On this page you will find a directory of Charleston music venues and other places to see live music. We’ve done our best to include every venue in the greater Charleston area that hosts live, mostly original music on a semi-regular basis, plus festival venues. Venues are in ABC order, organized by local area, with key info about each venue right after it.
Also check out our Charleston live music calendar, which is auto-populated with concerts in Charleston from venue websites.
Downtown Charleston Music Venues
Bar Mash
701 E Bay St Ste 00-2, Charleston, SC 29403
instagram.com/barmashchs
Known for the Mash Music Mondays series featuring a rotating cast of local talent.
Bay Street Biergarten
549 East Bay St, Charleston, SC 29403
baystreetbiergarten.com
Mainly a restaurant and taproom, this German-style spot on East Bay is also known to host local musicians for both indoor and outdoor live music events.
Big Gun Burger Shop
137 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
bigguncharleston.com
Centrally-located dive bar and burger shop known to host heavy rock shows and alternative genres. Also known for delicious burgers.
Burns Alley
354 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
burnsalley.com
A dirty dive bar in the heart of downtown Charleston with a small stage hosting occasional rock concerts.
Charleston Music Hall
37 John Street, Charleston, SC 29403
charlestonmusichall.com
The Charleston Music Hall is an iconic 1000 seat theater located in downtown Charleston. Known for being classy and for having some of the best sound in town, this is one of the best places you can see a show in Charleston.
The Commodore
504 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
thecommodorechs.com
One of the best spots for dancing in downtown Charleston, The Commodore is located in the historic former site of “Touch of Class” jazz club, and hosts live music almost every night.
Cutty’s
227 St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403
instagram.com/cuttyselliotboroughbar
Cutty’s is one of the diviest dives in all of Charleston, and they sometimes host local
Elliotborough Mini Bar
18 Percy St, Charleston, SC 29403
instagram.com/elliotboroughminibar
The name says it all — this is a tiny bar located in a residential part of Charleston, hosting occasional singer-songwriters and other intimate musical showcases.
Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
gaillardcenter.org
A high-end venue hosting orchestras, ballets, and big-name music & comedy acts.
Home Team BBQ
Downtown Location – 126 Williman Street, Charleston, SC 29403
West Ashley Location – 1205 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29407
Sullivan’s Island Location – 2209 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
hometeambbq.com
Home Team has three locations in the Charleston area, all of which have live music and excellent food (try the wings!).
Music Farm
32 Ann Street, Charleston, SC 29403
musicfarm.com
The Music Farm has been a mainstay for live music in Charleston since 1991. The venue closed in 2020, and reopened in 2022 after a full renovation. This 650 capacity room brings mid-tier touring artists to Charleston on a weekly basis.
Forte Jazz Lounge
475 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
fortejazzlounge.com
A genuine jazz club located on King Street in downtown Charleston, with live music 6 nights per week.
The Frontier Lounge
135 Calhoun St, Charleston,SC 29401
instagram.com/frontierlounge
Bar on Calhoun Street known for intimate live performances.
JohnKing Grill & Bar
428 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
johnkinggrill.com
Two story King Street bar with an upstairs 90 capacity venue.
Local 616
616 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29403
instagram.com/local616
Dive bar on upper Meeting with a small stage, which hosts occasional rock & roll music.
Palmetto Brewery
289 Huger Street, Charleston, SC, 29403
palmettobrewery.com
Palmetto Brewery is one of the most popular brewers in Charleston, which also has a large outdoor patio area with a stage that is often used to host live local artists.
Prohibition
547 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
prohibitioncharleston.com
This is a sweet bar that also has a stage. They have live music there almost every single night, from a rotating cast of locals.
The Recovery Room
685 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
recoveryroomtavern.com
This dive bar is not only the number one seller of 12oz Pabst Blue Ribbon cans in the world. It also hosts occasional concerts featuring local artists who frequent the bar.
The Riviera Theater
227 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
therivierachs.com
600 capacity theater located on King Street in downtown Charleston.
