Darius Rucker's Riverfront Revival Festival Returns for 5th Year

The annual Charleston music festival features a star-studded lineup of country, rock, and R&B acts.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:00pm

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Darius Rucker is gearing up to host the fifth annual Riverfront Revival music festival in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina on October 9-10. The lineup includes country stars Old Dominion and Charles Wesley Godwin, rapper Nelly, and New Orleans funk band Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, among other regional and up-and-coming acts. Proceeds from the festival benefit local charities, including a nursing scholarship and a music education non-profit.

Why it matters

Riverfront Revival has become a highly anticipated annual event that brings together music fans from across the Southeast to celebrate Charleston's vibrant culture and community. As one of the city's biggest music festivals, it provides a major economic boost while also supporting important local causes.

The details

The two-day Riverfront Revival festival will take place at Riverfront Park in downtown Charleston. In addition to headliners Old Dominion, Nelly, and Trombone Shorty, the lineup includes rising country artist Gavin Adcock, Charleston-based rapper BigXthaPlug, and several other regional acts. Darius Rucker, a Charleston native, founded the festival in 2022 to showcase the city's musical talent and raise funds for local charities.

  • Riverfront Revival will be held on October 9-10, 2026.
  • Presales for tickets are underway now, with general public sales starting on Wednesday.

The players

Darius Rucker

A Charleston-born country music star who founded the Riverfront Revival festival in 2022.

Old Dominion

A popular country music group scheduled to perform at Riverfront Revival.

Nelly

A multi-platinum rapper who will headline the Riverfront Revival festival.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

A New Orleans-based funk band set to perform at Riverfront Revival.

Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship

A local scholarship program that receives funding from the Riverfront Revival festival.

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What they’re saying

“Riverfront Revival has always been about bringing great music and great people together in a place that means everything to me. Getting to build this in Charleston year after year has been incredible, and this lineup shows how much it's grown while still staying true to what the festival is all about.”

— Darius Rucker

What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 Riverfront Revival festival will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday.

The takeaway

Darius Rucker's Riverfront Revival has become a must-attend annual event that celebrates Charleston's vibrant music scene and community, while also supporting important local causes through the festival's proceeds.