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, this is South Carolina's signature smooth jazz festival—a rhythmic retreat into the heart of the Lowcountry.

This year's Lowcountry Jazz Festival brings together a powerhouse lineup of legends and trailblazers. From the smooth soul of KEM, to the electrifying sax of Boney James, the fusion brilliance of Pieces of a Dream, the iconic keys of Bob James, and the high-energy groove of Eric Darius—these artists don't just perform, they define the sound of contemporary jazz.

Schedule of Events

August 29, 2025

We open with style at the legendary White Party, featuring the explosive energy of Eric Darius in an unforgettable all-white celebration.

Artists
- Eric Darius

August 30, 2025

Feel the soul as KEM headlines the night with smooth vocals and timeless R&B favorites.

Artists
- Kem
- Bob James

August 31, 2025

Close the weekend strong with sax legend Boney James, bringing the vibe, groove, and fire to Charleston's biggest night of jazz.

Artists
- Boney James
- Pieces of a Dream

Date: August 29-31, 2025

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Charleston Gaillard Center - 95 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401.

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