Township Auditorium is a live-performance venue at 1703 Taylor Street in Columbia, South Carolina, hosting concerts, comedy and ballet. Built in 1930 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005, it combines a historic setting with practical event-night considerations: tickets are sold online through Ticketmaster, and the auditorium has no public parking lot.
- Address: 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
- Performances: concerts, comedy and ballet
- Tickets: online sales are through Ticketmaster
- Parking: no patron, guest or public lot; street and surrounding private parking may be available
Where is Township Auditorium, and what does it host?
Township Auditorium is on Taylor Street in Columbia and hosts live performances across several genres. Its official event listing includes concerts, comedy and ballet, so check the listing for the show you plan to attend.
The building dates to 1930 and joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. Its address is 1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
How do you find current shows and dates?
The venue’s official event listing is the place to look for current performances. Since schedules change, check the official site before you go.
If you are planning around other happenings in the city, the Columbia events calendar covers fairs, markets and annual festivals.
How do tickets, entry rules and seating work?
Buy tickets online through Ticketmaster, the only online seller the venue identifies as an authorized source. Tickets bought from other websites, businesses or individuals are not guaranteed.
The box office is at the corner of Taylor and Henderson Streets; it is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and opens at noon on Saturdays or Sundays when an event takes place.
A clear-bag policy applies to all events, with size guidelines on the venue’s Clear Bag Policy page. The venue’s prohibited-items list includes weapons, laser pointers, aerosol cans, noise-making devices, large banners, signs, sticks and stickers.
The list may change at an artist’s request. Re-entry is generally not allowed, and the venue is non-smoking, including for cigarettes, marijuana, vapes and e-cigarettes.
Children’s ticket rules vary by show. Ticketmaster’s stated standard is that children age 2 and older need a ticket, though particular family events may differ.
Where can you park, and how do you arrive?
Township Auditorium has no patron, guest or public parking lot. Street parking and parking on surrounding private property may be available, with prices set by the owners or operators. The venue recommends allowing extra time to arrive, park and walk to the entrance, since traffic can get busier during major events.
From I-26, take I-126 toward Columbia and exit at Elmwood. Follow Elmwood to Bull Street, turn right and continue five blocks to Taylor Street; turn left and proceed two blocks to the auditorium. From I-77, which becomes I-277, continue to Bull Street, turn left onto Taylor Street and go two blocks to the venue.
For another Columbia event outing, Segra Park has its own ticketing and parking considerations.
What accessibility services and timing should you know about?
Wheelchair-accessible entry and box-office access are on the Henderson Street side, and an elevator serves all floors. Accessible seating, including wheelchair and companion seating, is available in various locations. You can also use the Henderson Street side for drop-off and pick-up.
The box office provides assistive-listening-system devices at no extra charge. You will need to leave a driver’s license, credit card or other identification as a deposit. For interpreting services at concerts, contact the box office no later than three weeks after concert ticket sales begin.
FAQs
Does Township Auditorium have parking?
No public, guest or patron parking lot is available at the auditorium. Street parking and surrounding private parking may be available, with fees set by the operators.
Where is the accessible entrance?
Wheelchair-accessible entry and box-office access are on the Henderson Street side. The venue also offers an elevator to all floors.
Can you buy tickets at the box office?
The box office is at Taylor and Henderson Streets and has stated weekday and event-weekend hours. Online tickets are sold through Ticketmaster; purchases from other sellers are not guaranteed.