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
theroyalamerican.com
This dive bar music venue has served as a central hub for the Charleston music scene since opening its doors in 2011. Not only that, it has some of the best bar food in downtown Charleston. The Royal American is an excellent hangout spot for music fans who want to discover the Charleston music scene.
Tobin’s Market
195 Jackson St, Charleston, SC 29403
Opened in 2020, this spot off upper meeting street is located in a cozy space with a large outdoor patio area and outdoor stage, with a capacity of 140.
Trio
139 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
Trio is a downtown Charleston night club that hosts frequent EDM and DJ events.
James Island Music Venues
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412
charlestonpourhouse.com
The Charleston Pour House is one of the finest independent music venues on the whole east coast, let alone in Charleston. Family owned and operated since 2002, this place is a hub for the city with concerts every single night. They have two stages, a 500 capacity main room plus a 350 capacity outdoor deck stage.
Mosquito Beach
Mosquito Beach Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
Historic beach venue on James Island focused on local, community driven live music events.
Sweatman’s Garden
90 Folly Road Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407
sweatmansgarden.com
Sodary and ramen lounge on James Island that hosts live, local musicians on a weekly basis.
Johns Island Music Venues
Krazy Owls
3157 Maybank Hwy Johns Island, SC 29455
krazyowls.com
Steampunk-themed restaurant and bar with frequent live music.
Low Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
lowtidebrewing.com
A local brewery known for its craft beers and regular live music events, often featuring local bands and solo artists.
Tattooed Moose – Johns Island
3328 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455
tattooedmoose.com/events
Johns Island location of the locally-beloved Tattooed Moose, with live music on a weekly basis.
West Ashley Music Venues
Tin Roof
1117 Magnolia Road, Charleston, SC 29407
charlestontinroof.com
Opened in 2007 Tin Roof is a 200 capacity dive bar venue located off Highway 61 in West Ashley. A longtime staple of the Charleston music scene and a hub for loud rock & roll music.
The Roost
825 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407
Avondale restaurrant and bar with frequent live music.
The Garden
1331 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
chsfermentory.com/charleston-charles-towne-fermentory-the-garden
A taproom and beer garden owned by Charles Towne Fermentory, the Garden opened in 2023 and quickly became a favorite spot for live music and local hangs in West Ashley.
The Pub on 61
2366 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
pub61.com
A bar located out on highway 61 with a stage, that often hosts local rock and country artists.
Monster Music & Movies
946 Orleans Rd, Charleston, SC 29407
monstermusicsc.com
Charleston’s most iconic independent record store is known to host live, in-store performances on special occasions.
North Charleston Music Venues
The Burgundy Lounge
3245 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405
starlightchs.com/bar-restaurant
Located at the Starlight Motor Inn on Rivers Ave. the Burgundy Lounge hosts live, local music on a weekly basic.
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
fireflydistillery.com
Firefly Distillery started hosting large scale concerts on the field beside their North Charleston location in 2020, and has become one of the premier large event spaces in Charleston. The 5000 capacity venue hits the sweet spot for many acts touring the Southeast.
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
holycitybrewing.com
A brewery that frequently hosts live music events in its spacious taproom and outdoor area.
Jungle’s Bar and Grill
5267 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC
facebook.com/people/Jungles-BAR-and-GRILL/61561676114077
North Charleston bar known for DJ and hip-hop nights.
The Mill
1026 E. Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
bookingforthemill.wixsite.com/themill
Park Circle dive bar and music venue, with pool tables.
North Charleston Coliseum
5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
The Coliseum is the largest capacity arena in the Charleston area. It can hold up to 14,000 people. This is where many of the city’s biggest concerts happen.
North Charleston Performing Arts Center
5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418
northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com
Right next door to the Coliseum is the performing arts center, a smaller theater that holds around 2,300 people.
The Purple Buffalo
2702 Azalea Drive, North Charleston, SC 29405
facebook.com/thepurplebuffalo843
Artsy dive bar and hub for the underground hip-hop, EDM, and hardcore scenes.
