Find Spartanburg events and things to do, including concerts, art walks, sporting events and nightlife entertainment. Be sure to also check out our outdoors guide for the Upstate and a listing of museums and galleries.

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Friday, February 14, 2025
2025 Valentine’s Train
Feb 14 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with a scenic train ride along the picturesque Tuckasegee River. Departing at 6:00 PM from Bryson City, our journey will take you through the enchanting 836-foot-long tunnel before returning at approximately 9:00 PM. Indulge in a chef-prepared three-course meal featuring a Caesar salad, your choice of 8 oz. prime rib or Norwegian salmon with seasonal sides, or a vegetarian option of balsamic glazed grilled Portobello eggplant over quinoa. Conclude your meal with a decadent chocolate mini mousse and a complimentary glass of champagne in a souvenir stemless wineglass. Each guest will also receive a rose to commemorate this special evening. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day experience!

Gymnast Strong Invitational
Feb 14 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

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The 2025 Gymnast-Strong Invitational will be held February 14-16, 2025 at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, SC. The competition is open to both USAG & AAU, women’s and men’s artistic gymnastics, levels 1-10 and Xcel.

The convention center boasts over 125,000 square feet of competition space that supports two sets of elite equipment for our modified capital cup meet format.

Tuckasegee River Excursion
Feb 14 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City, NC

The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1 hour and 20 minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Gymnast Strong Invitational
Feb 15 all-day
Greenville Convention Center

GStrong2025Logo - Gymnast Strong Invitational

The 2025 Gymnast-Strong Invitational will be held February 14-16, 2025 at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, SC. The competition is open to both USAG & AAU, women’s and men’s artistic gymnastics, levels 1-10 and Xcel.

The convention center boasts over 125,000 square feet of competition space that supports two sets of elite equipment for our modified capital cup meet format.

Tuckasegee River Excursion
Feb 15 all-day
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Bryson City, NC

The Tuckasegee (tuck-uh-SEE-jee) River Excursion includes an 1 hour and 20 minute layover in the historic town of Dillsboro, where you’ll find more than 50 shops, restaurants, a brewery, and country inns. There is time to shop, snack, and visit the many unique shops before returning to Bryson City.
Say It Loud
Feb 15 @ 2:31 am
Greenville County Museum of Art

Ranging from a rare 1840 poem jar by enslaved potter David Drake (c. 1800 – c. 1870) to an evocative
2020 abstract painting by Frank Wimberley (born 1926), the GCMA African-American Collection spans
180 years of American history, highlighting such artists as Romare Bearden, Beauford Delaney, William H. Johnson, Jacob Lawrence, Alison Saar, Merton Simpson, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Kara Walker, Hale Woodruff, and many more. A selection of these important works can be found in the museum’s current exhibition Say It Loud.

Switcharoos Consignment Sale
Feb 15 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Greenville Convention Center

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Join us at the Greenville Convention Center for the Semi-Annual Switcharoos Children’s Consignment Sale specializing in new and gently used:
Children’s Clothing
Shoes
Accessories
Baby Equipment
Toys
Indoor/Outdoor Play Toys
Maternity Clothing

Come experience the Upstate’s Finest and Most Advanced Children’s Consignment Sale.
Switch-A-Roos provides an excellent way for you to sell your new and gently used children’s items while shopping from only the best in name brand and specialty shop items at great prices!

February 14-16th, 2025

Friday, February 14th
9am – 7pm

Saturday, February 15th
9am – 6pm

Sunday, February 16th
10am – 5pm
(1/2 off day
most items )

Push and Pull: New Work
Feb 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Solomon Gallery of the Artists Collective

Spartanburg artist Robert Urban’s latest mixed media works use trees “as a metaphor for family and the relationships we all hold dear within the family circle and beyond.” The contemporary landscapes will be shown in the “Push & Pull: New Work” exhibit Jan. 7 through Feb. 22, 2025, in the Solomon Gallery of the Artists Collective | Spartanburg.

An artist’s reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, as part of Spartanburg ArtWalk. The reception and exhibition viewing are free and open to the public. The 30-plus pieces in the show will be offered for purchase with prices ranging from $150 to $5,000.

“Nature, and specifically trees, are used as metaphors to represent the passage of time, within nature itself, of course, but also within our human relationships – our family, friends and communities,” says Urban, originally from Wisconsin. “The exhibition title refers to the many different forces and ways that we experience either a ‘push’ or a ‘pull’ – our interactions within nature, relationships and our communities.”

Great Buzz Gathering
Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Mule at Devil's Foot

Step Into the World of Pollinators at the 6th Annual Great Buzz Gathering!

Imagine a world without vibrant blooms, flourishing crops, or thriving wildlife. That’s the reality we face without pollinators—the tiny but mighty creatures essential to life on Earth. On Saturday, February 15, you’re invited to the The Mule at Devil’s Foot in Asheville to celebrate these unsung heroes and explore how we can all play a part in their conservation.

From the moment you step through the doors, you’ll be immersed in a community united by a passion for biodiversity, native plants, and protecting pollinators. Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist or just beginning to appreciate the beauty of bees, butterflies, and beyond, this event offers something for everyone.

You’ll enjoy five captivating 10-minute talks from experts on topics like the effects of climate change on pollinators, the best trees to plant for recovery after Tropical Storm Helene, and exciting updates on the Asheville Butterfly Trail. Each presentation promises to leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take action.

