Upcoming · Columbia, SC
Things to Do in Columbia, SC
Columbia, South Carolina, founded in 1787, hosts around 900 upcoming events, with approximately 550 occurring within the next 30 days. About 40 percent of these listings are free, offering accessible options for residents and visitors. The most common categories include Community & Social gatherings, which account for roughly 200 events, followed by Sports & Fitness, Concerts & Live Music, Business & Networking, Family & Kids activities, and Wellness & Mindfulness offerings totaling around 100, 100, 100, 70, and 60 events respectively. Major venues featuring the highest number of upcoming listings are Colonial Life Arena, Russell House, Hyatt Park Elementary School, The Senate, and Township Auditorium. Notable performers with scheduled dates include the University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball team, South Carolina Gamecocks Womens Basketball team, South Carolina Gamecocks Basketball, Matt Mathews, Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football, and other local acts. This diverse schedule ensures a wide range of activities for those planning their month in this city of about 140,000 people.
City facts
- Population
- 136,632 (2020)
- Area
- 342.4 km²
- Elevation
- 89 m
- Founded
- 1787
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music102Theater & Performing Arts54Comedy15Festivals1Exhibitions & Art37Food & Drink39Sports & Fitness147Family & Kids63Nightlife & Clubbing18Hiking & Outdoors5Workshops & Classes30Talks & Lectures8Movies & Film8Community & Social198Business & Networking101Wellness & Mindfulness61Seasonal & Holiday33Literary1Conferences & Summits2Games6🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 16
6:00 PM · Free
House Music Social! Open Decks! Vol 8!
Rhythms lounge bar and grill · 736H Saint Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210
Community & Social
Free
6:00 PM · Free
House Music Social! Open Decks! v8
Rhythms lounge bar and grill · 736H St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Community & Social
Free
6:00 PM · $50 +
Becoming HER Conference
2501 Harlem St · 2501 Harlem Street, Columbia, SC 29209
Community & Social
$50 +
6:00 PM · See listing
BC Homecoming Bar Crawl
Benedict · 1600 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29204, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
See listing
6:00 PM · Free
Music in the Garden: The Water Kickers!
Gardener's Outpost Cottontown · 1211 Franklin Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Concerts & Live Music
Free
6:00 PM · $0 +
Beaver Girl Audiobook Listening Party
1013 Duke Ave · 1013 Duke Avenue, Columbia, SC 29203
Movies & Film
$0 +
6:30 PM · See listing
South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball vs. Charleston Cougars Baseball
Segra Park · Bull Street
Sports & FitnessUniv of South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball
See listing
6:30 PM · $30 +
Decoupage Pumpkins - Created to Delight & Fright!
Poore House Furnishings · 7565 Saint Andrews Road #suite b, Irmo, SC 29063
Workshops & Classes
$30 +
Sold out6:45 PM · $0 +
Movie on the Horseshoe
USC Horseshoe · 900 Sumter St., Columbia, SC 29201
Movies & Film
$0 +
7:00 PM · Free
The People's Revival GOTV Tour Stop- Columbia, SC
First Nazareth Baptist Church · 2351 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29204
Community & Social
Free
7:00 PM · $55.20 +
Foodies + New Friends: Columbia
Restaurant of the Week · Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Food & Drink
$55.20 +
7:00 PM · Free
Barbershop Talk: Coed Edition
929 Gervais St suite b · 929 Gervais Street #suite B, Columbia, SC 29201
Community & Social
Free
7:00 PM · $17.85 +
Fall Festival of Choirs
Eastminster Presbyterian Church · 3200 Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29204
Theater & Performing Arts
$17.85 +
7:30 PM · $20 +
Sound Bath with Zykuria
2821 Millwood Ave · 2821 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC 29205
Wellness & Mindfulness
$20 +
8:00 PM · $12.24 +
BuffBoyzz Gay Friendly Male Strip Clubs & Male Strippers Columbia SC
BuffBoyzz Gay Friendly Male Strippers Columbia · Columbia, SC 29210
Theater & Performing Arts
$12.24 +
8:00 PM · See listing
Bulwark LIVE: The Good Fight Tour
