Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center

Play, Arts, Downtown Things To Do201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA

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Monday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

Google Reviews

Alicia Rose

★★★★★

We attended LMSC at this auditorium and it was beautiful. The only thing we slightly had an issue with was finding enough parking but we were later told there was a parking garage nearby. We would love to attend more performances here in the future!

Jul 18, 2026 · Google Review

Ditto Feelings

★★★★★

Finally, after 4 years of being in SC, I went to this beautiful place for a show. Never knew they had shows and concerts here!! Went to see Step Afrika. They serve drinks and wine but no snacks. Well, at that particular show. But it was so nice!!

Feb 3, 2025 · Google Review

Christina Beard

★★★★★

Absolutely lovely venue! Free parking close by will definitely be visiting again! Marty Stewart show was awesome!

Nov 14, 2025 · Google Review

ANNETTE WILLIAMS-JONES

★★★★☆

My neice's dance recital was here and it was amazing

May 25, 2026 · Google Review

Karl Grether

★★★★★

Our son will be attending Francis Marion University this fall for an Engeneering program. During our tour, the faculty were very friendly and kind. The campus was also very beautiful and peaceful.

Mar 30, 2026 · Google Review

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