The Senate

The Senate is a live music venue in Columbia, SC. It operates as a 1,200-capacity concert and event center in the city's downtown Vista District, with a 5,400 square foot space that includes first-class audio and visual capabilities, multiple bars, and flexible floor plans. The venue hosts concerts, comedy shows, weddings, corporate receptions, Greek life events, private concerts, and other private functions, and is primarily a general admission standing room venue, with VIP tables and seating sold depending on the event and limited first-come, first-serve seating that includes an open air patio outside. A full bar serves beer, wine, liquor, and non-alcoholic options. Shows are marked as all ages or age restricted at 16+, 18+, or 21+, and anyone purchasing or consuming alcohol must be 21 or older with valid ID. Bag and camera policies apply, with clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and small clutches up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches permitted, along with small profile cameras with attached lenses. Tickets are sold online and at the box office, which opens at 4:30 pm on concert days, and the venue is cashless. Artists who have performed there include J Cole, Morgan Wallen, Third Eye Blind, Diplo, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Young the Giant, Flogging Molly, and many more. The Senate holds a rating of 4.50 based on 1,007 reviews.

The venue sits at 1022 Senate Street, on the corner of Senate and Park, one block from the state capitol building and adjacent to the University of SC. It is about 0.1 miles from the Agriculture and Industry public artworks, the SC Veterans Memorial, and the Assembly Street and Gervais Street main roads. Parking is available in a limited onsite lot, on nearby streets, and in area garages, including garages across the street at 1007 Park St and at 851 Park St.

The Senate's standing rests on a solid reputation among the customers it has served and an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews.