Live Music This Weekend

Bubba and Dale – Patio | 2 PM–5 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Grab a drink on the patio and enjoy an afternoon of country‑flavoured Top 40 tunes from this laid‑back duo.

Sol Driven Train | 6 PM | Charleston Pour House (Deck Stage) | This versatile 5‑piece blends roots rock, soul, Afro‑Caribbean rhythms and New Orleans brass—think John Prine meets Paul Simon with horns.

Cabaret Royale (early show) | 6 PM | Gaillard Center Spiegeltent | Step into a glittering tent for aerial feats, burlesque, acrobatics and a hilarious emcee in this adults‑only holiday circus cabaret.

Zach Quillen – Anson Lounge | 6 PM–9 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Singer‑guitarist serving up country and Top 40 classics to start your night.

The Charleston Christmas Special | 7 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Brad & Jennifer Moranz’s holiday musical show returns for its 30th year with talented singers, dancers and musicians.

Cooper River Band | 7 PM–10 PM | The Dinghy, Isle of Palms | Charleston’s premier party band plays soul, pop, rock, R&B, hip‑hop, funk and country covers with decades of combined experience.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Sinatra! (early show) | 7 PM | Forte Jazz Lounge | The Forte Big Band pays tribute to “The Voice” with hits like “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Lady is a Tramp” and “My Way”.

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical | 7:30 PM | North Charleston PAC | Dr. Seuss’s classic comes alive with songs like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” as the green curmudgeon learns the true meaning of the holidays.

Live Music w/Eddie Bush | 8 PM–11 PM | The Washout, Folly Beach | Self‑taught guitar‑slinger Eddie Bush—who scored a Billboard Hot Country single and toured with major acts—brings his powerhouse vocals and guitar chops.

Cabaret Royale (late show) | 8:30 PM | Gaillard Center Spiegeltent | Missed the first? Catch the 8:30 PM performance of this dazzling circus‑cabaret mashup.

Reckoning’s All Request Christmas | 9 PM | Charleston Pour House (Main Stage) | Annual Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Band request night—$15‑$20 entry, 8 PM doors; it’s a 21+ jam session.

SCHEMA w/ IGOE | 9 PM–2 AM | The Royal American | Catch local indie band SCHEMA with guest IGOE; doors at 9 PM, show runs into the wee hours—$10 at the door.

Spoda – Anson Lounge | 9:30 PM–12:30 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Rock‑n‑roll energy takes over the Anson Lounge.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Sinatra! (late show) | 9:30 PM | Forte Jazz Lounge | A second helping of Sinatra classics with the Forte Big Band.

We Are Family – Music Hall | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Soul/pop dance party upstairs in the Music Hall.

Loren Griste – Whiskey Room | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Singer‑songwriter mixes country and pop in the Whiskey Room.

FuzeBox – Henry’s Stage | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s On The Market | High‑energy rock covers to keep the party going.

Jerry Feels Good + special guests | 10 PM–2 AM | Prohibition | Friday nights mean DJ Jerry Feels Good spinning dance tunes alongside special guests at the Sippin’ Santa pop‑up (23+ only).

PoHo Holiday Market | 11 AM–4 PM | Charleston Pour House (Back Lot) | Stroll through booths of local vendors and enjoy free live music from Ward Buckheister while sipping a drink in the sunshine.

The Charleston Christmas Special – Matinee | 2 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Brad and Jennifer Moranz’s 30th‑annual holiday revue returns with singers, dancers and a live band; matinee performance, doors 1 PM.

Joe Fisher – Patio | 2 PM–5 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Grab a cocktail and catch this classic‑rock/alternative solo set on the patio.

The Grinch – Matinee | 2 PM | North Charleston PAC | See Dr. Seuss’s green curmudgeon learn the true meaning of Christmas in a musical packed with classics like “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”.

Gracious Day | 3 PM–6 PM | The Dinghy, Isle of Palms | Acoustic country trio Gracious Day brings a laid‑back afternoon set to this cozy island bar.

Ax & the Hatchetmen | 6 PM | Charleston Pour House (Deck Stage) | Chicago’s six‑piece indie‑rockers deliver horn‑laden grooves and infectious hooks on their So Much to Tell You Tour; doors 5 PM.

