When does Charleston Jazz Fest take place?

Charleston Jazz Fest takes place in Charleston in mid to late april, and has been running since 2015. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.

Where is Charleston Jazz Fest held?

It takes place in Charleston (Charleston, South Carolina).

How do I follow the program and get tickets?

At Jazz Live US we publish its shows in our Calendar listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live US, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.

Charleston Jazz Festival

The Charleston Jazz Festival is a ten-day April event presented by the nonprofit Charleston Jazz, the organization behind the Charleston Jazz Orchestra.

Charleston Jazz Fest, jazz festival in Charleston — Image: charlestonjazz.com

City: Charleston
Where: Charleston, South Carolina
When: Mid to late April
Since: 2015

The festival started in 2015 and is produced by Charleston Jazz, a nonprofit based in North Charleston that also runs the Charleston Jazz Orchestra and year-round education work. Programming spreads over roughly ten days in April across venues in the city; the 2027 edition is set for April 11 to 20.

The bill is weighted toward internationally touring jazz artists rather than crossover acts. The 2026 lineup included the Alfredo Rodríguez Trio, Al Di Meola, Herlin Riley's quartet, and Danilo Pérez performing with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra, which is the festival's usual practice of pairing a visiting soloist with the resident big band.

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Frequently asked questions

When does Charleston Jazz Fest take place?: Charleston Jazz Fest takes place in Charleston in mid to late april, and has been running since 2015. The exact dates for each edition can vary, so it's worth confirming them on the official website.
Where is Charleston Jazz Fest held?: It takes place in Charleston (Charleston, South Carolina).
How do I follow the program and get tickets?: At Jazz Live US we publish its shows in our Calendar listings as they are confirmed, and for the full line-up and tickets you can check the festival's official website. If you join Jazz Live US, we'll let you know when the line-up is announced.

The exact dates for each edition can vary. Check the festival's official website to confirm the line-up and tickets.