Thursdays in SouthPark just got better.

Free live music, food trucks and drinks, and hands-on art experiences are coming to Symphony Park six times this spring at SouthPark After 5, a weekly free entertainment and happy hour series happening every Thursday from April 17-May 22, 2025.

Here's the Scoop:

SouthPark After 5 is happening every Thursday from April 17-May 22, 2025.
The event is located at Symphony Park at 4400 Sharon Rd., on the corner of Barclay Downs Drive and Carnegie Boulevard, adjacent to the Dick's Sporting Goods at SouthPark Mall.
Expect a different musical performance and interactive activity each week.
Opening act from 5-6:30pm, main act from 7-9pm.
The event is free to attend and family and dog friendly. Dogs must be leashed and friendly.
Come prepared with your favorite picnic blanket or chairs to sit in the lawn.
There are paved pathways throughout the park for wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility devices.

Outside beverages and coolers are not permitted, per ABC law. Outside food is permitted.

See the Lineup:

Opening act from 5-6:30pm, main act from 7-9pm.

April 17

Shelley Ruffin Trio featuring Joe Lindsay and Omar Porter | Southside Station | Free face painting

April 24

Rodney Shelton Trio feat. Michele Renee | The Breakfast Club | Free community mural

May 1

Reinaldo Braun Trio | The Voltage Brothers | Free free flowers for the first 1000 attendees

May 8

Coconut Groove | Bourbon Sons | Free face painting

May 15

Bailey Marie (5-5:30pm) | Southside Watt (5:45-7:30pm) | On The Border Eagles Tribute (8-10pm) | Free photo booth

May 22

Java Trio | Gump Fiction | Free children’s music activities

Find Food At SouthPark After 5:

Outside beverages and coolers will not be permitted. Outside food will be permitted.

Food Truck Lineup

Find 5 rotating food trucks every week at SouthPark After 5.

SEE THIS WEEK'S LINEUP

Pack a Picnic or Grab Takeout

Picnic in the park with food from home, or from one of SouthPark's 100+ eateries.

DISCOVER TAKEOUT OPTIONS

Pre-Order a Picnic Box

Pre-order a picnic box from Reid's Fine Foods or Legion Brewing, both within walking distance of the park.

LEARN MORE

Getting to SouthPark After 5:

Free Rides in SouthPark

What's better than finding the perfect spot? Not needing one. Catch a ride on the SouthPark Skipper, a point to point ride service offering free rides within the SouthPark neighborhood every day from 8am-9pm. Accessibility accommodations are available.

LEARN HOW TO RIDE

Parking

Limited free parking, including handicap spots, are available in the lot adjacent to Symphony Park. Consider parking in another location around SouthPark and catching a free ride on the SouthPark Skipper to avoid the busy lot, and to get picked up and dropped off at the event entrance.

Let's Connect!

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