Upcoming · Montgomery, AL
Things to Do in Montgomery, AL
Montgomery, Alabama, founded in 1817 and home to around 200,000 people, currently lists about 200 upcoming events, with roughly 100 occurring within the next 30 days. Approximately 20 percent of these listings are free. The most common categories include Theater & Performing Arts with about 70 events, followed by Sports & Fitness, Concerts & Live Music, and Community & Social activities each with around 30 entries. Business & Networking and Nightlife & Clubbing round out the list with 19 and 9 events respectively. Major venues hosting these gatherings include the Festival Stage at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, Dunn-Oliver Acadome, Garrett Coliseum, The Bottom Bar & Grill, and another Festival Stage location. Notable performers scheduled for dates in this period feature Elf The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, Alabama State Hornets Basketball, Garden Brothers Nuclear Circus, Alabama State Hornets Football, and others. Readers deciding what to do this month will find a diverse range of options across these established locations.
City facts
- Population
- 200,603 (2020)
- Area
- 418.4 km²
- Elevation
- 73 m
- Founded
- 1817
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music42Theater & Performing Arts74Comedy6Festivals7Exhibitions & Art2Museums & Heritage1Food & Drink8Sports & Fitness31Family & Kids5Nightlife & Clubbing10Workshops & Classes9Talks & Lectures3Movies & Film2Community & Social29Business & Networking20Wellness & Mindfulness6Seasonal & Holiday9🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 2
11:00 AM · $25.31 +
Mindful Wellness Walk in Montgomery
Goldthwaite Street · Goldthwaite Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Museums & Heritage
$25.31 +
11:00 AM · $25 +
Magical Montgomery Scavenger Hunt
Goldthwaite Street · Goldthwaite Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Community & Social
$25 +
1:30 PM · Free
The Johnson Institute: Book Talk with Judith Resnik
The Montgomery Interpretive Center at Alabama State University · 1521 Harris Way, Montgomery, AL 36106
Family & Kids
Free
5:00 PM · Free
Meet The Team: Jessica Majors Agency
KRU on Mt. Meigs · 2118 Mount Meigs Road, Montgomery, AL 36107
Business & Networking
Free
7:00 PM · $12.51 +
Afterglow: The Classic Kickoff
The Alley Station 130 Commerce St. · 275 Lee Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Nightlife & Clubbing
$12.51 +
7:00 PM · Free
The Play That Goes Wrong
Festival Stage - Alabama Shakespeare Festival · 1 Festival Drive
Theater & Performing ArtsThe Play That Goes Wrong
Free
8:00 PM · Free
Good Stand Up Comedy for Free! with Dan Alten & Friends
Lower Lounge · 101-A Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Theater & Performing Arts
Free
Sat, Oct 3
7:00 AM · $39.19 +
2L2Q Half Rox
2L2Q Fitness · 1550 Jean Street, Montgomery, AL 36107
Sports & Fitness
$39.19 +
9:00 AM · $583.39 +
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Training in Montgomery, AL
Regus - Montgomery, RSA Dexter · 445 Dexter Avenue #Suite 4050, Montgomery, AL 36104
Business & Networking
$583.39 +
9:00 AM · $1499 +
PMP Training Course | 4 Day PMP Certification Bootcamp in Montgomery, AL
Regus - Montgomery, RSA Dexter · 445 Dexter Avenue #Suite 4050, Montgomery, AL 36104
Business & Networking
$1499 +
9:00 AM · $583.39 +
2 Days Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Training in Montgomery, AL
Regus - Montgomery, RSA Dexter · 445 Dexter Avenue #Suite 4050, Montgomery, AL 36104
Business & Networking
$583.39 +
9:00 AM · $97 +
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence and Human Intelligence
8417 Crossland Loop · 8417 Crossland Loop, Montgomery, AL 36117
Talks & Lectures
$97 +
10:00 AM · $28.47 +
Decoding the Body's Language: What's for Breakfast?
