Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

06/23/2026

The weather in the calls for patio lunches spent in the Vista ☀️ Check out some places for outdoor dining for the next time you're in the

The weather is just right for al fresco dining at these Columbia, South Carolina restaurants that offer patio seating. Enjoy a meal with a view and fresh air.

06/10/2026

The CMCC is honored to be hosting the National Veterans Creative Arts for their 2026 convention. The National Veterans Creative Arts Festival empowers Veterans to improve their mental and physical health through therapeutic creative arts experiences. Thank you for choosing the to host your festival!

05/29/2026

The SE Punk Flea Market hits Columbia tomorrow! Doors open from 11 AM - 7 PM Saturday & Sunday.
An event for artists, musicians, collectors and lovers of vintage and the bizarre, you won't want to miss out on all this event holds.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to all the graduates that have crossed the stage and moved their tassel this season in our building! It's always an honor to be able to celebrate you all in this way. ✨🎓

05/25/2026

This weekend May 30-31 the SE Punk Flea Market will be in the CMCC! Stop by for original art, handmade clothing, and DIY items!

05/23/2026

Tonight we are excited to be hosting the 2026 Emeralds of Excellence Ball presented by AKA Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter ✨ Emeralds of Excellence are young ladies who exemplify poise, leadership and respect within their schools and communities and will be honored at this special evening.

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Kids on Point for receiving the 2026 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award! They will be honored today at the CMCC for their exceptional programs that improve outcomes for student in the SC public schools system.

Read more about the award and their work!

Kids On Point has been named the winner of the 2026 Dick and Tunky Riley WhatWorksSC Award, given annually by The Riley Institute at Furman University. Named after former U.S. Secretary of Education and two-term South Carolina governor Richard...

04/24/2026

Today we are proud to host USC's annual showcase of research, scholarship, leadership and creativit. This event features hundreds of presentations by the University of South Carolina's outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, medical scholars and postdocs. Good luck!

04/19/2026

"Bringing intimate education back to the Carolinas," is the message of the 2026 Skin Summit, taking place today. Today attendees will be learning about skincare, aesthetics, and business growth from top Aesthetics Professionals in South Carolina 🧖🏼‍♀️💄✨

04/18/2026

The Platinum National Dance Competition sashays to the stage this weekend 🪩✨ For weekend information, schedule, and results visit below!