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 2019.
Thank you to our sponsor Bank Independent.
NOTE: We will continue to update as more concerts are scheduled.
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 14 – Huntsville’s In the Mood Big Swing Band
- May 28 – Black Market Haggis
- June 11 – Moon Dust Big Band
- June 25 – Rocket City Jazz Orchestra
- July 9 – Patsy Tripp and Microwave Dave
- July 23 – Big Gaping Holes
- August 6 – Ally Free
- August 20 – Jacquie Cotillard
- September 3 – TBD
- September 17 – iFest Preview
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 $15 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 10 – Eric Essix
- May 31 – KUSH
- June 21 – Huntsville’s In the Mood
- July 5 – Kaleidoscope
- July 26 – Henri’s Notions
- August 17 –Microwave Dave and the Nukes
- September 13 – The Flashbacks Show Band
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: Food Truck; wine and craft beer for purchase
Line-Up:
- June 15 – In Concert: Mother’s Finest; Opening Artists: Unknown Lyric
- August 10 – In Concert: Kenny Neal; Opening Artist: Microwave Dave and the Nukes
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: TBD
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: TBD
Space and Rocket Center Shuttle Park Concert
Day & Time: : Saturday July 20, 7 pm
Location: US Space and Rocket Center- under the Saturn V
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
Tangled String Music Festival
Day & Time: : Saturday June 22, 3 pm
Location: Big Spring Park East
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the gate
What you can bring: Chairs
Available On-site: Food trucks, food, and beverages will be available for purchase.
Line-Up:
- Big Sam’s Funky Nation
- Drivin N Cryin
- Lera Lynn
- Daniel Donato
- Early James and the Latest
Under the Lights
Day & Time: : Every Thursday in May,
Location: Clinton Ave. and Northside Square
Cost: FREE; Brought to you by Downtown Huntsville, Inc. and Colliers
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 2 – Clinton Ave: Dollie Meredith, Northside Square: Claire Carpenter
- May 9 – Clinton Ave: Amber Cavanaugh, Northside Square: Karen Newsome
- May 16 – Clinton Ave: Cassandra Mitchell, Northside Square: Holly & Kim
- May 23 – Clinton Ave: Blair Breitreiter, Northside Square: Elizabeth Boulet
- May 30 – Clinton Ave: Ktea Balash, Northside Square: Anna Edmonds
Microwave Dave Day
Day & Time: : Sunday June 30, 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.
Women in Music Weekend
Day & Time: August 15 – 18
Location: Various Huntsville venues
Line-Up: TBD
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Amy Jones has been a marketing professional in Huntsville for 20 years, with experience in all aspects of marketing, pr, media relations, event management, digital content, and design. Amy is the proud and busy momma of two boys, who keep things loud and fun. For fun she skateboards, rides her scooter, and kayaks (though sadly not at the same time!).