Summer wouldn’t be complete without summer concerts. Luckily in Greenville, many of them are free! You can hear live music of all kinds across the Upstate without spending a buck.
From Alternative Indie Rock to classical music, here’s your list of free Summer music events/concerts, organized by date for your easy planning.
March 19 – August 27
Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive
Enjoy live music from rock, blues to funk music. NOMA Square on Main Street serves as the perfect location to this free event series where people can unwind and enjoy an outdoor street party. The event starts at 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm.
March 20 – September 25
Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays
Tag the family along as this is a family-friendly event, not only the family will enjoy jazz, blues and beach music, the kids will love the Century BMW Kid’s Zone that features inflatables and art and crafts activities. Event starts at 5:30 pm until 9:30 pm at NOMA Square.
June 5 – August 14
Fridays by the Fountain
This concert happens every Friday from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. Come to Commerce Park in Fountain Inn, SC and treat yourself with a free concert, this is a family friendly event so bring the whole family.
June 6 – September 12
Saturday Bluegrass Festival
Commence Park is the venue for this series of concert event in Fountain Inn. Concert starts at 7 pm. This is a great event for the whole family with food and drinks available for purchase.
June 27, July 25, and August 29
Salsa Under the Stars
Happening every last Saturday of the month at 6:30 pm, Salsa under the Stars is a three part summer series celebrating Latin music and dance.The event features a live salsa band, salsa dancing, and cash bar on the corner of Main Street and Broad Street in front of the Peace Center fountains.
June 28
A Musical Gift to Greenville
Join Brevard Music Center as it brings a full symphony of its star students for a free, unforgettable afternoon of classical music. Tickets are free but reserve your seats at 864-467-3000. Concert starts at 3pm.
July 4
Red, White and Bluegrass
Celebrate the 4th of July Celebration in downtown Fountain Inn. This event will begin at 7:00 p.m. with two bands performing: Justice Family Bluegrass Band and the Upstate Senior Band.
July 4
Wells Fargo Red, White and Blue Festival
Downtown Greenville will celebrate the 4th of July with live music on two stages, fun-filled activities in the Zaxby’s Kidz Zone and a variety of popular food and beverage vendors.