Things To Do
Highlights
Top Events
- Jan 27-Dec 2, 2012
Culinary Boot Camp - May 18-20, 2012
The Hangout Music Festival - May 26-27, 2012
Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Festival - May 31-Jun 2, 2012
Muleday/Chickenfest, 25th Annual - Jun 1-2, 2012
Hank Williams Festival, 33rd Annual - Jun 2, 2012
Bald Eagle Bash
Arts & Music
Where Creativity Still Has a Kick
In Alabama, art doesn't just sit on a wall, and music doesn't just come out of speakers. They're constantly in motion, and there's no better way to experience that momentum than by seeing the state's wide-ranging music, visual arts, storytelling and theatrical performances in person.
Whether you're looking for a family getaway or just a fun weekend out of the house, Alabama's arts scene has plenty to keep your toes tapping and your creative spirit soaring.
Music
The roots of American music run deep in Alabama. Country, blues, rock and gospel owe a great deal of their success to the musical pioneers who hailed from Alabama, whether it was “Father of the Blues” W.C. Handy or the first country superstar, Hank Williams Sr.
Today, live music is still a way of life in Alabama. From cavernous concert halls to jam-packed juke joints, Alabama's music venues are world-class and world-renowned.
Theater
Did you know that one of the greatest theatrical destinations in America can be found right in the heart of Alabama? The Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Montgomery draws more than 300,000 visitors a year for 14 diverse performances, including three works by William Shakespeare. This sprawling landmark is just one of many venues across Alabama that host performances ranging from small and experimental to bold and epic.
Visual Arts
When art lovers talk about exciting work being made in America today, they're usually talking about the folk art renaissance under way in Alabama. The gorgeous handmade quilts of Gee's Bend have made global celebrities of the women from this isolated town, while folk art painters across the state are quickly becoming celebrated names in the art world, as well.
You can experience Alabama's folk art, along with some of the nation's best fine art collections, at museums and galleries across Alabama.
