25 concerts in Alabama you need to put on your 2025 calendar
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The music scene around the state continues to grow and we’re seeing that in the number of shows + artists making it a point to make a stop in Alabama on their tours.
From the robust variety of venues in Birmingham to the top-tier amphitheaters from Huntsville to Gulf Shores, this state provides a peak experience for bands, fans and everyone in between.
Expect to see more big announcements before the end of the year but the schedule is pretty set in stone for the rest of winter with some shows already scheduled through August including three music festivals. Keep reading for our recommendations for 2025 (so far)!
Note: This list is in chronological order.
Jan. 23 — Trampled by Turtles at Iron City
- Opener: Call Me Spinster
- When: Doors at 6:30PM | Music at 7:30PM
- Where: 513 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
Feb. 1 — MJ Lenderman and The Wind at Saturn
- Opener: Wild Pink
- When: Doors at 7PM | Music at 8PM
- Where: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- SOLD OUT (Tickets available on resale markets)
- Artist info | Venue info
Feb. 11 — Real Estate at Saturn
- Opener: Grumpy
- When: Doors at 6:30PM | Music at 7:30PM
- Where: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
Feb. 15 — Mary J. Blige at Legacy Arena
- Openers: Ne-Yo and Mario
- When: 7PM
- Where: 1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
Feb. 18 — Soccer Mommy at Saturn
- Opener: Hanna Vu
- When: Doors at 7PM | Music at 8PM
- Where: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
March 7 — Lil Wayne at Legacy Arena
- Openers: Quavo and Anella
- When:
- Where: 1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
March 20 — Rascal Flatts at Von Braun Center
- Openers: Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane
- When: 7PM
- Where: 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
March 29 — Jessica Pratt + Merce Lemon at Saturn
- When: Doors at 7PM | Music at 8PM
- Where: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
March 29 — Explosions in the Sky at Iron City
- When: Doors at 6PM | Music at 7PM
- Where: 513 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
March 29 — The Stews at Druid City Music Hall
- When: Doors at 7PM | Music at 8PM
- Where: 1307 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
April 12 — Forrest Frank at Legacy Arena
- Opener: Elevation Rhythm
- When: 7PM
- Where: 1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
April 15 — Marcus King Band at MPAC
- When: 7:30PM
- Where: 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
April 16 — Disturbed at Legacy Arena
- Openers: Daughtry + Nothing More
- When: 6:30PM
- Where: 1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
April 16 — Willie Nelson + Family at The Orion
- When: Doors at 5:30PM | Music at 7PM
- Where: 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
April 26-27 — Camellia Music + Arts Festival at The Orion
- Where: 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Tickets
- Festival website
May 2 — Wilco + Waxahatchee at Avondale Brewing Company
- When: Doors at 6PM | Music at 7PM
- Where: 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
May 10 — The Avett Brothers at The Orion
- When: Doors at 6:30PM | Show at 7:30PM
- Where: 701 Amphitheater Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
May 16-18 — Sand in My Boots Festival
- Where: Beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama
- Festival website
May 22 — JJ Grey & Mofro at MPAC
- When: 7:15PM
- Where: 201 Tallapoosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
May 22 — Keith Urban at The Wharf Amphitheater
- Openers: Alana Springsteen, Chase Matthew + Karley Scott Collins
- When: 7PM
- Where: 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
June 1 — Tyler Childers at The Wharf Amphitheater
- Opener: SG Goodman
- When: 8PM
- Where: 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
June 14 — Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Avondale Brewing Company
- When: Doors at 6PM | Music at 7PM
- Where: 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Tickets: On sale Jan. 24
- Artist info | Venue info
June 19-21 — Rock the South
- Where: 1872 Co Rd 469, Cullman, AL 35057
- Festival website
June 24 — Ringo Starr at Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
- When: 7:30PM
- Where: 2710 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
June 27 — Thomas Rhett at Coca-Cola Amphitheater
- Openers: Tucker Wetmore + The Castellows
- When: 7:30PM
- Where: 1430 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
June 28 — Jason Isbell at Coca-Cola Amphitheater
- Opener: Band of Horses
- When: 7PM
- Where: 1430 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
July 3-5 — Red Clay Strays at The Wharf Amphitheater
- Openers: Muscadine Bloodline, Laurie Ann Armour (7/3-4) | The Revivalists, Band of Horses + Abe Partridge (7/5)
- When: 7PM all three nights
- Where: 23101 Canal Rd, Orange Beach, AL 36561
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
Aug. 15 — Teddy Swims at Coca-Cola Amphitheater
- When: 8PM
- Where: 1430 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35234
- Tickets
- Artist info | Venue info
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