Charleston's Premier Jazz Club
Experience Charleston's finest live jazz music located in the heart of the King St. nightlife district. Cozy couches and candlelit bistro tables await you, carefully spaced for your social distancing comfort. As Charleston's premier listening room, Forte Jazz Lounge is patterned after famed New York-style jazz clubs, providing a big city sound paired with southern hospitality. Headliners include local legends, recording artists, notable touring acts, and Grammy winners. Plan the ultimate date night, celebrate a special occasion, or mingle with jazz enthusiasts at the hottest new venue in town!
Enjoy live jazz nightly as you sip and savor in our lobby wine bar Sunday-Tuesday, or experience our signature stage shows in the Forte Theatre Wednesday-Saturday.
"Great atmosphere and great live music. We will definitely visit again!"
Joseph Griffin, via Facebook
- 03WedMarBrett Belanger Trio | Hospitality Night | 7:00pm - 10:00pmMar 03, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USABrett Belanger Trio presents an evening of instrumental jazz. Brett calls Charleston home, and performs throughout the east coast. Joined by some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry, Brett and his band are a favorite resident act at Forte.
- 04ThuMarGuy Singer Series: Robbie Madison | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 04, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAThe Guy Singer Series brings you the hits of the greats. This week we feature gospel and jazz artist, Robbie Madison. A passionate creative, Madison works to preserve the improvisational scat singing style.
- 04ThuMarGuy Singer Series: Robbie Madison | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 04, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAThe Guy Singer Series brings you the hits of the greats. This week we feature gospel and jazz artist, Robbie Madison. A passionate creative, Madison works to preserve the improvisational scat singing style.
- 05FriMarFirst Fridays with Alva Anderson | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 05, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAAn accomplished violist, Alva sings jazz, blues and folk songs from around the world. Alva has toured in Europe and has played with orchestras accompanying Carmen MacRea, and Dizzy Gillespie.
- 05FriMarFirst Fridays with Alva Anderson | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 05, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAAn accomplished violist, Alva sings jazz, blues and folk songs from around the world. Alva has toured in Europe and has played with orchestras accompanying Carmen MacRea, and Dizzy Gillespie.
- 06SatMar"Swingin' Sinatra Saturdays" With Joe Clarke Big Band | 7:00pm-9:00pmMar 06, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USADon't miss Swingin' Sinatra Saturdays featuring all your favorite hits and the Joe Clarke Big Band!
- 06SatMar"Swingin' Sinatra Saturdays" With Joe Clarke Big Band | 9:30pm-11:00pmMar 06, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM ESTForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USADon't miss Swingin' Sinatra Saturdays featuring all your favorite hits and the Joe Clarke Big Band!
- 10WedMarBrett Belanger Trio | 7:00pm - 10:00pmMar 10, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USABrett Belanger Trio presents an evening of instrumental jazz. Brett calls Charleston home, and performs throughout the east coast. Joined by some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry, Brett and his band are a favorite resident act at Forte.
- 11ThuMarForte Presents | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 11, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished jazz musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!
- 11ThuMarForte Presents | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 11, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished jazz musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!
- 12FriMarForte Presents | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 12, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished jazz musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!
- 12FriMarForte Presents | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 12, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished jazz musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!
- 13SatMar2nd Saturdays with Gracie & Lacy: Fly Me To The Moon | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 13, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAAs seen in NYC, sister act Gracie & Lacy team up with local legend Joe Clarke and the fabulous Forte Jazz Trio for classic hits from the Space Race Era! Enjoy the signature harmonies to intricate tap dancing of Gracie & Lacy every 2nd Saturday!
- 13SatMar2nd Saturdays with Gracie & Lacy: Fly Me To The Moon | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 13, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAAs seen in NYC, sister act Gracie & Lacy team up with local legend Joe Clarke and the fabulous Forte Jazz Trio for classic hits from the Space Race Era! Enjoy the signature harmonies to intricate tap dancing of Gracie & Lacy every 2nd Saturday!
