Live music · Downtown Charleston
Forte Jazz Lounge
Jazz lounge
475-477 King St., Charleston
The vibe
“Thousands travel from around the globe to experience Forte's big city sound combined with Charleston's southern hospitality.”
In the room’s own words — fortejazzlounge.com
Good to know
- What it is
- Jazz lounge
- Ages
- All ages are welcome to attend all shows.
- Food
- Drinks stated: specialty cocktails, wine, wine-based cocktails, domestic/imported/local beer (food not stated).
- Parking
- Metered King Street parking; Visitor Center Parking Garage, 63 Mary St.; Visitor Center Parking Lot, 375 Meeting St.; paid lot at the corner of King St. and Radcliffe St.
What’s on
Every week
- Wed Jazz 7–10pm
- Thu Jazz 7–10pm
- Fri Jazz 7–9 & 9:30–11:30pm
- Sat Jazz 7–9 & 9:30–11:30pm
Coming up
Reading the calendars…
The Setlist for Forte Jazz Lounge
Adds every show here to your phone’s calendar — it updates itself and reminds you two hours before each one.
Make a night of it
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