Events in Columbia — August 2026 (83 Things to Do)

August 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina brings 83 live events across the city, led by community (25), food & drink (13), sports (13). 8 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Columbia in August 2026?

There are 83 events in Columbia, South Carolina in August 2026, including Watch Freely: The Shawshank Redemption at Richland Library Main, Tech on Tap August 2026 at Boyd Innovation Center, powered by GrowCo (5:00 PM), AAF Midlands Annual Kickoff 2026 at Three Notch'd Brewery & Craft Kitchen - Columbia (5:30 PM), Music of Ray Charles at ColaJazz Foundation. Browse the full August 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Columbia in August 2026?

Yes — 8 August 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Columbia. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Columbia for a specific date in August 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Columbia, South Carolina with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow August 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Columbia — August 2026

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