Live Music This Weekend, December 5

Bubba & Dale (Patio) | 2 PM–5 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Country/Top‑40 duo playing relaxed afternoon tunes on the patio.

Wallace Mullinax & Friends | 6 PM | Charleston Pour House (Deck) | Local guitar ace Wallace Mullinax hosts an all‑star jam before Everyone Orchestra; doors 5 PM, all ages.

Cabaret Royale – Spiegeltent | 6 PM | Charleston Gaillard Center – Spiegeltent | Direct from London’s West End, this dazzling holiday cabaret features world‑class acrobats, burlesque and aerial feats inside the festive Spiegeltent.

Zach Quillen (Anson Lounge) | 6 PM–9 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Southern‑rock/bluegrass guitarist plays an intimate set in the Anson Lounge.

Cat Kid Comic Club – The Musical! | 6:30 PM | Riviera Theater | Family‑friendly show based on Dav Pilkey’s books where Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog teach a posse of rambunctious frogs how to make comics.

Cuban Classics – Gino Castillo | 7:30 PM | Forte Jazz Lounge | Percussionist Gino Castillo leads a high‑energy evening of Afro‑Cuban jazz with a top‑notch band.

A Motown Christmas | 7 PM | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | Former members of the Temptations, Contours and Miracles combine Motown hits with holiday classics in a family‑oriented show.

Chewbaccy | 7 PM–10 PM | The Dinghy (Isle of Palms) | Local band Chewbaccy plays patio tunes at the island tap room.

The Marshall Tucker Band | 8 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Southern‑rock pioneers bring their All Our Friends Tour with opener Hunter Flynn.

John Picard Duo | 8 PM–11 PM | The Washout (Folly Beach) | Folly Beach bar hosts a live duo for an evening of acoustic covers.

Cabaret Royale – Spiegeltent | 8:30 PM | Charleston Gaillard Center – Spiegeltent | Second performance of the glittering cabaret show featuring circus arts and burlesque.

Everyone Orchestra | 9 PM | Charleston Pour House | Conductor Matt Butler leads a rotating cast of musicians in improvised jams, encouraging audience participation.

Ocho & Harvey Street | 9 PM | The Windjammer | Athens indie‑rockers The Ocho and local alt‑rock band Harvey Street share the inside stage; 21+.

Sxvxnt + Droze & The Drift | 9 PM | The Royal American | Late‑night bill featuring Sxvxnt with Droze & The Drift plus openers Rooks & Raven and Swussy.

Purple Magnolia Duo (Anson Lounge) | 9:30 PM–12:30 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Country/alternative duo performs after dinner in the lounge.

Market Street Cowboy Band (Music Hall) | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Country/top‑40 band plays the upstairs music hall.

Rae Estelle (Whiskey Room) | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Singer Rae Estelle brings pop and soul to the Whiskey Room.

Gator Food (Stage) | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Alt‑rock group keeps the downstairs stage rocking.

Jerry Feels Good & Guests – Sippin’ Santa | 10 PM–2 AM | Prohibition | Friday at the Sippin’ Santa holiday pop‑up features DJ Jerry Feels Good and friends spinning festive beats for ages 23+.

Great Charleston Gingerbread House Party & Holiday Market | 11 AM | Music Farm | Family-friendly event where guests decorate mini gingerbread houses, browse a holiday market and visit with Santa.

Kids Matinee – Marshgrass Mamas YuleTide Special | 1 PM | Charleston Pour House | The Marshgrass Mamas’ 8th annual swampy bluegrass holiday show offers a special kids matinee.

Christina Smalls (Patio) | 2 PM–5 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Singer brings pop‑influenced vocals to the patio.

Rockin’ Around The Refinery | 3 PM–7 PM | The Refinery | Holiday kickoff party with live music from Elise Testone, vendors, food trucks, hot chocolate, a tree lighting and a Polar Express railcar.

Holiday Swing (1st show) | 5 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Charleston Jazz Orchestra and Lowcountry Voices reinvent holiday classics with big‑band flair; first show at 5 PM

Cabaret Royale – Spiegeltent | 6 PM | Charleston Gaillard Center – Spiegeltent | Circus‑cabaret spectacle continues with acrobats, burlesque and comedy.

