Christian music’s Michael W. Smith, others to perform in Beaufort. Here is ticket info
Three of the biggest names in contemporary Christian music will perform a concert live and in person in Beaufort County next month.
Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman and Mac Powell headline a concert at Highway 21 Drive-In on Oct. 7. The event is part of a drive-in theater tour that organizers say will follow proper guidelines related to the coronavirus pandemic.
“I’m so looking forward to performing again, and I’m excited about the uniqueness of the drive-In settings.” Smith said in a release when the tour was announced. “I think it will be something we always remember about this time, what a unique opportunity we have to make history here.”
Tickets are sold per car, with up to six people per vehicle. General admission is $100 and tickets for a reserved area closest to the stage are $175.
Tickets can be purchased through www.driveintheatertour.com.
Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the concert begins at dusk. Lawn chairs and blankets are allowed but people must stay in their parking space and maintain a safe distance.
The tour, organized by Awakening Events, initially targeted 10 cities. After Beaufort, the artists will perform in Jesup, Ga.
“We’re excited that we’ve developed a way for our fans to safely come together and enjoy live music again,” said Curtis Pinkerton, marketing director for Awakening Events. “In the climate of today we need more positivity in the world, and we take great pride in being able to offer some of that positivity safely.”
The Highway 21 Drive-In on Parker Drive has remained opened to movies and other screenings as moviegoers are able to remain in their car and not risk spreading COVID-19. The venue played host to a church Easter service in April.
