Koger Center for the Arts is a performing arts center in Columbia, in South Carolina's Midlands, home of seasons by South Carolina Ballet, The South Carolina Philharmonic and Columbia Classical Ballet; USC School of Music. Next on our calendar: David Sedaris (Nov 2), and 3 more dates below. Box office, parking, bag and accessibility details below were read from the venue’s own site on October 25, 2026.
- TypePerforming Arts Center2,256 seats
- Upcoming4 on our calendarlive from our calendar
- WhereColumbiaRichland County, Midlands
- TicketsBox officeofficial seller below
Upcoming at Koger Center for The Arts
- Nov 2David SedarisColumbia
- Dec 12–20South Carolina Ballet: Nutcracker at the Koger CenterColumbia
- Mar 24Legally Blonde: The Musical (Broadway in Columbia)Columbia
- Mar 29–31The Wiz (Broadway in Columbia)Columbia
Dates from our checked events list, matched to this venue by its name, its own website or a home team that plays here. The venue's own calendar has every show; confirm times and tickets there.
About Koger Center for The Arts
The Koger Center for the Arts is the University of South Carolina's performing arts center at Greene and Assembly Streets in Columbia, opened January 14, 1989. Its proscenium theater has 2,256 seats on Orchestra, Grand Tier and Balcony levels and hosts touring shows, local arts groups and USC School of Music performances.
Home of: seasons by South Carolina Ballet, The South Carolina Philharmonic and Columbia Classical Ballet; USC School of Music (including the USC Symphony Orchestra) and USC Department of Theatre and Dance performances
Capacity, as the venue states it: The Koger Center has 2,256 seats on three levels
Tickets and Box Office
- Official tickets: The only way to purchase official tickets is from the Koger Center Box Office: In Person / Order Online / Call (803) 251-2222 / Koger Center App
- Box office: Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (Located at the back of the Koger Center on the corner of Greene and Park Streets); also in the lobby on event days starting one hour prior to curtain time.
- Phone: (803) 777-7500 (main); box office 803-777-5112; tickets by phone 803-251-2222
Parking
There are a number of paid surface parking lots and parking garages in the area, as well as metered street parking. USC lots only when staffed and sold or with a USC hangtag; valet at some events (call (803) 777-7500); free ten-minute box office spots at Park and Greene; drop-off in the circle in front.
Bag Policy
No clear bag policy: All bags are allowed in the Koger Center as long as it can fit underneath a seat or on a patron's lap. Some events (such as graduations) may set their own clear bag policy.
Accessibility
Dedicated ADA seating sections on the Orchestra and Balcony levels; ADA parking in the traffic circle in front of the Koger Center and School of Music; assisted listening devices at the House Manager's office; elevators to Grand Tier and Balcony; ADA restrooms on all levels.
Directions and Contact
- Address: 1051 Greene St., Columbia, SC 29201
- Map point: 33.99571,-81.03425, from OpenStreetMap. Directions in Google Maps
- Official site: kogercenterforthearts.com
Near Koger Center for The Arts
- 1Colonial Life ArenaArenaunder 1 mi
- 2Columbia Museum of ArtMuseumsunder 1 mi
- 3EdVenture Children's MuseumMuseumsunder 1 mi
- 4South Carolina State MuseumMuseumsunder 1 mi
- 5Township AuditoriumTheatreabout 1 mi
- 6South Carolina State FairgroundsFairgroundsabout 1 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
FAQ
How do I find out what is on at Koger Center for the Arts?
The Upcoming list on this page shows dates from our checked South Carolina events calendar that name this venue; it updates daily. The venue’s own site (kogercenterforthearts.com) lists every show.
Where do I park for Koger Center for the Arts?
There are a number of paid surface parking lots and parking garages in the area, as well as metered street parking. USC lots only when staffed and sold or with a USC hangtag; valet at some events (call (803) 777-7500); free ten-minute box office spots at Park and Greene; drop-off in the circle in front.
What bags can I bring into Koger Center for the Arts?
No clear bag policy: All bags are allowed in the Koger Center as long as it can fit underneath a seat or on a patron's lap. Some events (such as graduations) may set their own clear bag policy.
What We Could Not Verify
- Event times and ticket prices are set per show; confirm on the official ticket page.
Sources
- Koger Center for the Arts: official site (read 2026-10-25)
- Koger Center for the Arts: box office (read 2026-10-25)
- Koger Center for the Arts: parking (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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