Events in Columbia — December 2026 (63 Things to Do)

December 2026 in Columbia, South Carolina brings 63 live events across the city, led by music (20), family (16), community (9). 11 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Columbia in December 2026?

There are 63 events in Columbia, South Carolina in December 2026, including A Motown Christmas at Township Auditorium (7:00 PM), Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes Music Bingo with DJ Hadder at Tin Roof, CAOHC Certification - Columbia, SC at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison (8:00 AM), (Hybrid/In-Person) Employer Withholding Tax Workshop at South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) (10:00 AM). Browse the full December 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

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

Yes — 11 December 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 December 2026?

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

Events in Columbia — December 2026

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Events in Columbia — December 2026

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A Motown Christmas

Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes Music Bingo with DJ Hadder

CAOHC Certification - Columbia, SC

(Hybrid/In-Person) Employer Withholding Tax Workshop

Hello, Baby!

ThriveRichland Play Groups

CAOHC Re-certification - Columbia, SC

Family Storytime

ThriveRichland Play Groups

Heart of A Worshipper

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever

Leanne Morgan: THE TIME OF OUR LIVES TOUR

Veterans & Community Resource Fair

Joseph Natelli

The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short

Pentatonix: Christmas in the City Tour

Project X 26'

Family Storytime

ThriveRichland Play Groups

Patrick Davis Toys 4 Tots

Partners In Crime

NFL Watch Party

46th Annual USC Economic Outlook Conference

(Hybrid/In-Person) ABL Special Events Workshop

Hello, Baby!

ThriveRichland Play Groups

DJ HaDDer

2nd Thursday Jazz DInner Series: Sinatra

Family Storytime

ThriveRichland Play Groups

Denny Love: Show Love Tour

Jodeci - 35th Anniversary Tour of Forever My Lady

4th Annual Social Justice and Modjeska Simkins Freedom Fighter Award Gala

Super Nash Bros

Family Storytime

All Around the World Fashion Show

Handel's Messiah - Saturday, December 12, 6:30pm

The Twins 50th Birthday Celebration

Yule Masquerade Ball

Lovedrive The Band

Handel's Messiah - Sunday, December 13, 4:00pm

NFL Watch Party

Book Group: Wheatley Coffee and a Book

Book Group: Shelf Indulgence

Hello, Baby!

ThriveRichland Play Groups

Columbia SC - Midget Mayhem / Little Mania Mini Wrestling! (Ages 12+)

Family Storytime

ThriveRichland Play Groups

SAW The Musical The Unauthorized Parody of Saw (South Carolina)

Christmas with Dante Lewis

A G.U.M.B.O EXPERIENCE "Christmas Edition" Holiday Drive

Natalie Uhlenhake

Family Storytime

Bingo Loco - 21+

Freeway Music Showcase

NFL Watch Party

Steve Hofstetter in Columbia, SC! (7:30 PM)

Book Group: Wheatley Tuesday Night Tales

Christmas

A Motown Christmas

A Motown Christmas

Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes Music Bingo with DJ Hadder

Tacos, Tequila, & Tunes Music Bingo with DJ Hadder

CAOHC Certification - Columbia, SC

CAOHC Certification - Columbia, SC

(Hybrid/In-Person) Employer Withholding Tax Workshop

(Hybrid/In-Person) Employer Withholding Tax Workshop

Hello, Baby!

Hello, Baby!

ThriveRichland Play Groups

ThriveRichland Play Groups

CAOHC Re-certification - Columbia, SC