News Releases

With special guests Brian Free & Assurance on March 19

NEEDTOBREATHE “TOUR DE COMPADRES” will be in Florence August 12th

NEEDTOBREATHE & Switchfoot in Florence August 12, 2015

Delbert McClinton will perform live at the Uptown Ballroom on February 6

Crystal Bowersox will perform at the Uptown Ballroom on February 5

Rolling Stone announced that Drive-By Truckers will open for Eric Church after Florence show on Jan. 29.

The newly christened Uptown Ballroom will host a variety of live entertainment

Special guests the Gator Boys will join the anniversary celebration

Drive-By Truckers will launch the newly-rechristened Uptown Ballroom on Jan. 29

The Vipers are back!  Check out the 2015 season schedule and press release.

Ticket refunds will be honored at original point of purchase

ConventionSouth readers and fans voted to decide the best meeting sites in the South

Grammy-winning superstar Kenny Rogers will film his acclaimed “Christmas & Hits Through The Years” concert for television at the Florence Civic Center on December 2

History in the making as Washington Generals look for landmark Victory over Harlem Globetrotters in Florence January 9 

Bill Cosby set to make his first-ever personal appearance in Florence Oct. 27

ConventionSouth magazine has officially announced that the Florence Civic Center has again been named on the hot list of The South’s 101 Largest Expo Halls.

Facilities Media Group of New York has presented the facility with the 2014 Prime Site Award benchmarking the Center as an eleventh-year recipient

The 21st Annual Pee Dee Deer Classic returns July 25-27

“Make a New Friend”

Florence has been chosen as the “Small City Group-Friendly Gem of South Carolina” by ConventionSouth Magazine.

Pirate & Princess Adventure!

Rapper Lil’ Boosie Announces TD2CH Tour Stop in Florence

With Special Guest Lyfe Jennings

Tyler Perry’s new live stage production "Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned" to perform at the SMG-managed Florence Civic Center on May 8, 2014

The next wave of NASCAR talent visits Car Hauler Parade & Festival

Anthony Hamilton, renowned R&B singer-songwriter, is set to take the stage in Florence on May 10th for a special Mother’s Day weekend concert celebration.

Some Lone Star Rodeo Company cowboys, calf-ropers and rodeo clowns will make a very special visit to the children at McLeod Children’s Hospital

The R&B and pop music phenomenon-teens Mindless Behavior are scheduled to perform a live concert in Florence on March 22nd. The performance also includes several supporting acts.

The Pee Dee Vipers’ Head Coach, Larry Brown, has resigned from his position. Andre Bovain named new Head Coach.

The Pee Dee’s very own home for civic events & live entertainment is turning twenty

The launch of a brand-new entertainment series coming to the Palmetto State

Area’s Long Time Running Event at Florence Civic Center Continues Growth

Christian rock sensation MercyMe is revisiting the Pee Dee to benefit area academy

Carolina Click Photo Expo offers two days of invaluable photography components

South Carolina High School League votes Florence for lower state battles

Florence Civic Center, American Red Cross and local oprganizations ban together to help those in need

Expo's farming and agricultural "economic pump" expected to aid industry

All-New Stage Show, Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure is coming to Florence Civic Center.

Due to tremendous public response, Disney Junior Live on Tour! has added another performance time for the Pirates and Princess Adventure on Friday, August 2nd in Florence, South Carolina.

One of the biggest names in comedy and film is headed to Florence this September for one night of hilarious comedy and outrageous good times.

With tremendous success in the industry and immense appeal to local fans, Florida Georgia Line will return to the SMG-managed Florence Civic Center on November 7th for their first headliner - Here’s To The Good Times Tour 2013.

The Palmetto Performance Series offers an array of entertainment for all walks of life in and around the Pee Dee area. A diverse portfolio of multiple talents including bands, comedians, impersonators and more provide a full season of exciting entertainment in Florence.

The  Beach Boys are headed to South Carolina for plenty of “Good Vibrations” and those amazing surfer harmonies.

It is time again to Savor the Flavor at the Third Annual Taste of Florence food festival

The Premier Basketball League's (PBL) newest team, the Pee Dee Vipers, scheduled to debut at Florence Civic Center in January 2014

Florida Georgia Line’s first ever headlining tour, Here’s To The Good Times Tour 2013, sets a new attendance record in the country music genre at Florence Civic Center.