Darius Rucker’s ‘Riverfront Revival’ Charleston Music Fest Announces 2025 Lineup; Tickets on Sale April 11

For the fourth consecutive year, three-time GRAMMY Award-winner and Charleston native Darius Rucker has teamed up with SRE Entertainment to bring the highly anticipated Riverfront Revival music festival back to North Charleston’s Riverfront Park on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The festival continues to impress each year, and this year’s lineup promises to deliver even more excitement with a return to its Country roots. 
 
In addition to Rucker, this year’s festival will feature another local legend, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, plus performances by Riley Green, The Red Clay Strays, Whiskey Myers, Flatland Cavalry, Lukas Nelson, Dylan Marlowe, Kashus Culpepper, Brittney Spencer, Clay Street Unit, Neon Union, Austin Williams, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Warrick McZeke, Faith Schueler, Whiskey Run and Elizabeth Covington.
 
“My love for Charleston has influenced so much of my career,” notes Rucker. “Riverfront Revival, which made my longtime dream of bringing a music festival to this community a reality, is a celebration of the Lowcountry that gets better every year.”
 
Presale tickets are available tomorrow, April 10, at 10 a.m. ET by signing up for a code via the festival newsletter HERE. General onsale will begin on Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m. ET via RiverfrontRevival.com.
 
Two-day weekend passes begin at $205 for general admission, with general admission plus and VIP levels also available, while one-day passes begin at $130 for GA with the same tier options available. VIP tickets, limited in quantity and sold out three years in a row, include dedicated entrances and viewing areas in front of the stages, exclusive premium lounge areas, bars and upscale air-conditioned restrooms. 
 
Each ticket sold will once again give back philanthropically to the Charleston community, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Arts in Healing program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Just Be You, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering teens with confidence, self-love and self-compassion.
 
To stay updated with details, visit RiverfrontRevival.com and follow @riverfrontrevival on Facebook and Instagram.

Darius Rucker’s Riverfront Revival Music Festival Releases Full Daily Schedule

Riverfront Revival, the two-day music festival curated by Hootie & the Blowfish founding member Darius Rucker and produced by SRE Entertainment set to take place October 11 and 12 at North Charleston’s beautiful Riverfront Park, has released its highly anticipated full music schedule of star-studded performances featuring set times and stage locations.
 
Double-Diamond, two-time GRAMMY award-winning and internationally acclaimed band Hootie & the Blowfish will cap off the festival on Saturday, completing their 2024 Summer Camp with Trucks Tour at Riverfront Revival in a can’t-miss final performance. 
 
Hootie will take the stage after performances by Sister HazelArrested DevelopmentJamey JohnsonCollective Souland more. The weekend lineup also includes GRAMMY award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band, who will headline Friday night following performances by The RevivalistsPaul Cauthen and more.
 
See below for the complete jam-packed lineup, which will take place across two stages from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET on Friday and 1:00 – 11:00 p.m. ET on Saturday. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday and 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday.
 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
5:00-5:30 p.m. (Magnolia Stage): July Moon
5:30-6:00 p.m. (Live Oak Stage): Grace Bowers and the Hodge Podge
6:00-7:00 p.m. (Magnolia Stage): Southall
7:00-8:00 p.m. (Live Oak Stage): The Revivalists
8:00-9:15 p.m. (Magnolia Stage): Paul Cauthen
9:15-11:00 p.m. (Live Oak Stage): Tedeschi Trucks Band
 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
1:00-1:30 p.m. (Magnolia Stage): Elizabeth Covington
1:30-2:15 p.m. (Live Oak Stage): Brady Smith
2:15-3:00 p.m. (Magnolia Stage): Gritty Flyright
3:00-3:45 p.m. (Live Oak Stage): Shane Profitt
3:45-4:45 p.m. (Magnolia Stage): Sister Hazel
4:45-5:45 p.m. (Live Oak Stage): Hailey Whitters
5:45-6:45 p.m. (Magnolia Stage): Arrested Development
6:45-8:00 p.m. (Live Oak Stage): Jamey Johnson
8:00-9:15 p.m. (Magnolia Stage): Collective Soul
9:15-11:00 p.m. (Live Oak Stage): Hootie & The Blowfish
 
Starting today, Aug. 27, a limited quantity of 1-Day General Admission Plus tickets are on sale for $215 (plus fees), along with a limited number of 1-Day VIP tickets starting at $340 (plus fees). A new offering for Riverfront Revival patrons this year, General Admission Plus tickets include access to a private bar, seating and restrooms. Additionally, 1-Day General Admission tickets are available starting at $115 (plus fees). Weekend passes are also available, including 2-Day General Admission ($215 plus fees), 2-Day General Admission Plus ($375 plus fees) and 2-Day VIP tickets ($600 plus fees). All tickets to Riverfront Revival can be purchased HERE.  
 
