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Summer Outdoor Concerts

Music in the Air...

By , About.com Guide

One of the fun things about summer is the many opportunities to enjoy summer outdoor concerts in the Huntsville/Madison area. Most of the places invite you to bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic lunch to share while listening to a variety of musical styles. Some of the concerts feature local talent, while others have national artists coming to Huntsville. Most of the concerts are free or charge a reasonable ticket price for a delightful family outing.

Concerts in the Park - Huntsville

Every Monday night from Memorial Day through Labor Day, audiences can enjoy an eclectic blend of tunes, from jazz to rock-n-roll. The majority of these free concerts are held at the south end of Big Spring Park in downtown Huntsville. Concerts are open to the public and run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

2011 City Lights & Stars - Huntsville

Several summer outdoor concerts are held on Friday evenings at Burritt on the Mountain, in Huntsville. City Lights & Stars Concerts feature a variety of musical styles for these outdoor concerts.

Concerts on the Dock

Free concert every Friday night from 6-9 pm at Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Drive Huntsville. Enjoy concerts featuring local artists.  Always family friendly shows.  Picnics, coolers & pets on a leash are welcome.

Concerts in the Courtyard

EVERY Tuesday from May 19 through July 28th from 6 to 8 pm in the Westin Courtyard in Bridge Street. Live Music. Great Food. FREE ADMISSION!

The Westin Huntsville will be serving a special $2 patio menu, wine and beer for purchase outdoors and full bar inside.

Gazebo Concerts - Madison

Gazebo Concerts in the Park at Village Green Gazebo in Historic Downtown Madison on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:30 pm throughout the summer.

Lakeside Summer Concerts - Guntersville

Every summer the Mountain Valley Arts Council presents a free outdoor concert at Guntersville Civitan Park. The concert starts at 6:30 pm on Tuesday evenings in June, July & August.

Singing in the Square - Athens

Athens, Alabama is the place to be the third Friday of the month from April through September for their Singing in the Square. The Athens downtown square comes alive with live entertainment.

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