If you’ve been thinking about singing karaoke with a friend… just duet! Release your inhibitions and tune in because we’re listing off all kinds of local karaoke opportunities around Columbia.
Art Bar, 211 Park St., Columbia
- Art Bar hosts karaoke every Wednesday night in the heart of the Vista. With the colorful, warmly-lit interior + robot audience, you can sing a soulful solo or bring five of your friends for a pentatonic performance that you’ll never forget.
CJ’s in Five Points, 749 Saluda Ave., Columbia
- Karaoke happens weekly at CJ’s in Five Points. DJ Slinky keeps patrons on key every Tuesday at 10 p.m. Grab a bag of complimentary popcorn + an ice-cold drink to keep energies high throughout the noisy night.
Market on Main, 1320 Main St #150, Columbia
- Weather permitting, Market on Main hosts outdoor karaoke every Wednesday night. Let Main Street hear your music from its a one-of-a-kind outdoor venue, or dine from a menu of gourmet food, shop for specialty items in the market, or drink from a bar with crafted cocktails.
New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia
- While mainly a music venue for local + touring artists, New Brookland Tavern gives you the chance to host your own live performance. UofSC’s own radio station organizes karaoke periodically at the tavern, making it a high-pitched experience for students + locals alike.
Social Grill, 1002 A J Amick Rd., Irmo
- Social Grill is a hot spot for karaoke nights and the restaurant offers two weeknight opportunities on Thursdays with DJ Linda + Saturdays with Doug. Make sure you check out the schedule before planning an evening with your ensemble.
Uncle Fester’s, 522 Devine St., Columbia
- Described as a unique dive bar with a musical soul, Uncle Fester’s is renowned for its weekend karaoke opportunities. Whether you’re a karaoke rookie or rockstar, this hidden treasure bar also offers open mic nights, beer pong and pool tables.
WE’s on Meeting Street, 735 Meeting Street., West Columbia
- After opening last month, WE’s on Meeting Street is on track to host karaoke every other Thursday. The inclusive bar invites you to put on the best, or worst, performance in its new spot. They also recommend a drink (or two) to loosen up the pipes. Try “the Houseboat” — its signature drink.
“Hold on to the feelin’, yeahhh.” Let us know if we missed any show-stopping spots, and we hope to see more Columbia venues offer karaoke nights in the future. What places would you like to drop the mic at? Tell us below.
