High Water Festival has revealed its 2027 lineup, with Jack Johnson and Mt. Joy leading a two-day programme of indie, folk, alternative rock and Americana.

The festival returns to Riverfront Park in North Charleston on 17 and 18 April 2027.

Twenty artists are scheduled across two stages, with Death Cab for Cutie, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Revivalists and The Head and the Heart among the biggest supporting names. JamBase+1

Who is playing High Water 2027?

The lineup includes Jack Johnson, Mt. Joy, Death Cab for Cutie, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Revivalists and The Head and the Heart.

Other confirmed names include Ole 60, Congress the Band, Mat Kearney, Finn Wolfhard, GoldFord, West 22nd, Mo Lowda & The Humble, Alyssa Grace, Hazlett, Marlon Funaki, Penelope Road, Ax and the Hatchetmen, Angela Autumn and Susannah Joffe.

The programme leans towards contemporary Americana, indie rock and singer-songwriter music.

Jack Johnson headlines High Water

Jack Johnson brings one of the festival’s most recognisable catalogues.

The Hawaiian singer-songwriter has enjoyed international success through his relaxed combination of acoustic folk, rock and pop.

His songs include Better Together, Banana Pancakes and Sitting, Waiting, Wishing.

His appearance is a natural fit for High Water’s waterfront location and generally laid-back musical identity.

Mt. Joy, Death Cab for Cutie and Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Mt. Joy provide another major headline attraction.

The American indie-folk band have developed a substantial audience through songs including Silver Lining and Astrovan.

Death Cab for Cutie bring a different side of alternative music, with a catalogue spanning more than two decades.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise and The Revivalists add further variety, connecting contemporary indie music with roots, rock and alternative influences.

A festival without overlapping performances

One of High Water’s most useful features for fans is its two-stage arrangement.

Performances alternate rather than overlapping, allowing visitors to experience the full lineup without choosing between artists playing simultaneously. April 17-18, 2027

The event also includes food and drink experiences celebrating the surrounding Lowcountry region.

That combination of music, food and waterfront setting is an important part of High Water’s appeal.

When is High Water Festival 2027?

High Water takes place on Saturday 17 April and Sunday 18 April 2027 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston, South Carolina.

With Jack Johnson, Mt. Joy, Death Cab for Cutie and Rainbow Kitten Surprise on the bill, High Water 2027 offers a particularly strong alternative for fans who prefer indie and Americana to larger mainstream pop festivals.

Official festival website: High Water Festival