# Music Events in Columbia, IL | Concerts & Live Music

- **Subtitle**: Explore music events in Columbia, Illinois — concerts, live music, gigs and festivals across every genre. Find dates, venues and tickets in one place.
- **Category**: Music
- **Display Name**: Music events
- **Type**: category

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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Freedom Fest
  - **Description**: Join us for Freedom Fest!FREE FoodFREE Cotton CandyFREE Snow ConesBounce HousesFace PaintingLive Music$100 Walmart Gift Card GiveawayPlus More Prize Giveaways!Real
  - **Date**: Sat, 12 Sep at 03:00 pm – Sat, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/potosi/freedom-fest-tickets/80003807593763
  - **Venue**: Washington County Town Square & Ampitheater
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## About

Music signifies the vibrant energy of the place! Such music events in [CITY] make the city alive throughout the year. From live music shows and concerts to karaoke nights and gigs at bars and cafes, music fills the silence beautifully in [CITY]. The city has a lot for you in store, and there isn’t any lack of music events in [CITY] for classical lovers or concertgoers! Music is here to heal you and make you groove with festivals and heartfelt concerts in [CITY]. Explore such music events happening near you with us and get in the groove to set the stage on fire.

## Music Events in Columbia

- **Event Name**: 2026 Columbia Days
  - **Description**: 2026 COLUMBIA DAYS (presented by Columbia Turner Hall)
Aug 14:  4pm - 11pm
Aug 15:  4pm - 11pm

Beer ~ Mixed Drinks ~ Food ~ Soda ~ Games ~ Rides ~ Music

LIVE MUSIC (7pm-11pm)
Friday - Bad Influence
Saturday - American Slang

PARADE (Sat, 4pm)
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/2026-columbia-days/200030523541421
  - **Venue**: Columbia Turner Hall
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Halloween Hi-Jinks
  - **Description**: Historic Main Street businesses welcome children to trick or treat on the Saturday before Halloween.
Stop by City Hall for kids' activities and music.
Costume contest at City Hall at noon.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/halloween-hi-jinks/200029471397533
  - **Venue**: 208 S Rapp Ave, Columbia, IL
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  - **Categories**: kids, halloween, trick-or-treat, contests
- **Event Name**: S4S Benefit Concert - Saturday
  - **Description**: 13th Annual Benefit Concert
1-day tickets, VIP tickets and weekend passes available. Military and Veterans and kids under 6 free.
More info at S4SSTL.ORG
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 606
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/s4s-benefit-concert-saturday/200030121799153
  - **Venue**: Songs4Soldiers in Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: S4S Benefit Concert - Friday
  - **Description**: 13th Annual Benefit Concert
1-day tickets, VIP tickets and weekend passes available. Military and Veterans and kids under 6 free.
More info at S4SSTL.ORG
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 566
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/s4s-benefit-concert-friday/200030122432943
  - **Venue**: Songs4Soldiers in Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, kids
- **Event Name**: Music On Main
  - **Description**: 🎵 Music on Main 🎵

Join us Thursday, October 1, from 6:30–9:00 PM for a relaxing evening of live music on Main Street near City Hall (208 S. Rapp). The Yacht Rockers will be bringing all your favorite yacht rock hits, so grab your lawn chairs and enjoy a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 113
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/music-on-main/200030522301104
  - **Venue**: 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL, United States, Illinois 62236
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, live-music
- **Event Name**: L&L at Sunset Overlook
  - **Description**: Beautiful views, great times, and tunes at Sunset Overlook in Columbia, IL!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/landl-at-sunset-overlook/200030170334355
  - **Venue**: Sunset Overlook
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- **Event Name**: Eric Prewitt Band at Chateau La Vin
  - **Description**: The best 'lil winebar evah!!!  Come out, you'll love it!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/eric-prewitt-band-at-chateau-la-vin/200030428674841
  - **Venue**: Chateau La Vin
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 7th Annual Rib War
  - **Description**: BACK AGAIN!!! Come smell the free smells and enjoy the great cooking for the 6th annual rib war!! Bring the lawn chairs up, enjoy the time with family and friends watching football, sharing food and a great time by all! We have the Modern Yesterday boys c
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 79
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/7th-annual-rib-war/200030500030357
  - **Venue**: 208 North Main Street Suite G, Columbia, IL, United States, Illinois 62236
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  - **Categories**: sports, football

## Trending Events in Columbia

- **Event Name**: Comedy Night at Columbia Kettle Works
  - **Description**: Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at the Comedy Night at Columbia Kettle Works in Columbia presented by Herron Entertainment the largest veteran owned talent agency.Currently in its thirteenth year, this nationwide comedy tou
  - **Venue**: Columbia Kettle Works
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- **Event Name**: Where Fashion Meets Tribute
  - **Description**: Some events entertain. Others inspire. Where Fashion Meets Tribute does both.Join us for an unforgettable evening where fashion, cinematic storytelling, and live performances come together to honor service, celebrate community, and
  - **Venue**: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC, USA
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- **Event Name**: Columbia Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field
  - **Venue**: Faurot Field
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- **Event Name**: 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: The Fray with Dashboard Confessional at Merriweather Post Pavilion
  - **Venue**: Merriweather Post Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: Zac Brown Band at Merriweather Post Pavilion
  - **Venue**: Merriweather Post Pavilion
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- **Event Name**: 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets at Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music events in Columbia?
  - **A:** 2026 Columbia Days (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at Columbia Turner Hall), Halloween Hi-Jinks (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at 208 S Rapp Ave, Columbia, IL), S4S Benefit Concert - Saturday (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 02:30 pm at Songs4Soldiers in Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park), S4S Benefit Concert - Friday (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 05:30 pm at Songs4Soldiers in Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park), Music On Main (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL, United States, Illinois 62236).
- **Q**: What are the top free Music events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Freedom Fest (Sat, 12 Sep at 03:00 pm at Washington County Town Square & Ampitheater).
- **Q**: What Music events are happening in Columbia in August 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 Columbia Days (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 04:00 pm at Columbia Turner Hall).
- **Q**: How can I find Music events in Columbia?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music events in Columbia on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Music events in Columbia?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Music events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music events in Columbia include Columbia Turner Hall, 208 S Rapp Ave, Columbia, IL, Songs4Soldiers in Bolm-Schuhkraft City Park.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music events in Columbia include City of Columbia, IL - Government, Songs4Soldiers, Columbia Community Collective.
- **Q**: What types of Music events can I find in Columbia?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Music events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Follow the Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music events are listed in Columbia.

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