Lowcountry Jazz Festival
Welcome to the Lowcountry Jazz Festival, held every Labor Day weekend in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, where smooth jazz takes center stage. Our powerhouse lineup blends the grooves of contemporary jazz, R&B, and soul into an unforgettable soundscape. From legendary saxophonists to rising vocalists, this is where musical mastery meets Southern soul. It’s refined. It’s rhythmic. It’s unmistakably Charleston.
Whether you’re strolling historic streets, savoring fresh seafood, or swaying to the beat beneath a Carolina sky, the Lowcountry Jazz Festival offers a curated fusion of music, culture, and cuisine you won’t find anywhere else.
Presented by the Charleston Gaillard Center in partnership with Closing the Gap in Healthcare, and Explore Charleston this is South Carolina’s signature smooth jazz festival a rhythmic retreat into the heart of the Lowcountry.
Upcoming Performances
This is not your average weekend. The Lowcountry Jazz Festival brings together eight world-class artists who have mastered the art of moving a crowd. Vincent Ingala. Lakecia Benjamin. Peter White. Anthony Hamilton. Keiko Matsui. Jonathan Butler. RnR featuring Rick Braun and Richard Elliot.
This is Labor Day. Charleston. The Gaillard Center. The only place to be.
- Charleston Gaillard Center Friday, September 4
Eleven #1 Billboard hits and explosive energy. Vincent Ingala brings melodic, high-octane saxophone that sets the perfect tone for the weekend's all-white celebration.
- Saturday, September 5
Six-time GRAMMY nominee with bold, expressive saxophone rooted in jazz, funk, and soul. A powerful force blending genres with warmth and fire.
Three decades of smooth jazz guitar mastery. British-born, chart-topping, and beloved for his melodic acoustic sound and timeless appeal.
GRAMMY Award-winning vocals that blend neo-soul, gospel, and classic R&B. Over 50 million albums sold. A national treasure with rich, soulful storytelling.
- Sunday, September 6
Japanese piano virtuoso with 28+ albums and multiple Billboard chart-toppers. Elegant, cinematic compositions blending Eastern and Western influences.
South African treasure combining soulful vocals and fluid guitar. Two-time GRAMMY nominee whose music inspired Nelson Mandela during imprisonment.
Award-winning trumpeter with 30+ Billboard #1 songs and 30 years defining contemporary jazz. Sophisticated melodies with unmistakable soul.
Chart-topping saxophonist with 40+ years of smooth jazz mastery. Soulful, bluesy saxophone with power, precision, and undeniable groove.
Artist lineup & schedule subject to change
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