Free events in Spartanburg, SC

Undercover Jazz brings a smooth mix of standards and reimagined favorites to Fretwell Spartanburg. The upstate South Carolina group, formed in 2019, performs in duo and trio formats and focuses on classic jazz alongside jazz-infused versions of RnB, hip hop, rock, and pop. The lineup features Zachary Pruitt on guitar, Corey McDaniels on bass, and Brandon Edwards on drums, with vocals by Walter Farr. Presented on the Fretwell Lawn as part of Off the Clock Friday, this free, family friendly show offers an easygoing setting to relax with friends or take a break from time on the nearby rail trail. Food and drinks are available from the Little River Cafe. Fretwell’s outdoor space sits just off the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail and is designed to welcome community and cultural gatherings for all ages.

Taste of the Carolinas Fest returns to Drayton Mills with a free celebration of local food and drink, highlighting standout flavors from across the Carolinas. Expect a community-focused gathering centered on regional tastes and makers. Vendor applications are free, with limited spots available in every category.

Porchfest brings the community together for a full day of complimentary live performances and shared celebration. One of the acts from the very first year is back for this edition.

Converse Symphony Orchestra launches its 2026-2027 season with Crosswinds at Twichell Auditorium. The program features Antonio Vivaldi’s Piccolo Concerto in C major, the Rondo Allegro movement from Carl Maria von Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 2, and Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 in D major, London. Admission is free and the performance is open to the public. A livestream will be available.