The Aiken-Newberry region lights up in May 2025 with a packed roster of music festivals, concerts, and cultural events that offer something for every festival lover.
Aiken Music Fest: May 10
- Location: Highfields Event Center, Aiken, SC
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Cost: $15
- Lineup: The Soulfeathers Psychedelic followed by The J.W.
This Saturday night event kicks off a six-part series spotlighting local and South Carolina talent.
Newberry Opera House May Concert Series
- May 9, 8:00 PM – Cowboy Mouth (New Orleans rock)
- May 16, 8:00 PM – Good Times, Bad Times: A Led Zeppelin Tribute
- May 17, 8:00 PM – The Swingin’ Medallions (upbeat party rock)
- May 24, 8:00 PM – Warren Peay (soulful sounds)
- May 30, 8:00 PM – StevieMac (Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks tribute)
- May 31, 8:00 PM – Cody Webb (rising artist)
Tickets range from $30 to $80, making this a top pick for live music seekers.
Hopelands Concert Series (Weekly Mondays through June 30)
- Free admission at Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage, Hopelands Gardens
- May 5 – Heart & Soul
- May 12 – Aiken Concert Band
- May 19 – SureFires
- May 26 – Aiken Civic Ballet
Bring a picnic and enjoy lawn seating under the spring skies.
Other Festival & Cultural Highlights
- May 3: Adath Yeshurun Synagogue Centennial Celebration with tours and rededication
- May 17: Hops & Hogs BBQ, craft beer, and live music at Newberry Street Festival Center (5–10 PM)
- Community book clubs, story times, art shows, and charity golf tournaments sprinkled throughout May
This comprehensive May calendar is a vital playbook for locals and visitors hungry for music, arts, and community culture in the Aiken and Newberry area. Mark your calendars and dive into the rich spring lineup!
Source: Today’s events for May 3