High Water Festival
About this event
The High Water Festival is a music festival in North Charleston, South Carolina, at Riverfront Park. The 2026 event takes place Apr 18–19, 2026. Shovels & Rope's curated two-day music gathering on the Cooper River at North Charleston's Riverfront Park blends indie, folk, and roots acts across alternating stages with Lowcountry food and drink at The Refuge. Panoramic waterfront views and a laid-back atmosphere make High Water one of South Carolina's most distinctive spring music weekends.
Annual, third weekend of April
Location & directions
Riverfront Park, North Charleston, SC 29405
Frequently asked questions
When is High Water Festival 2026?
High Water Festival takes place Apr 18–19, 2026 in North Charleston, South Carolina. Annual, third weekend of April
Where is High Water Festival held?
High Water Festival is held in North Charleston, South Carolina, at Riverfront Park, North Charleston, SC 29405.
What is High Water Festival?
Shovels & Rope's curated two-day music gathering on the Cooper River at North Charleston's Riverfront Park blends indie, folk, and roots acts across alternating stages with Lowcountry food and drink at The Refuge.
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