Huntsville is jam-packed with summer concerts and many of them are FREE, FREE, FREE (our favorite kind)! And to make sure you don’t miss any of the live music, we’ve created this Huntsville Summer Concerts Guide 2018.

#1: Tuesday Evening Concerts at the Library

Day & Time: Tuesdays, 6 – 8 pm

Location: Huntsville/Madison County Public Library Atrium, Main branch in downtown Huntsville

Cost: FREE

Line-Up:

May 8 – Huntsville’s In the Mood Big Swing Band

May 22- Jimmy Jones and Friends

June 5 – Dancing with the Library Stars, Round One, Moondust Big Band

June 19 – Dancing with the Library Stars, Round Two, Rocket City Jazz Orchestra

July 3 – Rocket City Barbershop Chorus

July 17 – Miltowne

July 31 – Huntsville’s Community Chorus

August 14 – International Music Festival

August 28 – To Be Announced

September 11 – Ivy Joe Milan & Jim Cavender

September 25 – Sentimental Journey

#2: City Lights and Stars

Day & Time: Fridays, Gates open at 6:30 pm; Concert from 7:30-9 pm

Location: Burritt on the Mountain

Cost: Members $10 in advance, Non-Members $12 in advance, $15 at the gate for all. Children 12 & under is $5.

What you can bring: Picnic, blankets, lawn chairs

What you cannot bring: Pets or outside alcohol

Line-Up:

May 11 – Mambo Gris Gris

June 1 – The Flashbacks

June 22 – Claire Lynch Trio

July 6 – Seminole Strut

July 27 – In the Mood

August 17 – Phil Weaver, Dave Anderson, Ken Watters

#3: Concerts at Historic Three Caves

Day & Time: Free shuttle from HSV Hospital begins at 5:30 pm; Music begins at 7 pm

Location: Land Trust’s unique Three Caves

Cost: $30-55

Tickets: Available at The Land Trust website

What you can bring: Lightweight jacket

What you should not bring: Please, no pets or outside food/beverages

Available On-site: Washington Square Food Truck; wine and craft beef for purchase

Line-Up:

June 16 – In Concert: The Atlanta Rhythm Section; Opening Artists: Joshua C.S. and Lamar Williams Jr.

August 18 – In Concert: Edwin McCain; Opening Artist: Amy McCarley

#4: Concerts in the Park

Day & Time: Mondays, 6:30-8 pm

Location: Big Spring Park

Cost: FREE; Brought to you by Arts Huntsville and The City of Huntsville

What you can bring: blankets, chairs, pets on a leash, a picnic from home

What will be available: food trucks will be on-site

Line-Up:

June 4 – The Howling Strays & Juice

June 11 – Rocket City Latin Band & Will River

June 18 – Winslow Davis Ensemble & Josh Allison and The Corner Pocket

June 25 – The U.S. Army Materiel Command Bands

July 2 – Huntsville Concert Band & Huntsville’s In the Mood Big Swing Band

July 9 – Alan Little with .45 Surprise & Dirt Circus

July 16 – Wanda Wesolowski & The World Forgot

July 23 – Cristina Lynn & Bordertown

July 30 – DMR Soul & Like Sons

August 6 – Ashley Smith & Big Daddy Kingfish

#5: Madison Gazebo Concerts

Day & Time: Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Location: Gazebo in downtown Madison

Cost: FREE; Brought to you by Madison Arts Council

What you can bring: blankets, chairs, pets on a leash, a picnic from home

What will be available: Food vendors will be on-site selling fresh sandwiches, artisan teas, fruit, snow cones, and more!

Line-Up:

June 7 – The Zooks

June 14 – The Beasley Brothers

June 21 – The Purple Ravens

June 28 – 3Way Handshake

July 5 – Bordertown

July 12 – Jed Eye Band

July 19 – Divided by Zero

July 26 – Calypso Vision

#6: Paul Stroud Concerts by the River

Day & Time: Mondays, 6-8 pm

Location: First 9 concerts at Rhodes Ferry Park, 100 Market St, Decatur 35601; last 3 concerts at Daikin Amphitheater, 905 Canal St NE, Decatur, AL 35601

Cost: FREE; Brought to you by Decatur Parks and Recreation

What you can bring: Picnic, blankets, lawn chairs, pets on a leash

What you cannot bring: Alcohol

Line-Up:

May 7 – Replay

May 14 – Robert Montgomery and Friends

May 21 – Taylor McLain and Firewater

May 28 – No Concert, Memorial Day

June 4 – Bimini Road

June 11 – Papa Rox

June 18 – Dorothy Cole

June 25 – Jeff Whitlow and The Old Barn Band

July 2 – No Concert, Independence Day

July 9 – Madison Community Band / Decatur Youth Symphony

July 16 – Reginald Jackson and Friends

July 23 – Ben Parker Project

July 30 – Sophisticated Swingers

August 6 – Michael Dean & Memphis

#7: Buskerfest

Day & Time: Thursday through Saturday, 5-8 pm

Location: All over Downtown Huntsville – MOVED INDOORS IF RAINING

Cost: FREE; Brought to you by Downtown Huntsville, Inc.

What you can bring: blankets, chairs, pets on a leash, a picnic. Drinks purchased from establishments inside the Entertainment District are permitted.

