Live Music in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Jazz dinners, marina patios, beach bars and a symphony: where to hear live music on Hilton Head tonight.
Live music on Hilton Head Island is mostly a restaurant-and-patio scene: acoustic guitar on a marina deck at sunset, a blues trio at dinner, a cover band at a beach bar. Add a jazz room, a professional symphony and a concert hall, and there is something almost every night of the week.
Jazz, Symphony and Concerts
The island’s professional orchestra, with a season at First Presbyterian Church.
Restaurants and Bars with Live Music
Music nights change with the season, so call or check the venue before you go.
Late-night live music bar with an outdoor stage, cornhole and happy hour; no kitchen.
Craft brewery with a dog-friendly deck, food truck fare, live music and trivia. No reservations.
Oceanfront bar and grille at Marriott's Grande Ocean with live music and happy hour; seasonal.
Festivals and Music Series
The island also hosts music festivals and summer series. These are the recurring ones, with the season each runs in; dates change from year to year, so confirm before you plan around one. For the concerts on this week, see the Hilton Head events calendar.
HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour, June to August: a summer-long series of waterfront shows with fireworks and family entertainment. See Shelter Cove Harbour.
Gregg Russell Harbour Town Concert Series, summer: family concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town.
Hilton Head Jazz Camp and performances, July: student and professional jazz musicians play concerts and workshops, centered on schools and the Christian Academy in Bluffton.
Island Jam, year round: songwriters share their stories and original songs at venues around the island.
For The Love of Music Festival, spring or fall: local singer-songwriters perform original music, usually outdoors or on the waterfront.
Lowcountry Made Music & Market events, through the year: artisan markets with live music and local food, often at Shelter Cove Community Park.
Orchestra Concerts and Touring Acts
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra opens its 2026-27 season with pianist Olga Kern on October 25, 2026, and plays Holiday Pops from November 28 to 30. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina has the Vitamin String Quartet on October 5, 2026. For stage plays and musicals, see Hilton Head Island theater.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I hear live music on Hilton Head Island?
At restaurants and bars around the island. Kind of Blue lists live music nightly, Ruby Lee’s Monday to Saturday and Brother Shucker’s most nights, and beach bars like Tiki Hut and marina decks like Black Marlin Bayside Grill list it too.
Is there live jazz on Hilton Head?
Yes. The Jazz Corner plays live jazz with dinner, and Ruby Lee’s has live blues, jazz and soul Monday to Saturday.
Is there free live music on Hilton Head?
Many restaurant and bar patios do not charge for music. FISH in Coligny Plaza lists free live music daily.
Does Hilton Head have a symphony?
Yes. The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra plays nine programs a season at First Presbyterian Church, on Sundays at 4 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
Which Hilton Head bars have live music late at night?
The Boardroom on Greenwood Drive is a late-night live music bar with an outdoor stage. Brother Shucker’s is open until 2 a.m.
Are there music festivals on Hilton Head Island?
Yes: HarbourFest in summer at Shelter Cove Harbour, the Gregg Russell concerts in Harbour Town, Jazz Camp in July and the For The Love of Music Festival.
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