Colonial Center Tickets

Looking for activities to do in Columbia? Shopping, dinning, touring, sports and other attractions will make you fall in love with Columbia. Sometimes hailed as the 'Heart of the South', Columbia, SC is an impeccable mix of charm, history and vitality. It has broken into mainstream as a center for academia and business as well as South Carolina's government hub. Since Columbia is home to numerous attractions, celebrations and festivals, the number of Venues has remarkably increased over the years. But, venues like Colonial Centre stand out for bringing an exclusive series of sizzling events every season.

Situated on the University of South Carolina, the Colonial Centre is the largest arena in South Carolina. It is primarily owned and operated by the University of South Carolina's Athletic Department. It features the Frank McGuire Club, 18,000 seats, and 41 suites, turning itself into the tenth largest on-campus basketball arena in the United States. Additionally, the Colonial Center includes 4 entertainment suites, a full-service 300-seat hospitality room, a technologically advanced sound system, a one-of-a-kind selection of unique concession foods. The Colonial Centre is noted for presenting events that delight fans and audiences of all ages.

The Colonial Center is committed to provide its visitors with a safe, relaxing, and pleasurable atmosphere. The fourth largest facility in the Southeastern Conference, the Colonia Centre hosts nearly 120 events each year. 25% out of 120 events are presented by the prestigious University of South Carolina. The Colonial Center is the largest building ever constructed on the University campus at 342,000 square feet while occupying almost 9.6 acres. This multi-purpose arena is indeed one of the nicest on-campus basketball centers that you have ever seen. Men's and Women's basketball teams representing the University of South Carolina proudly call the Colonial Centre their home. The history of the arena dates back to 2002, when it opened as a substitute for the Carolina Coliseum. Besides hosting basketball events, the 18,000-seat center also features an array of others events as well. These include conventions, conferences, concerts, entertainment acts and graduations throughout the year.

In November 2002, the Colonial Center hosted its first game featuring the women's basketball team of the University of the South Carolina in a sold-out game. After grand opening, Colonial Center brought the South Carolina men's basketball team against Temple basketball team. The facility is equally ideal to hold ice-hockey game events, but it has yet to host one. Also held each year at the Life Arena are the Basketball Championships by the South Carolina High School. The games at the facility draw a large number of basketball fans and sports aficionados from around the country to Columbia.

In addition to holding basketball championships, the Colonial Centre also brings entertainment events to give keen pleasure to the entertainment-lovers in the region. It has brought Disney on Ice, Barnum and Bailey Circus, and Ringling Brothers and drew millions of music-aficionados when featured American Idols Live! Sesame Street also proved to a sold-out event. Some of the artists that have graced Colocial Centre so far include Bruce Springsteen, Prince, Shania Twain, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Cher, Billy Joel, Michael W. Smith, and Elton John just to name a few. Rascal Flatts and Point of Grace set the Arena at ablaze. No matter what your preference and age, you'll find something of appeal at Colonial Centre, Columbia.