Spartanburg Events Calendar
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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Tuesday, December
31, 2024
Winter Lights
Winter Lights is a spectacular open-air walk-through light show made from over one million lights! Located at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville, North Carolina, this year’s event features favorites like the famously tall 50-foot lighted tree and the Quilt Garden, along with enchanting new details designed to delight and surprise. All prices are per vehicle. No pets allowed.
Winter Lights features live entertainment nightly and food and beverages from the Bent Creek Bistro, the Cocoa Shack and the Cocoa Cabin! Open nightly from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, January
11, 2025
The Greenville Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
The Greenville Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 pm
The Greenville Symphony will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. The thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, you’ll be transported back into the world you love.
GUEST
Bruce Kiesling, conductor
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 pm
The Greenville Symphony will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. The thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, you’ll be transported back into the world you love.
GUEST
Bruce Kiesling, conductor
Sunday, January
12, 2025
The Greenville Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
The Greatest Love Of All – A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
Peace Concert Hall
Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 pm
Saturday, January 11 at 7:00 pm
Sunday, January 12 at 2:00 pm
The Greenville Symphony will perform this magical score live from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ while the entire film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. The thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. From the moment Harry uses the Marauder’s Map to when the Patronus Charm bursts from his wand, you’ll be transported back into the world you love.
GUEST
Bruce Kiesling, conductor
Born 1976, Belinda Davids started life in the small coastal town of Port Elizabeth in South Africa, where her musical family of seven children spent much of its time in church, singing and surrounded by gospel music. Enduring youth as a ‘coloured’ girl in a difficult, apartheid-ridden South Africa, Belinda found solace and empowerment in music – it was an equalizer, of sorts, for someone so devoid of equality in her life and surroundings, an expression and a pastime that needed no resources, no special education, no permissions, just her own God-given voice.
Her talent was glaringly apparent from an early age. Still to this day she has never had vocal training and is blessed with a 4-octave vocal range, putting her in the company of such vocal luminaries as Minnie Riperton, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera and Freddie Mercury. She began performing professionally at just 14 years of age and became technically adept at many genres but her true love has always been R&B; her childhood inspirations included Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson and of course the one artist who has had the biggest impact on her life – Whitney Houston.
Friday, January
17, 2025
Animaniacs in Concert
It’s time for Animaniacs…IN CONCERT! Join the voices of Animaniacs – the iconic animatedWarner Bros series (produced by Steven Spielberg) – for a “zany, animany and totally insaney” evening as they perform the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon series backed by the original projected animation. Animaniacs: In Concert stars the show’s original Emmy-Winning composer, Randy Rogel, on
piano and the voice-talents of Emmy winner Rob Paulsen (Yakko & Pinky on Animaniacs; Raphael on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
Animaniacs remains as topical and relevant today as it was when the TV series debuted in the early 1990’s. With new episodes currently streaming on HULU, Animaniacs is a multigenerational animated favorite with universally-recognized hit songs. Fans of all ages will experience Animaniacs like never before…especially those who grew up watching the series. As its creators say, “Animaniacs in Concert is for the adults – it’s hip, it’s funny…but kids will love it, too!”
Animaniacs and all related characters and elements are trademarks and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Wednesday, January
22, 2025
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world’s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history.
Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.
Saturday, January
25, 2025
Blue Dogs
Edvard Tchivzhel conducts Tchaik 4
The Greenville Symphony presents Edvard Tchivzhel conducts Tchaik 4
Tchivzhel conducts Tchaik 4
Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Gioachino Rossini: Overture to William Tell
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor
Embark on a thrilling musical odyssey as Music Director Emeritus Edvard Tchivzhel kicks off the evening with Rossini’s iconic Overture to William Tell, setting the stage for an exhilarating journey through the Spanish countryside with Rimsky-Korsakov’s vibrant Capriccio espagnol. We conclude the evening with the fourth symphony of Tchivzhel’s favorite composer: the great Russian romantic, Tchaikovsky.
Sunday, January
26, 2025
Edvard Tchivzhel conducts Tchaik 4
The Greenville Symphony presents Edvard Tchivzhel conducts Tchaik 4
Tchivzhel conducts Tchaik 4
Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Gioachino Rossini: Overture to William Tell
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor
Embark on a thrilling musical odyssey as Music Director Emeritus Edvard Tchivzhel kicks off the evening with Rossini’s iconic Overture to William Tell, setting the stage for an exhilarating journey through the Spanish countryside with Rimsky-Korsakov’s vibrant Capriccio espagnol. We conclude the evening with the fourth symphony of Tchivzhel’s favorite composer: the great Russian romantic, Tchaikovsky.
Tuesday, January
28, 2025
Dirty Dancing in Concert
Get ready to have the time of your life! Immerse yourself in the timeless romance of the iconic Academy Award®-winning film as global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and GEA Live announce the Dirty Dancing in Concert coming to Spartanburg, SC.
