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A sternwheeler becomes a crime scene in “Murder on the River Queen,” a 1920s-themed murder mystery theatre
cruise! Dress in your best roaring ’20s attire, interact with the cast, and help uncover the culprit as the investigation
unfolds on the water.

When: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 7:00pm
Location: Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd.
Tickets: General Admission $35

Charley West meets the Big Easy as Charleston’s premier jazz combo The Bob Thompson Unit is joined by featured trumpeter James Moore for this cruise down the Kanawha on the River Queen.

UPDATE: Due to popular demand we have added a second Bob Thompson Jazz Cruise, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 30.

When: Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 7:00pm SOLD OUT
Location: Aboard the River Queen,
Haddad Riverfront Park,
600 Kanawha Blvd. E.
Tickets: General Admission $35,
Premium Admission (guaranteed seating) $45

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Charleston’s Salsa Club with a night of
rhythm on the river! Start the evening at Haddad Riverfront Park with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson, then board the River Queen at 7pm and dance the night away to live music by
Cariño as you cruise down the Kanawha River with FestivALL.

When: Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:00pm
Location: Aboard the River Queen, docked at Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E.
Sponsors: The Roq / Quarrier Dine
Tickets: General Admission $25

Join us for Season 11, Episode 3 of Three Things on the River Queen!

Enjoy Season 11, Episode 3 of Three Things during FestivALL while floating down the Kanawha River aboard the River Queen. FestivALL’s live speaker series will showcase three guests who will share insight into their personal story of where they started, what they love, and where they are going.

When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm
Location: Aboard the River Queen, docked at Haddad Riverfront
Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E.
Producer: Jeff Shirley
Sponsors: West Virginia American Water, West Virginia Public Broadcasting, Charles & Mary Fayne Glotfelty Foundation, United Bank, DLM Decisions LLC, DJEJ
Tickets: General Admission $10

This headlining event for FestivALL features performances by special guest artists from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Grace Rookstool and David O’Matz, joined by dancers from the Charleston Ballet under the direction of Kim Pauley, River City Youth Ballet Ensemble under the direction of Michelle Raider-Simon, and JADCO Contemporary Dance Company under the direction of January Johnson. Enjoy the diverse choreography and vibrant performances offered by these
enchanting artists.

When: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:30pm
Location: Culture Center Theater,
1900 Kanawha Blvd. E. Building #435
Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children
& students.

Sponsor: Horace & Sally Emery, Caldwell Insurance,
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