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Your Weekend Guide to Columbia
August 21 – August 23, 2026 · 20 events
This weekend in Columbia, South Carolina brings 20 live events across the city — from arts & culture to community. 1 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.
Columbia's live events scene benefits from the University of South Carolina and the city's role as the state capital. The Township Auditorium hosts major touring acts and events. The Music Farm and New Brookland Tavern book mid-size and club shows. The Koger Center for the Arts presents Broadway tours and cultural programming. The Columbia Museum of Art and Nickelodeon Theatre add curated events. Five Points and the Vista districts keep live music flowing at bars and restaurants. Famously Hot New Year and the SC State Fair bring major seasonal events.
Events in Columbia This Sunday
6 events are listed for Sunday, including Soda City Comic Convention 2026 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (10:00 AM), Pilates & Brunch at Smoked at Smoked (10:00 AM), Legacy Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Make and Create: Future Visions Zine Workshop at Richland Library Main. Events that start earlier in the weekend may still be running Sunday; open an event for its current schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What's happening in Columbia this weekend?
- There are 20 events happening in Columbia this weekend (August 21 – August 23, 2026), including Sound Lounge w/ Preach Jacobs at Ambrosia Taverna, Turning Pages Reading Lab at Richland Library Main, Noon Debrief: Rifles vs. Muskets at Richland Library Main, Augusta GreenJackets at Columbia Fireflies at Segra Park. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.
- Are there free things to do in Columbia this weekend?
- Yes — 1 events in Columbia this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.
- What events are happening in Columbia this Sunday?
- 6 listed events are happening in Columbia this Sunday, including Soda City Comic Convention 2026 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (10:00 AM), Pilates & Brunch at Smoked at Smoked (10:00 AM), Legacy Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Make and Create: Future Visions Zine Workshop at Richland Library Main.
- Where can I find things to do in Columbia, South Carolina?
- VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Columbia. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.
