Charleston Music Hall
Charleston Music Hall
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Centrally located in the Upper King Street area of Historic Downtown Charleston, the Charleston Music Hall is an outstanding venue for shows of all varieties. The Hall is conveniently located next door to two award-winning hotels and three nationally acclaimed restaurants. Combine this with popular shopping destinations, museums, and three public parking garages located within two blocks of the venue and you get the perfect Charleston setting for any event. This versatile space combines historical elegance with modern functionality. Above all else, the Music Hall is a listening room; an intimate environment in which the audience and the artist can interact on a more personal level. In this space, that boasts the best acoustics in town, there literally is not a bad seat in the house.
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- hotsummerHilton Head, South Carolina74 contributionsAmazing show! Don’t miss!We saw the Charleston Christmas Special, which was amazing. Would highly recommend. The cast was probably one of the most talented I had ever seen at a variety show. Their voices were terrific combined with the dancing made for a terrific show. The little girl and boy were just a joy to watch. I hate to single anyone out because every cast member was show-stopping. How Great Thou Art brought tears to my eyes. I cannot quit raving about this show.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 15 December 2023
- mnguru1Edina, Minnesota560 contributionsFun music hall- The Commodores rocked the house!We saw the Commodores kick off their 2024 tour with friends. They did an EXCELLENT- job. My tickets were 3 rows from the front and we were able to interact with the performers. The seats are sloped so that if a tall person is in front, you can still see. Very nice and clean theatre. Not too large so you can have in intimate experience. Parking is ample- both behind the event and a block away.Visited January 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 7 January 2024
- IvoryTickler88128 contributionsFabulous venueWhat a wonderful venue! We attended a concert by Leonid and Friends and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had gotten great seats on the 5th row to the right. The show was phenomenal and it was a great place for them to play, as it is not a huge concert venue. It felt cozy and the sound was amazing. We were surprised that my husband had to leave his pocket knife at the box office to be retrieved later. Unfortunately we forgot about it when we left the concert. When we realized it almost an hour later, my husband ran back to see if someone was still there so he could get it back. (It was a very sentimental piece given to him by our son and we were the the next morning.) He was able to get someone there to let him in to see if he could get it back. One person couldn’t help him but went to get someone else. That person was able to get it for him. They didn’t have to do that. They could have said sorry come back in the morning, but they didn’t and we really appreciated that. Just wanted to give them a shout out for going above and beyond for us.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 May 2024
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Kevin R
Fort Liberty, NC264 contributions
May 2022
My daughter and I assisted Leonid & Friends (music group from Russia that features the music of Chicago and other similar bands) during their concert at the Music Hall. The venue is perfect for such an event and historic in nature. Be advised that parking is of a premium in the area. However, if the performers are worth it (as L&F certainly are), it is time well spent!
Written 5 June 2022
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mnguru1
Edina, MN560 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
We saw the Commodores kick off their 2024 tour with friends. They did an EXCELLENT- job. My tickets were 3 rows from the front and we were able to interact with the performers. The seats are sloped so that if a tall person is in front, you can still see. Very nice and clean theatre. Not too large so you can have in intimate experience. Parking is ample- both behind the event and a block away.
Written 7 January 2024
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AVLScottPatsy
Hilton Head, SC83 contributions
Mar 2020
In the last year or so, my wife and I have heard the Indigo Girls and Bruce Hornsby. This is a perfect place for music. I don't think there is a bad seat in the whole place. It reminds me of a larger concert hall, and they took away all the distant, far-away, and obstructed view seats, leaving only relatively close up seats with direct line of sight and sound. And the wine prices are reasonable too! We love this place.
Written 15 March 2020
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Thank you so much for the nice review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the shows and our venue : )
All the best,
Bonny & The CMH Team
Written 17 March 2020
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IvoryTickler88
Arkansas128 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
What a wonderful venue! We attended a concert by Leonid and Friends and thoroughly enjoyed it. We had gotten great seats on the 5th row to the right. The show was phenomenal and it was a great place for them to play, as it is not a huge concert venue. It felt cozy and the sound was amazing. We were surprised that my husband had to leave his pocket knife at the box office to be retrieved later. Unfortunately we forgot about it when we left the concert. When we realized it almost an hour later, my husband ran back to see if someone was still there so he could get it back. (It was a very sentimental piece given to him by our son and we were the the next morning.) He was able to get someone there to let him in to see if he could get it back. One person couldn’t help him but went to get someone else. That person was able to get it for him. They didn’t have to do that. They could have said sorry come back in the morning, but they didn’t and we really appreciated that. Just wanted to give them a shout out for going above and beyond for us.
Written 13 May 2024
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hotsummer
Hilton Head, SC74 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
We saw the Charleston Christmas Special, which was amazing. Would highly recommend. The cast was probably one of the most talented I had ever seen at a variety show. Their voices were terrific combined with the dancing made for a terrific show. The little girl and boy were just a joy to watch. I hate to single anyone out because every cast member was show-stopping. How Great Thou Art brought tears to my eyes. I cannot quit raving about this show.
