Inaugural Songbird Festival at Finlay Park
2026-05-30 11:00 - 2026-05-31 21:00 (America/New_York) | Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
A new music festival is taking flight in the heart of downtown Columbia. The inaugural Songbird Festival 26 will debut Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31, at Finlay Park, bringing a two-day lineup of nationally touring artists, regional favorites, and local acts across two stages. Songbird 26 is presented in part by the City of Columbia.
Headlined by Old Crow Medicine Show and Sam Bush, Songbird leans into a weekend rooted in songwriting, string bands, and the kind of live music that thrives outdoors. The lineup blends songs of the biggest names in bluegrass and Americana with acts including The Creekers, The Infamous Stringdusters, Shadowgrass, Futurebirds, Susto String Band, The Blue Dogs, Sam Burchfield, and more.
Programming begins each day at 11 a.m. across the park’s main stage and a Greenway stage, with continuous music throughout the day leading into nightly headlining performances. In total, 18 artists will perform across the two-day event.
The festival weekend will kick off Friday evening with a free concert as part of the Finlay Fridays series with The Water Kickers, offering an early start to the weekend and an open invitation for the community to experience the park ahead of the full festival.
Saturday’s lineup features performances from Ashley Wright & the Vance Gap Ramblers, The Runout, The Donovan Twins, Susto Stringband, Sam Burchfield, The Creekers, and more, leading into sets from The Infamous Stringdusters and headliners Old Crow Medicine Show.
Sunday continues with Podunk Ramblers, Tounds, Ben Chapman, Blue Dogs, the B. Wrights – featuring Mark Bryan & Jim “Soni” Sonefeld from Hootie and the Blowfish, Shadowgrass, and Futurebirds, before closing the weekend with a headlining performance from Sam Bush.
Tickets are on sale now, with one-day and two-day general admission and VIP options available.
Special ticket sales events will be held at Finlay Park for discounted tickets for Military, First Responders, college and university students, and kids aged 5-12. Sales event dates will be announced in the coming weeks.
VIP tickets include:

Access to an exclusive viewing area at each stage
Entry to the VIP Lounge at The Nest with shaded seating and space to relax
Food catered by Home Team BBQ
Exclusive drink options available for purchase
Exclusive festival memento

Songbird: Website / Facebook / Instagram
Finlay Park has become a regular destination for live music in Columbia, and Songbird 26 builds on that momentum, expanding the experience into a full weekend celebration in the heart of downtown.
For more information about Finlay Park, please visit finlaypark.columbiasc.gov/.
Additional details regarding parking and other Songbird 26 information will be announced in the coming weeks.

BAPS Charities Walk | Run - The Spirit of Service
2026-05-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd, Columbia
BAPS Charities has has selected City of Columbia Homeless Services as the beneficiary of the “Walk | Run – Spirit of Service” fundraiser. The event is free the group just ask community to join then as they walk through the park for a purpose.
Register Online: https://walk2026.na.bapscharities.org/campaign/746123/donate

Book Club
2026-06-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States

Bingo Night
2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
Senior Programming Presents: Bingo Night!
1st Wednesday of every month, join us for games, prizes, fellowship, and fun!

Board of Zoning Appeals (BoZA) Meeting
2026-06-04 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is May 8, 2026. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the BoZA page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Woodland Gamers
2026-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Woodland Park, 6500 Olde Knight Parkway, Columbia, SC, 29209, United States

Window Repair Workshop
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Cottontown Historic District
Learn how to get your old wood windows sliding smoothly again with some helpful tips and tricks.

Get hands on experience in historic wood window repair from an expert. This workshop will focus on unsticking historic wood windows and will allow participants to practice using different tools and techniques for safe and practical window maintenance. The workshop will be held at a private home in Historic Cottontown and all tools will be provided on site.
This workshop is part of a workshop series organized by the Coalition of Columbia’s Historic Districts in partnership with City of Columbia Preservation staff. To learn more about the CCHD and upcoming events, visithttps://planninganddevelopment.columbiasc.gov/cchd/

Registration is Required: Unsticking Historic Windows Tickets, Saturday, June 6 • 10 AM – 12 PM | Eventbrite

