Outside Streetball Festival is a one day basketball, music, and culture event hosted at The Refinery in Charleston. It brings together elite streetball competition, live music, visual art, food, drinks, and community in one immersive outdoor experience.

Outside Streetball Festival takes place on April 4, 2026 at The Refinery in Charleston, South Carolina.

The event runs from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

The festival features high level 3 on 3 streetball competition with fast paced games, high energy matchups, and a tournament style format built for fans and players alike.

Teams are competing for $10,000 in cash in the main 3 on 3 tournament.

Yes. Outside Streetball Festival includes a featured Dunk Contest with a $5,000 cash prize.

Selected dunkers will compete in front of a live crowd during one of the most electric moments of the day.

Players qualify through official Outside Streetball Festival qualifying runs and open court sessions. These runs are used to identify competitive players and teams who will be invited to participate in the festival.

The final tournament field is curated. Qualifying opportunities are open, but festival spots are limited and earned based on performance, competitiveness, and overall fit.

The festival features a limited number of teams to keep competition tight, schedules smooth, and energy high throughout the day.

No. Outside Streetball Festival is a full cultural experience. In addition to basketball, the festival includes live DJs throughout the day, a headlining music performance, visual artists, food vendors, and interactive brand activations.

Yes. DJs will play throughout the tournament, and the event will feature a headlining live music performance later in the day.

Yes. Local and regional artists will be featured on site alongside food vendors, community partners, and curated brand experiences.

Yes. Alcohol will be available for purchase at the event. Valid ID is required, and all alcohol sales will follow venue and local regulations.

Yes. Reentry is allowed throughout the event, so guests may leave and return during the day.

Yes. A ticket is required for entry to Outside Streetball Festival. Ticket details and pricing will be available on the website.

If available, tickets may be sold at the door. Advance purchase is recommended, as capacity is limited.

Yes. Outside Streetball Festival is community focused and open to all ages.

Yes. Food vendors and beverage options will be available on site through vendors and The Refinery.

Limited seating will be available. Attendees should expect a standing, festival style experience.

Some shaded areas will be available. Guests are encouraged to plan accordingly for outdoor conditions.

We recommend bringing comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and a valid ID if you plan to purchase alcohol.

For safety and venue regulations, certain items will not be permitted. A full list of prohibited items will be shared closer to the event.

Outside Streetball Festival is an outdoor event and is planned to proceed rain or shine. Any weather related updates will be communicated through official channels.

Parking information and transportation recommendations will be shared closer to the event.

Pet policies will follow venue guidelines. Service animals are welcome.

All ticket sales are final. In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified with next steps.

Yes. Official Outside Streetball Festival merchandise will be available for purchase on site.

Yes. Sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available. Interested partners can reach out through the website.

Outside Streetball Festival aims to be accessible for all guests. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact us ahead of time.

Follow Outside Streetball Festival on social media and check the website for updates on teams, dunk contest participants, music lineup, schedules, and tickets.