A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will benefit the Arts in Healing Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, a cause which Rucker is passionate about, and Just be You, a local nonprofit helping to build teens’ confidence, self-love and self-compassion.
 
For more details and updates, visit RiverfrontRevivial.com and follow @riverfrontrevival on Facebook and Instagram

Riverfront Revival Announces Lineup Headlined by Tedeschi Trucks Band and Hootie & the Blowfish

For the third year in a row, Charleston native Darius Rucker has curated an all-star roster of talent for his hometown music festival, Riverfront Revival, alongside SRE Entertainment, set to take place on Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12, 2024, at scenic Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Fans can now purchase daily tickets in addition to weekend passes and get a first look at the talented lineup, featuring a melody of nineties, Americana, rock and country tunes.
 
Riverfront Revival is thrilled to announce its two headlining acts at this year’s festival: multi-Diamond, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning and internationally acclaimed band Hootie & the Blowfish, of which Rucker is a member, and GRAMMY Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band. Tedeschi Trucks Band will headline Friday night to kick off the two-day affair, and Hootie & the Blowfish will cap off the festival on Saturday as they officially end their 2024 "Summer Camp with Trucks" tour with Riverfront Revival festival-goers. Guests can expect the last show of Hootie & the Blowfish's tour, their first since 2019, to culminate in emphatic fashion in their home state of South Carolina along the backdrop of the Cooper River in a can't-miss performance.
 
“I can’t think of a better way to close Riverfront Revival out with a bang than next to my Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates,” shares Rucker. “Charleston and the band both mean so much to me and are an integral part of who I am, so I’m thrilled to bring these two parts of my life together for everyone to celebrate and enjoy.”
 
The Revivalists, Paul Cauthen, Southall, Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge and July Moon will also grace the stage on Friday night with can’t-miss performances. On Saturday, guests can expect to delight in the sounds of Jamey Johnson, Collective Soul, Arrested Development, Hailey Whitters, Sister Hazel, Shane Profitt, Gritty Flyright, Brady Smith and Elizabeth Covington. On Friday, gates will open at 4 p.m. with musical acts running from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Saturday, gates will open at noon, with musical acts occurring from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
 
Daily passes are now on sale in tiered pricing plus taxes and fees at the General Admission level ($115), General Admission Plus level ($225) and VIP level ($325), in addition to still-available weekend passes at the General Admission level ($190), General Admission Plus level ($375) and VIP level ($600). General Admission Plus is new to this year’s Riverfront Revival ticket offerings, which include a private bar, seating and restrooms. VIP tickets, limited in quantity and sold out two years in a row, include dedicated entrances and viewing areas in front of the stages, exclusive premium lounge areas, bars and restrooms. 
 
Tickets can be purchased at RiverfrontRevival.com. A portion of the proceeds will again be donated to the Arts in Healing program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and local nonprofit Just Be You.
 
To stay updated with details, visit RiverfrontRevival.com and follow @riverfrontrevival on Facebook and Instagram.

Darius Rucker Announces Riverfront Revival Music Festival Lineup: Turnpike Troubadours, Lainey Wilson, Band of Horses & More

Rucker, Turnpike Troubadours, Lainey Wilson, Band of Horses and More to Perform October 7-8 at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park

Early Access Presale Tickets Now Available via 
RiverfrontRevival.com; General Onsale Begins This Friday, March 24

Back for its second year after a massive inaugural success, Riverfront Revival has just released its impressive 2023 lineup curated by Darius Rucker and produced by the seasoned team at SRE Entertainment.
 
The festival, set to take place Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8 at North Charleston’s beautiful Riverfront Park, will be headlined by multi-Platinum and three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Rucker and Turnpike Troubadours with performances by Lainey Wilson, Band of Horses and Greensky Bluegrass. Festival-goers will also hear the sounds of Niko Moon, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Drivin N’ Cryin, Megan Moroney, Wilderado, Cha Wa, Elvie Shane, Yesterday’s Wine, Carter Faith, Wayne Graham, Randall Fowler, Haley Mae Campbell, Emily Curtis and Grayson Little.
 
