5 Best Performing Arts Venues in Columbia, The Midlands and Upstate

This hip local professional theater group presents new and original plays in its own theater. Order drinks from a small bar and enjoy free popcorn.

The largest arena in the state hosts major concerts and entertainment events, as well as University of South Carolina basketball games.

This performing arts center presents national and international theater, ballet, and musical groups.

Founded in 1919, the Town Theatre is on the National Register of Historic Places and typically stages eight plays a year.

This publicly funded local amateur theater school hosts plays and musicals at Columbia College's Cottingham Theatre.