Best music in Charleston

Forte Jazz Lounge

Intimate King Street jazz lounge drawing live acts and locals to a candlelit room most nights of the week.

Charleston Music Hall

19th-century Gothic Revival building, now a venue for concerts, dance, theater & comedy shows.

Credit One Stadium

Mid-sized outdoor amphitheater on Daniel Island hosting national touring acts, from country to rock, with free parking and open lawn seating.

The Royal American

Cozy, low-key bar & concert venue featuring local & regional musicians, plus hearty pub grub.

The Refinery Charleston

Industrial event space and bar on upper Meeting Street pulling double duty as a live music venue with free parking.

Wit’s End Comedy Lounge

Dedicated comedy lounge on Rivers Avenue in North Charleston, with a full bar and regular live stand-up nights.

The Windjammer

Lively spot with a bar menu, a deck overlooking the water & a beach volleyball court out back.

Music Farm

Bands & a full bar featured in a standing-only concert & event hall housed in a former train shed.

Destination Gold Bug

Renovated auditorium on Ben Sawyer hosting weddings and live music in Mount Pleasant.

Festival Hall

Seanachai Whiskey & Cocktail Bar

Craft cocktails, spirits & Irish eats are featured at this cozy pub with a beer garden & live music.

North Charleston Performing Arts Center

Mid-size concert hall off Montague Avenue handling touring acts, Broadway runs, and community performances for North Charleston.

Tua Lingua

Midtown Bar & Grill

Buzzing nightspot featuring cocktails & bar bites, plus live entertainment & a dance floor.