Where Greenville goes out: the Peace Center, Bon Secours Wellness Arena, the Radio Room, comedy at Coffee Underground, cocktail bars and free concerts.

Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Addresses and hours come from each venue’s own website, linked below. We list venues, not individual gigs: check each calendar for what is on. Venues can send us corrections.

Greenville’s nightlife runs from the Peace Center and the arena downtown to punk and singer-songwriters at the Radio Room, improv in a basement under Main Street and free concerts at NOMA Square. Most of it is a walk from Main Street; the Radio Room and Southernside Brewing are a short drive.

Quick guide

Venue Address What
Peace Center 300 S. Main St. Broadway, concerts, comedy
Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St. Touring acts, Swamp Rabbits hockey
Radio Room 28 Liberty Lane Live music club
Coffee Underground 1 E. Coffee St. Comedy, improv, songwriters
Southernside Brewing Co. 25 Delano Drive, Unit D Brewery, bowling, outdoor stage
Swordfish Cocktail Club 220 E. Coffee St. Cocktail bar
NOMA Square 220 N. Main St. Free concerts in season

Concert halls and the arena

Peace Center, 300 S. Main St. The performing arts campus on the Reedy River brings Broadway tours, concerts and national acts to a six-acre arts campus downtown, the city’s entertainment venues page says. Besides the concert hall, the campus includes the Gunter Theatre and the Wyche, an open-air stage by the river. The box office, in the concert hall lobby, is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; phone 864-467-3000, according to the Peace Center’s website.

Bon Secours Wellness Arena, 650 N. Academy St. The downtown arena books touring bands, comedians and college basketball, and it is home ice for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits minor league hockey team, the city says. Tickets and the event calendar are on the arena’s website. Phone: 864-241-3800.

Clubs and small rooms

Radio Room, 28 Liberty Lane. The club calls itself Greenville’s destination for live music, with an eclectic mix from singer-songwriters to punk and metal. On show nights it opens at the advertised door time; on other nights it typically opens at 6 p.m., and the kitchen usually closes at 10 p.m., according to the Radio Room’s FAQ. Most shows are all ages, but children 5 and under are not admitted, and anyone 16 or younger must wear ear protection and come with an adult. Shows are standing room only unless the ticket says otherwise, and backpacks are not allowed. Tickets are sold through its calendar. Phone: 864-768-3568.

Coffee Underground, 1 E. Coffee St., at the corner of Coffee and Main, down the steps from Main Street. The coffeehouse has run a theater room since 1995, with weekly standup, sketch and Alchemy Improv Comedy, local songwriters and Wits End Poetry, plus independent film screenings, its website says. It is open until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 p.m. the rest of the week. Phone: 864-298-0494.

Breweries and bars

Southernside Brewing Co., 25 Delano Drive, Unit D. The brewery on the Swamp Rabbit Trail has house-brewed beer, a full bar, bowling lanes, video arcades and a large outdoor area used for live music, according to Southernside’s website, which posts an events calendar. Phone: 864-232-2053.

Swordfish Cocktail Club, 220 E. Coffee St. Classic cocktails and shareable plates, open 5 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Saturday and 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday, closed Sunday and Monday, according to Swordfish’s website. It takes reservations by text or call at 864-434-9519.

Free music downtown

From March to September the city puts on two free weekly concert series at NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St.:

  • Piedmont Natural Gas Downtown Alive, Thursdays 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The 2026 season ran March 19 to Aug. 27; see the city’s Downtown Alive page.
  • Greenville Heritage Main Street Fridays, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The 2026 season ran March 27 to Sept. 25; see the city’s Main Street Fridays page.

The 2027 lineups are not out yet. Fall for Greenville, the city’s food and music festival, has also said its 2027 music schedule will come closer to the festival. More free options are in our free things to do guide.

Getting home and the rules

  • The free Main Street trolley runs until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday; see the city’s trolley page.
  • Curfew for teens: a city ordinance bars anyone under 18 from the Central Business District, including Falls Park, after 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and the night before a holiday unless a parent, guardian or custodial adult is with them, the city’s Falls Park safety page says.
  • Parking: the first two hours are free in the city’s garages, with a $10 daily cap. The Richardson Street Garage charges a flat $10 from 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the city says; see our getting around guide and the city’s garages and lots list. The Radio Room asks guests who plan to drink to use a ride service or a designated driver.

More guides: date night in Greenville, Falls Park on the Reedy and things to do this month.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I see live music in Greenville most nights?

The Radio Room, 28 Liberty Lane, books live music most nights of the week. On nights without a show it typically opens at 6 p.m. Phone: 864-768-3568.

Where is the Peace Center in Greenville?

The Peace Center Concert Hall is at 300 S. Main St., beside the Reedy River. The box office in the concert hall lobby is open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays; phone 864-467-3000.

Are there free concerts in downtown Greenville?

Yes. Downtown Alive on Thursdays and Main Street Fridays play free at NOMA Square, 220 N. Main St., in spring and summer. The 2026 seasons ended Aug. 27 and Sept. 25.

Is there a curfew in downtown Greenville?

Yes. A city ordinance bars anyone under 18 from the Central Business District, including Falls Park, after 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and the night before a holiday, unless a parent, guardian or custodial adult is with them.