The Koger Center for the Arts has announced the headliners for the first Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series, a lineup of free outdoor concerts sponsored in part by the Levitt Foundation.
Concerts will be held on the Plaza Stage on the Koger Center’s front lawn from 5–7 p.m. In the event of rain, performances will move indoors to either the Black Box Theater or the second-floor lobby.
The series features 10 concerts split between spring and fall seasons. All shows are free and open to the public and will include opportunities for offstage community engagement.
Spring lineup
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April 18: River Shook Duo
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April 25: Sunny War
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May 2: Five OHM
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May 9: Carolyn Wonderland
Fall lineup
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Sept. 10: Admiral Radio
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Sept. 17: Black Nerd Mafia
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Sept. 24: Molly Martin
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Oct. 1: Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise
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Oct. 8: Sam Morrow
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Oct. 15: Making Movies
Each concert will also feature a Midlands-based opening act.
The Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series is designed to highlight Columbia as a cultural hub and destination for accessible entertainment. The series is supported by community partners including The Jasper Project, ONE Columbia, ColaJazz, South Carolina Philharmonic, University of South Carolina Student Life, the South Carolina Commission for Community Advancement and Engagement, the City of Columbia, the Columbia Chamber and the Vista Guild.
Geared toward towns and cities with populations under 250,000, Levitt AMP grantees aim to amplify community pride, enrich lives through free live music and highlight the importance of inclusive public spaces. Communities across the country—from rural Alaska to Appalachian and Midwestern towns—host Levitt AMP concerts to strengthen local connections through music.
Columbia is the only Levitt AMP location in South Carolina.
Residents can follow updates about the series by visiting the Koger Center website or following @LevittAmpColumbia and @KogerCenterForTheArts on Instagram.
