High Water Festival Announces 2027 Lineup Featuring Headliners Jack Johnson and Mt. Joy Alongside Death Cab for Cutie, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Revivalists, The Head and the Heart & More!

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The Celebration of Music, Food, & Libations Returns for Ninth Year to North Charleston’s Riverfront Park on April 17-18, 2027
Sign Up for Presale Access to 1-Day & 2-Day Tickets Now HERE

South Carolina’s High Water Festival will return to North Charleston’s picturesque Riverfront Park nestled along the banks of the scenic Cooper River on April 17-18, 2027. See 20 acts across two stages with no overlapping sets!
Artists set to perform at High Water 2027 include headliners multi-platinum musician Jack Johnson and Mt. Joy alongside Death Cab For Cutie, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Revivalists, The Head and the Heart, Ole 60, Congress the Band, Mat Kearney, Finn Wolfhard, GoldFord, West 22nd, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Alyssa Grace, Hazlett, Marlon Funaki, Penelope Road, Ax and the Hatchetmen, Angela Autumn, and Susannah Joffe.
High Water returns in 2027 following another banner year for the festival, which earned a 2026 Pollstar Award nomination for Music Festival of the Year (Global; Under 30K Attendance). The peer-voted industry recognition underscored High Water’s reputation for pairing thoughtfully curated lineups with an intimate waterfront setting and a distinctly Southern celebration of music, food and community. Photos from High Water 2026 are available for editorial use HERE.
The 2027 presale is THIS Thursday, October 15, from 10-11am ET! Sign up now HERE for a presale passcode to access special discounted pricing for 2-Day GA Tickets for ONE HOUR ONLY. 1-Day GA and all GA+, VIP & Platinum Tickets will go on sale at the same time. A public on sale will follow if tickets remain at 11am ET Thursday, October 15. To purchase tickets and for the full list of amenities, visit www.highwaterfest.com/tickets. Media interested in covering the 2027 festival can apply for press credentials HERE.
A Celebration of Music, Food, and Libations – High Water is a haven for foodies, showcasing the tastiest flavors around. In between performances, fans can stop by The Refuge for a bite to eat from local and regional eateries or grab a cold craft brew or cocktail. Festival-goers can purchase festival and artist merch onsite.





