Koger Center for the Arts

The Koger Center for the Arts brings exceptional art to the Midlands by presenting and supporting transformational experiences that enlighten, educate, entertain and inspire. 2026 marks the launch of something extraordinary: the Levitt AMP Columbia Music Series.

Thanks to a prestigious three-year, renewable national grant, Columbia will host ten FREE outdoor concerts each year on the Koger Center Plaza Stage — bringing fresh voices, diverse genres, and unforgettable live music experiences to the heart of our city.

But there’s an important piece: To unlock this funding, we must raise $40,000 annually in local matching support. That means every gift made through Midlands Gives directly helps secure national dollars for our community. Your donation doesn’t just support a concert — it multiplies impact.

These free performances remove financial barriers and create space where families, neighbors, students, and first-time arts attendees can gather. One moment you're laughing, the next you're awestruck — music has the power to connect us across backgrounds and generations.

This series is more than entertainment. It’s:

• A welcoming front porch for our city
• An economic driver for downtown
• A platform for emerging artists
• A shared experience that belongs to everyone

When you give, you’re helping keep the arts free, vibrant, and accessible to all — and ensuring this series can return year after year.

Help us raise $40,000 to unlock three years of transformative music for Columbia. Together, we make the Midlands sing!

Testimonials

"The wide variety of cultural offerings, from Broadway, opera, dance, jazz in the lobby, symphony, art exhibitions, to the use of space for events and so much more, the Koger Center is a great asset to our community!"

"The Koger Center for the Arts is a place that holds cherished memories from my childhood witnessing breathtaking shows. It is a special venue, where dreams have come true, tears have been shed, and countless moments of joy have reverberated through its foundation."