High Water 2026

High Water is a 2-day, Spring music festival that takes place in Riverfront Park among Spanish Moss-draped Oaks, just up the Cooper River from Charleston, SC. Prior to 2025, it was curated by local duo Shovels & Rope and focused on alt-country and Americana, but has changed things up a bit since with a larger indie rock contingent, including some big names from the 90s and aughts. It debuted in 2017 and regularly sells out the 15,000 tickets available for each day. Charleston being a foodie town, dining options are a cut above most festivals and local breweries are featured, as well.