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When it comes to having fun in The Rocket City, the possibilities are endless.

With an impressive lineup of festivals, celebrations, and community gatherings each year, there’s always something exciting happening in Huntsville. From outdoor concerts and cultural showcases to anticipated sporting events, food festivals, and festive seasonal traditions, Huntsville offers events that delight newcomers and longtime locals alike.

 

Use the category filters or select a date on the calendar below to discover upcoming events in and around The Rocket City!

 

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  • March 2026

  • Sat 21

    Rocket City Reading Fest

    March 21 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Celebrate National Reading Month with us at the third annual Rocket City Reading Festival, in partnership with Huntsville-Madison County Public Library & Dolly Parton’s Imagination

    Free
  • Sat 21

    Dancing with the Stars: Live!

    March 21 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Dancing with the Stars: Live! – Saturday, March 21, 7:30 P.M. at the Mark C. Smith Concert Hall

  • Fri 27

    Theatre Huntsville presents “A Streetcar Named Desire”

    March 27 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    VBC South Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    When illusions shatter, only the truth remains. Passion, power, and madness collide in Tennessee Williams’ masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire. When the fragile and elegant Blanche

  • Fri 27

    Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical

    March 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Show Times & Dates: – Fri March 27, 2026 – 7:30 PM – Sat March 28, 2026 – 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM – Sun

    $57.00
  • Tue 31

    Celtic Woman – A New Era

    March 31 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    GRAMMY® nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman returns to North America and Canada in Spring 2026 with their all-new show A New Era. Celebrating their rich

  • April 2026

  • Wed 1

    Dare to Explore: Frontiers of Space

    April 1 @ 9:00 am - April 30 @ 5:00 pm

    Calling all space cadets and aerospace gurus! Immerse yourself in an up-close experience of current and future technologies of space exploration in the U.S. Space

  • Sat 4

    Guided History Tours

    April 4 @ 10:00 am - April 25 @ 12:00 pm
    Alabama Constitution Hall Park 109 Gates Ave SE, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Every spring and fall, the Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau offers free walking guided history tours! Local experts guide tours and focus on the historic

  • Sat 4
    Lowe Mill Outdoor Market

    Opening Day – Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment

    April 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Lowe Mill 2211 Seminole Dr SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Don’t miss opening day for the Outdoor Market at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment! Every Saturday, from April 4 until October 24, patrons, pickers, and

  • Sun 5

    Denim Sunday Cookout

    April 5 @ 3:00 am - 8:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Break out the denim in honor of Blue Jean Sunday at The Orion Amphitheater’s Denim Sunday Cookout! Presented by LuxLife Hospitality in partnership with HSV

  • Wed 8

    Rocket City Wine Fest

    April 8 - April 11

    Pour a glass and make a toast for the first annual Rocket City Winefest – a three-day celebration of wine, food, and community! The event

  • Fri 10

    STUDIO 60’s Spring Brunch Benefit

    April 10 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Gather your friends and enjoy a delectable brunch for a great cause! The experts from Huntsville’s own In Bloom Floral Design Studio will provide a

    $45.00
  • Fri 10

    Nathan Laube with Huntsville Master Chorale

    April 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

    “Nathan Laube, once a ‘rising star,’ is now an international star, and his consummate musicianship is justifiably celebrated worldwide.  How fortunate we are that he

  • Sat 11

    Huntsville Babypalooza Baby Expo

    April 11 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Von Braun Center Propst Arena 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    April 11, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM Von Braun Center, East Halls 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801 Registration Link: https://babypalooza.com/huntsville-babypalooza-baby-expo/ Planning for

    Free
  • Sun 12

    Pup Palooza

    April 12 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States
    Free
  • Thu 16

    Spring Gala – A Night to Bloom

    April 16 @ 5:30 pm
    The Roundhouse 320 Church Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Returning for the first time in over 12 years, Little Valley Academy’s and Valley Fellowship Christian Academy’s Spring Gala – A Night to Bloom will

  • Fri 17

    Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo

    April 17 @ 8:00 am - April 19 @ 6:00 pm
    Von Braun Center Propst Arena 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States
  • Fri 17

    Rod Stewart: One Last Time

    April 17 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Sir Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling artists in the history of recorded music with more than 250 million records and singles sold worldwide.

