Columbia Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Columbia, SC, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Columbia throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 119 Upcoming Events
- 5 Events This Weekend
- 9 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 119
- sports 42
- concerts 35
- broadway 2
- Live Shows 26
- comedy 16
- family 8
- This Weekend 5
- festivals 1
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Columbia events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Columbia Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Columbia
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 119
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL: South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Volleyball vs. Kentucky Wildcats at Carolina Volleyball Center,
1051 Blossom St, Columbia, SC 29208, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $28, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Pecos and The Rooftops at The Senate at Tin Roof • 1200 seats, 1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $19, Avg. price ~ $36, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena • 19000 seats, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $37, Tickets Available: 1443. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Justin Moore at Township Auditorium • 3500 seats, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $145, Tickets Available: 501. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Club Slayyy at The Senate at Tin Roof • 1200 seats, 1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $188, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball vs. Florida Gulf Coast Eagles at Colonial Life Arena • 19000 seats, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208, US. From $4, Avg. price ~ $66, Tickets Available: 1298. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — HARD ROCK / METAL: Corrosion of Conformity, The Sword & Hippie Death Cult at The Senate at Tin Roof • 1200 seats, 1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $22, Avg. price ~ $28, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Elon Phoenix at Colonial Life Arena • 19000 seats, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208, US. From $5, Avg. price ~ $31, Tickets Available: 1714. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Concert: Mike Stone 40th Birthday Celebration Concert at Harbison Theatre At Midlands Tech, 7300 College Street, Columbia, SC 29212, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $55, Tickets Available: 55. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Corey Smith at The Senate at Tin Roof • 1200 seats, 1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $40, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — DANCE, Weekend Event: Priscilla Presley at Harbison Theatre At Midlands Tech, 7300 College Street, Columbia, SC 29212, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $151, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, High Demand, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Georgia Bulldogs at Williams-Brice Stadium • 80250 seats, 1130 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia, SC 29208, US. From $295, Avg. price ~ $706, Tickets Available: 2477, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 10:00 AM Tue — BALLET: Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker at Township Auditorium • 3500 seats, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $33, Tickets Available: 311. Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 10:00 AM Wed — BALLET: Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker at Township Auditorium • 3500 seats, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $50, Tickets Available: 311. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker at Township Auditorium • 3500 seats, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $36, Avg. price ~ $59, Tickets Available: 311. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: PowHER Player Classic - Day 1 at Colonial Life Arena • 19000 seats, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208, US. From $7, Avg. price ~ $81, Tickets Available: 1793. Select Seats
- Nov 29, 2026, 12:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: PowHER Player Classic - Day 2 at Colonial Life Arena • 19000 seats, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $74, Tickets Available: 1361. Select Seats
- Nov 29, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Ann Brodie's Carolina Ballet: The Nutcracker at Township Auditorium • 3500 seats, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $60, Tickets Available: 321. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — R&B / SOUL: A Merry Motown Christmas at Township Auditorium • 3500 seats, 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $100, Tickets Available: 2414. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Leanne Morgan at Colonial Life Arena • 19000 seats, 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $199, Tickets Available: 4684, VIP Packages. Select Seats
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Columbia Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Columbia events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Volleyball
1051 Blossom St, Columbia, SC 29208
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Pecos and The Rooftops
1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
South Carolina Gamecocks Basketball
801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208
Upcoming Events: 29
Nov 14, 2026 2:00 PM
Justin Moore
1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Club Slayyy
1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 14, 2026 9:00 PM
Corrosion of Conformity
1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
Upcoming Events: 30
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball
801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208
Upcoming Events: 26
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Mike Stone 40th Birthday Celebration Concert
7300 College Street, Columbia, SC 29212
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Corey Smith
1022 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201
Upcoming Events: 17
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
Priscilla Presley
7300 College Street, Columbia, SC 29212
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
South Carolina Gamecocks Football
1130 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia, SC 29208
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
The Nutcracker
1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Upcoming Events: 2174
Nov 24, 2026 10:00 AM
PowHER Player Classic
801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 28, 2026 12:00 PM
A Merry Motown Christmas
1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Upcoming Events: 4
Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM
Leanne Morgan
801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29208
Upcoming Events: 24
Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Columbia. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Columbia right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Columbia rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Columbia?
Yeah — Columbia doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Columbia?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Columbia, SC. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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