The countdown to summer is on as the 2026 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta officially announced its entertainment lineup for this year’s four-day celebration. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin joined the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Commission, the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau, and title sponsor Encova Insurance for the announcement in downtown Charleston.

2026 Entertainment Lineup

(times subject to change)

Thursday, July 2

Live music begins at 6:30 p.m.

Raised on Radio: Melissa Etheridge, Wynonna Judd 

Friday, July 3 

Live music begins at 7:45 p.m.

Montell Jordan, Bow Wow, Bobby Brown

 Saturday, July 4

Live music begins at 7 p.m.

Lita Ford, Bret Michaels

Fireworks will follow at approx. 9:30 p.m.

 Sunday, July 5

Live music moves to Haddad Riverfront Park; begins at 6:45 p.m.

Vertical Horizon, Tonic