In October 2025, Aiken, South Carolina offers a variety of concerts and shows to enjoy:
Southern Strings Music Festival: October 3-4, 2025, at Bruce’s Field in Aiken. This festival features acclaimed artists like Greensky Bluegrass and benefits The Kisner Foundation. It’s a major music event celebrating southern roots music.​
Atlanta Rhythm Section Concert: October 11, 2025. Prepare for an electrifying evening with this classic rock band performing live in Aiken.​
The Rocky Horror Show: October 31, 2025, at Aiken Community Theatre, an interactive musical theatre experience that is a local Halloween tradition.​
Amp the Alley: Ongoing weekly live music event every Thursday evening through October 30, 2025, in downtown Aiken with local musicians, art, and food.​
Aiken Music Fest: A weekly Saturday night music series featuring a variety of artists running during the fall season, typically from 7-10 PM.​
These events showcase a diverse range of music genres, from bluegrass and southern roots to rock and theatre, plus community-oriented live music nights. They offer excellent opportunities to experience Aiken’s vibrant arts and culture scene in October 2025.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.southernstringsfest.com)
[2](https://concertfix.com/concerts/aiken-sc)
[3](https://tbredcountry.org/event/southern-strings-music-festival/2025-10-04/)
[4](https://www.jambase.com/festival/southern-strings-2025)
[5](https://tbredcountry.org/event/live-music-amp-the-alley-2/2025-07-10/)