Adults’ YuleTide Special – Marshgrass Mamas | 6 PM | Charleston Pour House | Evening version of the YuleTide Special brings swampy bluegrass and holiday cheer for grown‑ups.

Mike & Beth (Anson Lounge) | 6 PM–9 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Americana/folk duo performs early evening tunes.

Big Band Saturday Night (First Show) | 7 PM | Forte Jazz Lounge | The Forte Big Band plays swingin’ Christmas favorites inspired by Sinatra, Brian Setzer and Vince Guaraldi.

One Vision of Queen | 7:30 PM | North Charleston Performing Arts Center | Marc Martel channels Freddie Mercury in an explosive tribute packed with Queen’s greatest hits.

Jerk Du Soleil: An Emo Spectacular | 8 PM | Music Farm | Circus‑meets‑emo show blends Warped Tour nostalgia with theatrical aerial acts and a DJ set by Chris Kamrada.

Holiday Swing (2nd show) | 8 PM | Charleston Music Hall | Second showing of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra’s festive big‑band concert.

Cabaret Royale – Spiegeltent | 8:30 PM | Charleston Gaillard Center – Spiegeltent | Late show of the dazzling holiday cabaretgaillardcenter.orggaillardcenter.org.
Everyone Orchestra | 9 PM | Charleston Pour House | Second night of improvised jams led by Matt Butler with a rotating lineup.

Andrew Beam w/ Grayson Downs | 9 PM | The Windjammer | Country singer Andrew Beam, known for storytelling and mountain roots, headlines with support from Grayson Downs.

Haunters | 9 PM | The Royal American | Rock bill with Haunters, Tourneforte, Farseek and Thoroughfare; doors 9 PM, $10.

Spoda (Anson Lounge) | 9:30 PM–12:30 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Alternative rock/punk set in the lounge.

Big Band Saturday Night (Second Show) | 9:30 PM | Forte Jazz Lounge | Second performance of the swinging holiday big‑band concert.

Market Street Cowboy Band (Music Hall) | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Country/top‑40 band keeps the dance floor packedhenrysonthemarket.com.

Chris Williams (Whiskey Room) | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Jazz/R&B crooner performs in the Whiskey Room.

Gator Food (Stage) | 10 PM–1 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Alt‑rockers rock the downstairs stage.

Tommy Tangie – Sippin’ Santa DJ Set | 10 PM–2 AM | Prohibition | Saturday’s Sippin’ Santa party features DJ Tommy Tangie spinning festive tracks for the holiday pop-up.

Firefly Oyster Roast Series | 11 AM–4 PM | Firefly Distillery | Family‑friendly oyster roast with all‑you‑can‑eat oysters, live music by 6ft Tide from noon–3 PM and food trucks; ages 12 and under free.

Bluegrass Brunch – New Ghost Town | 11 AM–2 PM | Prohibition | Sunday brunch features bluegrass band New Ghost Town performing during the holiday pop‑up.

The 13th Annual Royal American Biker Oyster Roast | 1 PM–7 PM | The Royal American | Afternoon party with bikes, oysters, games, burn barrels, vendors and live music from Isabelle’s Gift.

Motown Throwdown | 1:30 PM–5 PM | Charleston Pour House | Sunday brunch farmers market featuring Aisha Kenyatta and friends performing classic Motown tunes.

Loren Griste (Patio) | 2 PM–5 PM | Henry’s On The Market | Singer-songwriter mixes pop and country on the patio.

Abbey Elmore Band | 3 PM–6 PM | The Dinghy (Isle of Palms) | Folk‑rock band plays afternoon grooves on the patio.

Mel Washington | 6:30 PM–9:30 PM | The Dinghy (Isle of Palms) | Singer‑songwriter Mel Washington performs an evening set.

Tophouse w/ Crowe Boys | 8:30 PM | Charleston Pour House | High‑energy Americana/folk band Tophouse headlines with opener Crowe Boys blending country and New Orleans influences.

Gracious Day (Stage) | 9:30 PM–12:30 AM | Henry’s On The Market | Acoustic country group closes out the weekend on the stage

DJ Pep in yo Stepp – Sippin’ Santa | 10 PM–2 AM | Prohibition | Sunday night of the Sippin’ Santa pop‑up features DJ Pep in yo Stepp spinning into the night.