Alabama events calendar.

16

May Sat

5:00 PM

Camp to Amp Festival

Free, day-long festival connecting MidCity's The Camp to the Orion Amphitheater. Live music, vintage market, food trucks, art and non-profits.

MidCity District, HuntsvilleFestival

01

Jun Mon

11:30 PM

Concerts in the Park (Mondays, Jun–Aug)

Free local-music series in Big Spring Park East — every Monday evening from the first Monday in June through the first Monday in August.

Big Spring Park East, HuntsvilleMusic

22

May Fri

11:00 PM

City Lights & Stars Concert Series

Burritt on the Mountain's beloved summer concert series — eight nights of live music with one of the best skyline views in Alabama.

Burritt on the Mountain, HuntsvilleMusic

24

Apr Fri

10:00 PM

Panoply Arts Festival

The Southeast's longest-running arts and music festival, set in Big Spring Park downtown — visual art, live music, food trucks, kids' zones.

Big Spring Park, HuntsvilleArts

13

Nov Fri

11:30 PM

Galaxy of Lights

Huntsville Botanical Garden's drive-through (and walking nights) holiday light show. Over a million lights across the gardens.

Huntsville Botanical Garden, HuntsvilleHoliday

01

Oct Thu

12:30 AM

Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention

59th annual fiddlers convention at Athens State University — $47k+ in cash prizes, banjo, dobro, mandolin, harmonica and a packed campus all weekend.

Athens State University, AthensMusic

23

May Sat

11:00 AM

Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic

Memorial Day weekend tradition at Point Mallard — 60+ hot air balloons, balloon glow, auto and tractor shows, live music. Free admission and parking.

Point Mallard Park, DecaturFestival

11

Sep Fri

10:00 PM

Riverfest & BBQ on the River

Decatur's signature riverfront festival — barbecue, live music, and the Tennessee River as a backdrop at Ingalls Harbor.

Ingalls Harbor, DecaturFestival

01

May Fri

10:30 PM

First Fridays Downtown Florence

Court Street closes down for live music, vendors, and street food. Runs the first Friday of every month, May through November.

Court Street, Downtown, FlorenceFestival

05

Jun Fri

10:30 PM

First Fridays Downtown Florence

Summer hours edition — Court Street closed 5:30–9:00pm with bands, vendors, and family-friendly fun.

Court Street, Downtown, FlorenceFestival

03

Jul Fri

10:30 PM

First Fridays Downtown Florence

Court Street block-party kickoff to the W.C. Handy weekend.

Court Street, Downtown, FlorenceFestival

15

Jul Wed

11:00 PM

W.C. Handy Music Festival

Two weeks celebrating the 'Father of the Blues' across Florence, Sheffield, Tuscumbia, and Muscle Shoals — over 200 concerts and events.

Across the Shoals, FlorenceMusic

07

Aug Fri

10:30 PM

First Fridays Downtown Florence

Live music and vendors close out the summer series.

Court Street, Downtown, FlorenceFestival

04

Sep Fri

10:30 PM

First Fridays Downtown Florence

Cooler-weather edition of the Court Street block party.

Court Street, Downtown, FlorenceFestival

05

Jun Fri

10:00 PM

Magic City Brewfest

Held inside Sloss Furnaces — 100+ breweries and one of the most photogenic venues in the South.

Sloss Furnaces, BirminghamFood & Drink

06

Jun Sat

12:00 PM

Birmingham Fishing Rodeo

Free family fishing event at East Lake Park with vendors, food trucks, and prizes for first-time and seasoned anglers alike.

East Lake Park, BirminghamFamily

12

Jun Fri

2:00 PM

Birmingham QuiltFest

Biennial showcase of quilting and fiber arts from across central Alabama — vendors, demos, and hundreds of quilts on display.

BJCC, BirminghamArts

17

Jul Fri

8:00 PM

World Deer Expo

The country's largest 3-day hunting consumer show at the BJCC — gear, seminars, and big bucks on display.

