Anderson Soiree Will Be Swinging Soon
- Charles Reams
- 5 days ago
- 3 min read
Clay Walker will perform on the Papa Bear Car Wash Stage located on South Main Street on Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Guests can also enjoy live music on all four stages throughout the weekend, Gaddis said.
On Saturday, the Swingin’ Medallions will take to the Duke Energy Stage at the same time.
The two-day festival will be held on Main Street and at Carolina Wren Park.
The City of Anderson's signature arts festival, Soiree, returns to downtown Anderson for its fourth year from April 25-26.
The two-day arts festival will feature live performances, visual arts, culinary arts, and a Kid's Kingdom area for children, according to Caroline Gaddis, Community Events Manager.
Exhibitor booths will line Main Street, offering attendees a chance to shop items from local vendors, downtown restaurants, and artisans.
Festival hours are set for Friday, April 25, from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Soiree entertainment lineup for April 25
Duke Energy Stage in Carolina Wren Park
5:30 p.m. -- Tailgate Homeboys
7 p.m. -- Steppin' Out Dance Studio
North Main Commons Stage
6 p.m. -- Luke Deuce
Main Stage at South Main
7 p.m. -- Benton Blount
8 p.m. -- Clay Walker
South Carolina School of the Arts at Courthouse Square
5 p.m. -- Audrey Adams
6 p.m. -- Sydney Wells
Soiree entertainment lineup for Saturday, April 26
Duke Energy Stage in Carolina Wren Park
10 a.m. -- Centerville Elementary School
10:30 a.m. -- Southwood Academy of the Arts
11 a.m. -- Calhoun Academy of the Arts
11:30 a.m. -- New Prospect Elementary School
Noon -- Nevitt Forest Elementary School
12:30 p.m. -- Starr Elementary School
1 p.m. -- Nevitt Forest Kindness Crew
1:30 p.m. -- Renzo Gracie from South Carolina Jiu-Jitsu
2 p.m. -- Flourish Creative Arts Studio
2:30 p.m. -- Lighthouse Christian Theatre
6:30 p.m. -- Those Guys
8 p.m. -- The Swingin' Medallions
Papa Bear Main Stage on South Main
10 a.m. -- Talbert Black
11:30 a.m. -- Second Time Around Band
1 p.m. -- Cecil Tompkins
2:30 p.m. -- The Carolina Moon Band
4 p.m. -- Blue Sky
6:15 p.m. -- Doug McCormick
7:30 p.m. -- Outshyne
North Main Commons Stage
Noon -- Stone Groove
2:30 p.m. -- Marvin King Revue
5 p.m. -- Flipside
7:30 p.m. -- Hoto Mozambique
South Carolina School of the Arts in Courthouse Square
Noon -- Anderson University Jazz Combo
1 p.m. -- AU Greg Alewine Ensemble
2 p.m. -- AU Tim Blackwell Ensemble I
3 p.m. -- AU Tim Blackwell Ensemble II
4 p.m. -- Blacktop Run
5 p.m. -- The AU Faculty Ensemble
6 p.m. -- Authenticity
Soiree festival parking
For the Soirée Festival in downtown Anderson on Main Street, several free parking options are available for attendees.
Parking lots:
West Whitner Street Parking Garage
Anderson County Courthouse Lot
Blackley Station Parking Lot
Church Street Heritage Plaza Parking
Market Street Parking Garage
John Street Parking Lot
Generator Parking Lot
First Baptist Church North Lot
Soiree festival street closures
Main Street will be closed to through traffic beginning Thursday, April 24, at 4 a.m. and will remain closed until Saturday evening, April 26, from Tribble Street to River Street, according to a news release.
The parking lot behind Grace Church, Groucho's Deli, and NAI Earle Furman will be closed from Friday, April 25, to Saturday, April 26.
The Church Street Heritage Plaza parking lot will be for handicapped parking only during the festival. This lot will close on Thursday, April 24.
Soiree 2025: Food Truck Lineup
Food trucks at the Soirée festival offer a diverse array of culinary delights.
From gourmet burgers to exotic street food, attendees can indulge in a variety of local flavors.
Rad Dad's BBQ
Asias Concessions
Mac Attack
Matty's Patty's
Mama Birria
Kodesh BBQ & Bowls
Simpell Sammies
A taste of freedom Mexibilly
We Fuel
Gigi Grills on Wheels
Nard's Backyard BBQ
Mr. B's Fish and Shrimp on the go
The festival also features specialty desserts to satisfy every sweet tooth.
