The Shed Downtown

Flexible Lowcountry Entertaining in the Heart of Charleston The Shed Downtown is a venue unlike any other. Uniquely situated in The Howard R. Chapman Bus Shed and the newly renovated Charleston Visitor Center “The Shed Downtown,” is the perfect venue for a variety of events in the heart of Historic Charleston. From small parties to large open air festivals our venue offers unmatched versatility with a historic flare. Ideal for events from 500 guests up to 1500 guests Includes use of the facility for a four hour evening event, onsite venue manager and security Convenient parking structures available nearby (regular rates apply) Venue load-in begins at 5pm Amenities Unbeatable venue location and size 19,000 square feet of space with ability to add additional areas Choice of one or both breezeways Newly renovated restroom facilities Elevated walkways Bluestone sidewalks Day-of event staging begins at 9:30am (John Street Parking Lot) Event gates around the facility Fenetex retractable screens Flexible event layout Wi-Fi, onsite ATM, onsite power connections Onsite catering hookups in John Street Parking Lot.