Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center

Play, Arts, Downtown Things To Do201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA
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Florence Symphony - Rick Steve's Europe, A Symphonic Journey
AUG 30

Florence Symphony - Rick Steve's Europe, A Symphonic Journey

​This special Sunday performance invites you to journey across Europe through music and storytelling inspir...

Florence Symphony - The New World
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Florence Symphony - The New World

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FMU Fine Arts Series - John D'Earth, Jazz Trumpet

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​Conductor, Dr. Terry Roberts​

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FMU String Ensemble

​Conductor, Dr. Terry Roberts​

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FMU Jazz Combo

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FMU Percussion Ensemble
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FMU Percussion Ensemble

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FMU Choir and Voice Collective

​Conductor, Dr. Fran Coleman​

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Florence Symphony - Beethoven Forward

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Fantasy: The Earth, Wind, and Fire Experience
FEB 28

Fantasy: The Earth, Wind, and Fire Experience

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FMU String Ensemble
MAR 4

FMU String Ensemble

​Conductor, Dr. Terry Roberts​

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South Carolina Ballet - Sleeping Beauty

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​Conductor, Dr. Terry Roberts​

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FMU Music Industry Ensemble

​Director, Dr. Brandon Goff​

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Florence Symphony - Blockbuster Broadway

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FMU Jazz Combo
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FMU Jazz Combo

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FMU Percussion Ensemble
APR 14 - APR 15

FMU Percussion Ensemble

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FMU Choir and Voice Collective
APR 19 - APR 20

FMU Choir and Voice Collective

​Conductor, Dr. Fran Coleman​

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Art After Hours - Memory & Symbolism

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Art After Hours - Autumn Impressions

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Family Day - Artful Ornaments
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Family Day - Artful Ornaments

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Family Day - Science & Snowy Fun
JAN 9

Family Day - Science & Snowy Fun

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Family Day - A Heart for Art
FEB 13

Family Day - A Heart for Art

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PAccessible Parking
Accessible Entrance
Accessible Restroom
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Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center
201 S Dargan StFlorence, SC 29506, USA
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Profile photo of Christina BeardChristina Beard
5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

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

Nov 14, 2025 · Google Review
Profile photo of Ditto FeelingsDitto Feelings
5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

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
Profile photo of LAYONTRA THOMASLAYONTRA THOMAS
5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

No seat is a bad seat, unless you're sitting in the trustee section behind the first row.

Dec 11, 2025 · Google Review
Profile photo of ANNETTE WILLIAMS-JONESANNETTE WILLIAMS-JONES
4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

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

May 25, 2026 · Google Review
Profile photo of Karl GretherKarl Grether
5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

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