Where to See Shows and Concerts
If you are looking for somewhere to enjoy the magic of a symphony, catch a musical, see a dance company perform, or enjoy a theatrical production, then Columbia has you covered. Check out our list of theatres and venues to catch a show or concert near Columbia, SC.
Located at the Univerity of South Carolina, this theatre offers broadway productions, ballet performances, special guest speakers, symphony orchestras, musical productions, sensory-friendly family concerts, and more!
The ticketing policy requires all persons, even babies, to have a ticket to the event.
There is a coat check for strollers and car seats.
Columbia Children's Theatre
803.691.4548 | 1218 Batchelor Street, West Columbia, SC
The Columbia Children’s Theatre Summer Camp is a week-long experience to get your child moving, learning, and having fun. Activities will include acting, set design, playwriting, and more. There are a variety of camp offerings for different age groups.
2026 info TBA
Dates: June – July
Ages: k–12
Price: $150–$560
Full and Half day available
Columbia Marionette Theatre
Columbia Marionette Theatre offers family-friendly puppet shows for kids and families.
Shows change every few months, and are typically classic stories like The Wizard of Oz, Jack and the Giant, and more.
Birthday Parties: Parties at Columbia Marionette Theatre include
- two hours in a themed party room
- a gift for the birthday child
- admission to the puppet show
- can be booked on Saturday (2 times available)
- Party package prices are $75 non refundable deposit plus $9 per child
Drayton Hall is located on the USC campus at Wardlaw College and offers performances theatre, dance, and artistic performances throughout the year.
Theatre located at Midland Technical College offers large-scale productions, dance performances, live theatre and variety shows, symphony performances, and musical performances.
Many of their productions are of classical themes, and they occasionally have performances geared toward younger viewership.
Town Theatre
803.799.2510 | 1012 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
Town Theatre offers a youth theatre program with a variety of classes and production experiences for youth and teens.
Summer Camp: Town Theatre offers various summer camps for rising kindergartners through rising 12th graders. From improv to tap dancing to musical theatre and more . . . there are plenty of options to satisfy the kid who loves performing.
Dates: June – July
Ages: 5 – 17
Price: ~$150 – $180 per session/workshop
Full and Half day available