Hilton Head Island, SC hosts a range of popular festivals that draw many thousands of visitors to the island every summer. The Island’s event calendar includes local arts, nightlife, family activities, festivals, and much more. The team at Sunset Rentals has compiled a list of our favorite upcoming events on Hilton Head Island. Be sure to check some out during your getaway to the stunning shoreline of South Carolina!
1. Coligny Plaza Summer Music Series
LOCATION: Center Stage at Coligny Plaza
DATE: May 27, 2023 – September 4, 2023
TIME: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Sunday, Wednesday & Friday – Jevon Daly
Monday – John Cranford and Friends
Tuesday – Kyle Wareham
Thursday – Nick Poulin
Saturday – Mike Kavanaugh
The Coligny Plaza Summer Music series takes place on the Center Stage every night throughout the summer season. The series is family-friendly and the perfect way to end a day on Hilton Head’s award-winning beaches! Coligny Plaza has a wide selection of restaurants to grab a bite to eat and iced summer cocktail or cold brew, before or after the show!
2. Greg Russell Concert
LOCATION: Liberty Oak, Sea Pines Harbour Town
TIME: 8 PM to 9:30 PM
ADMISSION: FREE! Visitors not staying within the Sea Pines Resort Area are required to pay a small, cash entry fee at the Sea Pines gate.
2023 SUMMER SCHEDULE
May 26 to May 28 – Friday to Sunday
May 31 to August 11 – Monday to Friday
August 14 to August 25 – Monday, Wednesday & Friday
August 31 – September 3 – Labor Day Weekend
Greg Russell is a nationally renowned singer-songwriter and a Hilton Head Island icon! His summer shows under the famed Liberty Oak in Sea Pines Harbour Town have been delighting visitors to Hilton Head for over 40 years. Join us this summer for family-friendly entertainment, sing-alongs, storytelling, and true Southern hospitality with Greg Russell.
3. Shelter Cove HarbourFest
LOCATION: Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina
DATE: Memorial Day – Labor Day
ADMISSION: FREE!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2023 HabourFest Fireworks Schedule:
Time: Just after dark!
Tuesdays: June 6, 13, 20 & 27
Tuesdays: July 4, 11, 18 & 25
Tuesdays: August 1, 8, 15 & 22
2023 Live Performance Schedule:
Shannon Tanner
Time: Shows at 6:30 PM and 8 PM
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28
Monday – Wednesday | May 29 – August 23
No shows August 25 – September 1
Cappy the Clown
Time: 6 PM to 9 PM
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28
Monday – Friday | May 29 – September 1
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, September 2 & Sunday, September 3
Parrot Palooza Sunset Celebration
Time: 7 PM
Thursdays: June 15, 22 & 29
Thursdays: July 6, 13, 20 & 27
Thursdays: August 3, 10, 17 & 24
Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, September 2 & Sunday, September 3
The HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island is a weekly celebration during the summer with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, and weekly fireworks every Tuesday just before dark. Celebrating 34 years, HarbourFest is a magical summer experience on Hilton Head Island.
4. Shelter Cove Summer Jams
LOCATION: Shelter Cove Community Park
DATE: June 13 to August 8, 2023
Tuesdays: June 13, 20 & 27
Tuesdays: July 4, 11, 18 & 25
Tuesdays: August 1 & 8
TIME: 5:30 PM TO 9 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
If you’re traveling to Hilton Head this summer with children, Summer Jams is a can’t-miss weekly event at the Shelter Cove Community Park. The kids can play in bouncy houses and dress up with face painting, while you relax listening to local live music in your lawn chair! After a few hours of fun, the evening will end with the fabulous fireworks display that takes place every Tuesday at Shelter Cove HarbourFest.
5. Party in the Park & Maker’s Fair
LOCATION: Lowcountry Celebration Park
DATE: Thursdays, June 22 to July 27, 2023
TIME: 5:30 PM to 8 PM
ADMISSION: FREE!
Enjoy family happy hour for a month of Thursdays at Lowcountry Celebration Park near Coligny Beach Park and Plaza. This fun summer event combines local live music with amazing Lowcountry food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts, and the park playground with bouncy houses for the kids. Pop by Party in the Park & Maker’s Fair for a fun family night out and local shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts and souvenirs!
6. Rock N Ribs 2023
LOCATION: Coligny Plaza
DATE: Friday, October 20 – Saturday, October 21, 2023
2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
**Save the date and sign up for email updates and ticket sales HERE!
Rock N’ Ribs is one of Hilton Head’s best live music festivals – a weekend of classic rock n’ roll with a side of delicious southern-style barbeque! The weekend schedule includes world-class live music, Pitmaster Ocean Olympics on Coligny Beach, barbeque tasting events, and Sunday brunch & blues at the Beach House. Rock N’ Ribs sells out fast!
7. Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival
LOCATION: Port Royal Golf Club, Hilton Head Island
DATE: Friday, November 3 – Sunday, November 5, 2023
ADMISSION: Purchase tickets HERE!
**Discounts are available through September 30, 2023
VIP Packages available online
Daily Adult Admission: $85
Weekend Adult Admission: $140
Student & Active Duty Military: FREE
PARKING: Complimentary parking at the Hilton Head Island Public School Complex
SHUTTLE: Continuous shuttle service (with wheelchair access) on Saturday & Sunday
2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday 7 PM to 10 PM – Flights & Fancy Aeroport Gala
Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM – Car Club Showcase
Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM – Aero Expo
Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM – Southern Grand Classic Presented by Classic Car Club of America
Saturday 4 PM to 6 PM – Motoring Festival After PartySunday 9 AM to 4 PM – Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance
The Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival on Hilton Head Island is a world-class event with traditional southern flair. This popular event showcases a rare collection of automobiles, airplanes, and motorcycles with the best of the best in automotive exhibitions, racing, dining experiences, and a luxury lifestyle on Hilton Head.
8. Hilton Head Oyster Festival
LOCATION: Shelter Cove Community Park & Lowcountry Celebration Park
DATE: Friday, November 10 – Saturday, November 11, 2023
2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
**Get notified about 2023 ticket sales and schedule of events HERE!
The Hilton Head Oyster Festival is a magnificent celebration of oysters and local Lowcountry culture. Try boiled oysters, fried oysters, stewed oysters, and more. This November, sit back and enjoy live music, a football viewing area, wine, and buckets of freshly shucked oysters at this can’t-miss fall event on Hilton Head Island.
9. Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
LOCATION: Multiple locations on Hilton Head Island
DATE: Event Passed! Save the date for March 2024
Hilton Head’s wine and food enthusiasts created a week-long celebration to embrace the fruits of global wine partnerships, signature Lowcountry cuisine, and grassroots cultural happenings. At Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, you’ll find exceptional wine dinners and educational seminars, plus the traditional grand tasting and well-loved public tasting.
STAY WITH SUNSET RENTALS!
Now that you’ve chosen which events you want to attend, it’s time to find your Hilton Head rental. Sunset Rentals provides various types of rentals to suit every family, like pet-friendly rentals, oceanfront rentals, or rentals with private pools. We are driven by the desire to make certain that your vacation is spent enjoying that time. We are a locally operated Hilton Head Island company that takes pride in offering first-class service to our guests.
Explore all of our Hilton Head Vacation Rentals or give us a call today at 1-800-276-8991 to book your stay.
