The Folly Beach Pier will kick off this year’s Moonlight Mixers series starting Friday, May 1.
Celebrate summertime with some dancing on the Folly Beach Pier on select Friday evenings this summer. Each night will feature tunes from a DJ or live band. On May 1, July 31 and Sept. 18, DJ Bill Shelton will spin the hottest oldies and beach music. Live music will be performed on the pier by Dave Landeo Band on June 5, and by Calhoun’s Calling on Aug. 21.
Advance tickets are $10 per person; tickets sold on site will be $15 per person (kids 3 and under are free). Moonlight Mixers are a popular Folly Beach tradition, so advance tickets are recommended. Event hours are 7 – 10 p.m.
The Pier 101 Restaurant will have beer, wine, spirits, water and soda for purchase inside the event space at the end of the pier. Food and snacks will be available for purchase at the Pier 101 Restaurant and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop, both located at the entrance to the pier. Food, beverages and parking fees are not included with ticket purchase. No outside food or drink is allowed, and pets are not permitted at the event. Chairs are welcome outside of the dance area, as seating is limited.
The 2026 Moonlight Mixers schedule is as follows:
- May 1 with DJ Bill Shelton
- June 5 with Dave Landeo Band
- July 31 with DJ Bill Shelton
- Aug. 21 with Calhoun’s Calling
- Sept. 18 with DJ Bill Shelton
Amenities at the Folly Beach Pier include restrooms, the Pier 101 Restaurant and Bar, beach access, showers, and the Gangplank Gift & Tackle Shop (which sells gifts, sundry items, refreshments and tackle/bait, and offers rod rentals).
The iconic Folly Beach Pier is the perfect location for saltwater fishing, walking, birding and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and the “Edge of America.” The Folly Beach Pier offers accessible parking, restrooms, and water fountains, as well as an accessible ramp to the pier and an accessible route to the event area at the end of the pier. For additional information on the Folly Beach Pier, visit charlestoncountyparks.com.
For more information on the Moonlight Mixers series or to purchase tickets for any of the events, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. This event is brought to you by your Charleston County Parks.