A curated guide to Spartanburg arts in the fall and winter of 2025.
Theaters and performing arts
Chapman Cultural Center
200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg
chapmanculturalcenter.org
Proud Mary Theatre Company
578 W. Main St., Spartanburg
proudmarytheatre.com
Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium
385 N. Church St., Spartanburg
crowdpleaser.com
Spartanburg Little Theatre
200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg
spartanburglittletheatre.com
Twichell Auditorium
580 E. Main St., Spartanburg
converse.edu
Museums
The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
130 Magnolia St., Spartanburg
tcmuupstate.org
Spartanburg Art Museum
200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg
spartanburgartmuseum.org
Galleries
Art Lounge
14010 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg
shopartlounge.com
Artists Collective Spartanburg
578 W. Main St., Spartanburg
artistscollectivespartanburg.org
Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg
200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg
artistsguildspartanburg.org
Isabel Forbes Art Studio & Gallery
1000 S. Pine St., Spartanburg
isabelforbes.com
The Johnson Collection
154 W. Main St., Spartanburg
thejohnsoncollection.org
Mayfair Art Studios
1885 Hayne St., Spartanburg
mayfairstudios.org
Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College
400 Blackman Music Circle, Spartanburg
converse.edu/venue/milliken-art-gallery
The Ridge Gallery
146 E. Main St., Spartanburg
theridgegallery.com
Richardson Family Art Gallery
130 Memorial Drive, Spartanburg
wofford.edu/student-experiences/arts-culture/museum-gallery
OCTOBER
Now-Oct. 25
Sixth annual Juried Art Exhibit
Times vary. Artists Collective Spartanburg, 578 W. Main St., Spartanburg.
artistscollectivespartanburg.org
Oct. 1-Dec. 27
Exhibition: Molly Sawyer
Times vary. Spartanburg Art Museum, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgartmuseum.org
Oct. 2-5
“Eurydice,” presented by USC Upstate Theatre
Times vary. Studio Theatre of the Performing Arts Center, 170 Gramling Drive, Spartanburg.
uscupstate.edu/
Oct. 2-30
Exhibition: Patrick Owens, “Postcards from Home”
Times vary. Milliken Art Gallery at Converse University, 400 Blackman Music Circle, Spartanburg.
converse.edu/venue/milliken-art-gallery/
Oct. 5
Concert: “The Steeldrivers 20th Anniversary Tour”
7 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Oct. 8
Music Sandwiched In Series: Foothills Oompa Band
12:15-1 p.m., Landrum Library, 111 Asbury Drive, Landrum.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Oct. 10-12
“Pete the Cat: The Musical,” presented by Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgyouththeatre.com
Oct. 11
The Kruger Brothers with Spartanburg Philharmonic
7-8:30 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Oct. 11
“The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard”
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Oct. 13
“Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour”
8 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Oct. 16
ArtWalk | Downtown Spartanburg Art & Gallery Crawl
5-8 p.m., Various locations in downtown Spartanburg.
chapmanculturalcenter.org
Oct. 17-19
“Coppelia,” presented by Ballet Spartanburg
Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
balletspartanburg.org
Oct. 21
Government Mule: “The Back in the Saddle Tour”
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Oct. 22
Sandwiched In Series: Converse University Woodwinds
12:15-1 p.m., Cyrill-Westside Library, 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Oct. 24
“Phantom of the Opera,” with Spartanburg Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble
5:30-7:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Oct. 25
Masquerade Party supporting Artists’ Guild of Spartanburg
7-10 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center Theater Lobby, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
artistsguildspartanburg.org
Oct. 26
Fall Concert: Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
3-4 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Oct. 29
Concert: The Infamous Stringdusters with special guest Johnny Mullenax
7 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1
Fretwell Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m., 101 Fretwell St., Spartanburg.
fretwellspartanburg.com
Nov. 5
Music Sandwiched In Series: Wirewood
12:15-1 p.m., Cyrill-Westside Library, 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Nov. 6-Nov. 25
Exhibition: James Henkel, “Cenosure”
Times vary. Milliken Art Gallery at Converse University, 400 Blackman Music Circle, Spartanburg.
converse.edu/venue/milliken-art-gallery/
Nov. 7
“Taylorville: A Tribute to Taylor Swift”
8 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Nov. 7-16
“Always a Bridesmaid,” presented by Spartanburg Little Theatre
Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburglittletheatre.com
Nov. 17
Cantus, presented by Wofford College’s Chamber Music Series
7 p.m., Leonard Auditorium at Wofford College, 130 Memorial Drive, Spartanburg.