Come early to explore exhibitor tables filled with resources, tips, and tools to make your garden, neighborhood, or community a haven for pollinators. Grab a bite or a beverage, connect with like-minded attendees, and soak up the buzz of excitement.

Pollinators are more than just insects; they’re the foundation of ecosystems and essential to our survival. Yet, nearly half of them are at risk of extinction. That’s why Bee City USA, founded here in Asheville, has grown to a nationwide movement of 426 affiliates, all dedicated to safeguarding these vital creatures.

This isn’t just another event—it’s a call to action, a chance to learn, connect, and make a tangible impact on the future of our planet.

So, whether you’re passionate about gardening, fascinated by biodiversity, or simply curious about how to help, this is your opportunity to join the movement. Together, let’s create a world where pollinators—and all life—can thrive.

Doors open at 12 PM for lunch and networking. The program begins at 1 PM.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Rocky Cove Railroad Exhibit
Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
NC Arboretum

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Feb 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chapman Cultural Center

Travel through the wardrobe into the magical land of Narnia where the White Witch has cast a spell of never-ending winter. When almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change and an even greater sacrifice. Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy must battle the forces of evil and discover that love is the deepest magic of all.

Antler Hill Village Illumination
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 11:45 pm
Biltmore Estate

Included with admission

Bask in the glow of a glittering cascade of lights illuminating trees, buildings, and the pathways that connect Antler Hill Village’s unique shops and restaurants. Also adorned with cheerful lights: our relaxing Winery, where complimentary tastings await. Don’t miss this must-see part of the Biltmore evening experience!

Furman University’s Bell Tower Ball
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Greenville Convention Center

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Furman University holds an annual donor appreciation gala to recognize the service, leadership, and accomplishments of members of the Furman community.  At the Bell Tower Ball, awards are presented to distinguished alumni, parents, and friends in celebration of extraordinary achievement. Join us for the Bell Tower Ball on February 15th, 2025.

Blues dell’arte
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Twichell Auditorium

A captivating night that explores the beauty of classic and contemporary compositions inspired by Carnival, soul, blues and the Caribbean. Immerse yourself in the playful rhythms of Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite” followed by a soulful fusion of worlds and cultures with “Baião ‘N’ Blues” by Clarice Assad. We are thrilled to showcase the exceptional virtuoso Jens Lindemann as our featured guest artist on trumpet in “Trumpet Concerto” by the esteemed Wynton Marsalis. Don’t miss this soul stirring performance that promises a symphony of emotions and musical brilliance.

Foothills Philharmonic Chamber Concert – Spotlight: Brass
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Edward R. Driggers City of Greer Center for the Arts

In the intimate setting of a small music hall, Foothills Brass players take the stage showing the range of brass instruments from crisp to warm – bright to mellow – powerful to tender. And yes, brass players can make you weep. It’s a chance to experience how talented Foothills musicians are.

The audience is invited to visit the art displayed at the Gallery before or after the concert. Concert, art gallery and parking are all absolutely Free.

Live Music Saturdays
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ji-Roz on the corner of Main & Stone

Eat, drink and be merry! Join us this Saturday (and every Saturday) from 7pm to 10pm as we host live local talent! The talent in our beautiful city is incredible, so come out for dinner and live music. Saturday, February 3rd we will have the acoustic sounds of Katie D. Check out our website for a list of all artists that will be playing!

Spartanburg Philharmonic – Blues dell’arte
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm
Twichell Auditorium

A captivating night that explores the beauty of classic and contemporary compositions inspired by Carnival, soul, blues and the Caribbean. Immerse yourself in the playful rhythms of Stravinsky’s “Pulcinella Suite” followed by a soulful fusion of worlds and cultures with “Baião ‘N’ Blues” by Clarice Assad. We are thrilled to showcase the exceptional virtuoso Jens Lindemann as our featured guest artist on trumpet in “Trumpet Concerto” by the esteemed Wynton Marsalis. Don’t miss this soul-stirring performance that promises a symphony of emotions and musical brilliance. All Converse faculty, staff, and students are eligible to purchase their tickets for half-price to this concert. To receive this discount, contact the Converse Box Office at 864-596-9018.

Billy Strings
Feb 15 @ 7:30 pm
Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

Billy Strings returns to ExploreAsheville.com at Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville on February 6-8 & 14-16, 2025.

A percentage of every ticket sold will benefit Bounty & Soul, United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County, MANNA Food Bank and American Red Cross Western North Carolina Chapter.

Hamilton
Feb 15 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. HAMILTON is recommended for ages 10+ and contains some adult language and mature themes. Tickets $59-$199.

Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro
Feb 15 @ 7:30 pm
Peace Center

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
Arias and ensembles live in concert with vocal soloists

Guests
Contessa: Bronwen Forbay, soprano
Susanna: Megan Stapleton, soprano
Cherubino: Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano
Narrator: Gary Malvern
Remaining cast to be announced soon.

The Marriage of Figaro is arguably one of the first true romantic comedies, beginning with its iconic and energetic overture. With a libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte, this story is an Enlightenment-era social commentary with lots of laughs thrown in. Many say the theme of this beloved opera is the beauty of forgiveness and redemption. Come see for yourself.