Line-Up:

May 31 – Matt Growden, Foot Pound Force, Adam Renfro, Christopher Hodges, and Who?, Up, Right, Jab, Cheryl Llewellyn, Brandon Lee

June 1 – The Retrovales, Donnie Cox, Silvery Moon Band, Andrew Remnet, Michael Osborn, Karen Newsum, Still Water Bluegrass, Divide by Zero, Williams Whetzel, and Owls & Other Animals

June 2 – Bard of the South, Wanda Wesolowski, Ashley Rose Kent, Will McLelland, Dave Bolling, William Falkner, Cassandra Mitchell, Aaron Bradley, Dragon, and Ellagant Music Group

#8: Space and Rocket Center Shuttle Park Concert

Day & Time: : Saturday July 14, 7 pm

Location: US Space and Rocket Center- under “Pathfinder”

Cost: $20

What you can bring: A party attitude

Available On-site: Food trucks, food, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Line-Up:

July 14 – Party of the Year concert by Black Jacket Symphony, part of Space Camp SummerFest

#9: Spur Music Series

Day & Time: Thursdays, 5 – 8 pm

Location:

Outside U.G. White and Sam & Gregs

Northside and Southside Square in Downtown Huntsville

Cost: FREE; Brought to you by Downtown Huntsville, Inc. & Spur

Available On-site: Grab food from the great nearby restaurants or your favorite drink from the many establishments and sip and stroll to get a great evening started.

May 3 through June 28 catch a “spur” of the moment concert Thursday nights downtown!

#10: Drive Thru Concert Series

Day & Time: Friday

Location: Regions Building Drive Through

Cost: FREE; Brought to you by Downtown Huntsville, Inc.

What you can bring: blankets, chairs, pets on a leash, a picnic. Drinks purchased from establishments inside the Entertainment District are permitted.

Line-Up:

June 1 – Blackfoot Gypsies – POSTPONED

– Blackfoot Gypsies – July 6 – The Georgia Flood

August 3 – Lamont Landers Band

#11: Busker Fridays – NEW

Day & Time: Fridays, 5 – 8 pm

Location: Outside Honest Coffee and Sam & Gregs

Cost: FREE; Brought to you by Downtown Huntsville, Inc. & Edward Jones Financial

Available On-site: Grab food from the great nearby restaurants or your favorite drink from the many establishments and sip and stroll to get a great evening started.

Line-Up:

June 1- The Retrovales and Karen Newsum

June 8- Cassandra Mitchell

June 15- Will Whetzel Trio and Michael Osborn

June 22 – The World Forgot and Silvery Moon Band

June 29- Brandon Lee and Frankie Gardner of The Whiskey River Kings

July 6 – Brandon Lee and Foot Pound Force

July 13 – Christopher Currie

July 20 – Benjamin Holloway Music and Etta Lea

July 27- Chelsea, Who? and Frankie Gardner of The Whiskey River Kings

#12: County Line Concert Series – NEW

Day & Time: Sundays in June, 6 – 8:30pm

Location: Heritage Park, Madison

Cost: FREE; Brought to you by Legend Realty, Studio H, Musicology, Heritage Church, and Rocket City Maids

Available On-site: Food trucks and fun activities for the kids!

Line-Up:

June 7 – The Mike and Danny Show

June 10 – Groove

June 17 – The Zooks

June 24 – Caitlyn and the Friend Zone

#13: Tangled String Music Festival

Day & Time: : Saturday June 23, 3 pm

Location: Big Spring Park East

Cost: $23 in advance, $28 at the gate

What you can bring: Chairs

Available On-site: Food trucks, food, and beverages will be available for purchase.

Line-Up:

June 23 –Amanda Shires, Joshua Hedley, Lilly Hiatt, Cedric Burnside, and Bloodkin

#14: Microwave Dave Day

Day & Time: : Sunday June 24, 3 pm

Location: Downtown Huntsville at Washington Street

Cost: $10 suggested donation

What you can bring: Bag chairs (festival seating), pets on a leash on the street

What you cannot bring: No coolers, no outside food or beverages

Available On-site: Food and beverages available for purchase by host venues Washington Square / Humphreys Bar and Grill and The Bottle.

Line-Up:

Washington Street MAIN Stage – Grissom Jazz Band, The Hot Tater Boys, Quantaphonics, World famous Snake Doctors, Huntsville All Star Jam and Microwave Dave and the Nukes

Humphreys Patio Stage – Kat Elizabeth – solo, Winslow Davis Band, and Lamont Landers Band

#15: Jams on Jefferson Street – NEW

Day & Time: Tuesdays through September 25, 5-8pm

Location: Jefferson Street at The Avenue

Cost: FREE

Available On-site: Food trucks and shopping.

Line-Up:

June 5 – Jos Allison Band

June 12 – Dave Anderson

June 19 – Lamont Landers Band

June 26 – Redstone Avenue

July 3 – Dave Anderson

July 10 – Brandon Elder

July 17 – Liquid Caravan

July 24 – Groove

July 31 – Lamont Landers Band

August 7 – Josh Allison Band

August 14 – Dave Anderson

August 21 – Winslow Davis

August 28 – .45 Surprise

September 4 – Redstone Avenue

September 11 – Alan Little

September 18 – Winslow Davis

September 25 – Lamont Landers Band

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