Music will play across two stages from 1-11 p.m. on Saturday and 1-10 p.m. on Sunday. Gates will open at 12 p.m. each day. Riverfront Revival will also feature curated offerings of the Lowcountry’s best food, libations, art and culture along the beautiful backdrop of the Cooper River. 
 
Fans can snag a limited number of presale tickets now starting at $170 for General Admission and $525 for VIP (plus taxes and fees; layaway plans available starting at $25) by visiting RiverfrontRevival.com and signing up for Riverfront Revival’s e-newsletter to automatically receive a presale code. Prices will increase when tickets go on sale to the public this Friday, March 24. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket sold will once again benefit the Arts in Healing program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). 
 
Riverfront Revival is presented in partnership with ExploreCharleston
 
For more details and updates, visit RiverfrontRevival.com and follow @riverfrontrevival on Facebook and Instagram

About Darius Rucker
Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (21x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, including RIAA Platinum-certified Learn to Live and True Believers,plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. He co-hosted the 54th annual CMA Awards in 2020 and topped the charts at Country radio once again with “Beers And Sunshine” in 2021. New songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart) are available everywhere now as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming album, Carolyn’s Boy.
 
As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. Rucker has also advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. In addition, Rucker is an avid sports fan, with his NFL x Darius Rucker Collection by Fanaticsapparel line available at NFLshop.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.
 
For more information, visit www.dariusrucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

Darius Rucker's Riverfront Revival Music Festival Returns to Charleston: October 7-8, 2023

Early Access Presale Tickets Now Available

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Darius Rucker and SRE Entertainment are thrilled to announce the return of breakout music festival Riverfront Revival to North Charleston’s beautiful Riverfront Park on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8, 2023. 

“This family-friendly music and cultural festival featured food, community, and all things Lowcountry in a vibrant celebration of local pride and music,” enthused Destination Luxury of 2022’s inaugural event, noting “the exuberant response from festival attendees.”
 
The 2023 lineup will be announced soon and promises another great run of performances mixing the best of country and rock, including eagerly anticipated new music from Rucker himself, as well as some of the Lowcountry’s best food, libations, art and culture for attendees to enjoy while they jam. 
 
Early access presale tickets are available now with prices starting at $140 for general admission and $475 for VIP (plus taxes and fees; layaway plans available starting at $25). VIP tickets, which include an exclusive merch package, dedicated entrance, priority and up-close viewing areas at both stages, dedicated bar and access to VIP lounge areas and premium restrooms, are limited and will sell out quickly. Visit RiverfrontRevival.com to sign up now for Riverfront Revival’s e-newsletter and you’ll automatically receive a code to secure early access tickets via email.
 
“We were overwhelmed with the support and attendance of our first Riverfront Revival and are thrilled to bring the festival back for more fans to enjoy,” says SRE Entertainment partner Rob Lamble. “This is a festival built by Charlestonians who want nothing more than to showcase the best our city has to offer with great music, culture and food.”
 
“Charleston’s hometown spirit was on full display last year and showed us what a local music festival meant to this community,” adds Rucker. “We know 2023 is going to be an even greater experience for fans and we can’t wait to see you there!” 
 
Rucker and the Riverfront Revival team are also excited to announce that proceeds from each ticket sold will once again benefit the Arts in Healing program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Rucker is passionate about giving back to the Charleston community and has raised millions of dollars throughout his career for the hospital where his late mother was a nurse. 
 
For more details, visit RiverfrontRevival.com and follow @riverfrontrevival on Facebook and Instagram
 
About Darius Rucker
Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (21x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, including RIAA Platinum-certified Learn to Live and True Believers, plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. He co-hosted the 54th annual CMA Awards in 2020 and topped the charts at Country radio once again with “Beers And Sunshine” in 2021. New songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart) are available everywhere now as Rucker puts the finishing touches on a forthcoming album.
 
As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $3 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. Rucker has also advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. In addition, Rucker is an avid sports fan, with his NFL x Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics apparel line available at NFLshop.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.
 
For more information, visit www.dariusrucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.