The 2026 Lowcountry Jazz Festival in Charleston, SC | Sept. 4th-6th, 2026 | WATCH VIDEO!
The 2026 Lowcountry Jazz Festival
Tickets on sale Friday, March 13, 2026 at 11:00am EST.
Gaillard Center Members receive presale access.
The Charleston Gaillard Center and Closing the Gap in Health Care, Inc. are pleased to announce the return of the Lowcountry Jazz Festival, September 4–6, 2026. Under the direction of award-winning producer Tony Clarke, Charleston’s signature smooth jazz weekend brings together nationally celebrated artists for three nights of music, community, and purpose in the heart of downtown Charleston.
The Lowcountry Jazz Festival remains the primary fundraiser for Closing the Gap in Health Care, Inc., founded by Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell to advance health equity and health education in underserved communities. Through outreach, advocacy, and innovative public health initiatives, the organization continues its vital work to reduce health disparities across South Carolina and the Southeast—embodying the festival’s long-standing mission of “jazzing with a purpose.”
Buy Tickets Day One (Lakecia Benjamin, Peter White & Anthony Hamilton)
Buy Tickets Day Two (Keiko Matsui, Jonathan Butler, Rick Braun & Richard Elliot)
Festivities begin on Friday, September 4, with the joyous All White Party, an elegant evening where guests are invited to wear their finest white attire. The night is headlined by saxophonist Vincent Ingala, whose melodic style and chart-topping contemporary jazz hits have made him a favorite on stages across the country. The White Party sets a celebratory tone for the weekend with smooth sounds, style, and shared experience. On Saturday, September 5, the Festival continues with an exciting lineup featuring acclaimed saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin and smooth jazz guitar icon Peter White as opening artists. The evening culminates with Grammy Award winner Anthony Hamilton, whose rich vocals and heartfelt interpretations blend jazz, soul, and R&B into an unforgettable live performance.
The Festival concludes on Sunday, September 6, with an evening that pairs elegance and virtuosity. Opening the night are pianist Keiko Matsui and legendary vocalist and guitarist Jonathan Butler, both internationally renowned for their expressive musicianship and genre-spanning careers. The final night is headlined by contemporary jazz powerhouses Rick Braun and Richard Elliot, whose combined energy and artistry provide a thrilling close to the Festival weekend.
Source: Low Country Jazz Festival