Guests attending Dirty Dancing in Concert will have an unparalleled and unforgettable experience as they revisit the classic love story of Baby and Johnny. The live-to-film concert experience includes a screening of the digitally remastered movie while the band and vocalists play the hit songs live and in time with the movie. Stay for the incredible after-party, where the audience is encouraged to sing and dance to favorite songs featured in “Dirty Dancing” while being taken back to their best memories. As a timeless classic, “Dirty Dancing” is a story of summertime romance with a beloved soundtrack and memorable dancing scenes. When the film was released in 1987, it became an international box office phenomenon. It was directed by Emile Ardolino, written by Eleanor Bergstein, produced by Linda Gottlieb, and starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in their most well-known roles, alongside Jerry Orbach and Cynthia Rhodes. The soundtrack generated two multi-platinum albums and numerous singles, including the Academy Award®-winning Best Original Song “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”. With a global box office total of over $214 million, “Dirty Dancing” won over audiences all around the world. Set in the summer of 1963, Baby Houseman (Jennifer Grey) and her family vacation to the beautiful Catskills resort, Kellerman’s. Intrigued by the staff’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze), and the vastly different lifestyle of others, Baby finds herself learning to dance while having the time of her life and falling in love. It is a summer she’ll never forget.
Wednesday, January
29, 2025
Sutton Foster
Sutton Foster, a celebrated Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer, recently starred as Mrs. Lovett in the acclaimed Broadway revival of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” alongside Aaron Tveit. Previously, she dazzled audiences as Princess Winnifred in the New York City Center Encores! adaptation of “Once Upon a Mattress” and is set to reprise this role on Broadway this summer.
Friday, January
31, 2025
Go For Baroque
Jointly curated by our Concertmaster, Joanna Mullfinger, ‘Go For Baroque’ will shine a spotlight on the remarkable talent of our musicians. Step into a musical time capsule as our ensemble transports you to opulent sounds of the Baroque era, where composers like Bach, Purcell, and Corelli reign supreme. The concert promises a rich tapestry of melodies and harmonies that will transport you to a time when the world of classical music was the height of luxury.
Monday, February
3, 2025
Natalie Jane “Sick To My Stomach” Tour
One of the most captivating vocal talents to emerge in recent years, Natalie Jane makes the most intimate emotions feel larger-than-life. Thanks to massive hits like “AVA” and “Seven”—both featured on her 2023 debut EP Where Am I? (Capitol Music Group/10K Projects)— the New Jersey-raised, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter has amassed over 500 million combined global streams to date, all while selling out headline tours across the U.S. and Europe and taking the stage at major festivals like Lollapalooza. After reigning as one of the most viewed musical artists on TikTok in the U.S. last year and landing on GRAMMY.com’s list of “25 Rising Artists To Watch In 2024,” the 20-year-old pop sensation is gearing up to share a new body of work matching her powerhouse voice with both soulful sensitivity and unapologetic attitude—a dynamic she’s embodied since self-releasing her own music in high school.
With her fast-growing list of accolades including earning a nomination for the Social Star Award at the 2024 iHeart Radio Music Awards, Natalie’s latest output includes her summer 2024 single “Somebody to Someone (I Just Wanna Fall in Love)”: a heavy-hearted ballad that captures the infinitely relatable ache of longing for true love. Once again proving the tremendous resonance of her songwriting, teaser videos for the gorgeously soaring track surpassed 25 million combined views and inspired over 13,000 creations on TikTok, where Natalie’s down-to-earth presence and magnetic personality have built an extraordinarily close connection with her legion of fans.
“In general, I want my music to be something for people to put on in the car when they’re feeling upset and need some kind of outlet to scream along to,” says Natalie. “I want every song to be a therapy session.”
Saturday, February
8, 2025
R+B Tour with Tank and Ginuwine LIVE
Come join us for a night filled with soulful tunes by Tank and Ginuwine at the Greenville Convention Center! Get ready to groove to their classic hits and new releases in person. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience these R&B legends live on stage. February. Grab your tickets now!
Saturday, February 8, 2025 · 7 – 11pm EST
Parking: $10, cashless. We accept all credit/debit cards and Apple/Google pay.
Saturday, February
15, 2025
Blues dell’arte
Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro
The Greenville Symphony presents Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro
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.
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.
Gunter Theatre
Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 pm
Sunday, February 16 at 3:00 pm
PROGRAM
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro)
Arias and ensembles live in concert with vocal soloists
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.
GUESTS INCLUDE
Contessa: Bronwen Forbay, soprano
Susanna: Megan Stapleton, soprano
Cherubino: Rachel Calloway, mezzo-soprano
Narrator: Gary Malvern