Cabaret Royale (early show) | 6 PM | Gaillard Center Spiegeltent | Step into the Spiegeltent for aerial feats, acrobatics, burlesque and comedy in a dazzling holiday circus cabaret.

Josh Rowe – Anson Lounge | 6 PM–9 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Acoustic classics from a local favorite warm up the lounge.

The Charleston Christmas Special – Evening | 7 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Second show of Brad and Jennifer Moranz’s festive musical with singers, dancers and holiday cheer; doors 6 PM.

Happy Grinch (musical evening) | 7:30 PM | North Charleston PAC | The Grinch returns for a nighttime show filled with heart‑warming songs and Whoville fun.

A Forte Christmas Show! | 7:30 PM–11:30 PM | Forte Jazz Lounge | Owner Joe Clarke leads an enchanting night of jazz standards and holiday classics with his trio and guests like Chloe Cannon and clarinet virtuoso Pete Neighbor.

Cabaret Royale (late show) | 8:30 PM | Gaillard Center Spiegeltent | If you miss the early show, catch the 8:30 PM performance of this dazzling circus‑cabaret mashup.

Gritty Flyright | 9 PM | The Windjammer | South Carolina songwriter Gritty Flyright blends classic and outlaw country with touches of soul and blues; doors 9 PM, 21+.

Call Me Al | 9 PM | Charleston Pour House (Main Stage) | Headstrings Collective channels Paul Simon’s 1991 Concert in the Park, delivering world‑rock renditions of classics like “You Can Call Me Al”; doors 8 PM.

Loren Griste | 9:30 PM–12:30 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Country‑pop singer commands the Anson Lounge late into the night.

Joe Wheaton Band | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s Music Hall | Rock/alternative band cranks up the volume upstairs.

Chris Williams | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s Whiskey Room | Jazz and R&B grooves in an intimate setting.

Keidre | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s Stage | Local rock outfit Keidre—featuring members of Love Shovel—delivers classics and rock favorites.

DJ Dayz | 10 PM–2 AM | Prohibition | Saturday nights at Prohibition mean rotating DJs; this evening features DJ Dayz spinning party beats for the 23+ crowd.

The Grinch – Matinee | 1 PM | North Charleston PAC | Afternoon performance of the beloved holiday musical where the Grinch’s heart grows three sizes.

Motown Throwdown | 1:30 PM–5 PM | Charleston Pour House | Sunday brunch meets farmers market and Motown: groove to Aisha Kenyatta, Dave Grimm, Corey Stephens and Stuart White while browsing local vendors; $5 entry.

Joe Fisher – Patio | 2 PM–5 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Classic‑rock and alternative tunes on the rooftop patiohenrysonthemarket.com.

Brandon Simmons | 3 PM–6 PM | The Dinghy, Isle of Palms | Singer‑songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist Brandon Simmons—known for his jazz background and work with bands like Token Mary—plays a solo set.

The Grinch – Evening | 6:30 PM | North Charleston PAC | Evening performance of the heart‑warming Seussian musical.

Creative Misfits Live! | 6:30 PM | Charleston Pour House | A rock showcase benefitting Heart Inclusive Arts Community, followed by a free after‑party with reggae band Well Charged.

Dave Landeo | 6:30 PM–9:30 PM | The Dinghy, Isle of Palms | Charleston singer‑songwriter and veteran entertainer Dave Landeo (who has played over 4,000 shows) performs a sunset set.

Cabaret Royale (early show) | 6 PM | Gaillard Center Spiegeltent | Another chance to see the Spiegeltent’s acrobatic, burlesque‑infused holiday cabaret.

Cabaret Royale (late show) | 8:30 PM | Gaillard Center Spiegeltent | The final 8:30 PM performance of the high‑energy circus/cabaret spectacle.

Charles Wesley Godwin | 8 PM | Riviera Theater | The rising West Virginian country/Americana singer brings his “Lonely Mountain Town” EP to Charleston; doors 7 PM.

Gracious Day | 9:30 PM–12:30 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Cap off the weekend with this acoustic country band on Henry’s stage.