It’s the perfect time of year to dress up in your festive best and attend some holiday concerts and theatre events in the Upcountry! From music to plays, we have both one-time and recurring events you don’t want to miss. Check out the list below for more details on these arts performances.
- The Nutcracker: International Ballet Stars – Location: Pickens County Performing Arts Center, 314 W Main St, Liberty, SC, 29657. Date(s) & Times: Dec. 18th (starting at 7 pm). Don’t miss this classical ballet, reimagined in two acts with one intermission. This event is family-friendly and suitable for ages three and up. Purchase your tickets & learn more here: https://pickenscountyperformingartscen.ticketspice.com/the-nutcracker-by-international-ballet-stars
- The Nutcracker at the Peace Center – Location: 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC, 29601. Date(s) & Times: Dec. 19th – 21st (times vary). This rendition from the Carolina Ballet Theatre, Greenville’s professional Ballet Company, is a delightful, Greenville-centered twist on a beloved classic. Purchase your tickets here: www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/25-cbt-nutcracker
- Rivertree Christmas – Location: The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC, 29601. Date(s) & Times: Dec. 19th (starting at 7:30 pm). Enjoy the music of traditional carols and beloved holiday favorites with this collegiate choral group, performed in the Gunter Theatre. Purchase tickets here: www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/25-the-rivertree-christmas
- Jacob Johnson’s (Almost) Acoustic Christmas – Location: Centre Stage, 501 River Street, Greenville, SC, 29601. Date(s) & Times: Dec. 20th (starting at 7:30 pm). This award-winning singer-songwriter brings his upbeat guitar and storytelling skills to Centre Stage this holiday season, not one to miss! Purchase tickets here: https://centrestage.org/events/jacob-johnsons-almost-acoustic-christmas/
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert – Location: The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC, 29601. Date(s) & Times: Jan. 10th – 11th (times vary). Fans of Patrick Doyle’s movie scoring will love rediscovering the magic of this concert music adaptation by Conductor Conner Gray Covington. Purchase tickets here: www.greenvillesymphony.org/gso_event/harry-potter-and-the-goblet-of-fire-in-concert/
- Le Miserables – Location: The Peace Center, 300 S Main St, Greenville, SC, 29601. Date(s) & Times: Jan. 13th – 18th (times vary). This Tony Award-winning musical, based on the famous book, comes to Greenville! Don’t miss tickets here: www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/26-les-miserables
Stay tuned for more holiday happenings, like this article featuring “Can’t Miss Holiday Markets in the Upcountry”. Enjoy your visit to our area this season and make sure to add some of these holiday concerts and theatre events to your travel itinerary!
By: Sarah (Moore) Gross, Contributing Author