2022 Free & Cheap Summer Concerts in Huntsville and 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 Huntsville and North Alabama to enjoy with your family this summer.

Summer Concerts in Huntsville & Beyond

City Lights & Stars Concert Series

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

For the 29th season, Burritt on the Mountain is excited to welcome back our long running Summer Concert Series. The City Lights & Stars Concert Series hosts seven 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 us 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 and wine, beer and other drinks are sold at every concert.

Huntsville Concerts in the Park

Big Spring Park, Huntsville
Mondays June 6 – August 8 | 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 2022 Concerts in the Park season. These concerts, held for ten weeks every Monday evening, begin June 6 and conclude August 8. 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 Concerts in the Park

Home Place Park, Madison
3rd Thursdays June 16, July 21, August 18 | 6:00 PM
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FREE

Join Madison Parks and Rec this summer at their Concerts in the Park in the newly renovated Home Place Park! They will kick off the summer concert series in June and have them monthly through August. Bring your own lawn chair – food & drinks are available to purchase or bring your own.

Decatur Park Concerts

Daikin Amphitheater, Decatur (map)
Mondays, April 18 – May 23 & September 12 – October 17 | 6-8PM
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FREE
Decatur Park Concerts is a free concert series that offers a wide variety of musical styles in a family-friendly setting. Sponsored by the City of Decatur Parks and Recreation Department and funded by grants and donations. Guests are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Per Decatur City Ordinance, alcohol is not permitted in the park and pets must be leashed according to City laws.

Fridays After 5 in Athens

The Square Arts & Entertainment District, Athens (map)
May 27, June 24, July 29 | 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.

Summer Concert Series: Singing on the Square

Courthouse Steps at the Downtown Square, Athens (map)
May 20, June 17, July 15, & August 5 | 7 PM – 9 PM
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FREE
The Athens Limestone Tourism Office hosts the 16 year old ‘Summer Concert Series: Singing on the Square’ from May – August. Guests are encouraged to bring their own folding chairs or blankets to the concert and can enjoy food trucks or local restaurants for dinner.

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 19 & 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 5 – Foster
May 12 – Everyday People & Friends
May 19 – Southern Heart
4th of July Concert – Soul Survivor

Stovehouse Live Music

Dueling Pianos
Thursday through October | 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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FREE

Stovehouse Live
Fridays & Saturdays through October 11 | 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 Huntsville check out our 2022 Summer Guide.