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Events in Columbia, MO

123 upcoming events in Columbia, MO, including 52 sports events, 49 concerts, 12 theatre shows, and 7 comedy shows. The busiest venues are Mizzou Arena, The Blue Note, and Rose Music Hall. Next up: Interstellar Overdrive: The Dark Side Of Oz on Fri, Oct 23, 2026.
Upcoming events
123
This weekend
6
Venues
9
Population
126,254
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About Columbia

Columbia is a city in Boone County, Missouri, United States, and its county seat. It was founded in 1821 and had a population of 126,254 as recorded in the 2020 United States census, making it the fourth-most-populous city in Missouri. Columbia is a Midwestern college town, home to the University of Missouri, a major research institution also known as MU or Mizzou. In addition to the university and surrounding downtown Columbia are Stephens College and Columbia College, giving the city its educational focus and nearly 40,000 college students. It is the principal city of the Columbia metropolitan area, population 215,811, and the central city of the nine-county Columbia–Jefferson City–Moberly combined statistical area, with 415,747 residents. The city is the fastest-growing municipality in Missouri, with a growth of almost 40% since 2000, and a population estimated at 130,900 in 2024. Columbia is among the most-educated cities in the United States, with about half of citizens being college graduates and about a quarter holding advanced degrees.

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Oct 23 – 25

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Frequently asked questions

What's on in Columbia this weekend?

There are 6 events in Columbia, MO this weekend (Oct 23 – 25). See the weekend list for concerts, sports and shows.

Are there any events in Columbia today?

Nothing is listed for today yet. Try this weekend's events instead.

What are the busiest venues in Columbia?

By number of upcoming events: Mizzou Arena (35), The Blue Note (29), Rose Music Hall (21), Jesse Auditorium (10), and Missouri Theatre Columbia (9).

How many concerts are coming to Columbia?

49 concerts listed in Columbia, MO, with face-value tickets from about $26.22.