Rebel Taqueria
1809 Reynolds Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
rebeltaqueria.com
Taco truck turned brick-and-mortar restaurant Rebel Taqueria also has a stage and an excellent soundsystem. Known as a hub for the hip-hop scene.
The Ritz Bar & Grill
3557 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405
instagram.com/theritzbarandgrill
Bar and music venue known for hip-hop and DJ events.
Stuart’s House
DM @stuartshouse on IG for address on show days.
DIY house show venue.
Tua Lingua
2701 W Surrey Dr, North Charleston, Sc 29406
DIY venue known for being alcohol-free.
Tattooed Moose – Park Circle
4845 Chateau Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
tattooedmoose.com/events
Park Circle location of the quirky Tattooed Moose restaurant, which hosts frequent live, local music.
The Wonderer
Upper Peninsula Music Venues
Not quite downtown, not quite North Charleston.
Lo-Fi Brewing
2038 Meeting St., N. Charleston, SC 29405
lofibrewing.com
Independent brewery and concert venue known as a hub for the local community.
The Refinery
1640 Meeting St Rd, Charleston, SC 29405
therefinerychs.com
Open in 2022, the Refinery offers a 2,000 capacity space with a large concrete amphitheater-style stage setup. This is one of several venues in Charleston that have the capacity to attract big name artists to the city. It is also the home of Ohm Radio 96.3 and several restaurants and bars.
Riverfront Park
1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
northcharleston.org/visitors/attractions/riverfront-park/
Home of High Water Festival and more, the 15 acre Riverfront Park venue holds up to 15,000 people with idyllic waterfront views.
Folly Beach Music Venues
The Bounty Bar
15 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
thebountybar.com
Owned by the same people who own The Royal American, the Bounty Bar opened on Folly Beach in 2022 as a pirate dive bar with free, live, local music every week on the small corner stage.
Chico Feo
122 East Ashley, Folly Beach, SC 29439
chicofeos.com
Chico Feo is a Caribbean food and live music joint out on Folly beach that has live music a few nights per week, including an open mic every Monday night. One of the best places to hang out on Folly Beach.
Loggerhead’s Beach Grill
123 W Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
loggerheadsfollybeach.com
A beachfront bar & grill that frequently hosts live music events.
Planet Follywood
32 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
planetfollywood.com
A chill Folly Beach dive bar that often hosts live music.
The Washout
41 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439
thewashoutfollybeach.com
The first bar on the main strip of Center Street on Folly Beach, The Washout frequently hosts live music on their outdoor patio area.
Mt. Pleasant Music Venues
The Dinghy
8 J C Long Blvd, Isle of Palms, SC 29451
dinghyiop.com
Casual bar and restaurant on Isle of Palms that hosts live music, providing a relaxed beachside atmosphere.
Mainland Container Co. Kitchen & Bar
1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
mainlandcontainerco.com
Casual kitchen and bar with live, local music every week.
My Father’s Moustache
1405 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Ste 103, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
myfathersmustache.com
My Father’s Moustache is an English pub in Mt. Pleasant that often hosts live music from local artists.
Patriots Point
20 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC
partyatthepointcharleston.com/schedule
Known for the “Party at the Point”, Patriots Point teams up with hosts live music on a waterfront stage at the Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina on Fridays, from late spring into early summer.
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451
the-windjammer.com
The Windjammer has been a staple in Charleston’s independent music scene since 1972. They host regular concerts from both local and touring musicians on their two stages: one inside the bar (550 capacity) and the other on the beach out back (1,100 capacity).
Greater Charleston Area Venues
Awendaw Green
4853 N Highway 17, Awendaw, SC 29429
awendawgreen.com
Known for the weekly Barn Jam on Wednesday evenings, Awendaw Green has been a homegrown staple of the music community in Charleston since opening in 2008.
Credit One Stadium
161 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
creditonestadium.com
Credit One Stadium is an outdoor venue located on Daniel Island with seating for 10,200 people, bringing some of the biggest names in music to Charleston.
New Realm Brewing
880 Island Park Dr, Daniel Island, SC 29492
newrealmbrewing.com/charleston
Large Daniel Island brewery and music venue with frequent live music events.