BJCC, BirminghamExpo

19

Sep Sat

4:00 PM

Birmingham Folk Fest

Free family-friendly day of folk music, art, and community in Avondale Park.

Avondale Park, BirminghamMusic

19

May Tue

2:00 PM

SEC Baseball Tournament

The conference baseball championship at Hoover Met — a full week of college baseball at its best.

Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, HooverSports

22

Aug Sat

7:00 PM

Hog Days of Summer

All-day BBQ and music festival on Tuscaloosa's River Walk — top pitmasters, national music acts, and craft beer on the Black Warrior River.

Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Lawn, TuscaloosaFood & Drink

28

Nov Sat

8:30 PM

Iron Bowl — Alabama vs. Auburn

The most-watched rivalry in college football. 2026 hosted at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Bryant-Denny Stadium, TuscaloosaSports

19

Jun Fri

10:00 PM

SummerNight Downtown Art Walk

Downtown Auburn turns into an arts district — local and regional artists, live music, kids' activities, and a culinary contest.

Downtown Auburn, AuburnArts

09

Oct Fri

11:00 PM

Montgomery Photo Festival

Eighth annual juried photo festival showcasing color, monochrome, alt-process, and manipulated work from photographers across the South.

Downtown Montgomery, MontgomeryArts

30

Jan Sat

12:00 AM

Mobile Mardi Gras

America's original Mardi Gras — older than New Orleans, family-friendly, and packed with parades for two and a half weeks downtown.

Downtown Mobile, MobileFestival

12

Jun Fri

11:00 PM

LoDa ArtWalk

Free monthly art walk through downtown Mobile's Lower Dauphin Street entertainment district — galleries, live music, food, and pop-up artists every second Friday.

Lower Dauphin Street, MobileArts

23

Jul Thu

11:00 PM

Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival

Long-running Mobile festival celebrating jazz, blues, and Gulf Coast heritage with national and regional acts across multiple downtown venues.

Downtown Mobile, MobileMusic

25

Sep Fri

4:00 PM

Mobile Greek Fest

Three days of authentic Greek food, pastries, dancing, and tours of the historic Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, MobileFood & Drink

23

Oct Fri

9:00 PM

Original Greater Gulf State Fair

11-day fair at The Grounds with rides, livestock, concerts, fair food, and family entertainment — a Mobile tradition since 1954.

The Grounds, MobileFestival

01

Jan Fri

2:00 AM

MoonPie Over Mobile New Year's Eve

Mobile's iconic NYE celebration downtown — live music, fireworks, and the giant electric MoonPie drop at midnight on Government Plaza.

Government Plaza, MobileHoliday

20

Mar Sat

12:30 PM

Azalea Trail Run

Mobile's signature spring road race — 5K and 10K through downtown's blooming azalea-lined streets, plus a kids' fun run.

Downtown Mobile, MobileSports

19

Mar Fri

4:00 PM

75th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

Three-day juried arts and crafts festival in downtown Fairhope — one of the Gulf Coast's most anticipated spring traditions.

Downtown Fairhope, FairhopeArts

15

May Fri

6:00 PM

Hangout Music Festival

Multi-day beach festival on the Gulf Shores public beach. Headliners playing with their toes in the sand.

Gulf Shores Public Beach, Gulf ShoresMusic

04

Jul Sat

11:00 PM

Gulf Shores Independence Day Celebration

Family beach day capped by a fireworks show launched over the Gulf from the Public Beach Pavilion.

Public Beach Pavilion, Gulf ShoresHoliday

08

Oct Thu

3:00 PM

National Shrimp Festival

300+ vendors, two music stages, and a whole lot of shrimp on the public beach. One of the largest festivals in the Southeast.

Public Beach Pavilion, Gulf ShoresFood & Drink

30

Oct Fri

10:00 PM

National Peanut Festival

10-day fall fair honoring the area's peanut farmers — rides, livestock, parades, concerts, and the iconic peanut on the midway.

National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds, DothanFestival