Koger Center for the Arts

Koger Center for the Arts Columbia's premier center for the performing arts and a cultural destination for audiences
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07/22/2024

Want a great VIP experience like this one? VIP tickets for A Night in Nashville on August 2, 2024 include a special pre-concert show like this one! Spend some extra time getting to know and learn about the featured performers of the night, and listen to some more amazing music! Tickets are still available on our website at https://buff.ly/2TZZyaC.

07/21/2024

2024-25 is going to be exciting. To see all of the amazing things we've got planned, visit our website https://buff.ly/3jxGARk

Did you miss the first Night in Nashville concert in July? Don't worry - we've got another one scheduled for August 2 at...
07/18/2024

Did you miss the first Night in Nashville concert in July? Don't worry - we've got another one scheduled for August 2 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Blake Weinbach, Shelby Raye, and MackMartin! Tickets are available now at https://buff.ly/3B8U7IW - don't wait long to get yours!

We've got tickets available to see Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert with the South Carolina Philharmonic on August 25! G...
07/16/2024

We've got tickets available to see Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert with the South Carolina Philharmonic on August 25! Grab your tickets for an out of this world matinee, or a family night out on our website at https://buff.ly/3B8U7IW!

There's only one week left for all interested artists to submit their artwork to our annual competition, "The Project: A...
07/12/2024

There's only one week left for all interested artists to submit their artwork to our annual competition, "The Project: A Call for Art!" Rules for submitting work along with the submission form can be found on our website at https://buff.ly/4aWlyWv ! All artists across South Carolina are encouraged to apply!

Single tickets for amazing concerts by the South Carolina Philharmonic are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased at our ...
07/10/2024

Single tickets for amazing concerts by the South Carolina Philharmonic are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased at our box office, through the Koger Center app, over the phone at 803-251-2222, or on our website at https://buff.ly/3B8U7IW!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Classical Arts and The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents "Swan Lake" on January 14, 2025! Tickets...
07/08/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Classical Arts and The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine presents "Swan Lake" on January 14, 2025! Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, July 12, but you can get yours early until July 11 with the code "Swan10" when you go to buy tickets! Visit our website at https://buff.ly/3LiByqN to get yours today!

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!
07/04/2024

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Sink your teeth into this! South Carolina Ballet's Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is on sale now! To purchase  tickets, vis...
07/03/2024

Sink your teeth into this! South Carolina Ballet's Dracula: Ballet with a Bite is on sale now! To purchase tickets, visit our website, our box office or by calling us at (803) 251-2222.

Join us for two events tonight - a free closing reception for our current gallery show, "The Beat of the Heart," featuri...
06/27/2024

Join us for two events tonight - a free closing reception for our current gallery show, "The Beat of the Heart," featuring an exclusive performance by special guest vocalist Brittany Turnipseed! At 7:30 p.m., join us for Live in the Lobby: Gotham Kings! Tickets are still available at https://buff.ly/2TZZyaC.

Tomorrow is  ! We've got a full schedule of events to stop by and check out. Bring your kids by in the morning to play w...
06/20/2024

Tomorrow is ! We've got a full schedule of events to stop by and check out. Bring your kids by in the morning to play with a variety of instruments and make some noise, learn how to play some music on the ukulele or drums, watch student recitals, and participate in a community drum circle all throughout the day! All of these events are free and open to the public, and we welcome patrons of all ages!

One week from today: join us for the newest Koger Center Presents production: "A Night in Nashville" led by Blake Weinba...
06/19/2024

One week from today: join us for the newest Koger Center Presents production: "A Night in Nashville" led by Blake Weinbach and featuring singer-songwriters Shelby Raye and Nick Stone! Get your tickets today on our website at https://buff.ly/3XvqI7U and join us as we celebrate up and coming country music artists!

Just announced: Nate Jackson's Super Funny World Tour! Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, June 21. Want to get ...
06/18/2024

Just announced: Nate Jackson's Super Funny World Tour! Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, June 21. Want to get early access to presale tickets? Join the Koger Center mailing list through our website here: https://buff.ly/3KgcSfx

Thanks to Publix in the Vista for the creative Shrek donuts for the load in crew. Opening performance of Shrek the Music...
06/18/2024

Thanks to Publix in the Vista for the creative Shrek donuts for the load in crew. Opening performance of Shrek the Musical starts at 7:30 with shows on Wednesday and Thursday!

UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. CONGRATULATIONS TO  FOR WINNING!
06/18/2024

UPDATE: THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. CONGRATULATIONS TO FOR WINNING!

