--- title: "Spartanburg Events" url: https://www.herespartanburg.com/spartanburg-events/ date: 2026-04-20T13:01:03-04:00 modified: 2026-04-22T08:14:09-04:00 author: "Hollis V. Blackwell" site: "HERESpartanburg" attribution: "HERESpartanburg" --- # Spartanburg Events *Source: [HERESpartanburg](https://www.herespartanburg.com/spartanburg-events/) — April 20, 2026 by Hollis V. Blackwell* HERE Spartanburg Events # Spartanburg EventsThis Weekend Spartanburg's Most Complete Community Events Calendar Spartanburg's community events hub — updated daily with business networking, chamber events, college activities, community meetings, church events, youth sports, and more from across the Upstate. Real events. Real sources. No automation guesswork. Business Networking Chamber Events Community College Church Events Youth Sports Fundraisers Festivals 16 Upcoming Events 3 This Week 7 Categories Updated Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | Sources: OneSpartanburg, Converse, Wofford, City of Spartanburg, Chambers of Commerce Events Sponsor Want your business in front of every event-goer in Spartanburg? Sponsor the Events Page. [Learn More](/advertise/) Spartanburg packs an events calendar that punches well above its weight for a city of roughly 40,000 residents. Six colleges—**Wofford College**, **Converse University**, **USC Upstate**, **Spartanburg Community College**, **Spartanburg Methodist College**, and **Sherman College of Chiropractic**—generate a near-constant flow of lectures, performances, and athletic contests. A High-A minor-league baseball franchise, a **Korn Ferry Tour** golf stop, multiple annual festivals, and a Thursday-night summer concert series give the Hub City one of the densest event calendars per capita in South Carolina. Something is on the calendar every week of the year. The action radiates from **Morgan Square**, Spartanburg’s downtown core anchored by the Daniel Morgan statue, Battle of Cowpens commemorations, and street festivals. **Barnet Park**’s amphitheater hosts summer concerts and the July 4th fireworks, while **Cleveland Park** handles larger outdoor gatherings on the east side. Ticketed touring shows fill **Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium** and **Chapman Cultural Center**, which pairs theater, museum, and dance programming under one roof. Author readings and community conversations anchor at **Hub City Bookshop**. For live music, **Hub City Tap House**, **Delaney’s Music Pub**, and **Indigo Hall** own the downtown nights. Outside the city, **Croft State Park**—a former WWII training base—draws hikers and disc golfers, and the **Cottonwood Trail** greenway hosts running events. The **Spartanburg Music Trail** markers downtown honor native musicians **Pink Anderson** and **Ira Tucker**. Spartanburg’s seasonal rhythm gives fans and families clear anchor points all year. Spring opens with the **BMW Charity Pro-Am** at **Thornblade Club** in May, a Korn Ferry Tour stop, alongside **Spring Fling**, the Upstate’s biggest downtown street festival. The **Hub City Spartanburgers** play their home stand at **Fifth Third Park** from April through September as the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Summer is driven by **Music On Main**—Thursday nights on Morgan Square—and **Friday Night Live**. **Red, White & Boom** at **Barnet Park** lights up July 4th, and the **International Festival** returns to Barnet Park each September. Fall belongs to **Wofford Terriers** football at **Gibbs Stadium** on Saturdays from September through November, with **USC Upstate** filling out the Hodge Center schedule. The year closes with the **Christmas in Spartanburg** parade in early December. HERESpartanburg covers every corner of that calendar: downtown weekend roundups, free-vs-ticketed breakdowns, and family-friendly filters that flag kid-safe shows. On game days we publish parking guides for **Hub City Spartanburgers** games at **Fifth Third Park** and for **Wofford Terriers** home Saturdays at **Gibbs Stadium**. Last-minute cancellation alerts go out when weather affects **Barnet Park** concerts or **Croft State Park** trail races. We track food-truck festivals and pop-up markets, and we extend coverage into **Boiling Springs**, **Inman**, **Landrum**, and **Pacolet** so no neighborhood event gets missed. **Chapman Cultural Center** season schedules, **Hub City Bookshop** author events, and the **Spartanburg Music Trail** downtown calendar all find a home here. If it’s happening in Spartanburg this weekend, it’s HERE. This Week in Spartanburg ## Events Happening This Week Aug 20 Networking Event — Greenville Greenville, SC Chamber & Networking Aug 20 August Business After Hours — Greenville Greenville, SC 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chamber & Networking Aug 22 Business BEFORE Hours at Greenville B... — Greenville Greenville, SC Chamber & Networking Full Events Calendar ## Upcoming Spartanburg Area Events All Events (16) Chamber & Networking (15) Conference & Expo (1) College & University (0) Community & Government (0) Young Professionals (0) Career & Workforce (0) Workshop & Training (0) Aug 20 Networking Event — Greenville **Greenville, SC** Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Aug 20 August Business After Hours — Greenville **Greenville, SC** | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Aug 22 Business BEFORE Hours at Greenville B... — Greenville **Greenville, SC** Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Sep 1 Networking Event — Greenville **Greenville, SC** Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Sep 1 September Business Before Hours — Greenville **Greenville, SC** | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Sep 8 Greer Means Business — September **Greer, SC** | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Chamber & Networking Source: Greer Chamber Sep 11 Business AFTER Hours at Live Happy La... — Greenville **Greenville, SC** Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Sep 17 Networking Event — Greenville **Greenville, SC** Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Sep 17 September Business After Hours — Greenville **Greenville, SC** | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Oct 6 October Business Before Hours — Greenville **Greenville, SC** | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Oct 13 Greer Means Business — October **Greer, SC** | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Chamber & Networking Source: Greer Chamber Oct 15 October Business After Hours — Greenville **Greenville, SC** | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Nov 3 November Business Before Hours — Greenville **Greenville, SC** | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Nov 10 Greer Means Business — November **Greer, SC** | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Chamber & Networking Source: Greer Chamber Nov 17 SC Manufacturing Conference & Expo 2026 **Greenville, SC** | Multi-day event | Registration Required Conference & Expo Source: Scbiz Nov 19 November Business After Hours — Greenville **Greenville, SC** | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Chamber & Networking Source: Greenville Chamber Events Calendar Sponsor Put your brand at the center of Spartanburg's event calendar — 100% of event-seekers see this spot. [Sponsor This Section](/advertise/) Events Coverage ## Latest Event Stories [Hub City Hog Fest Returns to Downtown Spartanburg for 2026 The annual Hub City Hog Fest returned to downtown Spartanburg this month, bringing barbecue teams, live music, and thousands of... April 18, 2026](https://www.herespartanburg.com/hub-city-hog-fest-spartanburg-2026/) [Expressions National Dance Competition at Spartanburg School District 3 Auditorium — April 17-19 Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By Paige H. Warren Sr., Events & Community Reporter Spartanburg is hosting... April 17, 2026](https://www.herespartanburg.com/expressions-dance-competition-spartanburg-april-2026/) [Spartanburg Holds First-Ever Heart Walk Today at Fifth Third Park — 4 PM to 5:30 PM Published April 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM | By S. Stephanie Rambo Jr., Health & Outdoors Writer Spartanburg holds its... April 17, 2026](https://www.herespartanburg.com/spartanburg-heart-walk-2026-fifth-third-park/) [American Dreams: Spartanburg Philharmonic Season Finale April 25 at Twichell Auditorium The Spartanburg Philharmonic closes out its 2025-2026 Zimmerli Series season on Saturday, April 25 with "American Dreams," a program that... April 13, 2026](https://www.herespartanburg.com/spartanburg-philharmonic-season-finale/) [Music on Main Returns to Morgan Square Every Thursday Starting in April Music on Main is back on Morgan Square, with the beloved free outdoor concert series returning to downtown Spartanburg every... April 13, 2026](https://www.herespartanburg.com/music-on-main-morgan-square-april/) [Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Closes Fifth Season with Spring Concert April 19 The Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra closes out its 2025-2026 season with a spring concert on Sunday, April 19 at Twichell... April 13, 2026](https://www.herespartanburg.com/spyo-spring-concert-april-19/) Community Events ## Submit Your Event to Spartanburg ### Free Community Event Listing Church socials, car washes, bake sales, block parties, fundraisers, community meetings, school activities — if it is happening in Spartanburg or the Upstate, it belongs here. Submit your event and we will publish qualifying community events at no charge. Business events, corporate functions, and promotional events may qualify for our sponsored event placement. Church Events Fundraisers Community Meetings School Activities Sports Arts and Culture Festivals Neighborhood Business Events Promote your corporate event, grand opening, or business function to the Spartanburg community. [Paid Options](/corporate-communication/) Tell Spartanburg What's Happening Qualifying community events are published free within 24 hours. Event Name * Event Date * Event Type * Select type... Church / Faith Event Youth / School Fundraiser Community Meeting Neighborhood Event Sports / Recreation Arts and Culture Food and Market Charity / Nonprofit Other Time Location / Address * Brief Description Your Name Contact Email Event Website or Registration Link Submit My Event Qualifying community events are published free. We review all submissions within 24 hours. For businesses, [see our paid options](/corporate-communication/). What's Happening ## Spartanburg Events: Questions and Answers What events are happening in Spartanburg this week?+ Spartanburg's weekly events calendar includes business networking, chamber events, college activities, church events, community meetings, and festivals across the Upstate. Events are sourced directly from OneSpartanburg, Converse University, Wofford College, the City of Spartanburg, and local chambers of commerce. Scroll up to the "This Week" section for the latest. How do I submit a community event to HERE Spartanburg?+ Use the "Submit Your Event" form on this page. Qualifying community events — church socials, fundraisers, school activities, neighborhood events — are published free within 24 hours. Business events and corporate functions may qualify for sponsored event placement through our paid options. Where do you get your event listings?+ We source events directly from OneSpartanburg, Converse University, Wofford College, the Greenville Chamber, Greer Chamber, the City of Spartanburg's official calendar, community submissions, and verified local news. Every event is real and verified — we do not use automated AI-generated event listings. Is it free to list my event?+ Yes. Community events — church events, school fundraisers, neighborhood block parties, charity drives, and similar non-commercial events — are listed free. Business promotions, corporate events, and grand openings can be featured through our sponsored event packages. What types of events can I find here?+ Our events calendar covers chamber and networking events, college and university activities, community and government meetings, conferences and expos, career and workforce events, workshops and training, young professionals gatherings, church services, youth sports, festivals, fundraisers, and more across Spartanburg and the greater Upstate SC region. How often is the events calendar updated?+ Our events calendar is updated daily. New events from verified sources are added as they are announced, and community submissions are reviewed and published within 24 hours. HERE City Network · Events ## See What's Happening All Around SC Every HERE city has its own events page — real local events, real registration links, updated daily. 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