Mike Stone is turning 40, and he is marking the occasion with his first-ever performance at Harbison Theatre. The Saluda, South Carolina native and Season 6 “America's Got Talent” finalist will headline a 40th Birthday Celebration Concert at the Irmo venue on Nov. 20, bringing his annual birthday concert tradition to a new stage.
The show is part of Harbison Theatre's 2026-27 season lineup, according to the Lexington County Chronicle. Stone has built a following for his stage presence, musicianship and interpretations of classics, and his sound blends R&B, soul, funk, jazz, gospel and contemporary influences, according to Harbison Theatre. The venue's event page describes him as a world-class pianist and entertainer whose annual birthday concert in Columbia has become highly anticipated among fans.
This year's milestone show will be a one-night-only engagement and marks Stone's debut at Harbison Theatre, the venue notes. He'll be joined by an exceptional lineup of special guest artists and friends, according to the same description, for what organizers said promises to be the biggest version yet of the annual tradition. A news release described the evening as spanning collaborations and talent from soulful ballads to high-energy showstoppers.
From Saluda Roots to National Stage
Stone's path to Irmo runs through some notable stops. He has performed and held residencies in destinations including New Orleans and Key West, building a reputation well beyond the Midlands before landing his AGT run, which reached millions of viewers nationwide. His Season 6 finalist run on the NBC competition remains the headline credential tied to his name across his bookings.
General-admission tickets for the Harbison Theatre show are priced at $30, with VIP tickets available for $40. Students, seniors age 60 and older, and military personnel receive a $5 discount on Signature Series shows at checkout. Fans with questions can call the Harbison Theatre box office at 803-407-5011.
A Familiar Face on Midlands Stages
Stone isn't a stranger to Columbia-area audiences. He headlined the Richland County Recreation Commission's Summer Concert at North Springs Park in June, an event WIS-TV described as a 21-and-older gathering with food trucks, local vendors and community resources alongside the music. Gates for that show opened at 5 p.m. with the performance starting at 7 p.m., and tickets ran $10 in advance or $15 on the day of the event.
Harbison Theatre is located at 7300 College St. in Irmo, placing Stone's 40th birthday milestone squarely within the community that has watched his career grow from local residencies to national television. For longtime fans who've followed his birthday tradition in Columbia, the move to a new venue adds a fresh backdrop to a celebration that has become something of an annual institution.
