Upstate's live outdoor music venues
- Charles Reams
- 7 days ago
- 4 min read
Schedules are released for Upstate free concert series
Cities across the upstate are offering free music concerts, including Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and Clemson. Local artists showcase their stuff. Although free to the public, some events will be fundraisers for local charities.
Enjoy many free live outdoor concerts.
These events feature a variety of musical genres and provide an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents. Whether you're a rock, jazz, country, or classical music fan, there's likely a concert that suits your tastes.
Cities like Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and Clemson host free summer music series, offering residents and visitors a chance to experience diverse performances. Each city has its unique flavor, and concerts are held in parks, town squares, and other community spaces.
Check out the Upstate's free Summer Music Concert Series below.
Greenville County: Free Summer Music Concert Series
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays, presented by Pepsi, offers live music every Friday night from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at NOMA Square.
Running Fridays through September 26, at 220 N. Main St.
This event offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy live performances in downtown Greenville.
Admission to the Summer Music Concert Series is free.
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and wraps up at 9:30 p.m., with bands performing two lively sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:40 p.m.
NOMA Square fills up quickly, so participants who don't plan on arriving early are encouraged to bring their tailgating chairs.
Main Street Fridays Schedule
May 16, Odyssey Band
May 23, Eric Weiler Group
May 30, Night Owls
June 6, Funky Buddha Band
June 13, The Sound Committee
June 20, The Gray Heat Band
June 27, Hot as a Pepper
July 11, Broken Rekordd
July 18, Mac Arnold & Plate Full o’Blues
July 25, Acid Reflux Band
Aug. 1, Smokey Jones & The 3 Dollar Pistols
Aug. 8, Song Band
Aug. 15, FlashPoint
Aug. 22, Carolina Coast Band
Aug. 29, Shades of Brown
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive music series offers live music every Thursday night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at NOMA Square, located at 20 N. Main St.
This event opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. Bands play two sets at 5:50 p.m. and 7:20 p.m.
The music series runs on Thursdays until August 28.
According to a press release, more than 45,000 people attend this event annually, making it one of the most popular music series in the region.
The Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive music series provides a vibrant atmosphere for attendees to enjoy performances by local artists right in downtown Greenville.
Admission is free.
Downtown Alive music series schedule
May 15, Big Radio
May 22, RadDad
May 29, Earsight
June 5, Jef Chandler Band featuring Marvin King
June 12, Asheville Junction
June 19, Flipside
June 26, The Hugh McCulloch Band
July 10, Almost Vintage
July 17, Mojohand
July 24, Jackie Straw
July 31, Santiago y Los Gatos
Aug. 7, Byrdie Wilson
Aug. 14, Randomonium
Aug. 21, ReggaeInfinity
Aug. 28, Gimme the Gig Winner
Spectrum presents this music series, which benefits the Metropolitan Arts Council as its largest fundraiser.
Travelers Rest's music series
The 11th Annual Music in the Park Concert Series returns to Travelers Rest on Saturday evenings in May, June, and September.
Enjoy live music and dancing in an open-air amphitheater. At 6 p.m., food trucks will arrive with mouthwatering eats, and the music will kick off at 7 p.m.
Additionally, a beer and wine vendor will serve the best local brews, and attendees are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, and small coolers with snacks and food.
Music in the Park concert series
May 17, Ester Rose & Grey Wolf
May 24, Away Team Band
May 31, Remember Me, Willy Nelson Tribute
June 7, The High Tides Band
June 14, Amanda Platt and the Honeycutters
June 21, Rhythm Jab Band
June 28, Big City Plow Boys -- Drone Show
Spartanburg's Music on Main
Music on Main, presented by Piedmont Natural Gas, takes place every Thursday through July in Morgan Square, downtown Spartanburg, at 100 W. Main St.
The music series brings together local talent and community members for a fun and relaxing experience.
Attendees can enjoy a variety of musical genres, and admission is free.
Music on Main concert schedule
May 15, Right Side Up
May 22, Next Level Band of Charlotte, N.C.
May 29, Dirty Grass Soul
June 5, Soulified 7
June 12, Echo Operative Band
June 19, The Night Affair Band
June 26, Tobacco Road
July 3, James Radford
July 10, The Enforcers
July 17, Shot Thru The Heart
July 24, The Vinyl Junkies
July 31, Java
According to a press release, Music on Main is a fundraising opportunity for Spartanburg's civic organizations.
Club members volunteer at each Music on Main concert and receive a percentage of sales to support their charities.
Since MOM's inception, over $250,000 has been donated to local civic organizations. Some of the groups who volunteer at Music on Main each year include the Knights of Columbus, Spartanburg Jaycees, Westview Ruritans, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Spartanburg Optimist Club, Divine 9, Sunrise Civitans, and others.
Clemson's summer music series
"On the Ave," hosted by the City of Clemson and Brooks Center for the Performing Arts, will occur on College Avenue every Tuesday through June 24.
This free concert series will feature diverse musical styles, such as pop, alternative, country, and classic rock, and performances will run from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Attendees can enjoy an exciting lineup of local and regional artists while experiencing a vibrant community atmosphere.
Here is a look at a few of the upcoming artists for May.
May 13: The McKelvie Wilder Band
May 20: Carlyle Griffin Music
May 27: Calixto Oviedo and the Cuban Jazz Train
May 14: The Abbey Elmore Band
May 21: Gert Arwood & the Centennials
May 28: Luke Deuce
