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Columbia’s summer concert lineup

Stevie Nicks? Check. Jerry Cantrell? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple check this list of upcoming concerts and get your tickets before they sell out in Columbia, SC.

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Jimmy Eat World performing a sold out show at their recent tour stop at The Senate. | Photo by COLAtoday

Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, Columbia is a stop on 22 artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.

Alternative + Indie

Origami Angel | Sunday, June 8 | The Senate | The indie rock duo is on tour in support of their 2024 album “Feeling Not Found.”

Valley Maker with Bizner | Saturday, June 21 | Indah Coffee | Columbia songwriter Austin Crane, who performs as Valley Maker, will share new songs ahead of his upcoming album.

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Admiral Radio perform at the 2025 Mardi Gras festival at City Grits. | Photo by COLAtoday

Country

Admiral Radio | Sunday, June 1 | Central Energy | The rising local Americana band celebrates the release of their new EP.

Nashville Nights summer concert series | Dates vary | Steel Hands Brewing | Hear rising stars from the “Music City.”

A Night in Nashville | Friday, June 20 | Black Box Theatre at The Koger Center | A one-of-a-kind songwriter showcase where the stories behind the songs take center stage.

Brian Kelley | Friday, July 25 | The Senate | Brian Edward Kelley is best known as a member of the Nashville-based duo Florida Georgia Line.

A Thousand Horses | Friday, Aug. 22 | Newberry Opera House | Now based in Nashville, the country band returns for a hometown show.

Covers

Zoso The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience | Friday, July 18 | Icehouse Amphitheater | Come rock out to classic anthems like “Stairway to Heaven” and “Whole Lotta Love.”

Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles | Friday, Aug. 15 | Icehouse Amphitheater | Get ready to twist and shout with timeless hits from the Fab Four.

The Dave Matthews Tribute | Friday, Aug. 22 | Icehouse Amphitheater | So much to say — and hear. Grab a drink and relive your favorite DMB grooves.

Legends of New Country – A Tribute to Morgan Wallen | Friday, Sept. 5 | Icehouse Amphitheater | From “Last Night” to “Whiskey Glasses,” this one’s for the boot-stomping fans.

Rocketman – A Tribute to Sir Elton John | Friday, Sept. 12 | Icehouse Amphitheater | Feathers, flair, and piano-driven anthems — step into Elton’s world for one epic night.

Hells Belles: AC/DC Tribute | Saturday, Aug. 9 | Newberry Opera House | These ladies bring thunder with headbanging riffs for high-voltage rock all night long.

Brit Floyd | Wednesday, Aug. 27 | Township Auditorium | Enjoy a night of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits, reimagined with psychedelic visuals.

Hip-Hop + Rap

Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton | Friday, June 13 | Colonial Life Arena | Two R&B powerhouses share the stage for a night of ballads and big vocals.

Ledisi with Marsha Ambrosius | Saturday, June 8 | Township Auditorium | Ledisi and Marsha team up for a night of crowd favorites like “Say Yes” and “Pieces of Me.”

Pop + Jazz

Sean Jones | Saturday, June 14 | Harbison Theatre | The jazz trumpeter leads a set with melody and improvisation.

Drake Bell | Saturday, July 26 | Tin Roof | The former Nickelodeon teen star performs easy listening pop songs.

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Ben Folds at the Newberry Opera House on his “Paper Airplane Request Tour.”

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Rock

Anthony Green with Geoff Rickly + Kurt Travis | Sunday, July 27 | New Brookland Tavern | Members of Circa Survive, Thursday, and Dance Gavin Dance team up for a night of post-hardcore and alt-rock music.

10,000 Maniacs | Friday, Aug. 8 | Newberry Opera House | Alt-rock legends return for a night that’ll remind you these are the days worth remembering.

Stevie Nicks | Wednesday, August 27 | Colonial Life Arena | The Fleetwood Mac singer returns to perform hits like “Edge of Seventeen” + “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around.”

Jerry Cantrell + Filter | Friday, Aug. 29 | The Senate | Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell teams up with alt-rock heavyweights Filter for a night of grunge guitars and ‘90s anthems.

Regional

Live Nation’s $30 Ticket to Summer is on, with deals on concerts across the Southeast. Here are some of the shows, just a short drive away.

Vampire Weekend | Friday, June 6 | Firefly Distillery, Charleston

Avril Lavigne | Wednesday, June 18 | Credit One Stadium, Charleston

Dispatch with John Butler | Friday, June 13 | Firefly Distillery, Charleston

Wallows | Saturday, June 14 | Firefly Distillery, Charleston

Rainbow Kitten Surprise | Saturday, June 21 | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville

Outlaw Music Festival with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Turnpike Troubadours | Tuesday, June 25 | PNC Music Pavilion

Styx with Foreigner | Tuesday, July 8 | PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte

Shakey Graves | Thursday, July 10 | Firefly Distillery, Charleston

Luke Bryan | Friday, July 18 | Credit One Stadium, Charleston

Brad Paisley | Friday, July 25 | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville

Rod Stewart | Tuesday, July 29 | PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte

Blackberry Smoke, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs | Tuesday, Aug. 5 | Firefly Distillery, Charleston

Cypress Hill & Atmosphere | Saturday, Aug. 9 | Firefly Distillery, Charleston

Toto with Men At Work | Thursday, Aug. 14 | PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte

Collective Soul with Live | Tuesday, Aug. 26 | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville

Chevelle | Friday, Sept. 5 | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville

James Taylor | Monday, Sept. 8 | CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park, Simpsonville

Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett | Saturday, Sept. 13 | Credit One Stadium, Charleston

Sierra Ferrell | Saturday, Sept. 13 | Firefly Distillery, Charleston

Nelly | Sunday, Sept. 14 | PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte

Judas Priest with Alice Cooper | Saturday, Sept. 20 | PNC Music Pavilion, Charlotte

Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas | Wednesday, Sept. 24 | Credit One Stadium, Charleston

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