Here’s an update on Front Row Downtown Huntsville
Huntsville’s $220 million Front Row development has launched residential pre-leasing ahead of its first move-ins scheduled for June 2026. Pre-Leasing Begins for The Residences at Front Row The Residences at Front Row mark the housing component of a major mixed-use project rising across from the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. Developed by Essex Capital […]
ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam bring ‘Dos Amigos’ Tour to Huntsville
Two legends of American music, ZZ Top and Dwight Yoakam, are teaming up for the Dos Amigos Tour, hitting stages across the Midwest, South, and East Coast in spring 2026. The co-headlining tour combines ZZ Top’s Texas blues rock with Yoakam’s Bakersfield-style country for a night of classic hits and high-energy performances. Tour Highlights ZZ […]
AHSAA’s New Classification System: Former Private School Athlete Perspective
I’m a former private school athlete at Randolph School, where I attended K–12 and played football and baseball. I was the quarterback in football and a pitcher and third baseman in baseball. I was recruited to Tulane University as a pitcher, tore my UCL, greyshirted, and ultimately never played. My perspective is shaped by competing […]
Creed announces reunion tour stop in Huntsville
Creed will bring its reunion tour to Huntsville with a July 22 performance at The Orion Amphitheater. Concert Details and Ticket Information The show is part of the band’s “Summer of ’99” Tour and will feature special guests Mammoth, led by Wolfgang Van Halen, and Hinder. Fans can access presale tickets through the band’s official […]
All-star ’90s country concert lineup just got bigger
The upcoming “All Star Salute to ’90s Country” concert at the Von Braun Center has expanded its already star-studded lineup. Newly Announced Artists Join the Show Several major names have been added to the February 5 concert, including Jamey Johnson, Aaron Lewis, Janie Fricke, The Forester Sisters, Lee Greenwood, Michael Ray, Aaron Tippin, Terry McBride […]
Sam Barber brings “The American Route” tour to Huntsville
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Sam Barber will stop at The Orion Amphitheater as part of his nationwide “The American Route” headline tour, according to online reports. A Major Tour Milestone The “The American Route” tour launches January 30, 2026, with a two-night kickoff in Oxford, Mississippi, and runs through early June. Along the way, Barber will headline […]
What big concerts are coming to Alabama in 2026? Here’s a lineup
North Alabama is turning up the volume in 2026, and Huntsville is leading the way. Chart-topping pop stars, country favorites, and legendary rock acts are set to take over stages across the region, making next year a standout season for live music fans. According to online reports, cities across North Alabama and beyond — including […]
MidCity District plans $300M expansion with new arts and innovation hub
Huntsville’s MidCity District is getting a major boost with plans for a $300 million expansion that will create a combined arts and innovation hub. A New Scale for Music and Entertainment At the heart of the project is MidCity Live, a 3,000-capacity indoor music venue designed to host mid-sized acts that have outgrown smaller clubs […]
Rob Thomas headlining 2026 Huntsville Classic at The Orion
Rob Thomas is coming to Huntsville next year and will perform at the Orion Amphitheater on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The show will include supporting act Junctional Rhythm. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 19 at 10 AM CT, and fans can purchase them at the Orion Amphitheater Box Office or online. Show Details and […]
Orion Amphitheater spending outpaces revenue, but Huntsville sees bigger picture
In a report by AL.com, Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater, which opened three years ago and has hosted artists like Snoop Dogg and John Legend, has spent significantly more than it has earned each year, according to city financial records. Between May 2022 and September 2024, ticket sales totaled just under $2 million, with an additional $825,000 […]