Charleston and coastal South Carolina host a diverse array of popular music festivals that together attract hundreds of thousands of visitors, with many scheduled to take full advantage of the region’s beautiful spring and fall weather.
Jazz festivals in and near Charleston include the Charleston Jazz Festival and Greater Charleston Lowcountry Jazz Festival, the Savannah Jazz Festival, and the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival.
Country, folk and bluegrass festivals include the Charleston Bluegrass Festival, Birdfest in Pinewood, SC, the Carolina Country Music Fest and the South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival in Myrtle Beach.
Other music festivals in Charleston and its vicinity include festivals dedicated to classical music, hip-hop, Cajun music, blues, reggae, Latin music, Caribbean music, and more.
For more things to do in Charleston, see events by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
See also:
– Things to do near Charleston
– Charleston food festivals
– The best times of year to visit Charleston
– African-American history tours
!Dates, venues and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– Charleston Bluegrass Festival, March 20-21 2026
Annual bluegrass music festival at Woodlands Nature Reserve. Camping available. More details
– (North Charleston, SC) The North Charleston Smooth and Gullah Jazz Music Festival, April 10-11 2026
Annual festival of jazz music with concerts and Gullah food event. More details
– (Hanahan, SC) Woofstock, April 11 2026
Pet-friendly music festival at Hanahan Amphitheater. More details
– (Charleston, SC) Charleston Jazz Festival, April 13-19 2026
Annual jazz festival featuring concerts by international artists to local musicians at a variety of Charleston venues. More details
– (North Charleston, SC) High Water, April 18-19 2026
Annual music festival at Riverfront Park, North Charleston. More details
– (North Myrtle Beach, SC) Ocean Drive Beach Music Festival, May 2 2026
Annual festival of beach music in North Myrtle Beach. More details
– (Myrtle Beach, SC) Carolina Country Music Fest, June 4-7 2026
Annual festival of country music. More details
– (North Charleston, SC) High Tide, June 5-6 2026
Annual dance music festival at Riverfront Park, North Charleston. More details
– (North Charleston, SC) Latin American Festival, October 4 2026
Annual festival of Latin and Caribbean cultures at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, with live Latin/Caribbean music, folk arts and crafts, traditional foods and more. More details