(Grace Garrison / Bham Now) — Demolition has begun on the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. (Bham Now)

Demolition has officially begun on the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre, marking the end of the beloved outdoor music venue’s incredible 40-year run. Once demolition is complete, the former amphitheatre site and its 43-acre campus will be utilized by the City of Pelham to expand the Pelham Arts & Entertainment District.

Demolition begins on Oak Mountain Amphitheatre

Rock out at Oak Mountain Amphitheater this year. (Bham Now) — A concert at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. (Bham Now)

The Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in Pelham has been a popular mainstay of Alabama’s entertainment scene since its opening in 1986. Over the past four decades, the outdoor venue has hosted millions of fans and legendary acts like Lynyrd Skynrd, Jimmy Buffett, Dave Matthew Band and countless more. Popular singer/songwriter John Mayer even recorded his hit live album, “Any Given Thursday,” at the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre in 2002.

Earlier this year, the City of Pelham announced that it would be buying the 40-year-old amphitheatre property from events promoter and venue operator Live Nation. According to a city press release, the amphitheatre will be demolished and redeveloped as part of the Pelham Arts & Entertainment District, which includes:

The Campus 124 complex
Areas along Amphitheater Road, Cahaba Valley Creek and Highway 119
Margarita Grill
The Pelham Civic Complex & Ice Arena
The Canopy
Creekside BBQ

“The opportunity to redevelop this site allows us to expand upon our efforts to create a thriving district that is attractive to businesses, visitors, and residents alike. The addition of new retail, dining, and entertainment amenities, combined with inviting outdoor spaces, will further establish Pelham as a premier destination in the region.”
Mayor Gary Waters, City of Pelham, in a City of Pelham press release on February 17, 2025

BJCC Birmingham Amphitheater Groundbreaking — Members of the BJCC, local and state officials and representatives of Live Nation broke ground on the amphitheater on June 3, 2024. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

The outdoor venue void left by the Oak Mountain Amphitheatre will soon be filled by the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, a new venue set to open in June. The 9,300-seat amphitheater will be located near downtown Birmingham and already has a stacked lineup for the 2025 season, including acts like: