Pops on the Plaza brings Presbyterian College choirs outdoors Oct. 29
October 20, 2026
Presbyterian College will take its choral music outside this month when the PC Choir and Vocal Select present Pops on the Plaza, a free outdoor concert set for Thursday, Oct.…
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Free porch concert fundraiser returns to Shandon neighborhood
October 19, 2026
South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra members perform on November 8, 2026. For the second year, members of the South Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (SCPYO) will perform a free pops concert…
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Haley Reinhart brings her Promise Tour to Newberry Opera House October 21
October 19, 2026
Following two South Carolina appearances this weekend as opening support for The Red Clay Strays, acclaimed singer and songwriter Haley Reinhart is returning to Newberry Opera House on Wednesday, October…
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Two decades of trails: Conestee Nature Preserve to celebrate 20th anniversary with scavenger hunt and festival
October 19, 2026
For twenty years, Conestee Nature Preserve has served as the Upstate’s urban wilderness, offering hundreds of acres of wetlands, hardwood forests, and winding trails connecting neighboring communities. On Saturday, November…
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High-voltage Halloween: AC/DC tribute ‘Back N Black’ set to rock the Younts Center
October 19, 2026
Classic rock anthems and spooky season festivities are colliding in downtown Fountain Inn this month as the Younts Center for Performing Arts hosts its First Annual Halloween Bash featuring Back…
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Haley Reinhart Brings Her Promise Tour to Newberry Opera House October 21
October 17, 2026
Following two South Carolina appearances this weekend as opening support for The Red Clay Strays, acclaimed singer and songwriter Haley Reinhart is returning to Newberry Opera House on Wednesday, October…
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Greenville Symphony’s Mozart Among Friends spotlights hometown violinist Joanna Mulfinger
October 15, 2026
Joanna Mulfinger’s violin was already more than a century old when Mozart was born. Made by Nicolò Amati in 1653 and inherited from her mother, the instrument brings a piece…
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Saturday’s ‘The Kings of Queen’ Performance moved indoors due to weather forecast
October 10, 2026
Due to heavy rain and wind in the forecast, Saturday’s scheduled performance by The Kings of Queen has been relocated to an indoor venue, organizers announced Thursday. The concert will…
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A Conversation with Mary Ruth Harper Ragland of Winyah Bay Musical Arts
October 7, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher Winyah Bay Musical Arts will bring holiday music to Georgetown County with Christmas in Concert performances on December 7 and 8 at Winyah Auditorium. We recently…
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Community invited to celebrate culture, food and family fun at the Abie & Dorethia Ladson Cultural Festival
October 5, 2026
Free Community Festival Returns to Plantersville on October 31st The Village Group invites families and community members to celebrate the people, culture, and traditions of Plantersville on Saturday, October 31,…
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Brookgreen Gardens hosts “An Afternoon of Music” featuring the Charleston Symphony String Quartet
October 1, 2026
Brookgreen Gardens invites music lovers and garden enthusiasts to an intimate concert performance by the Charleston Symphony String Quartet at the Purdy Center Great Hall on Sunday, November 1, 2026.…
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Greenville Symphony’s Amelia Rogocka among 20 selected for League of American Orchestras’ Artistic Administration Intensive
September 30, 2026
Amelia Rogocka, Director of Artistic Operations for the Greenville Symphony Orchestra, has been selected as one of 20 orchestra professionals to participate in the League of American Orchestras’ 2026 Artistic…
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Simpsonville Fine Arts Gallery celebrates release of Ava Hawk’s new music video ‘Fly’
September 30, 2026
Local artists, musicians, and patrons gathered at Simpsonville Fine Arts Gallery this week to celebrate the premiere of singer-songwriter Ava Hawk’s latest music video, “Fly”. The video release party turned…
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Clinton High’s Devil Regiment makes history with first finals appearance at Festival of Bands
September 29, 2026
The Clinton High School Devil Regiment marching band delivered a record-setting performance Saturday at the 46th annual Festival of Bands, hosted by Boiling Springs High School. Following an early start…
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JerryFest returns to Five Points October 4 for a free day of music, community and good vibes
September 29, 2026
A free outdoor concert held annually in Five Points will feature regional music acts, two stages, artisan vendors, a Lil’ Hippie Corner and more. JerryFest, a FREE outdoor concert annually…
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Highland Holidays brings Scottish Christmas spectacular to historic Winyah Auditorium
September 24, 2026
Georgetown hosts the final performance of Highland Echoes’ 2026 Carolina holiday tour December 12 Bagpipes, fiddle, Highland dance and Scottish Christmas traditions will fill Historic Winyah Auditorium on Saturday, December…
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Where history meets creativity: 51st Annual Atalaya Arts & Crafts Festival returns this weekend
September 22, 2026
Looking for a unique weekend getaway that blends art, history, and coastal beauty? This weekend, step inside one of South Carolina’s most captivating creative landmarks for the 51st Annual Atalaya…
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Community Spirit on Tap: Pawleys Tap House Partners with Friends of the Waccamaw Library
September 21, 2026
This fall and winter, local craft beer enthusiasts and literacy advocates alike have a compelling reason to gather at Pawleys Tap House & Grill. Owner/Manager Erin Carachilo and the team…
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Built From the Downbeat Up: Inside the Fountain Inn Chorale’s Next Big Crescendo
September 21, 2026
If you walk past Hopewell United Methodist Church in Simpsonville on any given Monday evening, you won’t just hear music drifting into the humid Upstate air—you’ll feel it vibrate right…
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Community welcomes fall with ‘Praise + Pancakes’ event in Simpsonville
September 21, 2026
Local coffee shop Crown + Bloom Coffee Co. is partnering with food vendor Sunday Stacks & Co. to usher in the autumn season with a community worship and breakfast evening…
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Greenville County Schools held annual marching band exhibition at Mauldin High
September 21, 2026
More than a thousand student musicians from across the district took the field in the Golden Strip on Saturday, Sept. 19, as Mauldin High School hosted the Greenville County Schools…
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Wasperjaws to release new album with free party at the Capitol Theatre
September 21, 2026
Clinton Americana band Wasperjaws will celebrate the release of its new album, “In-Law Country,” with a free party at the Capitol Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 15. The event begins at…
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Clemson music professors to perform violin and piano recital at Presbyterian College
September 21, 2026
Two Clemson University music faculty members will perform a violin and piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in Edmunds Hall at Presbyterian College in Clinton. Violinist Leslie Taylor…
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Brookgreen Gardens welcomes 400 guests to Ninth Annual Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival
September 18, 2026
Annual festival celebrated Gullah Geechee and African Diaspora culture through music, dance, art, and hands-on activities Brookgreen Gardens welcomed approximately 400 guests to its ninth annual Gullah Geechee Junkanoo Festival on Saturday,…
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South Carolina Philharmonic launches 26/27 Capital Concert Series
September 15, 2026
With Love, the Best of the Romantic Period: October 17 at the Koger Center for the Arts The South Carolina Philharmonic launches its 62nd season of Capital Concerts—formerly known as…
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Don’t miss out: “The Piano Men: The Music of Elton John & Billy Joel” outdoor concert series is coming soon
September 15, 2026
Music lovers across the Grand Strand are invited to experience an extraordinary outdoor tribute as Brookgreen Gardens(opens in new tab) presents “The Piano Men: The Music of Elton John &…
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Synergy Twins to bring high-energy electric violin show to 1885 Taproom
September 14, 2026
Downtown Simpsonville will be filled with the sounds of genre-bending live music as the Synergy Twins return to 1885 Taproom for September 20th performance starting at 2pm. The high-energy afternoon…
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Greenville drummer turns decades of experience into new teaching venture
September 14, 2026After more than three decades of playing drums in churches, clubs and recording studios, Upstate musician Justin is returning to something he discovered years ago that he loves almost as…
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Hit broadway musical ‘Rock of Ages’ coming to outdoor amphitheater this fall
September 14, 2026
Local theatre fans will soon take a high-energy trip back to the era of big hair, shredded denim, and classic rock anthems as the Broadway hit musical Rock of Ages…
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Experience four-part harmony live: Low Country Chorus performs at Waccamaw Library on September 24
September 11, 2026
Music lovers in the Grand Strand area are invited to enjoy an evening of classic barbershop harmony as the Low Country Chorus takes the stage at the Waccamaw Library. Presented…
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Freshfields Village welcomes back fall favorites with two brand-new events
September 10, 2026
Lowcountry Smoke & Shuck and Fall Fiesta join returning event favorites for free, family-friendly food, live music, local art and outdoor movie Freshfields Village, the premier open-air shopping and dining…
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Greenville Symphony announces new musician appointments following national auditions
September 8, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is welcoming eight musician appointments to its roster following a competitive national audition process that drew 68 musicians from across the country. Held over four days…
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The Doobie Brothers bring ‘Walk This Road Tour’ to Simpsonville’s CCNB Amphitheatre this October
September 7, 2026
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Doobie Brothers are heading to the Upstate this fall as part of their “Walk This Road Tour,” headlining an outdoor concert at the…
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Ignite Theatrical brings Broadway musical ‘Newsies’ to the Younts Center stage opening this Friday
September 7, 2026
The energetic, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Newsies arrives in the Upstate opening this Friday, September 11, with Ignite Theatrical mounting a full stage run at the Younts Center for Performing…
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Nashville’s premier songwriters headed to Georgetown’s Kaminski House for benefit concert
September 4, 2026
Music lovers in Georgetown will have a unique opportunity to experience the heart of Music City next week when the Healthy Learners Nashville Songwriters in the Round concert series comes…
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Fresh off five stellar award wins, Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers head to Greenville for SpiritFest 2026
September 2, 2026
Tye Tribbett, Tamela Mann and more join the 34th annual SpiritFest at Bon Secours Wellness Arena Sunday, September 6 Fresh off one of the biggest nights of the 41st Annual…
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The Mill at Fountain Inn announces its September Themed Tuesday lineup with Remix: Live
August 31, 2026
The Mill at Fountain Inn has officially unveiled its full September event calendar for Themed Tuesdays, inviting Upstate residents and visitors to test their knowledge and enjoy an energetic night…
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Amy Grant and Mac McAnally Set to Headline Star-Studded Fall Fest in Simpsonville
August 31, 2026
CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park will usher in the autumn season with Fall Fest, an afternoon outdoor music and community festival scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026. Co-headlining the event…
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Happening This Weekend: JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival brings homegrown talent to Pawleys Island
August 31, 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable day of live music, Lowcountry flavor, and hometown pride as JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival takes over Pawleys Island on Saturday, September 5, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.…
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Main Street Glows Pink as Fountain Inn Honors the Legacy of Dolly Parton
August 31, 2026
Downtown Fountain Inn lit up in a vibrant shade of pink this week as the city paid tribute to the life, music, and enduring message of country music legend and…
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The Embers to close out Georgetown Business Association’s Music in the Park series this Friday
August 26, 2026
The Georgetown Business Association will conclude its summer Music in the Park series this Friday with a performance by iconic Southern beach music band The Embers featuring Craig Woolard. The…
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Greenville Symphony expands marketing team with two new hires
August 26, 2026
The Greenville Symphony Orchestra has expanded its marketing team, welcoming Caitlin Lingle as Director of Marketing & Audience Engagement and Danielle Parks as Marketing & Digital Content Associate. Together, Lingle…
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Mauldin Theatre Company brings American classic ‘Our Town’ to the stage this September
August 26, 2026
Tickets are officially on sale as the Mauldin Theatre Company prepares to open its milestone 10th season with a production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece, Our Town. The limited…
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A Song for the Smoky Mountains and the Foothills Beyond
August 26, 2026
Remembering how an Appalachian girl with Upstate Carolina roots taught the world how to sing, give, and love unconditionally. Today, the mountains feel a little quieter, and the Upstate feels…
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JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival brings multi-band lineup, community spirit to Pawleys Island
August 23, 2026
JB’s Celebration Park is set to host the JB’s Lowcountry Music Festival on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The full-day event features performances from indie rock group Channel Bluff, local favorites…
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Pawleys Island Music Festival of Music & Art announces CeCe Teneal’s
August 23, 2026
Tickets are officially on sale for the Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art’s highly anticipated concert event, CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul, taking place Saturday, October 17, 2026, at…
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Fountain Inn Chorale Celebrates State Heritage with Fall Concert ‘Together in Song’
August 23, 2026
Music lovers across the Golden Strip and the greater Upstate will have two opportunities to experience the rich sounds of local choral music this October as the Fountain Inn Chorale…
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T-Motion Dance Studio to host Community Open House and Fall registration
August 23, 2026
As local families gear up for the upcoming school year, T-Motion Dance Studio is opening its doors to prospective dancers and parents with an Open House and fall registration event…
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Greenville Symphony announces 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series
August 19, 2026
The Greenville Symphony will bring its principal musicians into four intimate venues across Greenville for its 2026-2027 Chamber Music Series. Tickets for the series are now on sale at greenvillesymphony.org.…
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Silent Disco at BridgeWay Station to benefit local foster and adoptive families this September
August 16, 2026
Community members will have the opportunity to hit the dance floor for a cause next month as Upstate nonprofit Adoption Helpers hosts its “Light Up the Night” Silent Disco benefit…
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