In October 2025, Columbia, SC hosts a variety of concerts and shows at multiple venues. Some key events include:
- Live Outside Concert Series at Koger Center on Fridays:
- October 3: J Roddy Walson & The Automatic Band
- October 10: The Ramblers
- October 17: Indianola (all free concerts at 5 p.m. on the Plaza Stage)
- October 10: Turnpike Troubadors performing red dirt country at Township Auditorium
- October 17: Kansas Band & Blue Öyster Cult live concert at Township Auditorium (7:30 PM)
- October 19: Brandon Lake, Grammy-winning worship artist at Colonial Life Arena
- October 24: Tracy Lawrence & Josh Turner at Township Auditorium (7:00 PM)
- October 24-25: Dracula ballet performances at Koger Center
- October 31: Live in the Lobby – Jazz at Koger Center (7:30 PM)
- Various other cultural events including Halloween Hoopla at Riverbank Zoo on October 17 and 19
These events span genres including country, rock, jazz, ballet, and contemporary worship music, mainly hosted at Township Auditorium, Koger Center, Colonial Life Arena, and other popular Columbia venues. There are also ongoing monthly events like First Thursday on Main featuring vendors and music.
This lineup offers diverse entertainment options for October live shows in Columbia, SC.
SOURCES
[1](https://concertfix.com/concerts/columbia-sc)
[2](https://grants.columbiasc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sept-Oct.pdf)
[3](https://colatoday.6amcity.com/25-concerts-to-see-in-columbia-this-fall)
[4](https://www.kogercenterforthearts.com/event/live-outside-2025-season/)
[5](https://www.columbiasc-theater.com/shows/concert)
