Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
24 awesome June events in Birmingham including Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash
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Birmingham is celebrating the month of June with a mega list of great events. Plan now for the Alabama State Games, the Central Alabama Pride Parade, Sloss Tech and more.
1. Mary Poppins @ Red Mountain Theatre
- What: Red Mountain Theatre is serving up a spoonful of sugar in this beloved musical featuring everyone’s favorite nanny, Mary Poppins.
- When: Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 30 | Tuesdays-Saturdays 6:30PM | Wednesday, Saturday + Sunday Matinees at 2PM
- Cost: $39+ with discounts for kids ages 2-12
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2. Iron City Comic Con @ The BJCC
- What: You’ll have a blast during this two-day event featuring panels, Q&As, gaming, vendors, artists, cosplay + more.
- When: Saturday, June 1, 10AM-6PM | Sunday, June 2, 11AM-5PM
- Cost: $20-$40
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3. Alabama Ballet presents Bonnie & Clyde @ Dorothy Jemison Day Theatre
- What: Alabama Ballet takes you on the historically significant story of the two most beloved bank robbers in US history—Bonnie and Clyde.
- When: Friday, May 31, 7:30PM | Saturday, June 1, 2:30PM + 7:30PM | Sunday, June 2, 2:30PM
- Cost: $45-$55
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4. Funky Food Truck Festival @ Cahaba Brewing Company
- What: Show your support for AIDS Alabama during this entertaining event. Keep on truckin’ with some of Birmingham’s best mobile meal makers, relax on the patio enjoying your fave Cahaba Brew and browse local artisans, vendors and pop-up shops.
- When: Saturday, June 1 | 11AM-4PM
- Cost: Free admission
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5. ¡HICA!’s Night Con los Barons @ Regions Field
- What: Celebrate the Latino culture with music, dancing, food, fireworks + so much more at the Barons game on Saturday, June 1st. Plus—check out ¡HICA!’s 2nd annual job fair at 10AM. Proceeds benefit ¡HICA!.
- When: June 1 | 6PM
- Cost: $15-$70
- Details
6. Vulcan’s 120th Birthday Bash @ Vulcan Park & Museum
- What: Show your love for the big guy in Bham during a 120th birthday bash this June. Expect live music, food trucks, free stuff + more.
- When: Sunday, June 2 | Noon-4PM
- Cost: Adults $10 | $7 for seniors + children | Free for children under 4
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7. Alabama State Games @ participating locations
- What: Don’t miss a full weekend of sports during the very first Alabama State Games. See a huge variety of olympic-style events with athletes of all ages + abilities.
- When: Friday, June 7-Sunday, June 9 | Times vary by event
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
8. Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival @ DeBardeleben Park (Bessemer)
- What: Get ready for a taste of the Caribbean! This festival offers a full day of delicious food, tropical drinks, live performances and vibrant music like reggae, soca and calypso.
- When: Saturday, June 8 | 11AM-9PM
- Cost: $12 | Kids 12 and under are free
- Details
9. Summer Art Market @ Birmingham Public Library
- What: Take part in The Birmingham Public Library’s first-ever makers market. Expect local vendors selling original works and local food trucks serving incredible food.
- When: Saturday, June 8 | Noon-4PM
- Cost: Free
- Details
10. 40 Years of The Nick Rocks @ The Nick
- What: Celebrate 40 years of live music at The Nick with bands like Blood Moon Riot, Shadows of the Wind and Oxmoor.
- When: Saturday, June 8 | 10PM
- Cost: $7
- Details
11. 2024 Central Alabama Pride Parade @ Birmingham’s Southside
- What: Head to Birmingham’s Southside for the annual Central Alabama Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8. You’ll see floats, costumes + so much more.
- When: Saturday, June 8 | 8PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
12. Zoo Brews @ The Birmingham Zoo
- What: Experience more than 20 breweries from across Alabama + the southeast while traveling through the Zoo. There will be a tasty selection of food trucks on site, too. Must be 21+ to attend.
- When: Saturday, June 8 | 6-9PM
- Cost: General admission $50 | Designated Driver $20
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13. AOSA Fundraiser @ Rojo
- What: Head to Rojo on June 11 for great food while supporting the local chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association—a professional organization of music educators dedicated to a process of creative music and movement. A percentage of all sales will benefit the organization.
- When: Tuesday, June 11 | 5-10PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
14. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Musical @ Virginia Samford Theatre
- What: Grab your tickets and head to this smash-hit London musical. Directed by Virginia Samford Theatre Artist in Residence Henry Scott, this music adaption of the classic film features a magical car and a whole lot of singing + dancing.
- When: June 13-30 | Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30PM, Sundays, 2:30PM
- Cost: $24-$46
- Details
15. So So Spiffy Shopping Shindig @ Spiffy Designs
- What: Shop this once-a-month warehouse sale to score access to So So Spiffy’s curated collections of rugs, sofas, chairs, dining tables, accessories, art + more at up to 60% off.
- When: Friday, June 14, Noon-6PM | Saturday, June 15, 10AM-4PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
16. Annual Juneteenth Festival @ Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
- What: Join this annual Juneteenth celebration featuring music, dance classes, genealogy workshops, documentaries, story time, food, shopping + more. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute’s galleries will be open + free to visit throughout the day.
- When: Saturday, June 15 | 10AM-4PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
17. Birmingham Fern Society Annual Fern Sale @ Birmingham Botanical Gardens
- What: Grow your plant collection by attending this fern-tastic sale at the beautiful Birmingham Botanical Gardens.
- When: Saturday, June 15 | 10AM-2PM
- Cost: Free admission
- Details
18. Gimme Gimme Disco @ Saturn
- What: Can’t get enough ABBA? Then this is the dance party for you! Shake your booty all night long to disco hits from the 70s and 80s like The Bee Geez, Donna Summer and Cher. Must be 18+ to attend.
- When: Friday, June 21 | 10PM
- Cost: $10
- Details
19. The Moth Birmingham StorySLAM: GUTS @ Saturn
- What: Attend this open-mic storytelling competition to listen to—or share your own—true, personal 5-minute story.
- When: Monday, June 24 | 7:30PM
- Cost: $14
- Details
20. Mimosa’s on Morris: The Festival @ Morris Ave
- What: Enjoy an afternoon filled with amazing food, live entertainment, photo booths + lots of mimosas during this inaugural festival on historic Morris Avenue.
- When: Saturday, June 22 | Noon-4PM
- Cost: Pre-sale $46.90
- Details
21. Wake Games @ Flip Side Watersports
- What: This two-day, family-friendly event is filled with wakeboard contests, food, vendors, music + door prizes.
- When: Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23 | 8AM-Dark
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22. Sloss Tech 2024 @ The Lyric Theatre
- What: Don’t miss the Southeast’s Premiere Tech Conference this June. You’ll sit in on thought-provoking presentations and workshops covering the latest in creative thinking and emerging technologies.
- When: June 27-28 | 12:30-2:30PM
- Cost: $199-$339
- Details
23. Hueytown City Fest 2024
- What: Looking for a place with great food, live music, and a special place place for the kids? Check out the Hueytown City Fest 2024 which offers all this and more.
- When: June 8 | 10AM-10PM
- Cost: FREE!
- Details
24. Journey to Africa’s Cultural Arts Street Festival 2024
- What: This cultural events highlights African Culture in Birmingham. Bring your best african attire and get readfy for a day of celebration.
- When: July 13 | Noon-5PM
- Cost: FREE! (unless you would like to donate to the organization)
- Details
Looking for music events? Check out our list of 79 local performances to catch this June in Birmingham.
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