The Ultimate Guide to March 2024 Events in Columbia SC

Let’s Get Lost Among the Vivid and Lively Events Of Columbia This March

Columbia, a city known for its Southern hospitality and charm, offers an infinite roster of festivals, sports events, and live music events every season. If you are someone who loves to make the best of their time and a fun-packed schedule, then you are in the right spot. March, when the city soothes visitors with its spring bloom, hosts several festivals as this season is in full swing. Art and concerts take center stage, highlighting the essence of local culture here. In this guide, we have enlisted a few events in Columbia that take place in March. So, get ready to double and triple-book this month as you won’t want to miss a thing March has to offer in the heart of South Carolina!

Upcoming Events

Numerous events will take place this March, so let’s check out what it has in store for us!

Museum of the Reconstruction Area For Concerts:

The light classical music and the luxuriant setting of the historical garden will get soaked in the night air of warm spring where members of SC Philharmonic will perform. Make sure to arrive at 5:00 PM as this is one of the most enjoyable concerts Columbia SC and it will start at 6:00 PM and to 8:00 PM. Open a wine bottle and take out your blankets as you whisk away into a lively weekend.

• Date:

14th March 2024

The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour at Great Colonial Life Arena: ZZ Top & LYNYRD SKYNYRD

If you don’t know, these bands have been around for over fifty years and enrolled in the Roll and Rock Hall of Fame. Both bands feature impressive hairs on the head. By attending this event, you will be enjoying classical legends of rock for a whole night which will lead you back to the era of the 70s to have you sing all night long.

Date:

16th March 2024

City Root for Monet’s Table Dinner:

Enjoy a dreamy Monet’s Table-inspired harvest feast, The Claude Monet Cooking Journals among the flower fields of Boone Fox Farm, by paying a visit to the City Roots. The 4-course family-style dinner encompasses delectable pairs of wine and cocktails. Moreover, local artists will be there to portray their artwork in between the dinner and reception.

• Date:

18th March 2024

Columbia Museum of Art on Art Blossoms Weekend:

As the Art Blossom Weekend arrives, head to the Art Museum Columbia SC where it blooms with the art pieces and floral interpretations in their collection, partake in demonstrations, sample the all-time famous Roses with Rose event, lay your hands on botanical-inspired art classes, and the Sunday teatime finale of Art Blossoms.

• Date:

20 to 24 March 2024

Drop at Doubletree by Hilton Columbia For Lake Murray Taste 2024:

Enjoy the delicious gourmet bites prepared by local chefs all for the celebration of the show of 4th of July fireworks. You can bust the best moves all night long while all ears to music on the main stage from The Voltage Brothers and on the outdoor stage from Under the Sun. Make sure to taste the diverse flavors from across the region and vote for one of your favorite chefs.

• Date:

21st March, 2024

Enjoy Soiree On State:

Make your way straight to the City of Cayce, hosting an event of block party-style to celebrate the experience, people, and businesses that make the community of Cayce so special. This will include a complimentary area for kids with bounce courses, a balloon artist, a face painting artist, food vendors, and a number of musicians.

• Date:

23rd March, 2024

South Carolina Museum for Tasting Notes 10th Anniversary:

Fill up your dishes from over fifteen restaurants from throughout the globe, taste over eight wines from all across the world, catch dance performances and jazz live music Columbia SC, and check out what goodies are present in the silent auction. Enjoy music from the Foundation of Rapp & the ColaJazz, appetizing beer from Craft Brewing Columbia, and performances by the Cola Samba Explosion.

• Date:

25th March, 2024

Enjoy Hidden City Festival:

Wrap your month with the 1st EDM festival of Columbia where performers such as DJ Diesel, Pickuplines, Vyce Bloom, Acraze, Tre Burnett, and Name Unknown will perform at Historic Columbia Speedway. Round out your adventure with a short visit to the disco silent cave and a finale show of big fireworks.   

• Date:

30th March, 2024

Festivities of ST Patrick:

If you are looking forward to enjoying celebrations of Celtic this month, start with an early party by heading to Township Auditorium for a show of Dropkick Murphy that takes place on 1st March. Or you can drop at Lexington Town for the 9th Annual Shamrock Parade on 9th March. In the middle of the month, opt for parades, 5K, festivities, and concerts that happen on 16th March for St. Pat’s in Five Points. Make sure to relish a day of local beer and live music on 17th March at Sham Rock Jam located at Steels Hand Brewing to start dolling up in green outfits.

In a nutshell, Columbia, apart from tours to attractions and sampling of beers, has a lot to offer that triggers everyone’s interest, and festivals, concerts, arts, and a list goes on. As you dig through the calendar of March, you will realize why Columbia goes by the name of “The real Southern Hot Spot.” The list of events in Columbia SC is not going to shrink anytime soon as judged by the buzz.