23 Things to Do in Greenville SC This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Albino Skunk Music Festival

Multi-day outdoor music festival blending bluegrass, folk, and Americana in the Upstate SC tradition.

Thursday, October 1 – Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Greenville, SC

Greer Arts & Eats Festival

Annual outdoor festival in Greer featuring local art, live music, and food vendors — bring a lawn chair.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 3:00 PM · Greer, SC

Arts & Culture

Curiosities at Spoonbill Gallery

New exhibition opening at Spoonbill Gallery, Greenville's contemporary art destination featuring local and regional artists.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Spoonbill Gallery, Greenville, SC

Hell's Kitchen – The Musical at The Peace Center

Alicia Keys-inspired Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen runs at The Peace Center for multiple performances.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:30 PM · The Peace Center, Greenville, SC

Maybe Happy Ending

Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about connection and love, presented at the Peace Center through October 4.

Thursday, October 1 – Sunday, October 4, 2026 · Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC

Anita Graef, Cello at Sigal Music Museum

Acclaimed cellist Anita Graef performs in the intimate museum setting of the Sigal Music Museum.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Sigal Music Museum, 516 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC

Murder on the Orient Express at Greenville Theatre

Ken Ludwig's suspenseful adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic whodunit opens at Greenville Theatre for Halloween season.

Friday, October 16 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Greenville Theatre, 444 College St, Greenville, SC

Music & Nightlife

Brett Dennen

Singer-songwriter Brett Dennen brings his warm Americana-folk sound to the Gunter Theatre at the Peace Center.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:30 PM · Gunter Theatre at The Peace Center, 320 S. Main St., Greenville, SC

Anthony Hamilton at Bon Secours Wellness Arena

R&B soul legend Anthony Hamilton performs live at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, SC

90s Rock Night: All Apologies & Megawish at Poe Mill Music

Randomonium's All Apologies and Megawish rock out to the best of 90s rock at Poe Mill Music.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:00 PM · Poe Mill Music, Greenville, SC

Carlos Mencia at Greenville Comedy Zone

Comedy legend Carlos Mencia performs multiple shows at the Greenville Comedy Zone at Revel Event Center.

Saturday, October 4 – Sunday, October 5, 2026 7:00 PM · Greenville Comedy Zone, 304 E. Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC

Free Events

Moonlight Movies in Falls Park

Free outdoor movie screenings in Falls Park at sundown every Thursday through October.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Falls Park, Greenville, SC

Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays – True Blues

The final Main Street Fridays of 2026 closes out the season with True Blues performing blues, rock, jazz, and original tunes at NOMA Square from 5:30–9:30 PM.

Friday, October 2, 2026 5:30 PM · NOMA Square, Greenville, SC

Casual Coffee & Art Hangout at Greenville DRAW

Relaxed Sunday morning art hangout for sketching, drawing, and creative community connection.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 10:00 AM · Greenville, SC

Jokes Out Loud Open Mic Comedy

Weekly open mic comedy night at the Greenville Comedy Zone — a free showcase for emerging comedians.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 8:00 PM · Greenville Comedy Zone, 304 E. Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC

Family-Friendly

Pumpkin Nights at Denver Downs Farm

Walk the Pumpkin Lights trail, reserve a private campfire, enjoy live musicians, and catch Saturday night fireworks at Denver Downs Farm.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Denver Downs Farm, Greenville area, SC

Monthly Friday Game Night – Board Game Society

Monthly board game night hosted by the Board Game Society of Greenville — all games and skill levels welcome.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:30 PM · Greenville, SC

OHUMC Fall Festival 2026

Community fall festival at 2703 Augusta St with family-friendly fun, food, and seasonal activities.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:00 AM · 2703 Augusta St, Greenville, SC

Outdoors & Active

GVL Fit Fest at Fluor Field

Community fitness festival at Fluor Field featuring vendors, demos, and free activities for the active Greenville community.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Fluor Field, Greenville Drive, Greenville, SC

Pups, Paws & Brews – Puppies & Pilates at Southernside Brewing

Pilates class paired with adoptable puppies from Lucky Pups rescue at Southernside Brewing Co. — stretch, sip, and snuggle.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Southernside Brewing Co., Greenville, SC

Sunday Renewal Yoga with Susan

Weekly Sunday yoga at Greenville Yoga blending breath-guided meditation, yin, and flow to set the tone for the week ahead.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 11:00 AM · Greenville Yoga, Greenville, SC

Greenville Run Club – Wednesday Night Shift

Weekly group run outside Uptown Brewing Company with 1, 3, and 5 mile routes sponsored by Fleet Feet GVL.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:15 PM · Uptown Brewing Company, Greenville, SC

Date Night

Hone Homecoming Dinner – October 5

A special one-seating multi-course dinner with optional pairings at Hone GVL — a rare, intimate dining experience.

Monday, October 5, 2026 · Hone GVL, Greenville, SC