Month: June 2026

  • Live at the Plaza: BSpoon and the recipe, The Chase Evan Band 

    Event Date: Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Performers:

    • BSpoon and the recipe
    • The Chase Evan Band 

    Tuscaloosa’s annual “Live at the Plaza” concert series will return in 2026, offering free outdoor performances every Friday evening in May and June at Government Plaza. The family-friendly event features a rotating lineup of regional acts and is designed to bring the community together in a relaxed downtown setting.
    Concerts run from 6 to 9 p.m., with amenities like nearby parking, space for lawn chairs or blankets, and activities that make it accessible for all ages.

  • Live at the Plaza: Kobanova, The BIG Reveal

    Event Date: Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Performers:

    • Kobanova, The BIG Reveal

    Tuscaloosa’s annual “Live at the Plaza” concert series will return in 2026, offering free outdoor performances every Friday evening in May and June at Government Plaza. The family-friendly event features a rotating lineup of regional acts and is designed to bring the community together in a relaxed downtown setting.
    Concerts run from 6 to 9 p.m., with amenities like nearby parking, space for lawn chairs or blankets, and activities that make it accessible for all ages.

  • Alabama Shakes & The Secret Sisters

    Event Date: Fri, Jun 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM

    Alabama Shakes will return to Tuscaloosa on Friday, June 12 at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater as part of their 2026 U.S. tour, joined by special guests The Secret Sisters. The Athens, Alabama–formed band features vocalist and guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell. They rose to national prominence with their 2012 debut album Boys & Girls, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart. The album earned multiple GRAMMY nominations and widespread critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone naming the single “Hold On” the best song of 2012. Following their breakout success, the band gained international recognition with major appearances including performances at the White House and on Saturday Night Live.

  • 38 Special and Kansas

    Event Date: Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Classic rock legends 38 Special and Kansas will co-headline a concert at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with the show beginning at 6:00 p.m. The event will also feature support from Brother Cane and promises a night of well-known hits spanning decades of classic rock. 38 Special, known for songs like “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up in You,” rose to prominence in the late 1970s and 1980s and has sold over 20 million records. Kansas, famous for tracks such as “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind,” has sold more than 30 million albums and remains one of the most recognizable American rock bands. Tickets for the concert went on sale last week with presales beginning ahead of the general public release.

  • Live at the Plaza: The Locked Band, DwanyeBaba and The Prologue

    Event Date: Fri, Jun 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Performers:

    • The Locked Band
    • DwanyeBaba and The Prologue

    Tuscaloosa’s annual “Live at the Plaza” concert series will return in 2026, offering free outdoor performances every Friday evening in May and June at Government Plaza. The family-friendly event features a rotating lineup of regional acts and is designed to bring the community together in a relaxed downtown setting.
    Concerts run from 6 to 9 p.m., with amenities like nearby parking, space for lawn chairs or blankets, and activities that make it accessible for all ages.

  • Live at the Plaza: Local Brand, LoStones

    Event Date: Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM

    Performers:

    • Local Brand
    • LoStones

    Tuscaloosa’s annual “Live at the Plaza” concert series will return in 2026, offering free outdoor performances every Friday evening in May and June at Government Plaza. The family-friendly event features a rotating lineup of regional acts and is designed to bring the community together in a relaxed downtown setting.
    Concerts run from 6 to 9 p.m., with amenities like nearby parking, space for lawn chairs or blankets, and activities that make it accessible for all ages.