3rd Annual Meeting Street Music Festival
The City of West Columbia is excited to announce the return of the award-winning 3rd Annual Meeting Street Music Festival, a free, two-day celebration of live music, food, and community, happening Friday and Saturday, April 17–18, 2026, on Meeting Street in West Columbia.
The festival features 11 incredible bands across multiple stages, showcasing a wide range of genres, from bluegrass and jazz to pop, rock, and country. With nationally recognized headliner Sugar Ray closing out Saturday night, the 2026 festival promises unforgettable performances, exciting street energy, and fun for all ages.
Festival Schedule & Locations
Friday, April 17 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Waterfront Warm-Up
• Location: West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater
109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC
• Highlights: Live music, food trucks, and beer/wine available for purchase
Friday Music Lineup
• West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater
o Ryan Trotti | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
• Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center Street)
o Zombo| 7:00 – 10:00 PM
• Chayz Lounge Stage (607 Meeting Street)
o Friday Evening Jazz
Doors open at 5:00 PM | Jazz begins at 7:00 PM
Reservations required
Saturday, April 18 | 3:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: 900–1200 blocks of Meeting Street
Free parking and shuttle service available; designated Uber/Lyft zones provided.
Saturday Music Lineup
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
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
Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center Street)
• Interstate Exiles | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
WECO Bottle & Biergarten After Party
• 626 Meeting Street | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
More Than Music
In addition to live performances, festival-goers can enjoy:
• Meeting Street Artisan Market
• Pet Zone
• Food trucks & designated dining areas
• Beer, wine, and specialty drinks for purchase
• Free water stations
• Selfie Station
• Bill’s Pickin’ Parlor dance lessons
(Shag, Country Two-Step, Line & Social Dancing)
• Restrooms
• Trolley service from free parking locations
Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for two days of great music, local flavor, and unforgettable fun in the heart of West Columbia.
For updates and full festival details, visit www.MeetingStreetMusicFest.com
Follow along on social media:
Facebook: facebook.com/meetingstreetmusicfest
Instagram: @meetingstreetmusicfest
PARKING INFO
Friday, April 17, 2026
Planet Fitness Waterfront Warm-Up
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
UBER/LYFT AFTER EVENT PICK UP AREA:
• 109 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC 29169
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Meeting Street Music Fest
Parking Instructions
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 10:15 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
• 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
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3529606-0
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3529606-2
Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3529606-3
