social spotifysocial threadssocial blueskypauseplayhomemenu searchsocial instagramsocial youtubesocial facebooksocial linkedinsocial twitter xclosesearchright arrow

Concerts and Events

Columbia residents, visitors and the University of South Carolina community can enjoy hundreds of concerts and recitals throughout the year, many of which are free to attend.

Ensembles

Our student ensembles are as varied as our students! With more than 300 concerts and recitals performed yearly, our students impact the cultural pulse of Columbia — on and off campus.

Learn More
Band ensembles include both concert and athletic groups.
Parker Quartet, USC's chamber-in-residence ensemble, performs during fall and spring semesters

Featured Event

Our Chamber Music Residency with the world-renowned Parker Quartet brings a series of public concerts, masterclasses, community outreach and special opportunities for chamber music enthusiasts in the Midlands.

Parker Quartet

Mark your calendar!

Orchestras, choirs, opera, chamber ensembles and guest artist concerts take place in beautiful venues like the Koger Center for the Arts, the School of Music’s Recital Hall and Johnson Performance Hall in the Darla Moore School of Business, designed by Raphael Viñoly.