Jazz enthusiasts living in Charleston are in for a treat during the 4th Annual Charleston Jazz Festival. This event draws in visitors from all over the southeast to experience and celebrate jazz, which has played such a large role in this city’s history. Come experience amazing jazz music over four days, January 18th through January 21st, 2018. Greet more than 100 performers who will be playing at various venues downtown. They will be present in fine restaurants, clubs, and large performance venues. Support local artists, see your favorite regional performers, and also find tickets for musicians who are nationally recognized. There will be many styles represented such as American Songbook, Blues, Salsa, Swing, Brazilian, contemporary, and tribute bands.
Jazz Lovers Living in Charleston Will Want to Get Tickets Soon!
Thousands of people living in Charleston and the surrounding area will come for the festival. The schedule is jam packed and here is a list of some of the biggest performers coming to town.
January 18th, 2018
- Nnenna Freelon with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra
- At Charleston Music Hall
- 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
January 19th, 2018
- Disney Meets Jazz
- At Renaissance Historic District Hotel
- 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Gullah Contemporary Jazz
- Demetrius Doctor Trip Featuring Mark Sterbank
- At Renaissance Historic District Hotel
- 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Celebrating Sinatra
- Joe Clark Big Band
- At Renaissance Historic District Hotel
- 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Oscar Rivers Trio with Mr. “Blues” Williams
- At Barsa Tapas Lounge and Bar
- 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- *free admission
Jazz Concert and Late Night Jazz Jam
- At Barsa Tapas Lounge and Bar
- 10 p.m. to midnight
- *free admission
January 20th, 2018
- Kenny G
- At Gaillard Center
- 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
January 21, 2018
- Family Day of Jazz
- College of Charleston Sottile Theater
- Charleston School of the Arts (SOA) Jazz Band
- Ken Foberg Quartet with Alva Anderson
- At the College of Charleston Sottile Theater
- 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy some time away from your Charleston property taking in some incredible jazz. Find all the details as well as links to purchase tickets for the Annual Charleston Jazz Festival.
