Greenville offers plenty of ways to enjoy the arts and entertainment, from Broadway shows and major concerts to intimate theater productions, live music, museums, and free outdoor events. Many of Greenville’s theaters, museums, and music venues are within a mile or two of Pettigru Place, making it easy to enjoy an evening out or add an afternoon of culture to your Greenville visit.
Performing Arts & Concert Venues
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
(0.2 mile / 2 blocks)
Downtown Greenville’s premier indoor arena hosts major concerts, sporting events, family entertainment, comedy, and other large-scale events.
650 North Academy Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 241-3800
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CCNB Amphitheatre
(18 miles)
A large open-air concert venue in Simpsonville featuring both reserved seating and lawn seating for concerts and live performances.
861 SE Main St., Simpsonville, SC 29681
(864) 399-0900
Theaters
The Peace Center
(1 mile)
Greenville’s premier performing arts campus presents Broadway shows, concerts, comedy, dance, and theater. The campus includes Peace Concert Hall, Gunter Theatre, The Pavilion, The Mockingbird, and Coach Music Factory, offering a wide variety of live entertainment in downtown Greenville.
300 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 467-3000
Centre Stage
(1 mile)
A professional theater in downtown Greenville presenting comedies, dramas, musicals, new works, and other live theatrical productions throughout the year.
501 River Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 233-6733
Greenville Theatre
(1 mile)
One of Greenville’s longtime community theaters, presenting musicals, comedies, and other live productions near the Heritage Green cultural district.
444 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 233-6238
The Warehouse Theatre
(1.5 miles)
An intimate downtown theater known for contemporary, thought-provoking, and unexpected live productions.
37 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-6948
The Logos Theatre
(8 miles)
A professional Christian theater in Taylors presenting stage adaptations and theatrical productions throughout the year.
80 School Street, Taylors, SC 29687
(864) 268-9342
Museums
Greenville County Museum of Art
(1 mile)
A free American art museum on Heritage Green featuring an acclaimed Southern Collection, including important works by Andrew Wyeth and Jasper Johns.
420 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 271-7570
Wednesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
Upcountry History Museum
(1 mile)
Explore three centuries of Upstate South Carolina history through interactive exhibits, changing exhibitions, and multimedia experiences.
540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 467-3100
Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
Sigal Music Museum
(1 mile)
Explore the history of music through a collection of musical instruments and objects spanning centuries of music-making and musical innovation. Located on Heritage Green in downtown Greenville.
BMW Zentrum
(15 miles)
See BMW automobiles, technology, and innovation at BMW Zentrum, the museum and visitor center at BMW Manufacturing in Greer. Admission to the museum is free.
1400 Highway 101 South, Greer, SC 29651
(864) 989-6000
Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Confederate Museum
(2 blocks)
A museum dedicated to the accurate portrayal of the history of one of the most tragic periods in America’s past.
15 Boyce Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 421-9039
Monday and Wednesday 10 am – 3 pm, Friday 1 pm – 9 pm, Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm
Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum & Baseball Library
(1.5 miles)
Chronicles the life and career of Shoeless Joe Jackson, one of America’s most famous baseball players, in the house where he lived during his final years.
356 Field Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 235-6280
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
Live Music in Greenville
Blues Boulevard Jazz
(1 mile)
A downtown Greenville destination for live jazz, blues, and other musical performances.
300 River St. #203, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 242-2583
Jack n’ Diane’s Dueling Pianos
(0.6 mile)
A lively downtown entertainment venue featuring dueling piano performances and audience participation.
115 N. Brown Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 509-6414
Smiley’s on the Roxx
(1.3 miles)
Enjoy live music, made-from-scratch food, and a full menu at this casual Greenville music venue. The lineup includes blues and other live performances, with no cover charge for many shows.
734 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 282-8988
The Mockingbird
(1 mile)
A sophisticated downtown listening room featuring intimate live music performances in a historic Greenville setting. The venue seats 180 guests and is part of the Peace Center’s downtown campus.
330 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Coach Music Factory
(1 mile)
A multi-level, standing-room-only music venue in a restored historic carriage factory. The Coach Music Factory presents bands ranging from pop and country to rock, alternative, and more.
310 South Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Free Outdoor Music & Entertainment
Greenville offers a variety of free outdoor concerts, movies, theater, and community entertainment throughout the warmer months. These events are a great way to enjoy downtown Greenville without buying a ticket. Grab dinner, find a spot outdoors, and enjoy some of the local entertainment Greenville has to offer.
Downtown Alive!
(0.75 mile)
Thursday evenings feature free live music in downtown Greenville, with performances ranging from pop and blues to reggae and acoustic music.
NOMA Square, 220 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Seasonal; check the current schedule for dates and times.
Heritage Main Street Fridays
(0.75 mile)
Wind up the work week with free live music in downtown Greenville. Local, regional, and national musicians perform throughout the season.
NOMA Square, 220 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Seasonal; check the current schedule for dates and times.
Moonlight Movies
(1 mile)
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy classic movies outdoors under the stars at the Peace Center Amphitheater.
Peace Center Amphitheater, Greenville, SC
Seasonal; check the current schedule for dates and times.
Shakespeare in the Park
(1 mile)
Bring a picnic, blanket, and chair to enjoy classic Shakespeare productions outdoors in beautiful Falls Park.
Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville, SC
Seasonal; check the current schedule for dates and times.
Markets & Community Events
The Saturday Market
(0.75 mile)
Shop for locally grown produce, flowers, prepared foods, and handmade goods while visiting with farmers and artisans from the Greenville area.
Main Street between McBee Avenue and Court Street
Saturday 8 am – 12 pm, May – October
Greenville Chautauqua
Enjoy a fascinating journey into the past as nationally recognized historical interpreters portray important and sometimes overlooked figures from history. Chautauqua Greenville presents indoor and outdoor programs at various locations throughout the area. Check the current schedule for dates and locations.