City Day
2026-06-06 11:00 - 14:00 | MLK Park, 2300 Greene St, Columbia, SC, United States

Jumpin into June
2026-06-06 12:30 - 14:00 | Lorick Park, 1735 Lorick Ave, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

BeeMonde Project Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp
2026-06-08 09:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | The Loft at Ambrosia Tavern, 1734 Main St, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
The BeeMonde Project Youth Entrepreneurship Summer Camp is a 4-day immersive program held in Downtown Columbia, SC. It provides high school to college-aged students with real-world business exposure, public speaking skills, and mentorship panels on entrepreneurship, law, and AI.
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities will be a speaker at this event.
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Days: June 8 – June 11

Senior Bingo
2026-06-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States

AARP – Café Voyage: Taste of Carolina
2026-06-11 11:00 - 14:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States

Planning Commission (PC) Meeting
2026-06-11 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Design/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is May 11, 2026. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the PC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Pups & Pints Adoption Event & Donation Drive @ Savage Craft Ale Works
2026-06-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Savage Craft Ale Works, 430 Center St, West Columbia, SC, 29169, United States
Adoption fees waived! If considering adoption, please come prepared with a collar and leash.

Men Who Matter: Father’s Day Edition
2026-06-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Columbia Parks & Recreation AARP Meeting
2026-06-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States
Join us for fun, fellowship, and helpful information!
Enjoy games, connect with others, and learn about community and health resources with Columbia AARP Chapter 753.
Open to adults 50+
Free to attend!
For more information contact: 803-476-0933

Jackie Green: 803-429-0957

Senior Internet Class
2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Busby Community Center, 1735 Busby St, Columbia, 29203, United States

Mayor’s Business Advisory Council
2026-06-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Mayor’s Conference Room at City Hall, 1737 Main St., Columbia, SC, 29201, United States

Urban Design Review Commission Meeting
2026-06-17 16:00 - 17:00 | City Hall Third Floor Chambers, 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Regularly scheduled Urban Design Review Commission Meeting. Standard Application Deadline is 4:00 p.m. on May 18, 2026.

Historic Preservation/Development Review Commission (HP/DRC) Meeting
2026-06-18 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Historic Preservation//Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is May 18, 2026. For more information, call 803-545-3222 or visit the HP/DRC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Juneteenth
2026-06-19 | South Carolina

Adaptive Sports Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Greenview Park, 6700 David Street, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Helping Hands Ladies Tea Party
2026-06-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Hampton Park, 1117 Brandon Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29209

Beat the Heat Educational Event
2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Eau Claire Print Building, 3907 Ensor Avenue, Columbia, 29203
Here’s a cool opportunity: A FREE Event & FREE Trees!
Join us for light refreshments and an informative session about the benefits of urban trees. Learn how to plant a tree and care for it to ensure that it thrives for years to come. Find out how you can sign up to receive up to three free shade trees for your property.
This event is free and open to everyone.
Even if you rent your property we encourage you to attend and take back information for your property owner. Let us help you reforest your neighborhood! Sign up to attend and bring a friend!
RSVP: https://columbiagreen.org/beattheheat

Junior Salsa
2026-06-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Heathwood Park, 800 Abelia Road, Columbia, SC, 29205, United States

Sigma Wellness Event
2026-06-27 11:00 - 14:00 | Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue, Columbia, SC, 29203, United States

Free microchipping event @ CAS
2026-06-28 09:00 - 12:00 | 127 Humane Lane, Columbia SC, 127 Humane Ln, Columbia, SC, United States
Richland County/COC residents only. Must show government ID with current address. If the address on your license is not up to date, please bring proof of address such as a lease, mortgage documents, etc. Utilities bills do not qualify.

Board of Zoning Appeals (BoZA) Meeting
2026-07-02 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is June 5, 2026. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the BoZA page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.

Planning Commission (PC) Meeting
2026-07-09 16:00 - 18:00 | City Hall, Council Chambers, 1737 Main Street, 3rd Floor, Columbia, SC, 29201, United States
Regularly scheduled Design/Development Review Commission Meeting. Application deadline for this meeting is June 8, 2026. For more information, call 803-545-3333 or visit the PC page for agendas, approved minutes, a printable calendar, and more.
