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Entertainment & Events in Birmingham, Alabama

Special Events

  • Miss Alabama Pageant 205-871-6276
    2809 Crescent Avenue
    Birmingham, AL 35209
    Suite 2
    This annual event is over 80 years old and includes the talent show and crowning of the new Miss Alabama. This three-day event is held at the Samford University Wright Coliseum.  more

  • Cold War Exhibit 205-833-8226
    4343 73rd Street North
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    Enjoy history, displays and more on the Cold War. more

  • Funky Fish Fry
    2721 5th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Trim Tab Brewing Co.
    An annual event held each April that benefits the Autism Society of Alabama and Mitchell’s Place, the Funky Fish Fry includes live music, cold drinks, catfish, and more. more

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Night Life

  • Ona's Music Room 205-320-7006
    2801 2nd Avenue South, Suite C
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Ona's Music Room was established in 1997 and is well known as the home to a variety of music styles. There is live music every night. Onas was voted as one of the 10 Top Jazz Clubs in the Nation by USA Today  more

  • Lou's Pub & Package Store 205-322-7005
    726 29th Street South
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    In the Historic Birmingham Lakeview District
    A neighborhood bar and liquor store, Lou’s Pub & Package Store is open Monday through Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. more

  • M at Matthews, The 205-862-6261
    2209 1st Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 35206
    Located above Matthews Bar & Grill, the M at Matthews is a full-service, 9,000 square foot lounge and event center in downtown Birmingham. more

  • Pale Eddie's Pour House 205-297-0052
    2308 2nd Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    The Loft District of Historic Downtown Birmingham
    An ever-changing selection of craft and high-gravity beers, a unique selection of wine and liquors, art work from local artists, and scheduled live acoustical entertainment and singer/songwriter performances are featured at Pale Eddie's Pour House. more

  • Collins Bar, The 205-323-7995
    2125 2nd Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 85203
    Tailor-made handcrafted cocktails, hummus, Greek potstickers, meatloaf sliders, chicken & waffles, grilled cheese sandwich, local beer, and more. more

Concerts & Performances

  • Alabama Theatre, The 205-252-2262
    1817 3rd Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    Located in Downtown Birmingham
    Since 1927, the Alabama Theatre has been the home to shows and performances, including movies, concerts, the annual Miss Alabama pageant, silent films, and even the Mickey Mouse Club. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Alabama Theatre is host to over 300 events each year. more

  • WorkPlay 205-879-4773
    500 23rd Street South
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    WorkPlay is "the number one live music venue in the Southeast." more

  • Nick Rocks, The 205-252-3831
    2514 10th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    Listen to local, regional and national acts play such genres as blues, rock, punk, emo, pop, country, metal, bluegrass, rock-a-billy, and roots rock at The Nick Rocks. more

  • Saturn 205-703-9545
    200 41st Street South
    Birmingham, AL 35222
    A live entertainment venue. more

  • Lyric Theatre, The 205-216-3118 (Box Office)
    1800 3rd Avenue North
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    Located in Downtown Birmingham
    Designed with live entertainment in mind, the restored Lyric is host to concerts, symphonies, theatrical productions, and live performances. Listed on the National Register as part of the Birmingham Downtown Retail & Theatre Historic District, the Lyric features 750 seats on two levels, 12 opera boxes, and more. more

  • Ona's Music Room 205-320-7006
    2801 2nd Avenue South, Suite C
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Pepper Place
    Live musical performances are scheduled at Ona's Music Room. more

  • Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center 205-975-2787 (Box Office)
    1200 10th Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35205
    The University of Alabama at Birmingham Campus
    "UAB’s Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center is committed to presenting the best in all genres of the performing arts while curating innovative arts experiences and nurturing creativity." It showcases some of the world's best artists in music, dance, theatre, comedy, film, and family entertainment. more

Plays & Productions

  • Park Players, The 205-590-0155
    1220 50th Street South
    Birmingham, AL 35222
    Community Education South
    "Park Players is a non-profit, outdoor/indoor, theatrical organization dedicated to the performance of quality plays, including the works of William Shakespeare." more

Festivals & Fairs

  • Sidewalk Film Festival 205-324-0888
    310 18th Street North, Suite 100 (Office)
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    Sidewalk Film Festival showcases the best in new, independent films. Traditional narratives, features, documentaries, and short films are featured, with a special spotlight on Alabama filmmakers. Music videos, animated film, and episodic content are also screened. The annual Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival takes place each August at multiple venues in downtown Birmingham. more

  • Barber Vintage Festival 205-699-7275
    6030 Barber Motorsports Parkway
    Birmingham, AL 35094
    Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum
    Held each October, this three-day festival features the America's First Fan Zone with food and entertainment, Ace Corner, a century parade, swap meet with vendors selling vintage motorcycles and parts, AMCA and VJMC gatherings, the Motorcycle Classics show, and more. more

Seminars & Symposiums

  • Birmingham Fall Home and Garden Show 205-458-8400
    2100 Richard Armington, Jr. Boulevard North
    Birmingham, AL 35203
    Birmingham - Jefferson Convention Complex
    This three day annual event features over three hundred local, regional, and national companies offering the latest in construction techniques, space planning and a wide array of accessories and ideas for the home and garden. This year marks the 25th year! more

Sporting Events

  • Birminigham Race Course 205-838-7500
    1000 John Rogers Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35210
    Best live greyhound racing and simulcast wagering from nation's top thoroughbred and greyhound tracks. Special events welcome. more

  • Regions Field 205-988-3200
    1401 1st Avenue South
    Birmingham, AL 35233
    Parkside District
    Regions Field, a state-of-the-art, 8,500-seat facility in downtown Birmingham, is home to the Class AA Birmingham Barons, an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. more

  • Barber Motorsports Park 205-298-9040
    6040 Barber Motorsports Parkway
    Birmingham, AL 35094
    A 740-acre multi-purpose racing facility, Barber Motorsports Park features the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum and a 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course. more

Parades

  • St. Patrick's Day Parade 205-822-3135
    2010 Crestmont Drive
    Birmingham, AL 35226
    Held Up 20th Street in Downtown Birmingham
    "One of the oldest and largest Irish parades in the southeastern United States," this St. Patrick's Day Parade starts off in Five Points South and travels all the way through downtown Birmingham to Linn Park. Participants are welcome. more

  

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