Who doesn’t love seeing a great show! In Columbia, we are fortunate to have The Koger Center for the Arts right here in our backyard. From concerts to Broadway shows to comedy relief, there’s a show to fit every mood. So why not make a night out of it! Here are some of our favorite suggestions to make your night at the Koger Center complete.
Pre-show Dinner
The phrase “Location, Location, Location” truly applies to the Koger Center when you are looking for dining options. It’s literally in the middle of everything with several of Columbia’s districts just minutes away. Stay in The Vista for dinner at Motor Supply Co. Bistro, or Boku Kitchen and Saloon. Head over to Main Street for options at Smoked, Lula Drake Wine Parlour or Market on Main. Find Publico Kitchen and Tap in Five Points or in the Bull Street District or head to West Columbia for a bite of Italian cuisine at Black Rooster or sip on a pint at Savage Craft Ale Works.
The Main Event
Holiday Season Performances
- Columbia Classical Ballet - The Nutcracker | December 5-7, 2025
- Cirque Dreams Holidaze | December 8, 2025
- South Carolina Ballet - The Nutcracker | December 13-14 and 20-2, 2025
- SC Philharmonic - Home for the Holidays | December 18, 2025
- ColaJazz - Live in the Lobby Jazz: Eve of the Eve | December 23, 2025
Broadway in Columbia
- Mrs. Doubtfire - November 11-13, 2025
- The Music Man - January 20-22, 2026
- Riverdance - February 8, 2026
- Chicago: The Musical - February 24-26, 2026
- Wicked: The Musical - March 25 - April 5, 2026
- Beetlejuice: The Musical - April 14-19, 2025
- Clue - June 6-7, 2026
The After Party
It will be hard to end the night after these fantastic performances. Take your after-show energy to Bourbon Columbia, Goat’s, Pearlz Oyster Bar, COA Agaverua y Cocina or The War Mouth for a late-night snack and a nightcap. Looking for dessert? Head a few blocks away from the Koger Center to Kaminsky's for delectable desserts made in house daily. We're talking key lime pie, cakes, cheesecakes and adult milkshakes. They're open until 1AM on Friday and Saturday and until 10pm from Sunday - Thursday.
Where to Crash
With several surrounding hotels, opt for an overnight stay. Nearby is the Cambria Hotel, a modern hotel with a cozy feel located in the heart of The Vista. The recently renovated Marriott Columbia Downtown is another nearby option, or stay in the heart of downtown at Hotel Trundle or Graduate Columbia.