Written 15 December 2023
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Sherry05
Surgoinsville, TN44 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Went to Tesla concert while in Charleston. The band sounded awesome. Loved the venue. Our seats were upstairs in balcony area. The staff were friendly and helpful. Parking garage next door was convenient and cost $5 for this event. They sell beer and wine at reasonable prices. I live almost 6 hours away but would return to this venue for another concert.
Written 20 February 2020
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Thank you for the nice review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the Tesla show.
We hope you come visit us again soon!
Very best,
Bonny & The CMH Team
Written 21 February 2020
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Russell J
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Feb 2022
After 2 years of rescheduling due to covid, finally able to attend the Kenny Wayne Shepherd concert. Very efficient procedures to get covid check, security check, and entry. Very friendly staff and an excellent concert. Kenny Wayne was incredible and special guest Ally Venable was amazing. Just a great experience.
Written 22 February 2022
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Kathy P
North Myrtle Beach, SC583 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We saw Threw Dog Night here. The venue was great, charming. Accoustics were good. Getting in and out was simple easy screening process. Will visit here again.
Written 23 January 2020
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Thank you for the nice review!
We hope you visit again soon!
Best,
Bonny & The CMH Team
Written 27 January 2020
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Megan T
Emerald Isle, NC221 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
First time at this Venue! Front row was great, except they added
Pit Seats in front of me after I bought tickets when they 1st went on sale, NOT KOOL, OR FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The wine was $7.00 & $9.00 per glass I'm sure they paid $3-$4
A bottle! Nasty!!! The tickets were $30 for any seat, very reasonable! But $8.00's for print at home service change?????
Rediculous!!!!!!! Parking garage close by $5.00 not too bad.
I liked the small venue under 700 seats. Stadium style, and upper balcony so good view! Clean bathrooms but only a few stalls Not convenient long lines!!! Should be a code requiring the proper amount!!!! The security at the front door was probably More for curtailing the bringing in of you own decent booze as opposed to searching for metal with their detectors!
Pit Seats in front of me after I bought tickets when they 1st went on sale, NOT KOOL, OR FAIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The wine was $7.00 & $9.00 per glass I'm sure they paid $3-$4
A bottle! Nasty!!! The tickets were $30 for any seat, very reasonable! But $8.00's for print at home service change?????
Rediculous!!!!!!! Parking garage close by $5.00 not too bad.
I liked the small venue under 700 seats. Stadium style, and upper balcony so good view! Clean bathrooms but only a few stalls Not convenient long lines!!! Should be a code requiring the proper amount!!!! The security at the front door was probably More for curtailing the bringing in of you own decent booze as opposed to searching for metal with their detectors!
Written 4 March 2018
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phishlover
baltimore, maryland277 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Agree with Shar1965 that the Motown Christmas Show was awesome. We had no clue about CMH's existence in spite of our trips to Charleston but discovered it on one of our walks. We figured we could grab tickets at the door. NOT! The Show was sold out save for one remaining ticket. The Box Office staff said they could sell us that ticket and place a nice folding chair next to that seat insofar as the handicapped space was not spoken for. The seats were great and the show wonderful. Our advice would be to make sure you buy tix in advance as CMH appears to be very popular with locals, especially at the Holidays. Although we walked from our hotel, we noticed there was not a lot of parking nearby, certainly not on the street. We did see some people walking to what appeared to be a parking lot. (P.S. Adult beverages are served.)
Written 24 January 2018
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What is the attire for women?
Written 28 September 2018
what kind of seating is available? Is it first come first serve?
Written 4 April 2018
Anytime that we have seen a performance there, we have had reserved seats but there may be some performances that only have general admission which would then be first come first serve.
Written 5 April 2018
Hi, I would like to know if I would be able to see the stage in Section F and J?
I see it's stated as "limited view" could you explain this more for section F & J seats 1 through 6
Written 27 August 2015
Hello,
Yes, of course. Those seats say limited view because they are located on the sides of the theater, therefor if there is any stage design you may not be able to see the whole thing. That being said, that are still great seats and are the closet you can get to the stage from the balcony. I personally really like those seats.
Hope this helped! Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Best,
Bonny & the Charleston Music Hall Team
Written 27 August 2015
Hello,
Yes! We are located right next to a Hampton Inn and it is very nice. There is also an Embassy Suites around the corner that is lovely as well.
Very best,
Bonny & the Charleston Music Hall Team
Written 27 August 2015
Thanks Bonny! Ended up getting 2 seats in row 1 of G for Jason Isbell in October, very excited.
Written 12 August 2015
What are the most ideal choices of seats between the back rows on the floor and the back middle row on the balcony?
Written 8 August 2015
Hi Jack,
That's really up to your personal preference of what angle you would like to see the show from. We are a small theater so there really is not a bad seat in the house. I personally would prefer the back middle row on the balcony.
Hope this was helpfully!
Very best,
Bonny & the Charleston Music Hall Team
Written 11 August 2015
which end of balcony rows are seats accessed from?
Written 6 February 2015
Access to H Section is on the right or left side just like in a movie theater. The same goes for the first two rows of G and I and the one row in Section F and J. The 3rd row of G and I is only accessible from the aisle next to the H section but it is only about 5 chairs deep.
Written 9 February 2015
which end of balcony rows are seats accessed?
Written 6 February 2015
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