Columbia Arts Council

Arts & Cultural Events

The City of Columbia hosts a range of special events and festivals throughout the year. Events include the city's long-time Mule Day week-long celebration each April, Columbia thus known historically as the Mule Capitol of the World. Columbia hosts events that include city-sponsored events, public-private partnerships, and events sponsored by

Arts & Cultural Events

Crawfish Boil and Cajun Feast

May 16

Crawfish Boil and Cajun Feast

May 16, 2026

Rebel Bar & Grill

May - Dec 16 - 26

Farmers Market

May 16, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026

Pryor Art Gallery - Columbia Arts Council Exhibition of Local Artists

May - Jun 16 - 12

Pryor Art Gallery - Columbia Arts Council Exhibition of Local Artists

May 16, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026

Pryor Art Gallery

Quilted Trinkets Workshop

May 19

Quilted Trinkets Workshop

May 19, 2026

Ollie and Finn's Counter

The Mulehouse Songwriter Series

May 22

The Mulehouse Songwriter Series

May 22, 2026

The Mulehouse

Country Dance Night with Urban Cowboy Line Dancing

May 23

Country Dance Night with Urban Cowboy Line Dancing

May 23, 2026

The Mulehouse

Makers Market - Sip, Shop & Stroll

May 23

Makers Market - Sip, Shop & Stroll

May 23, 2026

Memorial Building

Steel Magnolias

May - Jun 29 - 07

Steel Magnolias

May 29, 2026 - Jun 07, 2026

Riverwalk Park

Scotty Morton Band

May 30

Scotty Morton Band

May 30, 2026

Rebel Bar & Grill

Live on the Square - Diana's Mambo Maniacs

Jun 05

Live on the Square - Diana's Mambo Maniacs

Jun 05, 2026

Puckett's

Stand Up Bright to You by Encore Comedy

Jun 07

Stand Up Bright to You by Encore Comedy

Jun 07, 2026

Twisted Copper Brewing Company - Downtown Columbia

Karaoke Night with DJ Carlic!

Jun - Nov 12 - 13

Karaoke Night with DJ Carlic!

Jun 12, 2026 - Nov 13, 2026

McCreary's Irish Pub

The 8th Annual Blueberry Festival at Highland Realm Farm

Jun 13

The 8th Annual Blueberry Festival at Highland Realm Farm

Jun 13, 2026

Highland Realm

Courtyard Jazz, Blues & Cigars

Jun 20

Courtyard Jazz, Blues & Cigars

Jun 20, 2026

The Mulehouse

Brothers Revolt Live at The Rebel

Jun 21

Brothers Revolt Live at The Rebel

Jun 21, 2026

Rebel Bar & Grill

Live on the Square - James Carothers

Jul 03

Live on the Square - James Carothers

Jul 03, 2026

Puckett's

Music City Dueling Pianos

Jul 24

Music City Dueling Pianos

Jul 24, 2026

The Mulehouse

Live on the Square - Brothers Maven

Aug 07

Live on the Square - Brothers Maven

Aug 07, 2026

Puckett's

Columbia Comic Book Expo

Sep 28

Columbia Comic Book Expo

Sep 28, 2026

Square West Arts Loft

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