Trio
Charleston's premier EDM nightclub with headline DJs and advanced production
Trio is an electronic dance music nightclub located on the second floor of 139 Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston.
Photo: Trio via Google
Before your first class
No backpacks, athletic wear, beachwear, sliders, slippers or crocs; special event guidelines restrict festival toys and swinging objects.
About this studio
Trio is an electronic dance music nightclub located on the second floor of 139 Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston. Open since 1994, the venue has become a fixture of Charleston's nightlife scene, hosting headline DJs and live music events featuring traveling artists from across the country.
The club is built around cutting-edge technical infrastructure. Trio features a full 16-panel 3.9 millimetre LED video wall with 251 5-millimetre LED video bars behind the DJ and overhead. The lighting design includes 16 360-degree directional MOVO beams, 4 5-watt D-Force lasers, 10 Q-Spot down lights, and 68 RGB dots. The system is controlled via an Avolites AI media server and GrandMA Wing with X-Touch. A Cameo Haze 1500 Pro and fully integrated Kryogenifex liquid nitrogen system complete the immersive experience. The upstairs nightclub features DAS Audio ES10 loudspeakers with ES218 subs powered by FFA10000 and MC2 amplifiers—Trio was the first club worldwide to feature the new E11even sound prototype system by DAS Audio, designed by iDesign Productions (who also provide AV for E11even Miami). The DJ booth includes Pioneer DJ products: 4 CDJ2000 Nexus 2 units and a Pioneer DJM900 Nexus 2 mixer.
The venue operates Friday and Saturday from 9 PM to 2 AM, with Thursday and Sunday hours listed as TBA. Trio offers VIP table service and regularly hosts bachelorette parties. The club is strictly 21+ regardless of show or event. Dress code prohibits backpacks, athletic wear, beachwear, sliders, slippers and crocs; special event guidelines restrict festival toys and swinging objects. All tabs left open at the end of the night are closed with a 20% auto-gratuity added. The venue has voted best bar, best girls night out, and best nightclub in Charleston.
Recent and upcoming events feature DJs including GELLI, Costa, Welker, Wax Motif, Yung Bae, Loud Luxury, Lost Kings, Babsy, Dennett, TC3, Dollamenu, Notd, Crespo, Cazes, Twinz, Two Friends, Angrybaby, Paul Ventre, Ayetea, Soto, Angelo the Kid, Twinsick, Geo, Esse, Villa, Alx, and others. The venue also hosts Trioteca presents Oasis Afterdark events and official festival after-parties.
What to expect
Your first visit
You'll enter a technologically advanced EDM venue with immersive LED video walls, laser and lighting systems, and professional sound equipment. Expect a dance floor energised by headline DJs, VIP table service available, and a strictly 21+ crowd on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 PM onwards.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
Dress code
No backpacks, athletic wear, beachwear, sliders, slippers or crocs; special event guidelines restrict festival toys and swinging objects.
Studio history
Trio has been a fixture of Charleston's nightlife since 1994, evolving into what the venue describes as 'the closest thing you'll find to a Vegas or Miami-style club' with its advanced lighting and sound systems.
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The people, the parties and the dancing here
Amenities
Class schedule
Not yet published on LODance
Check the About section above for the days and times Trio has shared. A bookable schedule has not been published on LODance yet.
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Frequently asked about Trio
Quick answers to the most common questions
Where is Trio located?
Trio is located in Charleston, SC. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Trio offer private lessons?
Contact Trio directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Trio teach kids and adults?
Contact Trio directly to ask which classes suit your age and experience level.
How do I sign up for classes at Trio?
Sign up through Trio's website, or contact the studio directly.
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Upcoming opportunities
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