Hilton Head Island South Carolina Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
  14 Shelter Cove Lane • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  843-842-ARTS
  This state-of-the-art multipurpose center is home to the Hilton Head Playhouse plus features an art gallery that hosts revolving exhibits. A remarkable showcase of entertainment is provided including theatrical performances, music, dancing, and visual arts. more...

• Gullah Celebration
  21 Cardinal Road • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
  843-682-3742
  Each February, the Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association hosts this annual event offering an opportunity to experience the arts, crafts, foods and history of the Gullah people. more...

Cinema

• Coligny Theatre
  Coligny Circle at North Forest Beach • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  Located at Coligny Plaza
  843-636-3500
  "An "art house," mostly showing films by independent producers, aimed at an upscale adult audience." more...

• Northridge Cinema 10
  435 William Hilton Parkway • Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
  843-342-3800
  Playing the latest Hollywood movies.

• Park Plaza Cinema
  201 Park Plaza • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  843-785-5001
  The most recent comedy, action, drama, and romance movies are shown at Park Plaza Cinema.

Night Life

• Metropolitan Lounge
  33 Office Park Road, Suite 5 • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  Located in Park Plaza
  843-785-VINO
  Open seven days a week, The Metropolitan Lounge is a full-service Metropolitan/European style martini bar with a chic atmosphere, a nice selection of wines and other spirits, and a light menu.  more...

Concerts & Performances

• Hilton Head Orchestra
  301 Courtyard Building • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  843-842-2055
  A full season of outstanding symphonic music is performed by this professional orchestra that features fresh and innovative Subscription concerts, as well as Master Series concerts and special event concerts throughout the year. more...

• Julian Drive in Concert
  975 William Hilton Parkway • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  843-686-5995
  Award winning Christian artist Julian Drive will be having a concert at Central on March 5th. Preliminaries and giveaways will go down at 5:45 p.m. You will not want to miss this talented group. They have a great sound and pour their hearts into each performance. You will leave pumped and excited. They also will be performing during their Sunday 9:30 and 11 a.m.  more...

Plays & Productions

• South Carolina Repertory Company
  136B Beach City Road, Studio B • Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
  843-681-5194
  A professional nonprofit theatre that presents an array of highly acclaimed theatrical productions and musical reviews each season in a comfortable playhouse that seats approximately 80 people. more...

• One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
  Hilton Head High School Black Box Theatre
  843-816-0155
  Well-known Artistic Director, Michael Pilgreen, announced the dates for the next Stage II production, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Dale Wasserman. It will run at 8pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from July 6th-July 29th at the Hilton Head High School’s Black Box Theatre. All proceeds from the opening night performance will benefit the local mental health institution.

Festivals & Fairs

• Springfest
  21 Office Park Road • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  843-686-4944
  During the month of March, Hilton Head Island comes alive with a wine festival, cooking classes, food tastings, and lots of other outdoor activities. more...

• Winter Carnival
  21 Office Park Road Suite 106 • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  843-686-4944
  During January and February of each year, an array of activities celebrate Winter on Hilton Head Island. Events include pageants, live music performances, opera, bike tours, cultural events and more. more...

• Family Fiesta Latina
  14 Shelter Cove Lane • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
  843-842-ARTS
  Celebrate all things Hispanic at this outdoor family festival in May that includes authentic Latin food, fun children's activities, piñatas, indigenous crafts, and live entertainment.

• Youth ArtsFest
  14 Shelter Cove Lane • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
  843-686-3945
  A wide array of family activities is featured during this one-day, March festival event that showcases young artists and offers youth oriented entertainment, as well as an exhibit of student art.

• Winefest
  Shelter Cove Community Park • Hilton Head Island, SC 29938
  843-686-4944
  This event is the largest tented wine tasting on the East Coast with more than 1,500 domestic and international wines and delicious gourmet meals. Tickets include the event, a souvenir wine glass and all of the live entertainment and tastings. more...

• Community Festival
  Honey Horn on Cross Island, Highway 278 & Gumtree
  843-689-6767
  Taking place on 68 beautiful acres at historic Honey Horn, this two day, annual October festival includes a pumpkin carving contest, a canine costume contest, rock climbing, laser tag, a haunted house and trail, magicians, and inflatable rides and games. Food, beer, and wine will be available. more...

Sporting Events

• Shamrock Run
  Pope Avenue
  843-379-3440
  Enjoy this twilight 5K run and health walk that is followed by a block party, an awards ceremony with live music and door prizes, and a costume contest for race participants.

• Suntrust Triathlon
  33 Office Park Road • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  Go Tri Sports
  This triathlon of swimming, biking, and running will start at 7 am. Awards will be given in various categories. It will be held in the spring, on April 23rd, and in the fall on September 10th.

• Hilton Head Beach Bum Triathlon
  33 Office Park Road • Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  Coligny Beach
  843-842-IRUN
  This exciting triathlon includes a 500 yard ocean swim, a six mile beach bike, and a three mile beach run. It will be held twice, on June 18th, and on July 30th.