2665 Todd Rd · 2665 Todd Road, Montgomery, AL 36117
Wellness & Mindfulness
$28.47 +
2:00 PM · See listing
The Play That Goes Wrong
Festival Stage, Alabama Shakespeare Festival
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
3:00 PM · Free
Morehouse//Tuskegee Classic - Tailgate Tent Party
Cramton Bowl · Madison Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104
Community & Social
Free
7:00 PM · $417 +
The Play That Goes Wrong
Festival Stage - Alabama Shakespeare Festival · 1 Festival Drive
Theater & Performing ArtsThe Play That Goes Wrong
$417 +
8:00 PM · $23.18 +
Britton Emert LIVE in Prattville, AL at The Bottom
The Bottom Bar & Grill · 426 County Road 4 East, Prattville, AL 36067
Theater & Performing Arts
$23.18 +
Sun, Oct 4
2:00 PM · $417 +
The Play That Goes Wrong
Festival Stage - Alabama Shakespeare Festival · 1 Festival Drive
Theater & Performing ArtsThe Play That Goes Wrong
$417 +
5:30 PM · Free
Big Daddy Weave - Montgomery, AL - ChildFund Volunteers
Eastmont Baptist Church · 4505 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36109
Concerts & Live Music
Free
7:00 PM · $60 +
Big Daddy Weave
Eastmont Baptist Church · 4505 Atlanta Hwy
Theater & Performing ArtsBig Daddy Weave
$60 +
Mon, Oct 5
8:00 AM · $9.31 +
Movement & Motivational Monday Mornings
1090 Arrowhead Dr · 1090 Arrowhead Drive, Prattville, AL 36067
Wellness & Mindfulness
$9.31 +
6:00 PM · $34.71 +
Art to Work: TJ's Pumpkins & Dinner
Hunter Hills Church · 330 Old Farm Lane, prattville, AL 36066
Workshops & Classes
$34.71 +
Tue, Oct 6
9:00 AM · $1899 +
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Bootcamp in Montgomery, AL
Alabama Search and Rescue · 445 Dexter Avenue #Suite 4050, Montgomery, AL 36104
Business & Networking
$1899 +
Wed, Oct 7
10:00 AM · Free
Aligning Passion with Profession: Your Soul's Journey - Montgomery
Montgomery, AL, USA · Virtual via Zoom, Montgomery, AL 36043
Business & Networking
Free
12:00 PM · $125 +
2026 Annual AFA Golf Tournament
Arrowhead Country Club · 50 Ocala Drive, Montgomery, AL 36117
Sports & Fitness
$125 +
5:00 PM · See listing
2026 TASTE OF THE FAIR
Alabama National Fair · 1555 Federal Drive
Festivals
See listing
9:00 PM · Free
Deal or No Deal – Real Time Deal Analysis ONLINE
Estados Unidos · ALABAMA STATEWIDE, MONTGOMERY, AL 0000
Business & Networking
Free
Thu, Oct 8
See listing
EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - 2026 ALABAMA NATIONAL FAIR
Alabama National Fair · 1555 Federal Drive
Festivals
See listing
See listing
ADVANCED ADMISSION & RIDE DEALS - ANF 2026
Alabama National Fair · 1555 Federal Drive
Festivals
See listing
See listing
WAKA FAIR ADMISSION & RIDES DEAL - 32-HOUR SALE
Alabama National Fair · 1555 Federal Drive
Festivals
See listing
Plan ahead
First Annual Love Israel Women's Ministry Conference
Fri, Oct 30 · Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery - EastChase
Montgomery Career Fair
Wed, Oct 28 · Marriott
The Water War
Sat, Oct 17 · Blount Cultural Park
d.i.y. NAILS PAINT & SIP by Muze Playshop
Sun, Oct 18 · The Square Creative Hub -
The Fright Crawl | Montgomery Halloween Day Bar Crawl 2026 | Sat, Oct 31
Sat, Oct 31 · TBA
The Fright Crawl | Montgomery Halloween Bar Crawl 2026 | Thurs, Oct. 29
Thu, Oct 29 · TBA
Realtor Appreciation Event
Tue, Oct 27 · Patriot Place
Prattville AL - Midget Mayhem / Little Mania Mini Wrestling! (Ages 21+)
Fri, Nov 6 · The Bottom Bar & Grill
Frequently asked questions about events in Montgomery
- Are there any free events in Montgomery?
- Yes, about 20 percent of the listed events are free. These include various types such as community gatherings and performances.
- What are the main venues for events in this city?
- The top venues with the most upcoming listings are the Festival Stage at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, Dunn-Oliver Acadome, Garrett Coliseum, The Bottom Bar & Grill, and another Festival Stage location.
- What types of events are listed for this month?
- The most common event types are Theater & Performing Arts with about 70 listings, followed by Sports & Fitness, Concerts & Live Music, and Community & Social activities each with around 30 entries.
- Which performers have upcoming dates?
- Performers with upcoming dates include Elf The Musical, The Play That Goes Wrong, Alabama State Hornets Basketball, Garden Brothers Nuclear Circus, and Alabama State Hornets Football.