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 14, 2026. Lineups change often, so check the venue’s own schedule before you go.
Upcoming live music on Folly Beach
Wednesday, Oct. 14
- 6–9 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Shane Clark
- 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.)
- 9 p.m.–1 a.m. at Planet Follywood: Johnny Knuckles
Thursday, Oct. 15
- 6–8 p.m. at Folly River Park: Fancy Power Pop
- 6–9 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: The Bozwells
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Super Reggae Man
- 7–10 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Island Duo
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Bender Funk Duo
- 7–10 p.m. at The Washout: Johnny Holliday
- 8–10 p.m. at Lowlife Bar: Weigh Station
- 10 p.m.–1 a.m. at Drop In Bar & Deli: Stratton + Friends
Friday, Oct. 16
- 6–9 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Tom Crowley
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 6–9 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Matt Mackelcan
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Johnny Knuckles
- 8–11 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Calhoun’s Calling
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Live music
- 9 p.m.–midnight at Planet Follywood: Wild Current
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Big Stoner Creek
Saturday, Oct. 17
- 1–4 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Super Reggae Man
- 2–5 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: The Bozwells
- 3–6 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Thomas O’Brien
- 5–8 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Justin Suede
- 6–9 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Molly D.
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Gene Butler (duo)
- 7–10 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Live music
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 8–11 p.m. at Planet Follywood: Macelyn Batten
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Shakin Martinis
Sunday, Oct. 18
- 1–3 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Dave Grunstra
- 1–4 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Liam Murphy
- 2–5 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Seitu
- 5–8 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Return of the Mac
- 6–9 p.m. at Lowlife Bar: Liam Murphy Trio
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Jack Triebold
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Spud Fischer
- 8 p.m.–midnight at Planet Follywood: Piano D
Monday, Oct. 19
- 6–10 p.m. at Chico Feo: Songwriters Soapbox
- 6–9 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Jeff Houts
- 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 Lowlife Bar: Liam Murphy
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: George Alan Fox (duo)
- 7 p.m.–midnight at Drop In Bar & Deli: Honky Tonk Tuesday
- 7–10 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Sam Rae
Wednesday, Oct. 21
- 6–9 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Shane Clark
- 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.)
- 9 p.m.–midnight at Planet Follywood: Johnny Knuckles
Thursday, Oct. 22
- 6–9 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Bubba Bryant
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Super Reggae Man
- 7–10 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Island Duo
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Bender Funk Duo
- 7–10 p.m. at The Washout: Johnny Holliday Duo
- 8–10 p.m. at Lowlife Bar: Weigh Station
- 10 p.m.–1 a.m. at Drop In Bar & Deli: Stratton + Friends
Friday, Oct. 23
- 6–9 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Return of the Mac
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 6–9 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Bender Funk Duo
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Krystal Halvorson (trio)
- 8–11 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Calhoun’s Calling
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Live music
- 9 p.m.–midnight at Planet Follywood: Dan Marsh
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Joe Fisher Band
Saturday, Oct. 24
- Noon–3 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Liam Murphy
- 2–5 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Justin Suede
- 2–5 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Sean Ryan Smith
- 4–7 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Gator Food Duo
- 6–9 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Tom Crowley
- 7–10 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Live music
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Carolina Kingsnakes
- 9 p.m.–1 a.m. at Planet Follywood: Frank Mellow
Sunday, Oct. 25
- 1–3 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Dave Grunstra
- 1–4 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Michael Duff
- 2–5 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Seitu
- 5–8 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Robert C.
- 6–9 p.m. at Lowlife Bar: Liam Murphy Trio
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Hollifield (duo)
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Spud Fischer
- 8 p.m.–midnight at Planet Follywood: Hope
Monday, Oct. 26
- 6–10 p.m. at Chico Feo: Songwriters Soapbox
- 6–9 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Jeff Houts
- 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 Lowlife Bar: Liam Murphy
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Weigh Station (duo)
- 7 p.m.–midnight at Drop In Bar & Deli: Honky Tonk Tuesday
- 7–10 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Sam Rae
Wednesday, Oct. 28
- 6–9 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Shane Clark
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Liam Murphy
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: The Shakin’ Martinis
- 6–9 p.m. at The Washout: Live music with the Folly Art Village market (5–9 p.m.)
- 9 p.m.–midnight at Planet Follywood: Johnny Knuckles
Thursday, Oct. 29
- 6–9 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Matt Mackelcan
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Super Reggae Man
- 7–10 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Island Duo
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Bender Funk Duo
- 7–10 p.m. at The Washout: Johnny Holliday Duo
- 8–10 p.m. at Lowlife Bar: Weigh Station
- 10 p.m.–1 a.m. at Drop In Bar & Deli: Stratton + Friends
Friday, Oct. 30
- 6–9 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Matt Mackelcan
- 6–9 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 6–9 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Justin Suede
- 6–9 p.m. at Rita’s Seaside Grille: Derek Cribb
- 8–11 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Calhoun’s Calling
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Eddie Bush
- 9 p.m.–midnight at Planet Follywood: Longshot Gamble
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Folly Bublé
Saturday, Oct. 31
- Noon–3 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Super Reggae Man
- 2–5 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Bender Funk
- 3–6 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Thomas O’Brien
- 4–7 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: Liam Murphy
- 6–9 p.m. at Koko’s on the Pier: Molly D.
- 7–10 p.m. at Folly Beach Crab Shack: Live music
- 7–10 p.m. at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill: Shane Clark
- 8–11 p.m. at The Washout: Halloween Party with Dan & The Donuts
- 8:30–11:30 p.m. at Pinky’s on the Beach: See Jane Spin
- 9 p.m.–1 a.m. at Planet Follywood: Longshot Gamble
- 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
Friday, Nov. 20
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: River Mason
Saturday, Nov. 21
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Tom Crowley & The Speakers
Friday, Nov. 27
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Johnny Holliday & The Silver Lining
Saturday, Nov. 28
- 9:30 p.m. at The Bounty Bar: Forty Mile Detour
Plus The Sunday Sessions at The Bounty Bar every Sunday at 9 p.m., and nightly music at the venues below.
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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.
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