- 14SunMarPure Concert Series: Elise Testone | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 14, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USABlackNoyze will join Elise whose incredible stage presence and vocal maturity rank with the best, Elise Testone is the perfect combination of soul, rock, attitude and restraint. Testone has toured extensively and has appeared on such popular TV programs as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and more.
- 14SunMarPure Concert Series: Elise Testone | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 14, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM EDTForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USABlackNoyze will join Elise whose incredible stage presence and vocal maturity rank with the best, Elise Testone is the perfect combination of soul, rock, attitude and restraint. Testone has toured extensively and has appeared on such popular TV programs as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and more.
- 17WedMarBrett Belanger Trio | 7:00pm - 10:00pmMar 17, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USABrett Belanger Trio presents an evening of instrumental jazz. Brett calls Charleston home, and performs throughout the east coast. Joined by some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry, Brett and his band are a favorite resident act at Forte.
- 18ThuMarGirl Singer Series | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 18, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAThe Girl Singer Series brings you the hits of the greats. Forte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished jazz musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!
- 18ThuMarGirl Singer Series | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 18, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAThe Girl Singer Series brings you the hits of the greats. Forte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished jazz musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!
- 19FriMarAn Evening with Charles Grant | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 19, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USACharles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic R&B hits.
- 19FriMarAn Evening with Charles Grant | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 19, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USACharles Grant is a premier vocalist with a band comprised of the finest musicians playing the very best Classic R&B hits.
- 20SatMarJoe Clarke Sings | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 20, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAJoe Clarke Sings is a brand new series headlining Charleston's very own. Owner of Forte Jazz Lounge, Joe Clarke has kept jazz history and music alive in the Lowcountry for over 30 years.
- 20SatMarJoe Clarke Sings | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 20, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAJoe Clarke Sings is a brand new series headlining Charleston's very own. Owner of Forte Jazz Lounge, Joe Clarke has kept jazz history and music alive in the Lowcountry for over 30 years.
- 24WedMarBrett Belanger Trio | 7:00pm - 10:00pmMar 24, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USABrett Belanger Trio presents an evening of instrumental jazz. Brett calls Charleston home, and performs throughout the east coast. Joined by some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry, Brett and his band are a favorite resident act at Forte.
- 25ThuMarGino Castillo & the Cuban Cowboys | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 25, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAGC & the Cuban Cowboys are the most popular and accomplished musicians. Get ready for a night of Cuban music.
- 25ThuMarGino Castillo & the Cuban Cowboys | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 25, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAGC & the Cuban Cowboys are the most popular and accomplished musicians. Get ready for a night of Cuban music.
- 26FriMarGatsby Night! | 7:00pm-9:00pmMar 26, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USADon your fedora and pearls as Forte brings back the full Gatsby experience of the Roaring Twenties and Thirties!
- 26FriMarGatsby Night! | 9:30pm-11:00pmMar 26, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USADon your fedora and pearls as Forte brings back the full Gatsby experience of the Roaring Twenties and Thirties!
- 27SatMarForte Presents | 7:00pm - 9:00pmMar 27, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished jazz musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!
- 27SatMarForte Presents | 9:30pm - 11:00pmMar 27, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USAForte Jazz Lounge features Charleston's most entertaining and accomplished jazz musicians. You won't want to miss this evening of jazz favorites!
- 31WedMarBrett Belanger Trio | 7:00pm - 10:00pmMar 31, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USABrett Belanger Trio presents an evening of instrumental jazz. Brett calls Charleston home, and performs throughout the east coast. Joined by some of the finest musicians in the Lowcountry, Brett and his band are a favorite resident act at Forte.
- 19SatJunJoe Clarke Sings Billy Joel & Elton John | 7:00pm - 9:00pmJun 19, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USABack by popular demand, Forte's owner Mr. Joe Clarke himself headlines with the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel! We know you know all the words - come join us!
- 19SatJunJoe Clarke Sings Billy Joel & Elton John | 9:30pm - 11:00pmJun 19, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PMForte Jazz Lounge, 477 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USABack by popular demand, Forte's owner Mr. Joe Clarke himself headlines with the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel! We know you know all the words - come join us!