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, this is South Carolina’s signature smooth jazz festival—a rhythmic retreat into the heart of the Lowcountry.
Upcoming Performances
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.
Get ready for a weekend where every set is a masterclass—and every note, pure magic.
With his velvet voice and soulful ballads, KEM is the heartbeat of modern R&B. From “Love Calls” to “Nobody,” his music is pure intimacy and timeless groove.
A four-time Grammy nominee and one of the best-selling instrumentalists of our time, Boney James brings unmatched smoothness and swagger to the sax. Prepare to vibe.
High-energy, high-impact, and high-speed—Eric Darius brings explosive charisma to every stage. A crowd favorite known for tearing up the saxophone with unstoppable momentum
Blending jazz, funk, and R&B since the '80s, this Philadelphia-born band delivers a signature fusion sound that’s equal parts nostalgic and now. Their groove never misses
Legend. Innovator. Two-time Grammy winner. Bob James is the godfather of smooth jazz and the most sampled pianist in hip hop history. His keys shaped a genre
Artist lineup & schedule subject to change
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