2024 Free & Cheap Summer Concerts in North Alabama

Summer means long days and warm nights which makes it perfect for enjoying a little outdoor music. Lucky for us that Huntsville has lots of opportunities for your family to enjoy FREE music all summer long. We’ve rounded up free and cheap concerts in North Alabama to enjoy with your family this summer.

Summer Concerts in North Alabama

City Lights & Stars Concert Series

Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville
Select Fridays through September 20 | 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
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$10 – $25

For the 31th season, Burritt on the Mountain is excited to welcome back its long running Summer Concert Series. The City Lights & Stars Concert Series hosts eight concerts from May through September, with musical acts from varying genres. This years lineup features a fabulous mix of local hometown favorites and regional talent joining listeners on the Isenberg Gazebo stage. Enjoy being entertained under the stars of Alabama over a breathtaking view of the City of Huntsville only Burritt can provide. A casual atmosphere encourages attendees to bring chairs, blankets and picnic food to enjoy a relaxed musical experience. Food trucks will be onsite at every concert.

Huntsville Concerts in the Park

Big Spring Park, Huntsville
Mondays June 3 – August 5 | 6:30PM-8PM
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FREE

Arts Huntsville and the City of Huntsville’s Department of Parks and Recreation will once again present the 2024 Concerts in the Park season. These concerts, held for ten weeks every Monday evening, begin June 3 and conclude August 5. The series will showcase a mix of musical genres from rock and roll, pop and top 40 to swing, country, bluegrass, Celtic and jazz. The series is free to the public; concertgoers should bring their own seating and leashed pets are welcome. Picnics are welcome, though concertgoers will have a variety of dinner choices available via local food trucks.

Madison Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Home Place Park, Madison
May 30, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25 | 7:00 PM
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FREE

Join Madison Parks and Rec and Madison Arts Alliance this summer at their Sounds of Summer Concert Series in the newly renovated Home Place Park! They will kick off the summer concert series May 30 and have them monthly through the end of July. Bring your own lawn chair – food & drinks are available to purchase or bring your own.

Fridays After 5 in Athens

The Square Arts & Entertainment District, Athens (map)
May 31, June 28, July 26 | Shop & eat at 5PM, Music starts at 7PM
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FREE
Downtown Athens will have live music each month, food trucks, tables/chairs on the courthouse lawn, and merchants will be open late for shopping. Food trucks will be on the Washington Street side of the courthouse and the band performs from 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on the Marion Street side of the courthouse. You can enjoy your favorite beverages purchased from our restaurants while you stroll around the district or while enjoying the music.

 

Live Music at The Camp

The Camp at MidCity, Huntsville
Fridays & Saturdays at 7 p.m. | Sundays at 2 p.m.
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FREE

Enjoy live music at The Camp each weekend. Featuring various artists of all different genres, The Camp will host the free performances and be serving food and beverages throughout the summer. Enjoy these free concerts in Huntsville with the entire family.

MVAC Spring Concert Series

Errol Allan Park, Guntersville
Thursdays through May 23 & Special July 4 Concert | 6:30PM-8:30PM
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FREE

Sponsored by the Mountain Valley Arts Council of Guntersville, Mountain Valley Arts Council continues its Spring Concert Series through May. You can expect great food trucks, kid’s games, face-painting, & amazing local music, all located within the Guntersville Arts & Entertainment District in Errol Allan Park. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets! In the event of rain, the concert will be held at Bakers on Main.

May 9 – Foster
May 16 – The Stranded Band
May 23 – Hard On Chickens
4th of July Concert – Good Vibe Tribe & JED Eye

Stovehouse Live Music

Stovehouse
Fridays & Saturdays through October | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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FREE

Throughout the summer months, Stovehouse will host several live music performance series. Grab some food and beverages and settle in on the Stovehouse lawn for the different performances. Be sure to enjoy these free concerts in Huntsville with the entire family.

 

For a full list of fun ways for your family to spend this summer in and around North Alabama, check out our 2024 Summer Guide.