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Karaoke is one of the activities that I’ve found expats, backpackers, young travelers and bachelorette/bachelor parties flock to across cultures and countries. Charleston is one of the U.S. cities with lots of places to sing karaoke. This is my round up of the best spots for karaoke Charleston SC to check out whether you’re a seasoned karaoke singer or just ready for a fun night out. 🎤

  1. Any Night of the Week
    1. Bangkok Lounge
    2. 843 Korean BBQ
  2. Sundays
    1. Tin Roof
    2. The Basement
  3. Mondays
    1. Soap Box Mondays – Chico Feo
  4. Tuesdays
    1. Big John’s Tavern
    2. Wit’s End
  5. Wednesdays
    1. The Windjammer
    2. Silver Dollar
  6. Thursdays
    1. MIX
    2. Planet Follywood
  7. Fridays
    1. Burgundy Lounge – Starlight Motor Inn
  8. Saturdays
    1. Burgundy Lounge – Starlight Motor Inn

Best Spots for Karaoke Charleston SC Any Night of the Week

Bangkok Lounge : #1 Spot For Karaoke Charleston SC Every Night of the Week

Bangkok Lounge has karaoke every single night of the week, making it my #1 choice for karaoke Charleston SC.

On weekends the karaoke line can get quite long, and there are only a few tables – each of which can be reserved ahead of time, so plan accordingly. Karaoke starts at 6:00pm nightly! You can see what the theme of the night is at the Bangkok Lounge website

843 Korean BBQ : Best Spot In Charleston SC For Private Karaoke Rooms

If you’re looking for private karaoke rooms in Charleston, 843 Korean is your place. They have three rooms made specifically for private karaoke Charleston SC, so you can sing along to your favorites with only your friends around. Keep in mind guests say the rooms are a bit smaller than expected and there has been issues with the equipment, so make sure you get an explanation before you start.

DJ Wild Bill : Charleston’s Favorite Karaoke Host

You’ll notice that DJ Wild Bill is mentioned quite a few times in this article. That’s because him and his wife are Charleston’s favorite karaoke hosts! You can check out their profile on Instagram here.

Best Karaoke Charleston SC On Sundays

Tin Roof on Sundays

Tin Roof is a popular dive spot and Charleston SC karaoke bar in West Ashley. Sunday Nights are karaoke night here, and they also host open mic nights on other nights of the week.

If you’re a fan of punk rock, this is your place for karaoke. Or if not that’s okay too – all styles are welcome!

The Basement on Sundays

Sunday Funday is one of the more popular days for karaoke in Charleston! The Basement has karaoke at 7:00pm on Sundays. Another thing that makes this bar unique is that there’s a side room with arcade-style games along with great food, so come hungry!

Karaoke In Charleston SC On Mondays

Soap Box Mondays At Chico Feo

If you haven’t been to Chico Feo yet and you like the idea of an outdoor beachy garden bar, this one is worth the visit regardless of if you’re going for karaoke or not. 

Chico Feo has their Soap Box Mondays where local talent can showcase what they’ve got. Keep in mind this isn’t for novice karaoke-ers only perform if you’re semi-serious, to make sure you’re respecting local musicians. All sorts of acts are welcome! Of course anyone can come by and watch, and hangout under the Folly Beach trees beachside! 

Tuesday Karaoke Charleston SC

Big John’s Tavern on Tuesday Nights

Big John’s Tavern is a popular Charleston bar with karaoke night each Tuesday at 9:00pm. As an added bonus, they have great bar food here with the kitchen open until 1:00am.

P.S. If you like speakeasies, find the speakeasy near Big John’s Tavern before or after your karaoke night! 😉

Wit’s End Tuesdays

Wits End is usually a comedy club in North Charleston but now every Tuesday night you can take the stage for karaoke with DJ Wild Bill! 

Best Karaoke Charleston SC On Wednesdays

Burns Alley

Wednesdays at Burns Alley on King Street is karaoke night with Karaoke Chris! Burns Alley is right on King Street and has a dive bar feel with lots of character.

There are a few games to play also and overall it’s a great choice for a Charleston bar with karaoke and live music.

Silver Dollar

Silver Dollar is the longest standing bar on King Street, in a perfect location right in the middle of downtown. Come here for karaoke night every Wednesday night with DJ Wild Bill! This is largely a college bar, so keep this in mind and make sure you have the energy for it. 😉

The Windjammer at Isle of Palms

Every Wednesday from 8:00-11:00pm Windjammer hosts karaoke in Isle of Palms. Windjammer is directly on the beach, so you can hangout on the beach until sunset and then head over to sing your heart out when the sun goes down! Perfect day and perfect night.

Thursday Karaoke Charleston SC

MIX

MIX is Mount Pleasant’s new-ish game bar with axe throwing, duck pin bowling, arcade games and yard games like darts. More importantly, every Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm DJ Wild Bill hosts karaoke here! Just across the bridge from downtown Charleston, it’s definitely worth the stop for people who like games and not as big of a crowd.

Planet Follywood at Folly Beach

Every Thursday is karaoke at Planet Follywood at Folly Beach! Just 30 minutes from Downtown Charleston, Folly is 100% worth the visit if you haven’t yet. Planet Follywood is a dive bar and staple in Folly, making it the perfect spot for after a day at the beach or a seafood dinner over the ocean at BLU

Planet Follywood doesn’t always keep their website updated so make sure to call before you go to confirm their schedule before heading over! 

Karaoke Charleston SC on Fridays

Burgundy Lounge at Starlight Motor Inn

The Burgundy Lounge is the vintage style bar at the Starlight Motor Inn, with karaoke hosted by DJ Wild Bill each Friday and every other Saturday!

P.S. The Starlight Motor Inn is an excellent spot for digital nomads and backpackers traveling to Charleston. You can get a double bunk room here that fits 4 people and gives you a GREAT rate just a few minutes from downtown Charleston. They also have other room types of course like the king suite with pillow top mattress and a full desk set up, all with access to the sparkling pool deck and karaoke on the weekends! 

Big Gun Burger Shop

Big Gun Burger Shop now has karaoke the last Friday of every month by Karaoke Chris. Make sure to check to confirm they’re doing karaoke via their Facebook page before you go to be safe, AND don’t leave here without trying one of their famous burgers!

Saturday Karaoke Charleston SC

Burgundy Lounge at Starlight Motor Inn

Like I said above, the Burgundy Lounge features karaoke by DJ Wild Bill every other Saturday night! You can check their schedule to confirm at this page.

If you like karaoke, there’s a good chance you like live music too. I’ve put together a complete guide to live music Charleston SC so you can find the best music in the city! And don’t miss my popular guide to where to stay in Charleston SC if you’re still looking for a place to stay. Cheers!

Lauren Kessel
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Lauren Kessel is the author of this blog post and the creator of the Inspired Backpacker travel blog. She is a passionate digital nomad, with the mission to make slow travel a more accessible way of life for everyone. Lauren believes travel is an important means of education and more importantly, a way for people of different cultures to come together and understand each other better. She has a BS in Tourism and has planned countless domestic and international trips for herself, her family and friends, having visited over 12 countries and 30 states so far.