Sunday, March 1, 2026

The Sound of Freedom Joyfest

📍 Colonial Life Arena

🕓 Doors 4:00 PM | Show 5:00 PM

Join us for a large-scale gospel and inspirational music festival featuring nationally touring artists!

🔗 Event details: The Sound of Freedom Joyfest

March 6–8, 2026

Craftsmen’s Spring Classic Art & Craft Festival

📍 South Carolina State Fairgrounds

Hundreds of professional artists and craftsmen will display handmade decor, fine art, home goods, specialty foods, and unique gifts! This is one of Columbia’s largest indoor craft events.

🔗 Event page: Craftsmen’s Spring Classic

Friday, March 6, 2026

GET THE LED OUT – Led Zeppelin Celebration

📍 The Township Auditorium

Get ready for a nationally touring tribute performance that recreates classic Led Zeppelin live music!

🔗 Concert schedule: GET THE LED OUT

Saturday, March 14, 2026

St. Pat’s in Five Points

📍 Five Points District, Columbia

🕓 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Join one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day festivals in the Southeast! Enjoy:

• 5K & 10K runs

• Multiple live music stages

• Food & beverage vendors

• Family-friendly activities

🔗 Official site: St. Pat’s in Five Points

March 21–22, 2026

Columbia Spring Gun & Knife Show

📍 SC State Fairgrounds

This vendor-based exhibition event features collectors and specialty exhibitors!

🔗 Fairgrounds event calendar: Columbia Spring Gun & Knife Show

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Historic Columbia Main Street Walking Tour

📍 Downtown Columbia

🕓 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Join a guided educational walking tour highlighting Columbia’s historic architecture and city history!

🔗 Details: Historic Columbia Walking Tour

March 27–28, 2026

Tartan Day South & Celtic Festival

📍 Historic Columbia Speedway (Cayce/Lexington area)

This two-day Celtic cultural festival features:

• Live music

• Scottish heritage events

• Food vendors

• Family activities

🔗 Tickets & info: Tartan Day South

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Anne Wilson – The Stars Tour

📍 The Township Auditorium

Don’t miss this contemporary Christian music tour stop in Columbia!

🔗 Event listing: Anne Wilson – The Stars Tour

Weekly March Event

Soda City Market (Every Saturday)

📍 Main Street, Columbia

🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Columbia’s premier weekly open-air market features:

• Local food vendors

• Artisan makers

• Live music

• Small businesses

🔗 Official site: Soda City Market

Why March Is One of the Best Months in Columbia, SC

March marks the beginning of:

• Outdoor festival season

• Spring weather activities

• Cultural celebrations

• Downtown foot traffic growth

• Tourism increases in the Midlands

  
  

If you're searching for fun activities, you can find everything from “Columbia SC March festivals” to “concerts in Columbia SC March.” This guide covers the major public events currently scheduled!

Related Searches People Also Ask

What festivals happen in Columbia SC in March?

St. Pat’s in Five Points, Tartan Day South, Spring Classic Craft Festival.

Are there concerts in Columbia SC in March 2026?

Yes! Joyfest, GET THE LED OUT, Anne Wilson, and other Township Auditorium performances.

What is there to do downtown Columbia in March?

Soda City Market weekly, Historic Columbia Walking Tours, and the Five Points St. Patrick’s Festival.

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