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28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival

28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival

August 24th, 2026 - August 30th, 2026Visit website for event schedule

Birmingham

The 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival will bring independent filmmakers from Alabama and beyond to downtown Birmingham for a weekend of screenings of more than 200 films, filmmaker Q&As, panels, workshops, networking events and parties.


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    • 1817 3rd Avenue North
    • Birmingham, AL 35203
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    Downtown Birmingham's Historic Theatre District

    Region

    Birmingham is located in the Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Area of the Central Alabama Region

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    Where to Stay

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Birmingham Downtown

    The perfect accommodation for your travels, right in Downtown Birmingham!

    Drury Inn & Suites Southwest

    Experience Drury’s comfortable rooms, award-winning service and many free extras. The Drury Inn & Suites offers easy access to famous local attractions, including the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and Talladega Superspeedway.

    The Redmont, Hilton Curio Brand

    Located in the heart of downtown, The Redmont Hotel is the oldest hotel in Birmingham, Alabama. Newly restored, the 14-story historic landmark features 120 newly renovated guest rooms that embrace the glamour of the 1920's. The Redmont Ho...

    Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Birmingham

    Everything you need within five blocks

    Hilton Garden Inn Trussville/Birmingham

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    Kings Inn--Civic Center--UAB

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    Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point

    Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point, Alabama offers a convenient location behind The Village at Lee Branch, an outdoor shopping promenade and Eagle Point Golf Course. Our hotel is a short walk away from many of the area’s restauran...

    InTown Suites Vestavia Hills

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    Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham East Irondale

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    Where to Eat

    Roots and Revelry

    A fun, energetic tribute to American cuisine. Our dining room is bustling with high-energy just like our great Magic City. The menu boasts local and seasonal from farms throughout Alabama; the menu is ever changing as we make sure to have the freshe...

    Johnny's

    Johnny’s uses Greek influences to create homemade dishes and sides with Alabama flair.

    Shrimp Basket Irondale

    It all began in 1993, when two local boys in Gulf Shores, Alabama decided to open up a casual family-focused seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast. The idea was to create a restaurant where people would feel welcome to be themselves, families could af...

    Ovenbird

    OvenBird is a casual restaurant whose menu focuses on amazing seasonal southern ingredients.

    Moon Shine

    Moon Shine, located on the rooftop of the Elyton Hotel, is a true social experience, boasting views of downtown Birmingham with space that is innovative with a playful twist.

    Saws BBQ-Southside

    Saw's Southside is serving traditional eastern Carolina BBQ along with its "Southside Interjection," Gulf Seafood.

    The Grill at Iron City

    The Grill at Iron City is blooming with exciting new dishes made from the freshest produce this region has to offer. Indulgent desserts, locally brewed beers, and unique signature cocktails are all the more reason to make The Grill at Iron City your ...

    Zydeco

    College crowd favorite with live local and national touring bands weekends and occasionally other nights.

    Aww Shucks Fire Roasted Corn

    Aww Shucks Gourmet Fire Roasted Street Corn. Guinness World record holders for the most ears of corn shucked by a 4 man team.
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    What to See & Do

    Virginia Samford Theatre

    The Virginia Samford Theatre is located in the historic Southside district of Birmingham next to Caldwell Park.

    Saint Elias Maronite Catholic Church

    St. Elias Maronite Church is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The church belongs to the Maronite Rite, which evolved from the Antiochene Tradition of Catholicism. The patron saint of our church is St. Elias (or Elijah, the Old-Testament prophet). St. ...

    Birminhgam Boulders

    Located near Red Mountain Park, Birmingham Boulders is the newest member of the Bouldering Authority family. Opened in 2016, B2 is in the vanguard of modern climbing facilities, featuring the newest generation of walls from Vertical Solutions.

    Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens

    Arlington is the last standing antebellum home in the City of Birmingham. It is available for tours, weddings, receptions, luncheons, dinners, and garden parties.

    Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail

    Self-guided tour.

    Levy's Fine Jewelry

    Levy's boasts one of the United States largest collections of vintage and antique jewelry, as well as unique modern engagement rings and investment quality rare colored gemstones.

    City Walk BHAM

    City Walk BHAM is a dynamic public space and event destination located under the I20/59 bridge in the heart of downtown Birmingham. With 10 vibrant blocks offering a mix of public space, performance areas, recreation, and infrastructure, City Walk B...

    Regions Field

    Home of the Birmingham Barons.

    Roebuck Golf Course

    Oldest golf course in city (1909), located on 105 acres. Large greens, plenty of trees, grill. Chipping and putting greens.
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