events at Port Royal Golf Club. October 30 driving tour, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; October 31 Car Club Showcase, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; November 1 Concours, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Event information.
  • November 6-7: Hilton Head Oyster Festival. Friday, 5-8 p.m., Shelter Cove Community Park; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lowcountry Celebration Park. Seafood, music and family activities. Event calendar.
  • November 14-15: Jazz for All Ages Jazz Fest. Check the event listing for individual performances and venues. Festival listings.
  • November 14: Hilton Head Island Lantern Parade. Gather at Coligny Beach at 5 p.m.; parade steps off at approximately 5:45 p.m. and proceeds toward Lowcountry Celebration Park. Festival guide.
  • November 26: Hilton Head Turkey Trot. Thanksgiving 5K, 8 a.m., beginning near the Boathouse on Squire Pope Road. Event details.
  • November 27: Sea Pines Caramel Apple Festival. 1-3 p.m., Heritage Farm in Sea Pines; family activities and treats. Event details.
  • November 27-January 1: Harbour Town Lights. Holiday lights in Harbour Town, Sea Pines, including a November 27 tree-lighting celebration and Gregg Russell concert, 7:30-9 p.m. Holiday schedule.
  • December 5-6: Coastal Christmas Holiday Market. December 5, 5-9 p.m.; December 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Beach House Hilton Head Island. Holiday event listings.

Upcoming Bluffton events: October-December 2026

  • October 29: Old Town Bluffton Trick or Treat. 6 p.m., Old Town Bluffton. Check the local calendar for participating locations. Bluffton calendar.
  • October 31: Boo Bash. Community Halloween celebration; schedule and venue details from Visit Bluffton.
  • November 11: Bluffton Veterans Day Parade. Historic District; check for parade route and start time. Event calendar.
  • November 13: Holiday Art Walk. From noon, Old Town Bluffton; verify gallery schedules. Local events.
  • November 13: Concert in the Park. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Buckwalter Place Park Amphitheater, featuring Groove Town Assault. Town calendar.
  • November 26: Palmetto Bluff Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run. 9 a.m., Wilson Village Green. Bluffton calendar.
  • December 3: Jingle Stroll. 5:30 p.m., Old Town Bluffton. Event calendar.
  • December 4: Bluffton Christmas Tree Lighting. 5:30 p.m., Martin Family Park; Santa's Workshop at DuBois Park and outdoor movie at 6:30 p.m. Holiday event details.
  • December 5: 55th Annual Bluffton Christmas Parade. 10 a.m., Historic District. Parade details.
  • December 11-20: Bluffton Holiday Ice Rink. New Riverside Barn Park; free seasonal skating on selected dates and hours. Confirm individual sessions with the Town of Bluffton. Town calendar.

Confirmed 2027 Hilton Head Island festival and event dates

  • February 1-28: Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration. Month-long Gullah heritage, arts, food and history programming. Featured events include February 5 Friends & Family and February 20 Roots & Recipes Reunion. Individual event times vary. Schedule.
  • February 22-28: Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival. Seafood tastings, chef events and special experiences across the island; individual times vary. Festival guide.
  • March 1-3: Darius Rucker Intercollegiate. Women's collegiate golf at Long Cove Club; consult organizer for daily tee times. Event listings.
  • March 14: Hilton Head St. Patrick's Day Parade. 2 p.m., Pope Avenue. Parade guide.
  • March 20: Hilton Head Wingfest. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lowcountry Celebration Park. Festival guide.
  • March 25-April 4: Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival. Tastings and dinners at multiple island venues; individual times vary. Festival calendar.
  • April 12-18: RBC Heritage presented by Boeing. PGA TOUR golf at Harbour Town Golf Links, Sea Pines. Check official tournament information for daily gates and tee times. Event calendar.
  • October 16: Italian Heritage Festival. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Festival guide.

Confirmed 2027 Bluffton dates

  • May 8: Bluffton Mayfest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Old Town Bluffton. Free festival with artists, food vendors, music and community contests. Visit Bluffton event details.

Annual favorites: 2027 dates not yet confirmed

These recurring events are worth watching, but do not treat their customary season as a confirmed 2027 booking date:

  • Hilton Head Island: HarbourFest summer concerts and Tuesday fireworks at Shelter Cove (typically June-August); Fourth of July fireworks; Juneteenth at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park (June); Memorial Day weekend art festival; Hilton Head Island Jam songwriter festival (September); Sea Pines Shrimp Festival (September); Lowcountry Fish & Grits Music Festival (October); Crescendo arts celebration (October-November); Concours d'Elegance (late October/early November); Hilton Head Oyster Festival and Lantern Parade (November); holiday lights and seasonal concerts (late November-December).
  • Bluffton: Independence Day celebration and fireworks (July); Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival and Street Fest (October); holiday art walks, Christmas tree lighting and Christmas parade (December).

Weekly and year-round activities

Farmers Market of Bluffton: Typically Thursdays at Martin Family Park in Old Town Bluffton. Hours may vary by season and source, so consult the Town calendar for the current week's schedule. Arts and live performances: The Hilton Head destination events calendar and Visit Bluffton calendar carry newly announced concerts, art shows, theater, markets and community activities.

Where to check for the latest schedule

Because new events and schedule changes occur throughout the year, bookmark these regularly updated resources: Hilton Head Island festival listings, Hilton Head event calendar, Visit Bluffton events, and the Town of Bluffton calendar. Check the event organizer directly before buying tickets or traveling.

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