The North Charleston Smooth and Gullah Jazz Music Festival
POSTPONED
The North Charleston Smooth and Gullah Jazz Music Festival
POSTPONED
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DateApril 11, 2026
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VenueNorth Charleston Performing Arts Center
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Event StartsTBA
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Doors Open2:30 PM
$10 Parking -
AvailabilityOn Sale Now
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Seating ChartView Seating Chart
This event has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.
All tickets purchased for the original date will remain valid for the rescheduled performance.
Ticket purchasers who bought online will receive an email from Ticketmaster with additional details regarding the postponement. Guests who purchased tickets at the box office will be contacted directly via email by our team. If you are unable to attend the new date, you will have up to 30 days from the notification date to request a refund.
North Charleston, SC — Get ready! The premiere of the North Charleston Smooth & Gullah Jazz Music Festival is about to light up the city with explosive performances, cultural excitement, and a musical vibe unlike anything the region has seen. This lineup is stacked. The energy is unmatched. And the countdown begins… now.
2026 Festival Lineup
- Ken Ford –“The King of Strings”– A genre-defying force on electric violin
- Terence Young – Smooth, soulful, unforgettable
- Steve Ray Ladson – Blues, R&B, and gospel power
- Marcus Anderson – Jazz innovator and crowd favorite
- Lukas Swing & The Fresh Band – High-energy showmanship
Clear Bag Policy
Fans are strongly encouraged to not bring any types of bags to the North Charleston Coliseum & PAC, however, outlined below are types of bags that will be permitted:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and do not exceed 14” x 6” x 14”
- One-gallon plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
- Small clutch bags, with or without a handle or strap, not to exceed 4.5” x 6.5”
- An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at designated entrances specifically for this purpose.
- Diaper bags will be allowed for families with infants and toddlers. Child must be present.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to, purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.
Fans will continue to be able to carry items allowed into the venues such as non-professional cameras, binoculars, and smartphones as long as they are in their pockets or one of the approved bags outlined above.
Food and Beverage
The North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center are now cashless facilities for food and beverage services.
Click here for more information about our food and beverage offerings.