wofford.edu/student-experiences/arts-culture
Nov. 17
“Evil Dead in Concert”
7 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Nov. 19
Music Sandwiched In Series: Bluegrass Spartanburg Committee Band
12:15-1 p.m., Cyrill-Westside Library, 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Nov. 20
ArtWalk | Downtown Spartanburg Art & Gallery Crawl
5-8 p.m., Various locations in downtown Spartanburg.
chapmanculturalcenter.org
Nov. 22
Fireside Collective
8-9 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Nov. 22
“Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet,” presented by Talmi Entertainment
3 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Nov. 26
Broadway in Spartanburg: “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol”
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
DECEMBER
Gallery exhibition. Photo courtesy of Artists’ Guild of SpartanburgDec. 2
“Champions of Magic: Holiday Spectacular”
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Dec. 5-7
“Disney’s Frozen JR.,” presented by Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgyouththeatre.com
Dec. 6
Hub City Holiday with Spartanburg Philharmonic
7-8 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Dec. 6
Fretwell Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m., 101 Fretwell St., Spartanburg.
fretwellspartanburg.com
Dec. 6
“Napoleon Dynamite,” movie screening and conversation with the cast
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Dec. 12-14
“The Nutcracker,” presented by Ballet Spartanburg
Times vary. Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg.
balletspartanburg.org
Dec. 14
Concert: “Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas”
4 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Dec. 17
Music Sandwiched In Series: Philharmonic Brass
12:15-1 p.m., Cyrill-Westside Library, 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Dec. 18
ArtWalk | Downtown Spartanburg Art & Gallery Crawl
5-8 p.m., Various locations in downtown Spartanburg.
chapmanculturalcenter.org
Dec. 20
“Andrew Peterson’s Behold the Lamb of God”
7 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
JANUARY
“Mrs. Doubtfire” performed by Spartanburg Theatre. Photo courtesy of Johan PerssonJan. 1-March 28
Exhibition: Claudia O’Steen
Times vary. Spartanburg Art Museum, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgartmuseum.org
Jan. 9-18
“Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical,” presented by Spartanburg Little Theatre
Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg
spartanburglittletheatre.com
Jan. 14
Music Sandwiched In Series: Philharmonic Brass
12:15-1 p.m., Spartanburg County Library, 151 S. Church St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Jan. 15
ArtWalk | Downtown Spartanburg Art & Gallery Crawl
5-8 p.m., Various locations in downtown Spartanburg.
chapmanculturalcenter.org
Jan. 24
Concert: “Voices of a Nation”
7-8 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Jan. 30
Concert: “Locally Sourced,” featuring local composers and musicians
5:30-7:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Jan. 30
“A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music and Dance Sensation”
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
FEBRUARY
Feb. 5
Broadway in Spartanburg: “Hadestown”
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
Feb. 6-8
“Robin Hood!,” presented by Spartanburg Youth Theatre
Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgyouththeatre.com
Feb. 8
Winter Concert: Spartanburg Youth Orchestra
3-4 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Feb. 9
Manhattan Chamber Players, presented by Wofford College’s Chamber Music Series
7 p.m., Leonard Auditorium at Wofford College, 130 Memorial Drive, Spartanburg.
wofford.edu/student-experiences/arts-culture
Feb. 12-14
“Ballet, Bourbon & Blues,” presented by Ballet Spartanburg
Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
balletspartanburg.org
Feb. 19
ArtWalk | Downtown Spartanburg Art & Gallery Crawl
5-8 p.m., Various locations in downtown Spartanburg.
chapmanculturalcenter.org
Feb. 20
Concert: Authentic Unlimited
8-9:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Feb. 25
Music Sandwiched In Series: Silent Movies with Nathan Shirley
12:15-1 p.m., Spartanburg County Library, 151 S. Church St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
Feb. 27-March 8
“The Shawshank Redemption,” presented by Spartanburg Little Theatre
Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburglittletheatre.com
MARCH
March 11
Music Sandwiched In Series: Finn Again
12:15-1 p.m., Spartanburg County Library, 151 S. Church St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
March 19
ArtWalk | Downtown Spartanburg Art & Gallery Crawl
5-8 p.m., Various locations in downtown Spartanburg.
chapmanculturalcenter.org
March 20-22
“Giselle,” presented by Ballet Spartanburg
Times vary. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
balletspartanburg.org
March 21
Concert: “Best of Broadway”
7-8 p.m., Twichell Auditorium, 580 E. Main St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
March 24
Broadway in Spartanburg: “The Simon and Garfunkel Story”
7:30 p.m., Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, 385 N. Church St., Spartanburg.
crowdpleaser.com/events
March 25
Music Sandwiched In Series: Emma Smoker, soprano
12:15-1 p.m., Spartanburg County Library, 151 S. Church St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
March 27
Concert: “Murder at the Philharmonic”
5:30-6:30 p.m., Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St., Spartanburg.
spartanburgphilharmonic.org