  • Fri 17

    Jason Salmon at Levity Live

    April 17 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Jason is a Texas born, NYC based standup whose comedy has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy

    $20.00
  • Fri 17

    Rod Stewart: One Last Time

    April 17 @ 7:30 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Friday, April 17, Sir Rod Stewart takes The Orion Amphitheater stage for “One Last Time,” with special guest Howard Jones. DATE AND TIMES Friday, April

    $106.00
  • Sat 18

    Battle of the Buffalo

    April 18

    Battle of the Buffalo is an annual chicken wing festival, with local restaurants and amateur cooks vying for the prize of having the tastiest wings

  • Sat 18

    ZZ TOP & Dwight Yoakam

    April 18 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” has been at it for well over a half century, delivering rock, blues and boogie on the road and

  • Sat 18

    ZZ TOP & Dwight Yoakam: Dos Amigos Tour

    April 18 @ 7:30 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Rock and country legends ZZ TOP & Dwight Yoakam unite for the Dos Amigos Tour, playing Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater on Saturday, April 18. DATE AND

  • Sun 19

    An Evening with Peabo Bryson

    April 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Rising South season will culminate in a benefit concert and fundraiser headlined by two-time Grammy Award winner Peabo Bryson, whose legendary voice and artistry

  • Fri 24

    Panoply Arts Festival

    April 24 @ 8:00 am - April 26 @ 6:00 pm

    The Southeast’s premier arts weekend, Panoply Arts Festival has transformed Big Spring International Park into a vibrant hub of art and music every April for

  • Fri 24

    Panolopy Arts Festival

    April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Panolopy Arts Festival
    Big Spring International Park 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Witness Huntsville’s innovative spark shine at the Panolopy Arts Festival – the Southeast’s premier arts weekend! Held at Big Spring Park, the festival will feature

  • Fri 24

    Cake

    April 24 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States
  • Fri 24

    Adult Movie Nights: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

    April 24 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Field Day 6123 University Dr NW, Unit 110, Huntsville, AL, United States

    🎬 Adult Movie Night at Field Day: “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” (PG-13)🍿 Grab your date, your friends, or your girls’ night

    $19.00
  • Fri 24

    Monster Jam

    April 24 @ 7:00 pm - April 26 @ 12:00 am
    Von Braun Center Propst Arena 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Witness 12,000-pound trucks in competitive, high-flying action at the Monster Jam! Attendees will watch from the VBC Propst Arena seats as fan-favorite trucks – like

  • Fri 24

    CAKE

    April 24 @ 8:00 pm
    The Orion Amphitheater 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    See CAKE perform live at The Orion Amphitheater on Friday, April 24. DATE AND TIMES Friday, April 24, 2026 Apollo South Open: 5 PM Doors

  • Sat 25

    Arbor Day 5K Race & 3K Sapling Run

    April 25 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
    Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL, United States

    Celebrate National Arbor Day and the importance of trees and their impact on the Rocket City at the Arbor Day 5K Race and Sapling 3K

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  • Looking for fun events in Huntsville this month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in October:

🍂 FestiFall
📍 @hsvgarden
📅 All Month Long

🎶 805 After Five
📍 @campus805
📅 October 15

🏒 Huntsville Havoc - Opening Night
📍 @huntsvillehavoc
📅 October 23

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in October!
  • In the early 2000s, breweries began to pop up in and around Rocket City as Prohibition-era brewing and beer laws were finally adjusted. 🍺Today, Huntsville is home to many breweries and its craft beer scene continues to grow and thrive.

To learn more about how Huntsville earned the title of “beer capital of Alabama,” head to our website at the link in our bio.
  • Have a photo that captures the best of Rocket City? 📸 There’s still time to submit your favorite shots for a chance to be featured in the upcoming edition of Choose Huntsville™ – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®, with the possibility of landing a spot on the cover!

Submit your original Huntsville photography at the link in our bio by October 31 for your chance to be part of the 2027 guide.
  • A piece of Huntsville history stands in the heart of downtown at the historic Huntsville Depot. 🚂 Built in 1860, the depot is one of the oldest surviving railroad depots in the United States and a remarkably preserved example of 19th-century railroad architecture. 

