Where to hear live music in Bluffton: the Roasting Room listening room, Southern Barrel Brewing, Calhoun Street Tavern, the Promenade and town concerts.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Venue details come from each venue’s own website, linked below. We list venues, not specific gigs; check each venue’s calendar for who is playing.

Bluffton’s live music runs from a 75-seat listening room in Old Town to a brewery at Buckwalter Place, a cluster of bars and restaurants on the Promenade and the town’s outdoor concerts in summer and fall.

Who to call

  • Noise or safety concerns: Bluffton Police Department, 843-706-4550; 911 for an emergency
  • Town concerts: Town of Bluffton, 843-706-4500
  • Getting home: see our getting around guide for golf cart rules after dark

Live music venues

  • Roasting Room, 1297 May River Road, upstairs above Corner Perk (stairs only). “An intimate listening room built around one thing: original live music,” with 75 seats, none more than 30 feet from the stage. 21 and up. Shows start at 8 p.m.; you buy a section with entry at 7, 7:15 or 7:30 p.m., and tickets are nonrefundable. Bourbon, wine, cocktails, beer, coffee, light tapas and desserts; no dinner service. Contact through the venue’s form (roastingroom.live).
  • Southern Barrel Brewing Co., 375 Buckwalter Place Blvd., 843-837-2337. A brewery with a full-service restaurant; its calendar lists live music, trivia, family game nights, oyster roasts and football watch parties. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, with afternoon openings Monday to Wednesday (southernbarrel.com).
  • Calhoun Street Tavern, 9 Promenade St., Unit 1201. A tavern whose Clover Club lounge advertises live music, a 12-seat bar and TVs. Open from 11 a.m. daily, until 9 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 10 p.m. Thursday (calhounstreettavern.com).

Wine bars and the Promenade

  • Wine Time, 6 Promenade St., Unit 1003, and 25 Minetta Lane at Washington Square, 843-619-3579. A wine bar and shop open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, with themed tastings it calls Wine Battles (winetimebluffton.com).
  • Captain Woody’s, 17 State of Mind St., 843-757-6222, on the Promenade (captainwoodys.com).

Theater

  • May River Theatre, Ulmer Auditorium, 20 Bridge St. Its website sells tickets for its shows and improv nights; the box office line, (843) 815-5581, is staffed only in show weeks (mayrivertheatre.com).

Town concerts

The Town of Bluffton runs a concert series in August, October and November, plus an Independence Day concert, according to its list of town events. The 2026 series ends with Groove Town Assault, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Buckwalter Place Park amphitheater, on the town calendar.

Late-night rules

Town parks close at sunset and ban open alcohol without an event permit. Wright Family Park bans alcohol and amplified music outright. Golf carts on town roads must follow the specialized vehicle law, including seat belts for everyone.

What this means for you

  • Buy Roasting Room tickets ahead; the room holds 75.
  • Check each venue’s own calendar for who is playing.
  • Plan a ride home.

More: date night in Bluffton, Old Town Bluffton and New Year’s Eve.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I hear live music in Bluffton?

The Roasting Room is a 75-seat listening room for original live music above Corner Perk at 1297 May River Road. Southern Barrel Brewing Co. at Buckwalter Place lists live music among its events, and Calhoun Street Tavern’s Clover Club lounge on the Promenade advertises live music.

Is the Roasting Room in Bluffton 21 and up?

Yes. The venue calls itself a listening room for ages 21 and up. Shows start at 8 p.m., tickets are sold by section and they are nonrefundable.

Does Bluffton have outdoor concerts?

The Town of Bluffton runs a concert series in August, October and November at its parks, along with an Independence Day concert. The 2026 season ends with Groove Town Assault at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Buckwalter Place Park amphitheater.

Where is the Promenade in Bluffton?

In Old Town, around Promenade Street and State of Mind Street, off Calhoun Street. Calhoun Street Tavern, The Bluffton Room, Captain Woody’s and Wine Time all have Promenade addresses.