The Senate · 1022 Senate Street
Festivals
See listing
8:00 PM · $20 +
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Death Valley National Park
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Community & Social
$20 +
9:00 PM · $23.18 +
Return of The Main Event
Eleven40 kitchen & Lounge · 1140 bush river rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Nightlife & Clubbing
$23.18 +
Sold out9:00 PM · Free
TRAVEL BUSINESS SECRETS REVEALED | Lexington, SC
TownePlace Suites Columbia West/Lexington · 2915 Sunset Boulevard, West Columbia, SC 29169
Hiking & Outdoors
Free
9:00 PM · $28.52 +
NOSTALGIA 2K26
2000 Clemson Rd · 2000 Clemson Road, Columbia, SC 29229
Concerts & Live Music
$28.52 +
9:30 PM · $23.18 +
BCNAA Young Alumni Presents: SPIN DAT Alumni Mixer
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Columbia, South Carolina · 2100 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29210
Community & Social
$23.18 +
9:30 PM · $17.49 +
FOX BD CONCERT BC HOMECOMING KICK OFF
Security + Richland Police Enforced · 2768 Decker Blvd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Concerts & Live Music
$17.49 +
10:00 PM · $17.49 +
Bruhz Purple Panties Party
Ekko · 421 Bush River Rd suite 168, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Nightlife & Clubbing
$17.49 +
Sat, Oct 17
Sold out6:00 AM · Free
VOLUNTEER for 2026 Walk for Life and Famously Hot Pink 10K + 5K
Segra Park · 1640 Freed Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Community & Social
Free
Sold out8:00 AM · Free
Carolina 'Bye Week' Blitz Presented by Pickleball Charleston On Tour
1500 Dunbar Rd · 1500 Dunbar Road, Cayce, SC 29033
Sports & Fitness
Free
Sold out8:30 AM · $44.52 +
Moments and Melodies- Understanding Dementia Together
Lakeview Retirement Community · 2134 North Lake Drive, Columbia, SC 29212
Wellness & Mindfulness
$44.52 +
9:00 AM · $0 +
HUSH NO MORE's Walk, Roll, Run Against Domestic Violence
Moore Park · 7507 Eastview Drive, Irmo, SC 29063
Community & Social
$0 +
9:00 AM · $44.52 +
The Braelyn Aubrey Foundation Roll-A-Thon
Jitsu Academy SC · 1674 Lake Murray Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29212
Community & Social
$44.52 +
9:00 AM · $1599 +
PMP® Certification Training in Columbia, SC | Intensive 4-Day Bootcamp
1320 Main St suite 300 · 1320 Main Street #suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201
Business & Networking
$1599 +
10:00 AM · $12 +
Paint-a-Magnet Set | Make & Take Craft Activity Drop-In Event
Barnyard Flea Market / Purple Fox Shop Booth H-55 · 4414 Augusta Road We are in H-55!, Lexington, SC 29073
Workshops & Classes
$12 +
Plan ahead
Mimosa Yoga at Lazy Creek Taphouse
Sun, Nov 15 · Lazy Creek Taphouse
Coma Cinema w/ Dogwood Tales at Bluetile Skate Shop
Sun, Nov 8 · Bluetile Skateboards
The Power of You: Owning Your Voice, Value & Vision
Thu, Nov 5 · Dominion Energy South Carolina
Columbia, SC- Trading Card Academy Live Workshop
Mon, Nov 9 · 1320 Main St
Academics: Study Smarter Workshop
Wed, Nov 11 · Petigru College
A day of FREE Community Fitness at the South Carolina Statehouse
Sat, Nov 21 · South Carolina State House
Smoked Seafood Series
Tue, Nov 10 · Smoked
How to Budget
Fri, Nov 13 · Russell House
Frequently asked questions about events in Columbia
- Are there free events in Columbia?
- Yes, approximately 40 percent of the listed events are free to attend. These include a variety of community gatherings and other activities across different venues.
- Where do most events take place?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings are Colonial Life Arena, Russell House, Hyatt Park Elementary School, The Senate, and Township Auditorium. For specific venue details, you can contact [email protected].
- What types of events are listed?
- The most common event types are Community & Social, Sports & Fitness, Concerts & Live Music, Business & Networking, Family & Kids, and Wellness & Mindfulness. Community & Social events make up about 200 of the total listings.
- Which performers have upcoming dates?
- Upcoming performers include the University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens Basketball team, South Carolina Gamecocks Womens Basketball team, South Carolina Gamecocks Basketball, Matt Mathews, and Univ of South Carolina Gamecocks Football.