JUST ANNOUNCED: "Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience" is coming to the Koger Center on October 22, 2024! Tickets go on s...
06/17/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: "Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience" is coming to the Koger Center on October 22, 2024! Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, June 21. Want access to presale tickets? Sign up for the Koger Center email list on our website at https://buff.ly/3KgcSfx

Shrek the Musical starts TOMORROW! We've got a limited availability of tickets, so don't wait any longer! Shrek the Musi...
06/17/2024

Shrek the Musical starts TOMORROW! We've got a limited availability of tickets, so don't wait any longer! Shrek the Musical plays at the Koger Center from June 18 - 20, and you can grab tickets for the whole family on our website at https://buff.ly/2TZZyaC.

Ali Siddiq's "I Got A Story To Tell" tour is tomorrow here at the Koger Center! Still haven't gotten your ticket yet? Vi...
06/14/2024

Ali Siddiq's "I Got A Story To Tell" tour is tomorrow here at the Koger Center! Still haven't gotten your ticket yet? Visit our website at https://buff.ly/3VlbTU8 !

Do you have a child or family member who's looking to learn a new instrument? Columbia Arts Academy is providing free wo...
06/12/2024

Do you have a child or family member who's looking to learn a new instrument? Columbia Arts Academy is providing free workshops for drums, voice, and ukulele at the Koger Center for Make Music Day on June 21! Join us and CAA from 12 - 1 p.m.!

Join Columbia Community Drum Circle for a free, open to the public drum circle during Make Music Day at the Koger Center...
06/11/2024

Join Columbia Community Drum Circle for a free, open to the public drum circle during Make Music Day at the Koger Center on June 21! Feel free to bring a drum or two of your own to the Plaza Stage!

If you need a last minute Father's Day gift, check out our Ali Siddiq flash sale -- get 20% off PL2 and PL3 tickets for ...
06/10/2024

If you need a last minute Father's Day gift, check out our Ali Siddiq flash sale -- get 20% off PL2 and PL3 tickets for the "I Got a Story to Tell" tour on June 16! Tickets available here with the code "FATHER": https://buff.ly/3XbCBzL

On sale now: Menopause the Musical 2 ®: Cruising Through 'The Change'!All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the ...
06/07/2024

On sale now: Menopause the Musical 2 ®: Cruising Through 'The Change'!
All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Get your tickets at https://buff.ly/2TZZyaC!

Some new and exciting renovations are taking place this summer. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!
06/06/2024

Some new and exciting renovations are taking place this summer. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on!

Catch The Gotham Kings on June 27th as part of our 2024 Live in the Lobby season! Tickets are still on sale but going fa...
06/05/2024

Catch The Gotham Kings on June 27th as part of our 2024 Live in the Lobby season! Tickets are still on sale but going fast -- visit https://buff.ly/3V5KfJn

We've got a great selection of local artists on display at the Koger Center - Malik Greene in the Nook, Josef Berliner i...
06/03/2024

We've got a great selection of local artists on display at the Koger Center - Malik Greene in the Nook, Josef Berliner in our lobby, and a stellar group in the Upstairs Gallery (Keith Tolen, Fred Townsend, Jeffrey Miller, Ryan McClendon, and Rodgers Boykin). Stop by any time between 9-5 on Monday - Friday, and check out our gallery spaces.
Want the chance to show your work in the Koger Center? We are still accepting submissions to the Project: A 2024 Call for Art! Submit your art here: https://buff.ly/3R3D6bk

The Koger Center has been nominated for three Free Times Best of Columbia categories:Best Music VenueBest Family Attract...
05/31/2024

The Koger Center has been nominated for three Free Times Best of Columbia categories:
Best Music Venue
Best Family Attraction
Best Local Website, Music/Entertainment
Cast your vote now at https://buff.ly/3VmucbG !

05/30/2024

Don't miss any of these amazing upcoming performances in the Muzika! Varna International Festival at the Koger Center. Tickets available on our website at https://buff.ly/2TZZyaC.

We've still got tickets available for our special Live in the Lobby Jazz concert with The Gotham Kings! Visit https://bu...
05/22/2024

We've still got tickets available for our special Live in the Lobby Jazz concert with The Gotham Kings! Visit https://buff.ly/2TZZyaC to get tickets for Gotham Kings and so many other great events!

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1051 Greene Street
Columbia, SC
29201

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18037777500

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Columbia’s Premier Center for the Performing Arts

Located in the heart of the vista, the capital city’s vibrant hub of dining and entertainment, the Koger Center for the Arts stands out as Columbia’s premier center for the performing arts.

As a cultural destination for audiences seeking diverse experiences in a lively and dynamic setting, the Koger Center features several local arts groups including the Columbia City Ballet, The South Carolina Philharmonic, and the Columbia Classical Ballet. With the University of South Carolina, the Koger Center hosts performances by both the USC Dance Department and the School of Music, including the USC Symphony Orchestra. The Koger Center is proud to also be the home of Broadway In Columbia, bringing the best of world-class productions to Columbia!

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