[2026] List of Music Festivals and Hype Events Held in South Carolina

The Lowcountry Jazz Festival is a jazz fest held annually over Labor Day weekend in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Officially billed as “sophisticated, rhythmic, and unmistakably Charleston,” it offers a sound where contemporary jazz, R&B, and soul blend together. The venue is the Charleston Gaillard Center. It’s the state’s signature smooth jazz festival, delivering an experience that fuses music, culture, and food. In 2026, it will be held in September, featuring artists including Keiko Matsui.

euphoria Greenville is a multifaceted festival from Greenville, South Carolina, USA, where cuisine, wine, and music come together. Officially, it is “Eat.

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With the slogan “Listen.” it presents a unique style that integrates culinary experiences by renowned chefs with live music. Set in the vibrant city of Greenville near the Blue Ridge Mountains, it also features music events by songwriters. In 2026, it will be held from September 17 to 20.

A free, multi-venue songwriter festival held every September on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It features a distinctive “in-the-round” format where songwriters—many behind Nashville’s country-pop hits—gather at various venues across the island to share stories and perform their songs in a circle. Known as one of the Southeast’s signature music events drawing over 5,000 attendees, the 2026 edition will take place from September 17 to 20.

The Albino Skunk Music Festival is a gathering of diverse acoustic music—rooted in bluegrass and spanning Americana, folk, and more. It takes place at Skunk Farm in the South Carolina Upstate at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in a nature-rich setting where attendees can also enjoy camping. The festival has a track record of featuring popular artists such as Billy Strings and is loved by families for its welcoming, homey atmosphere. In 2026, it will be held from September 30 to October 3.

This is a music showcase festival held at The Schoolhouse in Camden, South Carolina. A wide range of artists gather, from bands and singers to DJs and spoken-word poets. The official theme is “a weekend where South Carolina’s talent takes center stage,” with Friday featuring DJs and hip-hop, Saturday afternoon highlighting singers and poetry readings, and Saturday night focusing on bands—offering a different musical vibe each day. There will also be food vendors, merchandise, and family-friendly activities. The event will take place from October 2 to 4, 2026.

This is a music festival held at the outdoor venue Bruce’s Field in Aiken, South Carolina. Artists from a wide range of genres—from bluegrass and funk to Southern rock and Americana—come together. Bring a camping chair and relax on the grass to soak up the music under the open sky; the laid-back, open-air vibe is part of the charm. The Infamous Stringdusters and Yonder Mountain String Band are among the performers, and the event will take place over two days in October 2026.

An outdoor festival of music and gourmet food held in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. Under the banner “TASTES, TUNES, & TAPS,” around 80 acts—from local to national—perform across six stages, offering a wide range of genres including country, rock, hip-hop, jazz, and Americana. The host city of Greenville sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, blending Southern charm with modern sophistication. The 2026 edition will take place from October 9 to 11.