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2024 BEST PLACE FOR LIVE MUSIC | 2024 BEST PLACE FOR FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT | 2024 BEST PET FRIENDLY EVENT |

 Amp the Alley is Brought to you by Bud Light

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WHERE TO PLAY

The fun doesn't stop when the band loads up, there are still things to do in The Alley.  Sing your heart out at karaoke or dance the night away with DJ Charlie.  Maybe you just want a night cap before you turn in for the night.

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WHERE TO EAT

Downtown Aiken is the home of privately owned independent shops and restaurants.  There is something for everyone downtown - families, friends, dates and more.

Pre-Game & 
The After Party

Amp the Alley can only happen because of the amazing businesses in Downtown Aiken that make it happen.  Be sure to visit our partners and tell them thanks - and nothing says thanks more than a sale!

Don't forget to stop by and tell the businesses who make Amp happen - THANK YOU

The shows are always free to you because of these businesses

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See You In
The Alley

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  • How do I get my band booked at Amp the Alley?
    You can click the yellow button at the top of the page or click here.
  • What time does Amp the Alley start?
    Amp the Alley starts at 6:30 pm on Thursdays.
  • How much does it costs to enter Amp the Alley?
    Amp the Alley is the longest running concert series in Aiken, SC - AND IT IS TOTALLY FREE. This is all thanks to the partnering businesses in Downtown Aiken who give back to their community.
  • Can I purchase alcohol?
    You are welcome to purchase alcohol from any of our partnering businesses in The Alley. Anyone of the legal age is welcome to enjoy beer (we recommend Bud Light and Mich Ultra) or wine in a plastic cup or aluminum cup. The only thing that the city asks is that no glass be carried in The Alley. Please dispose of your trash in the recepticles provided by the city up and down The Alley. ID is required for all alcohol purchases.
  • How long does Amp the Alley run every year?
    Amp the Alley is a 32 week concert series that runs from the spring through the fall.
  • What kind of seating is there?
    The stage is in the back Southwest corner of the courtyard behind the municipal building. There is ample room in the courtyard and in The Alley for bag chairs. We do kindly ask to consider your surroundings when you set up your chair. Be mindful of walkways, obvious traffic flows, and egresses. The Alley is host to a variety of people including the elderly, people in wheelchairs, and parents with strollers. This event is about community, so be courteous to all those who have come to enjoy the same amazing FREE MUSIC that you have.

FAQ

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Independent Businesses that Aiken Depends On

Aiken isn't only restaurants and bars, and nor is it only downtown.  It is made unique by local, independent rock stars who build up our community, and we should Amp them up whenever we can!

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Shopping and Services

Downtown is the Hub for independent business, but the town is built around them - North and Southside alike.

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