Florence County Events

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Florence, South Carolina, offers a vibrant calendar of festivals, concerts, performances, cultural programs, and family-friendly events throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy major national acts at the Florence Center, classical performances by the Florence Symphony Orchestra, theater and dance at the FMU Performing Arts Center, and live productions at the Florence Little Theatre. Popular food and drink events include the Florence Wine & Food Festival and the annual South Carolina Pecan Music & Food Festival, featuring live music, local flavors, arts and crafts, a car show, a 5K, and activities for all ages.

 

In addition, Florence hosts community events, farmers markets, seasonal celebrations, and downtown events such as Florence After Five, the Chocolate Crawl, St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and holiday light displays. The Florence County Museum and Florence Navigator App also connect visitors with the region’s history, art, and cultural heritage. With events for music lovers, foodies, families, athletes, and history enthusiasts, there is always something happening in Florence, SC.

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Upcoming Events to Discover in Florence, SC

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  • Mar 5 | 417 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA

    Stephen King's Misery

    This psychological thriller based on Stephen King’s novel Misery follows successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon, who is rescued from a car crash and wakes up captive in a secl...

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  • Mar 7 | Florence Center

    2027 SC Bridal Showcase

    At the SC Bridal Showcase, they have everything from the engagement ring to the honeymoon and beyond. You can shop for everything you need…at one time, under one roof!

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  • Mar 9 | 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    FMU Concert Band

    ​Conductor, Dr. Terry Roberts​

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  • Mar 13 | 116 W College Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550, USA

    Americans, a Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition

    Americans, a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street and the National Museum of the American Indian, explores how deeply intertwined American Indians a...

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  • Mar 13 | 111 W Cheves St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    Family Day - Feed & Observe the Birds

    Join Florence County Museum on Saturday, 3/13, from 1pm to 3pm for Family Day – Feed & Observe the Birds. Create your own bird-themed bingo boards with colorful stickers and...

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  • Mar 13 | 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    The Texas Tenors

    The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America’s Got Talent! Since making history as one of the most successful...

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  • Mar 20 | 3400 W Radio Dr, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    The Metropolitan Opera: Silent Night

    Following his smash-hit company debut with The Hours, composer Kevin Puts returns to the Met with his Pulitzer Prize–winning opera, inspired by the true events of the 1914 Chris...

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  • Apr 3 | 3400 W Radio Dr, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    The Metropolitan Opera: Manon

    Following her radiant performance in Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette—which garnered raves for “high notes that spun like liquid gold … Sierra touched the operatic firmament” (The New...

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  • Apr 7 | 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    FMU Music Industry Ensemble

    ​Director, Dr. Brandon Goff​

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  • Apr 10 | Florence Fairgrounds

    Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee BBQ Festival

    The annual Youth Mentors of the Pee Dee BBQ Festival takes place at the Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fairgrounds. The two-day event features competition-quality barbecue s...

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  • Apr 10 | 317 Railroad Ave, Hartsville, SC 29550, USA

    Wild Hartsville

    Wild Heart Brewing is putting a stake in the ground to lay claim to April 10, 2027, as the date for Wild Hartsville 2027, their sixth anniversary and third annual beer festival!

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  • Apr 10 | 111 W Cheves St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    Family Day - Eyes Wide Open

    Join Florence County Museum on Saturday, 4/10, from 1pm to 3pm for Family Day – Eyes Wide Open! Slow down, notice the tiny details, and let curiosity lead the way. Through guide...

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  • Apr 12 | 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    Florence Symphony - Blockbuster Broadway

    Experience the show-stopping magic of Broadway’s biggest hits in one unforgettable evening. From Wicked, Chicago, and The Lion King to more beloved favorites, this hig...

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  • Apr 13 | 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    FMU Jazz Combo

    The Francis Marion University Jazz Combo is devoted to the development of individual improvisation skills through the preparation and performance of literature for small jazz gr...

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  • Apr 14 | 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    FMU Percussion Ensemble

    The Francis Marion University Percussion Ensemble is a chamber music ensemble featuring works written or arranged specifically for percussion and percussion-related me...

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  • Apr 19 | 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    FMU Choir and Voice Collective

    ​Conductor, Dr. Fran Coleman​

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  • Apr 23 | 417 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29506, USA

    My Fair Lady

    Eliza Doolittle is a young flower seller with an unmistakable Cockney accent which keeps her in the lower rungs of Edwardian society. When Professor Henry Higgins tries to teach...

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  • Apr 24 | 3400 W Radio Dr, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    The Metropolitan Opera: Otello

    One of today’s leading dramatic tenors, Brian Jagde, takes on the tour-de-force title role of what many consider the ultimate Italian opera, live to cinemas worldwide. Verdi’s m...

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  • May 1 | 201 S Dargan St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    Sister Hazel

    Sister Hazel first broke through when “All for You” topped the adult alternative charts in 1997, sending their album Platinum. Their country debut, Lighter in the Dark, opened s...

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  • May 8 | 111 W Cheves St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    Family Day - Blooms in Art

    Join Florence County Museum on Saturday, 5/8, from 1pm to 3pm for Family Day – Blooms in Art – Inspired by Elizabeth O’Neill Verner. Step into the colorful world of flowers. Enj...

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  • Jun 5 | 3400 W Radio Dr, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    The Metropolitan Opera: Parsifal

    A profound philosophical meditation on compassion and reconciliation, this transcendent rendering of a medieval knight’s heroic quest for the Holy Grail returns to the big scree...

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  • Jun 12 | 111 W Cheves St, Florence, SC 29501, USA

    Family Day - Color in Motion

    Join Florence County Museum on Saturday, 6/12, from 1pm to 3pm for Family Day – Color in Motion. Explore the magic of color and movement through traditional Japanese paper marbl...

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