There’s live music somewhere on Folly Beach almost every night of the year, from singer-songwriters on a rooftop at sunset to full bands packing a Center Street bar at midnight. Here’s what’s coming up, which venues have music on which nights, and the festivals worth planning a trip around.
Updated October 3, 2026. Lineups change often, so check the venue’s own schedule before you go.
Upcoming live music on Folly Beach
Saturday, Oct. 3
- 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Mermaids & Mateys, Center Street: High Water Honky, Dangermuffin, Macelyn Batten, Lady Jane, Cam Alexander & Friends (three stages, free)
- 1–4 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Liam Murphy
- 3–6 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Kenley Young
- 5–8 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Matt Mackelcan
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Liam Murphy
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Michael Duff; Tom Crowley
- Evening at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 8:30–11:30 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: See Jane Spin
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Campbell & Sons with Justin Jones
Sunday, Oct. 4
- 1–4 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Return of the Mac
- 5–8 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Robert C.
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Lady Jane (trio)
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Seitu
Monday, Oct. 5
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Jaykob Kendrick
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Krystal Halvorson (trio)
Tuesday, Oct. 6
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Kyle Herring
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Hollyn Belle
Wednesday, Oct. 7
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: David Sink (solo instrumental)
- 6–9 p.m. at The Washout: Live music with the Folly Art Village market (5–9 p.m.)
Thursday, Oct. 8
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Super Reggae Man
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Bender Funk Duo
Friday, Oct. 9
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Lola Grace (duo)
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Return of the Mac
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Malin Wagnon Duo
- 10 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Johnny Holliday & The Silver Lining
Saturday, Oct. 10
- 3–6 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Kenley Young
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Drew Marler
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Justin Suede; Matt Mackelcan
- Evening at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Johnny Holliday & The Silver Lining
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: River Mason
Sunday, Oct. 11
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Gracie
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Seitu
Monday, Oct. 12
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Donnie Polk
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Sufferin’ Moses
Tuesday, Oct. 13
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Kyle Herring
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Sean Ryan Smith
Wednesday, Oct. 14
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Liam Murphy
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Weigh Station (duo)
- 6–9 p.m. at The Washout: Live music with the Folly Art Village market (5–9 p.m.)
Thursday, Oct. 15
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Super Reggae Man
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Bender Funk Duo
Friday, Oct. 16
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Johnny Knuckles
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Tom Crowley
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Big Stoner Creek
Saturday, Oct. 17
- 3–6 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Thomas O’Brien
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Gene Butler (duo)
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: The Bozwells; Molly D.
- Evening at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Shakin Martinis
Sunday, Oct. 18
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Jack Triebold
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Seitu
Monday, Oct. 19
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Jaykob Kendrick
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Sufferin’ Moses
Tuesday, Oct. 20
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Kyle Herring
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: George Alan Fox (duo)
Wednesday, Oct. 21
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Liam Murphy
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Kenley Young
- 6–9 p.m. at The Washout: Live music with the Folly Art Village market (5–9 p.m.)
Thursday, Oct. 22
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Super Reggae Man
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Bender Funk Duo
- 7–10 p.m. at The Washout: Johnny Holliday Duo
Friday, Oct. 23
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Krystal Halvorson (trio)
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Return of the Mac
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Joe Fisher Band
Saturday, Oct. 24
- 2–5 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Sean Ryan Smith
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Justin Suede; Tom Crowley
- Evening at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Carolina Kingsnakes
Sunday, Oct. 25
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Hollifield (duo)
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Seitu
Monday, Oct. 26
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Sufferin’ Moses
Tuesday, Oct. 27
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Kyle Herring
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Weigh Station (duo)
Wednesday, Oct. 28
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Liam Murphy
- 6–9 p.m. at The Washout: Live music with the Folly Art Village market (5–9 p.m.)
Thursday, Oct. 29
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Super Reggae Man
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Bender Funk Duo
- 7–10 p.m. at The Washout: Johnny Holliday Duo
Friday, Oct. 30
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Derek Cribb
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Matt Mackelcan
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Eddie Bush
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Folly Bublé
Saturday, Oct. 31
- 3–6 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Thomas O’Brien
- Evening at Koko’s on the Pier: Bender Funk; Molly D.
