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Your Guide to Live Music Across Charleston County
As the holiday season approaches, Charleston’s live music calendar is filling up with an impressive lineup of touring musicians, nationally recognized performers, local favorites and returning Lowcountry artists.
From major performances at historic downtown theaters to intimate shows at neighborhood music venues, November and December offer plenty of opportunities to experience live music throughout Charleston County.
Whether you’re into rock, country, alternative, jazz, bluegrass, hip-hop or funk, there’s something on the calendar worth getting out for.
Here’s your guide to upcoming concerts, including dates, venues and links to event information.
NORTH CHARLESTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston
One of the Lowcountry’s largest entertainment venues, the North Charleston Performing Arts Center welcomes nationally touring musicians, holiday productions and major live performances.
November 2026
- November 14 – Travis Tritt – 7:30 PM
- November 24 – Mannheim Steamroller Christmas – 7:30 PM
- November 28 – Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour – 7 PM
December 2026
- December 2 – A Motown Christmas – 7 PM
- December 3 – Christmas with Chris Tomlin – 7 PM
- December 6 – North Charleston POPS!: Sounds of the Season – 3 PM
Tickets and complete event calendar: https://www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com/events
FORTE JAZZ LOUNGE
475–477 King Street, Downtown Charleston
For those who appreciate the intimacy of a traditional jazz club, Forte Jazz Lounge offers an impressive calendar of live jazz, big band performances, classic standards, soul and holiday music.
The family-friendly venue features performances by Charleston musicians and visiting artists, with many shows offering both 7 PM and 9:30 PM seating.
November 2026
- November 11 – The Brett Belanger Trio: Instrumental Jazz Series – 7 PM
- November 12 – The Great American Songbook featuring Chloe Cannon – 7 PM
- November 13 – Sinatra: Nothing But the Best with Joe Clarke & Forte Jazz Show Band – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
- November 14 – Let the Good Times Roll! The Music of Ray Charles – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
- November 18 – The Brett Belanger Trio: Instrumental Jazz Series – 7 PM
- November 19 – The Great American Songbook featuring Joe Clarke – 7 PM
- November 20 – Inside Out: A Tribute to Phil Collins – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
- November 21 – Legacy: Greatest R&B, Soul & Motown Hits of the 60s, 70s & 80s – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
- November 27 – The Music & Melodies of Jim Hall featuring Tim Fischer – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
- November 28 – Soul, R&B and Motown with Charles Grant – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
December 2026
- December 2 – The Brett Belanger Trio: Instrumental Jazz Series – 7 PM
- December 3 – The Great American Songbook featuring Joe Clarke – 7 PM
- December 4 – An Evening with Joe Clarke: Crooner Classics & Requests – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
- December 5 – Big Band Saturday Night: Forte Big Band Plays Christmas Favorites – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
- December 9 – The Brett Belanger Trio: Instrumental Jazz Series – 7 PM
- December 10 – The Great American Songbook featuring Joe Clarke – 7 PM
- December 11 – A Charlie Brown Christmas: A Jazz Tribute to Vince Guaraldi – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
- December 12 – Happy Birthday, Mr. Sinatra! Featuring the Forte Big Band – 7 PM and 9:30 PM
For the complete schedule, additional December performances and tickets:
https://www.fortejazzlounge.com
NOVEMBER 2026
Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street, Downtown Charleston
- November 10 – UB40 – 8 PM
- November 11 – Hot Mulligan – 7 PM
- November 12 – Spyro Gyra – 8 PM
- November 13 – Paula Cole – 8 PM
- November 19 – Big Head Todd and the Monsters – 8 PM
- November 20 – Big Head Todd and the Monsters – 8 PM
- November 23 – Hunxho – 8 PM
- November 24 – Slaughter to Prevail – 8:30 PM
- November 25 – Band of Horses – 8 PM
- November 27 – Band of Horses – 8 PM
- November 28 – Charlton Singleton – 8 PM
Tickets and information: https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/
Music Farm
32 Ann Street, Downtown Charleston
- November 10 – Runaway Gin: A Tribute to Phish – 8 PM
- November 11 – Benny the Butcher – 8 PM
- November 12 – WesGhost – 8 PM
- November 13 – The Wrecks – 8 PM
- November 14 – Pecos & the Rooftops – 8 PM
- November 18 – Austin Snell – 8 PM
- November 19 – Born of Osiris with Miss May I and Convictions – 7 PM
- November 21 – Kurt Vile & The Violators – 8 PM
- November 22 – The Bends – 8 PM
Tickets and information: https://musicfarm.com/
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Highway, James Island
- November 10 – Ssighborggg, Paris Byars Club and Infinitefreefall – 9 PM
- November 12 – Broken Compass Bluegrass – 6 PM (Deck)
- November 12 – Bearly Dead – 8:30 PM
- November 13 – TAUK with lespecial – 9 PM
- November 14 – The Fretliners – 6 PM (Deck)
- November 14 – TAUK with lespecial and Kanika Moore – 9 PM
- November 15 – Deer Tick with DUG – 8:30 PM
- November 19 – Bit Brigade – 8:30 PM
- November 20 – Drivin N Cryin with Savannah Grace – 8 PM
- November 21 – Magnolia Boulevard – 6 PM (Deck)
- November 21 – Interstellar Echoes – 9 PM
- November 22 – Gullah Collective – 8:30 PM
- November 27 – Tan and Sober Gentlemen – 9 PM
Tickets and information: https://charlestonpourhouse.com/
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive, Downtown Charleston
One of Charleston’s favorite independent music venues, The Royal American offers an intimate setting for local musicians, touring bands and emerging artists.
