Here is a guide to upcoming concerts and shows in Sumter, SC for October 2025:
Key Events and Concerts
Porches of Sumter 2025
Date: October 10, 2025
Location: Sumter County Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth Street
This popular fall event features local businesses hosting guests on their porches with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, artisan markets, and a live concert by Chappell Court Band. The concert runs from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM with options for VIP tickets that include reserved seating and exclusive amenities.​
Sumter Oktoberfest On Main
Date: October 11, 2025, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Main Street, Sumter downtown
A large street party celebrating German culture featuring traditional German food, Sumter Original Brewery beer, live German music, dancing, and DJ entertainment. Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door, with kids 10 and under admitted free. This annual fundraiser supports Sumter United Ministries.​
Live Music at Sumter Original Brewery
October 3, 2025: Green Swamp Collective live from 8 PM to 11 PM
October 10, 2025: Prettier Than Matt performing at 8 PM
These are intimate live shows at a popular local brewery known for frequent music events.​
The Yarnival Music Festival
Date: October 16-18, 2025
Features artists like Yarn, SUSTO, Brock Butler, and more. A multi-day festival with diverse music performances attracting regional audiences.​
Additional Information
Sumter hosts over 100 events annually, including many that feature live music and cultural festivals. The city’s online community calendar is the best resource for the most current details on events and ticketing. Other popular events include the South Carolina State Fair and seasonal fourth Friday downtown live music nights that continue throughout the summer and fall.​
This October, Sumter provides a vibrant mix of concerts, cultural celebrations, and festivals suitable for all ages and tastes, highlighting the city’s lively arts and entertainment scene.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-porches-of-sumter-presented-by-ftc-and-tandem-health-tickets-1537853734919)
[2](https://sumteroktoberfest.com)
[3](https://www.bandsintown.com/c/sumter-sc)
[4](https://www.shazam.com/event/dec0fc08-0731-4d6e-b4c8-df8cf91cc326)
[5](https://www.porchesofsumter.com)
