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Things to Do in Columbia, SC: Events, Live Music & What's On This Week

From shows at the Koger Center for the Arts and Township Auditorium to the South Carolina State Fair, Segra Park and nights out in the Vista, WOW Columbia is your guide to what's on, and where, in Columbia, SC.

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Top 10 Things to Do in Columbia, SC This Week

10 standout Columbia, SC events from the Evvnt calendar this week, from live music and comedy to sports and family days out. All times Eastern.

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  1. Scarlet rae

    The Senate

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  2. Friday Martini Madness at Top Dawg Tavern in Columbia

    Top Dawg Tavern -Columbia

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  3. Mojo Brookzz

    Township Auditorium

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  4. Tico's Gravel Grinder 10K

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  5. Nightmare In Elmwood 5k

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  6. Columbia Boos & Booze Halloween Bar Crawl: 3rd Annual

    Tin Roof

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  7. Elliot Poston

    Gather COLA

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  8. Costume & Characters Kids' Night

    East Bay Deli

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  9. Costume & Characters Kids' Night

    East Bay Deli

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  10. Yung Gravy: The Senate - Joy Rider Tour

    The Senate

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Dates, times and availability can change; please confirm with the organizer before you go.Updated Oct 17, 2026

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Columbia Neighborhoods & Venues

Here's where Columbia, SC comes alive after dark and on weekends.

The Vista

Columbia, SC's warehouse district: restaurants, bars, galleries and the convention center.

Five Points

Near campus in Columbia, SC: live music, pubs, festivals and late nights.

Main Street

Downtown Columbia, SC: the Nickelodeon Theater, the Saturday market, restaurants and museums.

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Columbia Events FAQ

What's on in Columbia, SC this weekend?

The WOW Columbia events calendar on this page lists concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family activities and more in Columbia, SC. Use the category filters to narrow events by date and type, and check our Top 10 Things to Do in Columbia, SC This Week for ideas.

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