Columbia Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Columbia, MO, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 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.
- 77 Upcoming Events
- 2 Events This Weekend
- 6 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 77
- sports 32
- concerts 24
- broadway 4
- Live Shows 16
- comedy 5
- family 4
- This Weekend 2
- 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 77
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Smells Like Nirvana - Nirvana Tribute at Rose Music Hall,
1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $32, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats - Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Lindenwood Lions at Mizzou Arena, One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $2, Avg. price ~ $7, Tickets Available: 151. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — JAZZ / BLUES: The Wooten Brothers at The Blue Note - MO • 500 seats, 17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201, US. From $46, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Available: 482. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Missouri Tigers vs. Alcorn State Braves at Mizzou Arena, One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $5, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 870, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — CLASSICAL: Fall Choral Union at Jesse Auditorium, 320 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $42, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Missouri Tigers vs. Le Moyne Dolphins at Mizzou Arena, One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $6, Avg. price ~ $43, Tickets Available: 660, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: The Spooklights at Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $16, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, High Demand, Weekend Event: Missouri Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium • 71168 seats, 600 East Stadium Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $60, Avg. price ~ $163, Tickets Available: 3412, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Hayden Coffman at Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $26, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 5:30 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Cougars at Mizzou Arena, One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $9, Tickets Available: 187. Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Missouri Tigers vs. Evansville Purple Aces at Mizzou Arena, One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $8, Avg. price ~ $47, Tickets Available: 622, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 3:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Missouri Tigers vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Mizzou Arena, One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $9, Avg. price ~ $49, Tickets Available: 475, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert: Deep Ass Sneakers at The Blue Note - MO • 500 seats, 17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201, US. From $17, Avg. price ~ $42, Tickets Available: 464. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Weekend Event: Missouri Tigers vs. Oklahoma Sooners at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium • 71168 seats, 600 East Stadium Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $185, Tickets Available: 3955, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 28, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — ALTERNATIVE, Weekend Event: The Last Waltz at The Blue Note - MO • 500 seats, 17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201, US. From $18, Avg. price ~ $45, Tickets Available: 468. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 6:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Missouri Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers at Mizzou Arena, One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $10, Avg. price ~ $46, Tickets Available: 676, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Dec 01, 2026, 8:00 PM Tue — ALTERNATIVE: Josiah and the Bonnevilles at The Blue Note - MO • 500 seats, 17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201, US. From $33, Avg. price ~ $85, Tickets Available: 401. Select Seats
- Dec 02, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — ALTERNATIVE: The Gringos at Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201, US. From $21, Avg. price ~ $26, Tickets Available: 108. Select Seats
- Dec 03, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: Chris Porter at The Blue Note - MO • 500 seats, 17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $145, Tickets Available: 116. Select Seats
- Dec 06, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball vs. Eastern Illinois Panthers at Mizzou Arena, One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $9, Tickets Available: 200. 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.
Smells Like Nirvana - Nirvana Tribute
1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Missouri Tigers Women's Basketball
One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211
Upcoming Events: 25
Nov 15, 2026 2:00 PM
The Wooten Brothers
17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 19
Nov 18, 2026 8:00 PM
Missouri Tigers Basketball
One Champions Drive, Columbia, MO 65211
Upcoming Events: 29
Nov 18, 2026 8:00 PM
Fall Choral Union
320 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
The Spooklights
1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
Missouri Tigers Football
600 East Stadium Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65211
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 21, 2026 6:30 PM
Hayden Coffman
1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 21, 2026 8:00 PM
Deep Ass Sneakers
17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 27, 2026 8:00 PM
The Last Waltz
17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 28, 2026 8:00 PM
Josiah and the Bonnevilles
17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 5
Dec 01, 2026 8:00 PM
The Gringos
1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 7
Dec 02, 2026 8:00 PM
Chris Porter
17 N 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 56
Dec 03, 2026 8:00 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
320 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211
Upcoming Events: 115
Dec 10, 2026 7:00 PM
Molly Healey String Project
1013 Park Avenue, Columbia, MO 65201
Upcoming Events: 1
Dec 10, 2026 7:30 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, MO. 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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American Arenas® is a live-events platform that connects event schedules, venues, and ticket options through trusted marketplace partners. Listings are updated regularly as new events and dates are confirmed, helping users discover what’s happening and explore available ticket options across concerts, sports, shows, and more.