Charleston music events

Angelique Kidjo

Thursday, May 30 7:30p

TD Arena - College of Charleston Campus, Charleston

Grammy-winning sounds from Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, Senegal, and Angelique Kidjo's native Benin are nuanced with influences from James Brown and Curtis Mayfield to the Rolling Stones.

The Punch Brothers

Monday, May 27 7:00p

TD Arena - College of Charleston Campus, Charleston

Mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjo player Noam Pikelny and violinist Gabe Witcher make their long-awaited return to the Festival after their sold-out 2009...

Gregory Porter

Friday, May 24 8:30p

The Cistern Yard, Charleston

The son of a minister, jazz lyricist and composer Gregory Porter brings to his music a haunting and powerful baritone sound, building a worldwide following after only two CD releases.

Eli Degibri

Sunday, May 26 9:00p

The Cistern Yard, Charleston

Saxophonist and composer Eli Degibri goes beyond traditional jazz and his soulful delivery has been called “inspiring [and] fearless” by Herbie Hancock.

Underhill Rose - Grass In The Hall

Friday, Jul 12 7:30p

Charleston Music Hall, Charleston

Andre Mehmari

Saturday, Jun 1 9:00p

The Cistern Yard, Charleston

Brazilian pianist/composer/arranger performs jazz, popular and classical music from Mozart to Monk, joined by Ze Alexandre on double bass and Sergio Reze drums.

Baroness

Tuesday, May 28 8:00p

The Music Farm, Charleston

Tommy Emmanuel

Friday, Jun 14 7:00p

Charleston Music Hall, Charleston

Face To Face

Tuesday, Jun 4 7:30p

The Music Farm, Charleston

Local Natives

Tuesday, Jun 18 8:00p

The Music Farm, Charleston

Citizen Cope

Wednesday, Jul 24 8:00p

The Music Farm, Charleston

Johnnyswim

Friday, May 31 9:00p

The Cistern Yard, Charleston

This singer/songwriter duo, Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano, draw from folk, soul and blues to rock, indie-pop and R&B at their Festival debut.

Nu Blu -

Friday, Jun 7 7:00p

Charleston Music Hall, Charleston

Memorial Day Concert

Monday, May 27 12:00p

St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Charleston

As part of Piccolo Spoleto, the Charleston Men's Chorus will present a somber and celebratory tribute to our veterans and current armed forces members...

Westminster Choir

Thursday, May 30 5:00p

Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, Charleston

The Festival’s choir-in-residence will perform from its widely varied repertoire, ranging from Bach and Tomás Luis de Victoria to 20th-century composers.

More Charleston music events »