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Events in Columbia and nearby Lexington and Irmo, South Carolina: concerts, shows, festivals, games, holiday lights and markets on our checked calendar, with this weekend first and every upcoming date below. Each date and price was read on the organizer’s own page.
32 upcoming events in Columbia on our checked calendar, next up: Boo at the Zoo (Riverbanks Zoo & Garden) (Oct 16); David Sedaris (Nov 2); Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener) (Nov 3).
This list is rebuilt from our South Carolina events dataset (calendar last re-checked Oct 25, 2026). Every date and price was read on the organizer’s own page; “See event site” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans change, so check the organizer’s page before you drive.
Columbia This Weekend (Oct 31-Nov 1, 2026)
No one-off events on our Columbia calendar this weekend. See everything on this weekend in South Carolina.
Upcoming Columbia Events
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boo at the Zoo (Riverbanks Zoo & Garden) | Oct 16-30 (6:00-9:00 PM nightly) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| David Sedaris | Mon, Nov 2 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Stetson (home opener) | Tue, Nov 3 (Tipoff 7:00 PM (Tuesday)) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Gamecocks football vs. Texas A&M (Homecoming) | Sat, Nov 7 (Kickoff in the afternoon, exact time to be announced (Saturday)) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Columbia Choral Society: Light for the Journey | Sun, Nov 8 (4:00 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | $20 adults; $15 seniors and military; $10 students; under 14 free |
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Southeast Missouri State | Sun, Nov 8 (Tipoff 1:00 PM (Sunday)) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Craftsmen's Christmas Classic Art and Craft Festival (Columbia) | Nov 13-15 (Fri 10am-8pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm) | Columbia · Midlands | Adults $10; ages 6-12 $1; under 6 free |
| South Carolina Philharmonic: The Masters of Melody | Fri, Nov 13 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Columbia Princess Day | Sat, Nov 14 (10 am- 4:30 pm) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Gamecocks women's basketball vs. FGCU | Tue, Nov 17 (Tipoff 7:00 PM (Tuesday)) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Gamecocks football vs. Georgia (Senior Day) | Sat, Nov 21 (Kickoff time to be announced (Saturday)) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Junior League of Columbia Holiday Market | Dec 3-6 | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Snowball Festival (craft fair, tree lighting, carnival, Christmas parade) | Dec 3-6 | Lexington · Midlands | See event site |
| Carolina Carillon Holiday Parade (74th) Our guide | Sat, Dec 5 | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Gamecocks women's basketball vs. Oklahoma State | Sun, Dec 6 (Tipoff 4:00 PM (Sunday)) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| South Carolina Ballet: Nutcracker at the Koger Center | Dec 12-20 (Dec 12 and 19 at 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Dec 13 and 20 at 3:00 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Clemson | Tue, Dec 15 (Tipoff 9:00 PM (Tuesday)) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| South Carolina Philharmonic: Home for the Holidays | Thu, Dec 17 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Christmas with Dante Lewis | Fri, Dec 18 (7PM-10PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. South Carolina State | Tue, Dec 29 (4:00 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Arkansas (SEC) | Wed, Jan 6 (9:00 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Gamecocks men's basketball vs. Texas A&M (SEC) | Sat, Jan 9 (3:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| South Carolina Philharmonic: Beethoven (250) & Blue Jeans | Sat, Jan 9 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Collectors Showdown (sports cards, Pokemon, TCG) | Jan 16-17 | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| South Carolina Philharmonic: The Golden Age of Hollywood | Sat, Feb 6 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| South Carolina Philharmonic: Monumental & Grandiose | Sat, Mar 13 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Legally Blonde: The Musical (Broadway in Columbia) | Wed, Mar 24 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| The Wiz (Broadway in Columbia) | Mar 29-31 (7:30 PM) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
Running For Weeks In Columbia
Not checked for each date: these run for weeks, and some open only on certain days or nights.
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EdVenture Children's Museum (Columbia) | Sep 8-May 31, 2027 (Until Memorial Day: Mon 9-5; Tue closed; Wed-Sat 9-5; Sun noon-5) | Columbia · Midlands | $15 children and adults; $10 first responders, military and seniors with ID; more prices on the event page |
| South Carolina State Museum First Sunday | Nov 1-Mar 7, 2027 | Columbia · Midlands | General admission $1 on First Sunday; more prices on the event page |
| Fireflies Holiday Lights (Segra Park) | Nov 20-Jan 3, 2027 (Nightly 6-9 PM; New Year's Eve 5-8 PM; closed Nov 26, Dec 25 and Jan 1) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
| Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Our guide | Nov 20-Jan 10, 2027 (Select nights 5-9pm; Santa visits through Dec 23) | Columbia · Midlands | See event site |
Columbia Events By Month
- November 2026 13 in Columbia
- December 2026 9 in Columbia
- January 2027 4 in Columbia
- February 2027 1 in Columbia
- March 2027 3 in Columbia
Venues In Columbia
- Colonial Life Arena Arena
- Koger Center for the Arts Performing Arts Center
- Segra Park Ballpark
- South Carolina State Fairgrounds Fairgrounds
- Township Auditorium Theatre
- Williams-Brice Stadium Stadium
More nearby: Midlands SC Events: Oct 2026 to Mar 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is happening in Columbia this weekend?
The “This Weekend” list at the top of this page shows every one-off event on our Columbia calendar for the coming Saturday and Sunday. It changes on its own every week.
Where do these Columbia events come from?
From the organizers’ and venues’ own pages. Each event links to the page we read, and our South Carolina events dataset shows the date each row was checked.
Which towns does this page cover?
Columbia and nearby Lexington and Irmo. Events elsewhere in the Midlands are on the Midlands events page.
How do I add an event in Columbia?
Send it through our submit an event form with a link to the organizer’s page. We check it there before it is listed.
Keep Planning
- Midlands events
- Month guides: Columbia in November, Columbia in December
- South Carolina this weekend and events by month
- South Carolina venues and all events by region
Sources
- Each event links to the organizer’s or venue’s own page, where its date and price were read.
- South Carolina events dataset and the venues dataset, each with a checked date per row.
How we check: editorial standards, corrections.
Cite this page: It's South Carolina, “Columbia SC Events”, itssouthcarolina.com/columbia-events/ (updated ). By the It's South Carolina editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.