- November 13 – Kenny George Band with Finnegan Bell – 9 PM
- November 14 – The Head with Emma Grace Burton and Lilly Hartle – 9 PM
- November 18 – SUSTO Residency: Debut + & I’m Fine Today, featuring Johnny Delaware – 8 PM
- November 20 – Hotel Hugo with Beau Monde and Emerson Bruno – 9 PM
- November 21 – Buko Boys with Winterteeth and Never Really Over – 9 PM
- November 27 – C. Shreve The Professor – 9 PM
- November 28 – North By North – 9 PM
Tickets and information: https://www.theroyalamerican.com/schedule
The Commodore
504 Meeting Street, Downtown Charleston
Known for its vintage jazz-club atmosphere, The Commodore brings together jazz, funk, local musicians and regional performers. Its rotating house bands make it a popular destination for live music and dancing.
November live music schedule:
- November 11 – S.N.A.C.K.
- November 14 – Future Funk
- November 18 – S.N.A.C.K.
- November 21 – Future Funk
- November 25 – S.N.A.C.K.
- November 28 – Future Funk
The Commodore regularly features house bands including The Majestics, The Funktastics, Future Funk and Lady & The Brass.
Live music calendar: https://thecommodorechs.com/music.php
The Commodore is a 23-and-up venue. Check its calendar for performance times.
Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street, Downtown Charleston
- November 22 – Renée Elise Goldsberry – 7 PM
Tickets and information: https://gaillardcenter.org/
DECEMBER 2026
Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street, Downtown Charleston
- December 3 – Tommy Emmanuel – 8 PM
- December 4 – Matteo Bocelli – 8 PM
- December 29 – The Blue Dogs – 8 PM
- December 31 – Futurebirds – 9 PM
Tickets and information: https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/
Music Farm
32 Ann Street, Downtown Charleston
Check the venue’s calendar for additional December performances and newly announced shows.
Tickets and information: https://musicfarm.com/
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Highway, James Island
- December 4 – Al Schnier with Nate Wilson and Ryan Stasik – 8:30 PM
- December 5 – Al Schnier with Nate Wilson and Ryan Stasik – 8:30 PM
- December 6 – Joey Harkum with Droze & The Drift – 8 PM
- December 10 – Hannah Wicklund – 9 PM
- December 17 – Daniel Donato with Larry Keel – 8:30 PM
- December 18 – Daniel Donato with Kanika Moore – 8:30 PM
- December 19 – Daniel Donato with Jon Stickley – 8:30 PM
Tickets and information: https://charlestonpourhouse.com/
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive, Downtown Charleston
- December 4 – The Defilers with Jared Petteys – 9 PM
- December 5 – Rap-A-Lot: Royal Finale – 9 PM
- December 11 – CARLS with The Inhibitors and The Boonies – 9 PM
- December 17 – SUSTO Residency: Ever Since I Lost My Mind + Holiday Songs, featuring Brock Butler and Cannon Rogers – 8 PM
- December 18 – Fancy As F*ck: 15th Anniversary Party – 9 PM
- December 19 – Campbell Brown’s Holiday Show – 9 PM
Tickets and information: https://www.theroyalamerican.com/schedule
The Commodore
504 Meeting Street, Downtown Charleston
December live music schedule:
- December 2 – S.N.A.C.K.
- December 5 – Future Funk
- December 9 – S.N.A.C.K.
- December 12 – Future Funk
- December 16 – S.N.A.C.K.
- December 19 – Future Funk
- December 23 – S.N.A.C.K.
The Commodore continues its mix of jazz, funk and local live entertainment throughout the holiday season.
Live music calendar: https://thecommodorechs.com/music.php
Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street, Downtown Charleston
- December 5 – Shakey Graves – 7 PM
- December 11 – The Allman Betts Band with Robert Randolph and Luther Dickinson – 7:30 PM
- December 13 – Aoife O’Donovan with Chris Thile – 7 PM
- December 20 – Leslie Odom Jr. – 7 PM
Tickets and information: https://gaillardcenter.org/
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Avenue, North Charleston
- December 13 – Charles Wesley Godwin – 7 PM
Tickets and information: https://holycitybrewing.com/
Ring in 2027 with Live Music
Charleston will close out the year with a couple of notable performances:
- December 31 – Futurebirds, 9 PM at Charleston Music Hall.
For those looking to celebrate New Year’s Eve with live music, check individual venue calendars for additional announcements.
Keep the Music Playing in the Lowcountry
Charleston’s music scene is much more than its headline performances. Independent venues, neighborhood stages, local musicians and established touring artists all contribute to the cultural identity that makes this city special.
From the intimate atmosphere of The Royal American and The Commodore to the historic surroundings of Charleston Music Hall and the Gaillard Center, there’s no shortage of places to discover a new favorite performer or enjoy a familiar sound.
Make plans, support local venues and musicians, and experience everything Charleston’s live music scene has to offer this holiday season.
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Before attending: Confirm dates, times, age restrictions and ticket availability directly with each venue. Additional December performances may be announced.
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