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City of Columbia to Host Day 2 Music Festival

By November 13, 2026No Comments

The Day 2 Music Festival returns for a day of live music and entertainment! Guests attending Sunday are encouraged to review the following event schedules and parking information before arriving.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Day 2 Festival 

  • Park Opens: 12:00 p.m.
  • Festival Hours: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Parking Information:

  • Free parking available at Taylor Street and PJ Cannon parking garages.
  • Free COMET shuttle service available from Taylor Street and PJ Cannon from 12:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Limited event parking and ADA parking available in the Laurel Street parking lot.
  • Additional ADA parking available on Taylor Street at blue-bagged meters.
  • Normal weekend parking rates apply at the Lincoln Street Parking Deck.
  • For additional parking information, visit: https://parking.columbiasc.gov/facilities/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Jam Room Music Festival – Saturday

Residents should be aware that the Jam Room Music Festival will take place on Saturday, with festival activities running from 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic is expected in the surrounding area. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and allow addition time when traveling nearby.

Festival Policies:

  • Clear Bag Policy: A clear bag policy will be in effect for both events. Camera bags, diaper bags, and medical necessity bags will be searched and tagged at the gates. All bags are subject to search upon entry.
  • Unaccompanied Minors Policy: Finlay Park’s No Unaccompanied Minors policy will be in effect all weekend. Minors must be accompanied by an adult aged 25 or older.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early, allow additional time for parking and security screening, and take advantage of the free parking available throughout the weekend.

For more information:

Jam Room Music Festival: https://jamroommusicfestival.com

Day 2 Festival: https://www.facebook.com/share/18ehDBiHQT/

Map showing locations for Day 2 Festival Parking and ADA accessible entrances.
Know Before You Go Sunday Hours: Event from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Park Opens at 12:00 p.m.
Know Before You Go Clear Bag Policy The policy supports a safe, accessible and welcoming environment for all visitors every day and during events. Our goal is to protect the experience, not interrupt it. Camera bags and diaper/medical necessity bags will be searched and tagged at gates. Unaccompanied Minors Policy The safety and well-being of all visitors to Finlay Park and City of Columbia Parks is a top priority. To promote a safe and family-friendly environment, any person seventeen (17) years of age or younger must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult twenty-five (25) years of age or older to attend the Jam Room Music Festival and/or Day 2 Festival.
Food & Beverages • Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages welcome (homemade, pre-packaged, restaurant, take-out) • Items must be carried in an approved bag, soft-sided cooler, or original to-go container. • Food trucks, beverage carts and vendors will be on-site • Smoking/vaping not permitted anywhere in the park Pets & Personal Items • Dogs welcome; must remain on leash and waste disposed of properly • Lawn Chairs allowed
Know Before You Go Free Parking at Taylor and PJ Cannon Free COMET shuttle service from Taylor St & PJ Cannon from 12:00pm – 8:30pm Limited event parking / ADA Parking in Laurel Street Lot ADA Parking on Taylor Street at blue-bagged meters Normal weekend parking rates at Lincoln Street Deck City of Columbia is not responsible for vehicle damage/theft.