While the museum isn't currently open for tours, visitors can still explore the Depot grounds!
  • Peaceful views and natural beauty can be found around every corner at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. 🌿 Reflection Lake offers a serene spot to slow down and take in the gardens, surrounded by seasonal blooms and the beauty of nature.

📍 @hsvgarden
  • Got an event coming up in Huntsville? 📅 From festivals and live music to community gatherings and family-friendly activities, our online events calendar is a great place to share what’s happening around the Rocket City.

Submit your upcoming event at the link in our bio and help locals and visitors discover what’s happening in Huntsville!
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Looking for fun events in Huntsville this month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in October:

🍂 FestiFall
📍 @hsvgarden
📅 All Month Long

🎶 805 After Five
📍 @campus805
📅 October 15

🏒 Huntsville Havoc - Opening Night
📍 @huntsvillehavoc
📅 October 23

Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in October!
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Looking for fun events in Huntsville this month? We’ve got you covered! Here are just a few of the events you can attend in October: 🍂 FestiFall 📍 @hsvgarden 📅 All Month Long 🎶 805 After Five 📍 @campus805 📅 October 15 🏒 Huntsville Havoc - Opening Night 📍 @huntsvillehavoc 📅 October 23 Head to our website at the link in our bio for our full list of events and celebrations happening in October!
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In the early 2000s, breweries began to pop up in and around Rocket City as Prohibition-era brewing and beer laws were finally adjusted. 🍺Today, Huntsville is home to many breweries and its craft beer scene continues to grow and thrive.

To learn more about how Huntsville earned the title of “beer capital of Alabama,” head to our website at the link in our bio.
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In the early 2000s, breweries began to pop up in and around Rocket City as Prohibition-era brewing and beer laws were finally adjusted. 🍺Today, Huntsville is home to many breweries and its craft beer scene continues to grow and thrive. To learn more about how Huntsville earned the title of “beer capital of Alabama,” head to our website at the link in our bio.
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Have a photo that captures the best of Rocket City? 📸 There’s still time to submit your favorite shots for a chance to be featured in the upcoming edition of Choose Huntsville™ – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®, with the possibility of landing a spot on the cover!

Submit your original Huntsville photography at the link in our bio by October 31 for your chance to be part of the 2027 guide.
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Have a photo that captures the best of Rocket City? 📸 There’s still time to submit your favorite shots for a chance to be featured in the upcoming edition of Choose Huntsville™ – Huntsville Resource & Relocation Guide®, with the possibility of landing a spot on the cover! Submit your original Huntsville photography at the link in our bio by October 31 for your chance to be part of the 2027 guide.
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A piece of Huntsville history stands in the heart of downtown at the historic Huntsville Depot. 🚂 Built in 1860, the depot is one of the oldest surviving railroad depots in the United States and a remarkably preserved example of 19th-century railroad architecture. 

While the museum isn't currently open for tours, visitors can still explore the Depot grounds!
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A piece of Huntsville history stands in the heart of downtown at the historic Huntsville Depot. 🚂 Built in 1860, the depot is one of the oldest surviving railroad depots in the United States and a remarkably preserved example of 19th-century railroad architecture. While the museum isn't currently open for tours, visitors can still explore the Depot grounds!
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Peaceful views and natural beauty can be found around every corner at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. 🌿 Reflection Lake offers a serene spot to slow down and take in the gardens, surrounded by seasonal blooms and the beauty of nature.

📍 @hsvgarden
@choosehuntsville
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Peaceful views and natural beauty can be found around every corner at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. 🌿 Reflection Lake offers a serene spot to slow down and take in the gardens, surrounded by seasonal blooms and the beauty of nature. 📍 @hsvgarden
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Got an event coming up in Huntsville? 📅 From festivals and live music to community gatherings and family-friendly activities, our online events calendar is a great place to share what’s happening around the Rocket City.

Submit your upcoming event at the link in our bio and help locals and visitors discover what’s happening in Huntsville!
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Got an event coming up in Huntsville? 📅 From festivals and live music to community gatherings and family-friendly activities, our online events calendar is a great place to share what’s happening around the Rocket City. Submit your upcoming event at the link in our bio and help locals and visitors discover what’s happening in Huntsville!
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