Entertainment & Events in Columbia, Missouri

Night Life

Blue Note 573-874-1944
17 Ninth Street
Columbia, MO 65201
Located Downtown
One of mid-Missouri's finest live entertainment venues located in a restored vaudeville theater. Well known musicians are always playing here. Dance parties and theme nights are featured during the week. more

Hearnes Center 573-882-2056
600 Stadium Boulevard
Columbia, MO 65201
Award-winning musical entertainment and family shows are hosted at this center throughout the year. Past events include Disney On Ice, the Harlem Globetrotters, and famous singers such as Whitney Houston. more
Missouri Symphony Society 573-875-0600
203 9th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
Located in the historic Missouri Theatre, this symphony features classical musicians from all over the US and hosts a summer festival every June and July. more
University of Missouri School of Music 573-882-9472
140 Fine Arts Building
Columbia, MO 65211
A full range of performances by MU music faculty, undergraduate and graduate music majors and a variety of performing ensembles. more

Columbia Entertainment Co. Community Theatre 573-474-3699
1800 Nelwood Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
Theatre offerings includes comedies, musicals, and children's productions. Season runs from Sept-July.
Maplewood Barn Community Theatre 573-449-7517
2900 East Nifong Boulevard
Columbia, MO 65205
Offers the best live shows in town during their season spanning from June through Labor Day. more
University Concert Series 573-882-3781
409 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65205
Columbia, Missouri
Missouri's largest and most diverse performing art series.
Missouri Theatre 573-875-0600
203 South Ninth Street
Columbia, MO 65201
Visit this historic vaudeville and movie house, now a performing arts center.
Cabaret 800-292-9136
UMC Campus
Columbia, MO 65201
Jesse Hall
Winner of the 1998 Tony for Best Musical Revival, "Cabaret" is provocative and wildly entertaining.

Art In The Park 573-443-2131
Stephens College Campus, Broadway and Dorsey
The oldest art fair in mid-Missouri, this event lasts for two days each June and features over eighty five visual artists, hand-on arts activities, live musical entertainment, and gourmet food by area chefs. more
Twilight Festival 573-442-6816
11 South 10th Street
Columbia, MO 65201
Free music, fun stuff. Every Thursday in June and September. more

Downtown Historic Walk 573-442-6816
Downtown Columbia
Columbia, MO 65201
Columbia, MO
Discover downtown Columbia's historic buildings on this self-guided tour. Call for maps.