

# Events & Things To Do In Columbia on 1st May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Columbia on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Columbia on 1st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Columbia

- **Event Name**: Parking Sound of Freedom JoyFest with Le'Andria Johnson, Kierra Sheard, and more
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Colonial Life Arena
🏠 Address: 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
🌆 City: Columbia
📍 Location: 33.9949, -81.0372🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Parking Sound of Freedom JoyFest with Le'Andria Johnson, Kierra Sheard, and more, the
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/parking-sound-of-freedom-joyfest-with-leandria-johnson-kierra-sheard-and-more/3200029481383121
  - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena
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- **Event Name**: Midlands Coin Club Spring Coin Show
  - **Description**: Best Coin show in the Midlands of South Carolina. Over 31 dealers, 70+ tables. Coins, currency, gold &amp; silver, tokens, medals, US and world, coin supplies and some jewelry.24 hour security, Family Friendly event.
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 – Sat May 02 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/midlands-coin-club-spring-coin-show-tickets/80003607367949
  - **Venue**: Medallion Conference Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: nonprofit, shopping, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Lucky Wednesday at Gather COLA
  - **Description**: Come and bring your friends to enjoy an evening of great music and delicious food at Columbia's first open-air food hall with dining, retail, bars, and more!
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/lucky-wednesday-at-gather-cola/200029764270051
  - **Venue**: Gather COLA
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- **Event Name**: Candles Cocktails & Conversation
  - **Description**: Candles, cocktails, and conversation—enjoy candle making, drinks, and fun, meaningful connections in a grown, elevated vibe.
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/candles-cocktails-and-conversation/100001986334121829
  - **Venue**: 6800 Shakespeare Rd
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  - **Price**: USD 25
- **Event Name**: Georgia and South Carolina Regional Centering Consortium
  - **Description**: Centering Regional Consortium meeting on May 1st from 10 AM to 3 PM.About this EventCentering Healthcare Institute (CHI) is delighted to invite you to a South Carolina and Georgia Regional Centering Consortium meeting on
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri May 01 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/georgia-and-south-carolina-regional-centering-consortium/100001980149844489
  - **Venue**: Prisma Health Family Medicine-Colonial Drive
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: meetups, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Sound of Freedom JoyFest with Le'Andria Johnson, Kierra Sheard, and more
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Colonial Life Arena
🏠 Address: 801 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
🌆 City: Columbia
📍 Location: 33.9949, -81.0372✨ Discover the extraordinary at Sound of Freedom JoyFest with Le'Andria Johnson, Kierra Sheard, and more, where
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/sound-of-freedom-joyfest-with-leandria-johnson-kierra-sheard-and-more/3200029555856358
  - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena
  - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Sound+of+Freedom+JoyFest+with+Le%27Andria+Johnson%2C+Kierra+Sheard%2C+and+more&date=Fri+May+01+2026+at+09%3A00+pm&bg=4
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures

## Trending Events in Columbia

- **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**: Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) -Columbia Area!
  - **Description**: Pop-Up Picnic in the Park Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) Watch sunset with fun digital activities over picnic!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: A. Perry Philips Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Kamala Harris
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Kamala Harris, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Township Auditorium in dynamic Columbia, SC, this event will become the talk of the town.
  - **Venue**: Township Auditorium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9832db60-2923-11f1-b5b5-27b5aa632dad-rimg-w1200-h800-dc141316-gmir.jpg?v=1774536828
- **Event Name**: A Conversation with Kamala Harris
  - **Description**: SHOW UPDATE: Kamala Harris’ Thursday, February 5 event at Township Auditorium in Columbia has been rescheduled to April 16th. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date and additional tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com

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  - **Venue**: The Township Auditorium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2436b81bf179b6a3ee502a8af02d4202e8bbbb1f7ff8864681e4edc2fa0333a8-rimg-w1200-h630-dc1b61a9-gmir?v=1775102881
- **Event Name**: We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps  Karlous Miller  DC Young Fly & Chico Bean
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at We Them Ones Comedy Tour: Mike Epps  Karlous Miller  DC Young Fly &amp; Chico Bean, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Colonial Life Arena in dynamic Columbia
  - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9f80de90-2a71-11f1-acb3-35efa69682d2-rimg-w1200-h675-dc10131b-gmir.jpg?v=1774680292
- **Event Name**: Garnet & Black Spring Fest: Darius Rucker & Lauren Alaina
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Garnet &amp; Black Spring Fest: Darius Rucker &amp; Lauren Alaina, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Colonial Life Arena in dynamic Columbia, SC
  - **Venue**: Colonial Life Arena
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/23ec33b0-2e36-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc602f2c-gmir.jpg?v=1775094549
- **Event Name**: Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Georgia Bulldogs at South Carolina Gamecocks Football at Williams-Brice Stadium, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Williams-Brice Stadium i
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
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- **Event Name**: 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Williams-Brice Stadium in the he
  - **Venue**: Williams-Brice Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c72c2f90-2d63-11f1-b4a4-e74a4bf63e65-rimg-w1200-h514-dc720610-gmir.jpg?v=1775004199
- **Event Name**: 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of 2026 Missouri Tigers Football Season Tickets at Faurot Field, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Faurot Field in Columbia, MO set
  - **Venue**: Faurot Field
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Parking Sound of Freedom JoyFest with Le'Andria Johnson, Kierra Sheard, and more (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm at Colonial Life Arena), Midlands Coin Club Spring Coin Show (Fri May 01 2026 at Medallion Conference Center), Lucky Wednesday at Gather COLA (Fri May 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gather COLA), Candles Cocktails & Conversation (Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at 6800 Shakespeare Rd), Georgia and South Carolina Regional Centering Consortium (Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am at Prisma Health Family Medicine-Colonial Drive).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Midlands Coin Club Spring Coin Show (Fri May 01 2026 at Medallion Conference Center), Georgia and South Carolina Regional Centering Consortium (Fri May 01 2026 at 10:00 am at Prisma Health Family Medicine-Colonial Drive).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Columbia?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Columbia include Colonial Life Arena, Medallion Conference Center, Gather COLA.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Columbia range from USD 25 to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Columbia include Seat Geek, Midlands Coin Club of SC, Lucky Wednesday.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Columbia?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Columbia.

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