Charleston Jazz Festival
- Dates
- Apr 11 to 20, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Charleston Music Hall, The Establishment, American Theater, Fox Music House
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 21, 2026
Charleston Jazz Festival returns to Charleston, SC, Apr 11 to 20, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Charleston Jazz Festival is a multi-day celebration of the Lowcountry's jazz heritage held each April in Charleston, South Carolina. Running since 2015, it presents headline and homegrown artists across downtown venues, pairing nationally known names with the city's own thriving jazz scene
Last time around (2026)
The 2026 edition ran across roughly nine days in April, presenting about a dozen events including tributes to jazz drummer Art Blakey and singer-songwriter Nina Simone
Listen
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Lineup
2027 lineup not yet announced. Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport CHS.
How do I get to Charleston Jazz Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Charleston Jazz Festival. The nearest major airport is CHS, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Two daily trains each way (Palmetto daytime, Silver Meteor overnight, New York-Savannah/Miami corridor) stop at the North Charleston Intermodal Transportation Center, 4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston, about 8 road miles from the downtown peninsula venues. This is a way to reach the host city from the East Coast corridor, not an airport connection; from the station it's a ~12-15 min rideshare or a CARTA local-bus connection to downtown
Book / info →By bus & public transit
Intercity coaches serve Charleston at the same North Charleston Transit Center as Amtrak (4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston), not downtown. Budget option for regional travelers; finish the trip with a ~12-15 min rideshare or CARTA connection to the peninsula
Book / info →CARTA Route 11 Dorchester/Airport picks up at a covered shelter just outside Baggage Claim at CHS and runs directly into downtown Charleston, terminating near the Meeting Street Visitors Center, one block from the Charleston Music Hall cluster where recent festival editions have centered. From there the free DASH (Downtown Area Shuttle) circulates the historic district at no charge, handy for hopping between the festival's multiple downtown venues. Cash only on board, exact change required; free transfers within 2 hours
Book / info →Taxi & rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local operator KreweCar all serve CHS; app-hail and walk to the covered rideshare shelter at Zones 1, 2 or 3 (across both roadways from Baggage Claim, per the airport's official ground-transportation page). Taxis load from the ground-transportation booth in the center median outside Baggage Claim, with a starter quoting the rate, $17 minimum from CHS per the airport. The drive to the downtown peninsula is ~12 miles. No advance booking URL, hail in-app or at the booth on arrival
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. No festival-operated parking, this is a multi-venue downtown festival using existing theaters/clubs, so parking means Charleston's public garages. For the Charleston Music Hall (anchor venue in recent editions), the venue's own parking page points to the Camden Garage directly next door (47 John St, entrances off John St and Hutson St), plus the city's Visitor Center Garage one block north (between Ann St and Mary St) and the garage next to the Francis Marion Hotel at 399 King St; metered street parking throughout. City garages are 24/7, cash and card, no prepay required. 2027 venues are not yet announced, so re-check nearest garages once the venue list drops
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire at CHS
Mid-priority for this festival: the fest itself is compact and walkable downtown (a car is garage overhead at ~$24/day max), but CHS is 12 miles out with thin transit, and Charleston trips commonly bundle plantation/beach day-trips (Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island) where a car earns its keep
Search car hire →Live price search coming soon.
Where
Venues
This festival runs across several venues. Map centres on the town; each venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Charleston Jazz Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Hotels nearby 5
Airbnb & private camping
Downtown-peninsula whole-home inventory is comparatively thin, Charleston's short-term-rental ordinance restricts legal rentals in much of the historic district, and mid-April sits squarely in Charleston's peak spring tourism season, so walkable units price high and go early. Book well ahead for peninsula stays, or widen the search to Mount Pleasant / West Ashley / James Island with a ~10-20 min drive in
Search Airbnb →No camping on the peninsula itself (urban historic district). Hipcamp's Charleston-area directory lists private-land tent/RV/glamping sites out on the sea islands and rural fringe (Johns Island, Wadmalaw, Awendaw direction), typically a 25-45 min drive from downtown, a budget/scenic alternative to peninsula hotel rates for attendees with a car, not a walkable substitute
Search Hipcamp →Pricing
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