Arts and Entertainment

Being part of a thriving community opens a world of things to see and do. At the University of South Carolina, you can immerse yourself in an endless supply of cultural experiences both on campus and off.

With widely lauded theatre, dance, opera, art and music programs, the South Carolina campus is a perfect place to experience everything from the thrum of midday Hip Hop to a searing performance by a globally acclaimed mezzo soprano. The arts aren’t just at home here; they’re part of our foundation.

Just off campus is an entire city’s worth of art, exhibits, culture, film and events that grows with every passing day. Columbia boasts professional and community fine arts organizations, three ballet companies, a National Medal-level art museum, an art house cinema, and dozens for theatres including the country’s oldest community theater building in continuous use. It’s an arts scene that values artists and accessibility.