Event Details Get ready! The premiere of the North Charleston Smooth & Gullah Jazz Music Festival is about to light up the city with explosive performances, cultural excitement, and a musical vibe unlike anything the region has seen. This lineup is stacked. The energy is unmatched. And the countdown begins… now. 2026 Festival Lineup Ken Ford -"The King of Strings"- A genre-defying force on electric violin Terence Young - Smooth, soulful, unforgettable Steve Ray Ladson - Blues, R&B, and gospel power Marcus Anderson - Jazz innovator and crowd favorite Lukas Swing & The Fresh Band - High-energy showmanship