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The City of West Columbia’s Award-Winning 3rd Meeting Street Music Fest is this Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2026. This year’s festival features multiple music genres, two days of FREE entertainment, dance lessons, and more.

Road Closures (Above)

• Meeting Street will be closed from 9^th Street to N. 12^th Street, from 6:00 a.m. to Midnight.
• Charleston Hwy from N. 12^th Street to Meeting Street, from 6:00 a.m. to Midnight.
• Augusta Road from N. 12^th Street to Meeting Street, from 6:00 a.m. to Midnight.

Festival Details

Dates and Times:

• Friday, April 17: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Location: West Columbia Amphitheater, 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC
• Highlights: Food trucks and beer/wine available for purchase
• Haute Dog Lady
• Cousins Maine Lobster
• Parking
• WALKABLE PARKING:
• Capitol Square – 420 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Interactive Art Park – 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• FREE Public Parking Garage – 310 Court Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Carraway Park – 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• McAlister-Smith Funeral & Cremation – 200 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE PICK-UP FROM:
• River District Church – 400 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• The Warehouse – 312 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Pickup begins at 5:15 PM and runs until 8:45 PM. You must be at one of the shuttle pick-up stations by 8:30 PM for the final pick-up.
• UBER/LYFT AFTER EVENT PICK UP AREA:
• 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC 29169

• Saturday, April 18: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Location: 900-1200 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC
• Food Trucks:
• Truly Scrumptious Creamery
• Soda Belles Drinks
• Brain Freeze Fair Desserts
• Greedy Rascals 
• Kona Ice
• Tacos Oink Oink
• Salsarita’s 
• Melt Grilled Cheese Co
• Carolina Cookin’
• Jones-Zee Concessions
• Lobster Dogs
• Wingz, Thingz, & More
• Parking Options:
• FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE PICK-UP FROM:
• River District Church – 400 State Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• FREE Public Parking Garage – 310 Court Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Interactive Art Park – 425 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 
• Brookland UMC – 541 Meeting Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Carraway Park – 212 Hudson Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Pickup begins at 2:30 PM and runs until 10:15 PM. You must be at one of the shuttle pick-up stations by 9:45 PM for the final pick-up.
• UBER/LYFT EVENT PICK UP AREAS:​
• 908 Center Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• 210 Charleston Hwy, West Columbia, SC 29169
• ​FESTIVAL SHUTTLE DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AREA
• 908 Center Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• ACCESSIBLE ONLY PARKING:
• 1008 Shull Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 (Back of Paul Mitchell Parking Lot. Enter using Shull Street.)
• WALKABLE PARKING:
• West Columbia City Hall – 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Wentworth Shopping Center – 101 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church – 1000 B Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Former Lexington Two Fine Arts Center – 824 B Avenue, West Columbia, SC 29169
• Brookland Commons – 715 9th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169

Music Lineup:

Friday Night

Planet Fitness Waterfront Warm-Up (West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater):

• West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater
• Ryan Trotti | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• Mackenzie Kate: Approx. 6:50 PM – During Intermission
• Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center Street)
• Zombo | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
• Chayz Lounge Stage (607 Meeting Street)
• Friday Evening Jazz
• Doors open at 5:00 PM | Jazz begins at 7:00 PM
• Reservations required
• Bill’s Music Shop & Pickin’ Parlor (710 Meeting Street)
• Bluegrass & Acoustic Open Stage | Doors Open at 6 PM, Open Stage from 7 PM – 12 AM
• Come to Bill’s for our legendary Friday night bluegrass and acoustic open stage and jam. $8 donation on most Fridays. Kids 8 and under are free.

Saturday Music Lineup

Lexington Health Main Stage (Meeting Street & Charleston Highway)

• HEADLINER – Sugar Ray | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
• The Ramblers | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Brittany Turnipseed | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Carolina Bluegrass Style | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Paul Mitchell Stage (1008 Meeting Street)

• Reggie Graves & Jazz Theory | 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
• Knights of Flannel | 4:45 PM – 6:00 PM
• Hampton Hook | 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM

CCNB Sunset Stage (Meeting and Ninth Streets)

• Guardians of the Jukebox | 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM
• Flatland Express Bluegrass Band | 5:00 PM – 6:15 PM
• Katie DeMartini | 3:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Chayz Lounge Stage (607 Meeting Street)

• Saturday Afternoon Soul Jazz Session | 12 PM – 3 PM

Savage Craft Ale Works Stage (430 Center Street):

• Interstate Exiles: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

WECO Bottle & Biergarten After Party (626 Meeting Street):

• 90s Countdown After Party: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Activities and Offerings:

In addition to fantastic free music, attendees can enjoy:

• Whetzel’s Pet Zone
• Food Trucks & Eating Areas
• Freeway Music Interactive Guitar Experience
• Dance Lessons & Open Dancing
• Community Drum Circle
• Beer/Wine/Drinks for purchase
• Photobooth
• Caricature Artist
• Radio stations “on location”
• Selfie Station
• Free water
• Restrooms
• Shuttle Pick-up/Drop-Off from FREE parking locations
• Uber/Lyft Pick-Up Locations
• Meeting Street Artisan Market
• Emerald’s Artistry
• Baubles and Glass
• 803 Candle Company
• Barefoot Pottery
• the Featherin’ Post
• Piccolo Concessions
• Ourea Luna by Patricia Graham 
• AR Workshop Lexington
• Sculptguy
• Bully Bowtique
• Coastal Keepsakes and Resin Jewelry
• Mon Petit Chou Art and Design
• Moth on the Moon
• WeCo WoodArt
• The Auburn Ferret
• The Beaded Butterfly
• The Cozy Chapter
• Soda City Design Co.
• Dot and Sue Designs
• King Kaptures LLC
• Q Borough Candle Bar
• NerdyTale Cottage
• Yarn Flowers Forever
• Cindy’s Turn
• The Hope Chest

What to Bring

• Folding Chairs or Blankets
• Identification
• Cash & Card
• Sunblock, Hat, & Sunglasses

Head West to West Columbia this Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, 2026. Join us for unforgettable music, food, and pure enjoyment. Tell your friends and family.

For more information and updates, visit the official website at www.MeetingStreetMusicFest.com, Facebook: facebook.com/meetingstreetmusicfest, or Instagram: @meetingstreetmusicfest.