Video Games In Concert
Step inside the gaming worlds you love.
Saturday
August 22, 2026
7:30 PM
Koger Center for the Arts
COMPOSE YOUR OWN SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE IN JUNE; SINGLE TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON!
Press Start and step inside the worlds you love. From the first note, the concert hall transforms into a cinematic gaming experience—where nostalgia, adrenaline, and storytelling collide. Journey through the music of Halo, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Final Fantasy 7, Tomb Raider, World of Warcraft, Kingdom Hearts, and more, alongside iconic themes from the early days of console gaming that helped define a generation. Whether you grew up with a controller in hand or simply love epic soundtracks, this is your chance to hear these unforgettable scores performed live. One performance only—no resets, no extra lives.
Before the music begins, level up your concert experience in the Koger lobby with a hands-on gaming activation presented in partnership with Midlands Gaming Coalition. This interactive space will feature a mix of retro classics and modern favorites, giving you the chance to play the very games whose music you’ll hear on stage. Open approximately 90 minutes before the performance (and during intermission), it’s a fun, all-ages way to connect the soundtracks you love with the worlds they come from—no controller experience required.
Ticketing Pro-Tip
TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH SUBSCRIPTION AT THIS TIME.
All Koger Center tickets incur a $2 “Restoration Fee” per ticket. All tickets sold online or over the phone incur a sliding scale convenience fee (phone fee is lower). You can avoid internet and phone fees by visiting the Box Office in person.
Koger Box Office:
806 Park St, Columbia, SC 29201
(Free parking spots directly in front of Box Office window on Park St.)
Phone: 803-251-2222
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 PM
Please note, all single tickets for Koger events must be bought through Koger Center. Do not buy tickets from any other vendors because they will not be honored.
Parking
The Koger Center for the Arts is located in downtown Columbia at the corner of Assembly and Greene Streets, 1051 Greene Street. Parking is available at the Discovery Garage behind the building (usually around $10), accessible off Park Street. Additional garages and street parking are located at least one block away, which is a further walk to the theater but may help you avoid the pre-concert rush.
Dining & Hotels
There are excellent restaurants and hotels in the downtown and surrounding areas for every budget.
Restaurants
- 1801 Grille
- Blue Marlin Steaks & Seafood
- Bourbon Columbia
- COA Agaveria y Cochina
- Hall’s Chophouse
- Hunter-Gatherer Brewery & Ale House
- Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
- M Vista
- Mr. Friendly's New Southern Cafe
- Motor Supply Co. Bistro
- Pearlz Oyster Bar
- Ristorante Divino
- Terra
Columbia Hotels
New to Symphonic Music?
Here are a few pointers on what to expect.
Other Ways to Purchase
There are other ways to purchase single concert tickets through the Koger Center Box Office.
By Phone
- Charge by phone at 803.251.2222.
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.
- American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa accepted.
- Additional charges applicable.
- Single tickets are not available through the SC Philharmonic office.
In-Person at the Koger Center
- Located at 806 Park St., Columbia SC 29201
- Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.
- Accept cash, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- No additional fees for in-person purchases.
Concert Night
- Purchase any remaining tickets at the Koger Center ticket kiosk on concert night starting one hour before each concert.
Need to Renew?
If you would like to renew your season tickets, please email us, or call our office at 803.771.7937. We are open from 9 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
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Pro Tip: Arrive early!
Plan to arrive early as there is no seating while the orchestra is playing. If you do miss the downbeat, you can watch the first piece on the television monitors in the lobby.