- Evening at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Halloween Party with Dan & The Donuts
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: What’s Up Chuck (Halloween)
Friday, Nov. 6
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: The Jim Rubush Trio
Saturday, Nov. 7
- Midday–6:30 p.m. at Folly Beach Porchfest: Local bands on porches around the island, with after-parties (date to be confirmed)
Saturday, Nov. 14
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Moondog
Plus The Sunday Sessions at The Bounty Bar every Sunday at 9 p.m., and nightly music at the venues below.
Where to hear live music on Folly, night by night
Most of Folly’s music bars sit within a few blocks of each other on and around Center Street, so it’s easy to walk from one to the next. These are the regular music nights each venue advertises; they shift with the season, so use the schedule link to confirm.
- The Bounty Bar (15 Center St.): Bands Friday and Saturday around 9:30 p.m.; The Sunday Sessions Sundays at 9 p.m.; no cover. Schedule
- Chico Feo (122 E. Ashley Ave.): Music most nights on the outdoor stage: a songwriter and open-mic night on Mondays, early-evening sets midweek, a bluegrass jam most Thursdays and bands on weekends. Schedule
- Pinky’s on the Beach (1 Center St.): Oceanfront sets Thursday through Sunday, in afternoon, sunset and late-night slots. This week
- Koko’s on the Pier (101 E. Arctic Ave.): Music several nights a week at the foot of the pier; music bingo on Tuesdays. Schedule
- The Washout (41 Center St.): Live music Thursday 7–10 p.m.; reggae Sunday 6–9 p.m.; oyster roast with music on Wednesdays in the cooler months. Schedule
- Sand Dollar Social Club (7 Center St.): Bands Friday and Saturday, about 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.. Details
- Loggerhead’s Beach Grill (123 W. Ashley Ave.): Music most nights 6–10 p.m. on the deck, Sunday afternoon sets and late-night karaoke on Thursdays. Schedule
- Rita’s Seaside Grille (2 Center St.): Early-evening music on the patio most days, about 6–9 p.m. (5–9 p.m. on weekends). Schedule
- Folly Beach Crab Shack (26 Center St.): Acoustic acts most evenings, plus a Sunday afternoon set. Instagram
- Planet Follywood (32 Center St.): Music most nights 8–11 p.m.; karaoke Thursdays and Saturdays. Schedule
- Drop In Bar & Deli (32 Center St.): Honky Tonk Tuesday and late-night music on Thursdays. Website
- Lowlife Bar (106 E. Hudson Ave.): Acoustic sets on Tuesdays and Thursdays; reggae on Saturdays. Instagram
- Coconut Joe’s Beach Grill (11 Center St.): Rooftop sets Friday and Saturday 5:30–8:30 p.m. and Sunday 1–4 p.m.. Schedule
Folly Beach music festivals and concert series
- Mermaids & Mateys, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026: a free festival on Center Street with three stages of local bands.
- Folly Beach Porchfest, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 (to be confirmed): free sets on porches and in backyards all over the island.
- Sea and Sand Festival, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2027: local bands, vendors and food on Center Street.
- Moonlight Mixers on the Folly Beach Pier: shag and beach music nights from spring through September. The 2026 season has ended; watch for 2027 dates.
- Spring concert series at Folly River Park, 50 Center St.: free early-evening shows in April and May.
More live music listings
For the widest look at who’s playing, these calendars cover Folly and the Charleston area:
- Visit Folly’s event calendar and its monthly Folly Buzz guide, which lists music at most Center Street venues
- Charleston City Paper’s calendar for bigger shows around Charleston
- Explore Charleston’s music events
Live music on Folly Beach: common questions
Is there live music on Folly Beach tonight?
Almost always. In season, several Center Street bars have music every night, and Chico Feo, Loggerhead’s and Planet Follywood have music most nights. Check the listings above, then the venue’s schedule for tonight’s act.
Do Folly Beach bars charge a cover?
Most bar and restaurant shows on Folly are free. The Bounty Bar, for example, doesn’t charge a cover, and festivals like Mermaids & Mateys and Porchfest are free too.
What’s the best spot for live music on Folly Beach?
Chico Feo is the island’s classic backyard music spot, The Bounty Bar books the best-known local bands on weekends, and Pinky’s and Koko’s pair music with ocean views. For more on each, see our top spots for live music on Folly.
Where should I park?
Most music venues are an easy walk from each other, so park once and walk. Read our Folly Beach parking guide before you go, since enforcement runs until 10 p.m.
Making a night of it? See where to eat on Folly, all Folly Beach events and Folly Beach hotels within walking distance of Center Street.