Darius Rucker's Riverfront Revival Music Fest Announces 2026 Lineup

The annual Charleston music festival returns for its fifth year with a diverse lineup spanning country, hip-hop, and genre-blending acts.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:04pm

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For the fifth consecutive year, three-time GRAMMY Award winner and Charleston native Darius Rucker is teaming up with SRE Entertainment to bring back the Riverfront Revival music festival to North Charleston's Riverfront Park on October 9-10, 2026. This year's lineup features a mix of established names and rising talent across country, hip-hop, and genre-blending artists, including Rucker, Gavin Adcock, Old Dominion, BigXthaPlug, Nelly, Charles Wesley Godwin, and more.

Why it matters

Riverfront Revival has become one of the Lowcountry's most anticipated music weekends, drawing thousands of fans to the Charleston waterfront each year. The festival's diverse lineup reflects its continued evolution, expanding beyond its country music roots while still staying true to its local roots and community-focused mission.

The details

Tickets for the two-day festival are now on sale, with options for General Admission, GA Plus, and VIP packages. In addition to the music, Riverfront Revival continues to support the Charleston community through philanthropic efforts, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship at the Medical University of South Carolina and Rock 'N Roll Rescue, which provides music education access.

  • Riverfront Revival will take place on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, 2026.
  • Presales are now open, and general on-sale begins on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.

The players

Darius Rucker

A three-time GRAMMY Award winner and Charleston native who co-founded the Riverfront Revival music festival.

SRE Entertainment

The entertainment company that partners with Rucker to produce the Riverfront Revival festival.

Carolyn G. Rucker Nursing Scholarship

A scholarship program at the Medical University of South Carolina that receives a portion of Riverfront Revival's ticket proceeds.

Rock 'N Roll Rescue

A local organization that delivers equitable access to music education and also receives a portion of Riverfront Revival's ticket proceeds.

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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 are on sale now, with presales open and general on-sale beginning on April 8, 2026 at 10 a.m. local time.

The takeaway

Darius Rucker's Riverfront Revival has become a must-attend music festival in Charleston, blending the city's country roots with a diverse lineup that appeals to a wide range of music fans. The festival's continued growth and community-focused mission make it a unique and anticipated event in the Lowcountry.