Colour of Music Festival Inc., the country’s largest black classical music organization headquartered in Charleston, showcasing gifted classical composers and performers of African descent, is proud to announce its return to North Charleston at Eternal Father of the Sea Navy Chapel and North Charleston Performing Arts Center February 25-28, 2026.
The City of North Charleston graciously announced waiving patron parking fees at the North Charleston Performing Art Center Saturday, February 28 for the Festival’s finale featuring its 60+ member orchestra. Lots are located at Montague Avenue and International Boulevard, North Charleston.
Presented in partnership with the City of North Charleston, Roper Saint Francis Health System, the Boeing Corporation, Crews Subaru and Chevrolet, and the South Carolina Stingrays, performances will showcase piano and vocal recitals and a chamber performance, February 25-26, with an orchestral finale with the Colour of Music Festival Orchestra at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center February 28.
“We are pleased the city has offered support to young families, in particular, who may view fees as a reason not to expose their children to the arts. Parking costs can be a factor preventing children from seeing themselves in spaces like a classical orchestra, which showcases musicians representing a large segment of the Lowcountry population,” says Lee Pringle, Founder and Artistic Director of the Festival.
COLOUR OF MUSIC FESTIVAL CALENDAR | FEBRUARY 25-28
Wednesday, February 25 | Eternal Father of the Sea Navy Chapel
- Piano Recital • 2 p.m. Edward E. Callahan, piano
Wednesday, February 25 | Eternal Father of the Sea Navy Chapel
- Chamber Music Quartet, Quintet Ensembles & Sextet • 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 26 | Eternal Father of the Sea Navy Chapel
- Voice Recital • 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 28 | North Charleston Performing Arts Center
- Colour of Music Festival Finale • 7 p.m.
For complete performance details www.colourofmusic.org
2026 Colour of Music Festival Tickets and Information: $15-$40
North Charleston, SC
By phone: (888) 512-9835
Online: colourofmusic.org
At door: (credit card, cash, or check) before each performance