Things to Do in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, Alabama, founded in 1871 and home to around 200,000 people, currently lists about 1,100 upcoming events, with roughly 600 occurring within the next 30 days. Approximately 20 percent of these listings are free events. The most common categories include Concerts & Live Music with about 300 entries, followed by Sports & Fitness at around 150, and Business & Networking, Theater & Performing Arts, and Community & Social events each totaling about 100. Workshops & Classes account for about 50 listings. Major venues hosting the most upcoming events are BJCC Concert Hall, Regions Field, The Nick, Alabama Theatre, Alys Robinson Stephens PAC, and Saturn - Birmingham. Notable performers with scheduled dates include the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Alabama Ballet Presents George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, touring productions of Mamma Mia! and The Sound of Music, and the Magic City Nutcracker. Readers planning activities this month will find a wide range of options across these top locations.

City facts

Weather

55°F · Overcast · High 84° / low 54°F

Population

200,733 (2020)

Area

384.9 km²

Elevation

187 m

Founded

1871

Source: Wikidata