The Celebration of Music, Food, & Libations returns to North Charleston’s Riverfront Park for the eighth year
South Carolina’s High Water Festival will return to North Charleston’s picturesque Riverfront Park, nestled along the banks of the scenic Cooper River on April 18-19, 2026. See 20 acts across two stages with no overlapping shows.
Artists set to perform at High Water 2026 include headliners Alabama Shakes and Caamp alongside My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow, Lake Street Dive, Jesse Welles, Maren Morris, Peach Pit, Watchhouse, Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers, Jensen McRae, Richy Mitch & the Coal Miners, Arcy Drive, Chance Peña, Trousdale, Penny & Sparrow, The Runarounds, hey, nothing, Winyah, and Alice Phoebe Lou.
The 2026 presale is for one hour on Thursday, October 16th, at 1 pm ET. Single-Day GA and all GA+, VIP & Platinum Tickets will go on sale at the same time. A public on-sale will follow if tickets remain at 2 pm ET.
A Celebration of Music, Food, and Libations – High Water is a haven for foodies, showcasing the tastiest flavors around. In between performances, fans can stop by The Refuge for a bite to eat from local and regional eateries or grab a cold craft brew or cocktail. Festival-goers can purchase festival and artist merch onsite.
Charleston, we're back! The High Water 2026 lineup is here 🙌Sign up for a presale passcode at https://t.co/R9C0yiPoVX & don’t miss your shot at the lowest-priced 2-Day GA Tickets.
Presale is this Thurs., 10/16 at 1pm ET. Prices increase 2pm ET when the public on-sale begins. pic.twitter.com/K80T5qJgFa
— High Water Festival (@highwaterfest) October 14, 2025