Events

Shimmy your way into the weekend at Dancing on the Cooper

Dancing on the Cooper is a live music series featuring different acts performing on the Mount Pleasant Pier.

April 3, 2025 • 
Erika Ross, Callie Putnam
silhouettes of individuals dancing with the Ravenel Bridge in the background.

Attendees will be surrounded by beautiful views.

Photo provided by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission

Ready to bust a move? You can later this month, at Dancing on the Cooper on the Mount Pleasant Pier. On select Fridays this summer, you can enjoy live music, dancing, and community from 7 to 10 p.m. Pro tip: Don’t forget to bring your chairs.

Attendees can purchase food and snacks at the River Watch Café near the pier’s entrance. Check out the menu. Pro tip: Outside food, alcohol, and coolers are not allowed.

Tickets to this live music series are $10 in advance and, if not sold out, $15 on-site on the day of the event (credit card purchase only).

This year’s lineup:

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