Music
Hilton Head Island offers more family entertainment than any resort in the Southeast. On just about any night, your family can enjoy a great show at minimal or no cost. All the shows listed have long histories on Hilton Head and have entertained entire generations of kids.
Families that enjoy live music and like to see their kids involved with the show should make it a point to see every show listed. You'll have a fun and entertaining evening and a great family experience - from the youngest kid to the grandparents.
Top Rated Music Shows
The Kazoobie Kazoo Show with Rick Hubbard
Since 1987, Rick Hubbard has entertained kids and families on Hilton Head Island, Kiawah Island, Fripp Island, Sea Island, and many other resorts and events across the southeast, as well as making national appearances at The Seattle International Children's Festival, The Ohio State Fair, and The Kennedy Center.
Rick offers the most interactive show on Hilton Head, where every kid gets a chance to be on stage. For the grand finale, every kid can join Rick's world-famous kazoo band and receive a free Kazoobie Kazoo (made in Beaufort, SC).
Summer 2024
Wednesdays - June 12 - August 14 - 7:30 PM
Captain Jax - intimate shows in this funky ice cream parlor and comic book shop.
Fridays - June 7, June 21, July 5 - 8:00 PM
Harbour Town Under The Liberty Oak - Rick will be filling in for the legendary Gregg Russell
Gregg Russell
We could not be more excited to announce that beloved Sea Pines Resort entertainer Gregg Russell will be back this summer in Harbour Town!
Gregg will take the stage starting on the Thursday evening of Memorial Day weekend.
2024 Schedule
Summer Concerts: 8:00-9:30pm
May 23-25 (Memorial Day Weekend; Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
May 29 - August 8 (Monday - Thursday)
August 12-23 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
August 29 - 31 (Labor Day Weekend; Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Holiday Concerts: 7:30-9:00pm
Friday, November 29 (the day after Thanksgiving)
Monday, December 23 (Christmas Show)
For more information on this year’s Gregg Russell concerts, please visit seapines.com/events.
With over 30 continuous years of offering family entertainment, Gregg is as much a comedian as a singer, weaving stories, songs, and heartwarming and hilarious interviews with kids from his audience.
Gregg's music tends toward folk and standards, with a sprinkling of quality original material. Having written and produced songs for PBS and several movies, Gregg brings a level of professionalism to his stage that one might expect to find on the most prominent stages in America.
Plan on arriving early to get a seat. Parking in Harbour Town is limited. Take the Sea Pines Trolley if you are coming from outside Sea Pines. Gate Fee for outsiders: $10.00 per car.
Outdoors under the Liberty Oak Tree
Harbour Town, Sea Pines
Shannon Tanner
Shannon Tanner enters his 35th season in Shelter Cove Harbour playing his beloved family shows.
May 25 & 26 for Memorial Day Weekend
Monday - Wednesdays through August 22
Two Shows Nightly
6:30 pm-7:30 pm
8:00 pm-9:00 pm
A native of the Lowcountry, Shannon Tanner has been singing around Hilton Head Island for years and years. Performing Monday through Wednesday at Shelter Cove Harbour, Shannon offers both family shows and adult shows each evening, with the family show.
A year round professional singer, Shannon performs a broad mixture of popular music, country, folk, standards, and great kid's songs. There's lots of audience interaction, and the little ones love to join Shannon on the steps of the scenic gazebo stage overlooking to waters of the harbor.
Adults will enjoy this show as much as the kids. Shannon's excellent acoustic guitar skills combine with a powerful voice reminiscent of James Taylor or David Wilcox to produce a mesmerizing sound without additional musicians. Every family should enjoy this show.
On Tuesday nights through the middle of the summer, Shelter Cove Harbour bursts alive with a fireworks show at 9:00 PM. Known as "HarbourFest", this event brings a festival atmosphere to the entire marina.
Come early, as parking is a premium, especially on Tuesday nights.
On Thursday nights, Shannon presents "Parrot Palooza", performing the songs of Jimmy Buffett and similar artists with a full band. It is a family-friendly show, with some parts interactive for kids.
On the Gazebo Stage at Shelter Cove Marina
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HarbourFest
HarbourFest is a three-decade-long-and-running tradition and Hilton Head Island's most popular multi-week event. Celebrating its 35th year, the festival returns with Tuesday night fireworks, spinning hats, carnival games, face painting, music and more with the very popular entertainment of Shannon Tanner and Cappy the Clown.
2024 Fireworks Schedule (shows start when the sky is dark):
Tuesdays; June 4, 11, 18 & 25
Thursday, July 4th (no show Tuesday, July 2)
Tuesdays; July 9, 16, 23 & 30
Tuesdays; August 6, 13 & 20
*HarbourFest entertainment and fireworks are subject to change and weather permitting. Events are free and open to the public.
**All fireworks shows start when the sky is dark. No drones allowed during fireworks shows.
https://www.sheltercoveharbourfest.com/
Jevon Daly's Kids Show
Island favorite Jevon Daly is a singer, songwriter, storyteller, producer, and media guru. His original songs and stories enthrall kids, and his quirky personality appeals to all ages.
The Kids Show takes the stage at Coligny Plaza three times a week during the summer months.
Sundays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 6:30 - 8:30 PM.