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Coca-Cola Amphitheatre — The Coca-Cola Amphitheater is nearing completion in Birmingham. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Less than a year ago, local officials and representatives of Live Nation and the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) braved the summer heat to break ground on the new Coca-Cola Amphitheater—a state-of-the-art, open-air venue that will soon bring vibrant live entertainment to the heart of the Magic City.

With the Coca-Cola Amphitheater mere weeks away from completion, we rounded up everything you need to know when planning your first visit to Birmingham’s newest entertainment destination.

Birmingham’s new home for live music

A rendering of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham. (Live Nation)

Made possible by a collaborative effort between Live Nation, the BJCC, the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County, the Coca-Cola Amphitheater is a 9,300-capacity outdoor music venue set to open this summer.

Located at 2350 15th Ave N in Birmingham’s Druid Hills neighborhood, the new amphitheater will soon become a must-visit entertainment destination for fans from all around the region.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or new to the Magic City, the Coca-Cola Amphitheater will be unlike any outdoor music venue you’ll find in Birmingham. The amphitheater itself is designed with both the performers and audience in mind, boasting:

Modern acoustics for the best-possible live sound, including four towers with delay speakers that help mitigate sound flowing into the neighborhood
A spacious stage that can accommodate the biggest productions touring amphitheaters
A concrete bowl between the stage and fixed seating sections that allows for flexible seating options, including reserved or standing configurations
Dual LED walls flanking both sides of the stage
Clear signage to amenities like ample food and beverage locations, restrooms and the merch shop

Bonus: Interested in working at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater? Birmingham’s newest music venue is hiring more than 300 part-time, seasonal positions, including:

Security
Guest Services
Ticket Takers
Ticket Seller
Operations
Sustainability
Cleaning
Bar Service
Waitstaff
And more

To learn more, attend the Coca-Cola Amphitheater’s hiring fair this Saturday.

What: Coca-Cola Amphitheater Hiring Fair
When: Saturday, May 17 | 10AM to 1PM
Where: Protective Stadium, Stadium Club | 1101 22nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35234

What to expect when you visit the Coca-Cola Amphitheater + parking tips

In a little over a month, the Coca-Cola Amphitheater will welcome its first visitors with a performance from comedian Matt Rife on Sunday, June 22. Whether you’re attending that show or any of the other performances this season, here are a few important things to “know before you go.”

To make the concert-going experience as seamless as possible, Live Nation and the BJCC have made it easy to find parking and transportation to the Coca-Cola Amphitheater.

Fans will have access to:

17 official secure, managed and lighted parking lots within a 5 to 15-minute walk of the Coca-Cola Amphitheater.
- Accessible parking spaces will be located within lots N1 and N3. The number of accessible parking spaces will be scalable based on estimated attendance.
A dedicated rideshare location.
Pre-paid parking options for every event.
A brand-new shuttle line connecting the Uptown Entertainment District to the Coca-Cola Amphitheater.
On event days only, 25^th street will be closed to pedestrian traffic directly in front of the amphitheater.

Click here to learn more about parking options for the Coca-Cola Amphitheater.

Once you’ve made it to the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, the venue’s friendly and knowledgeable staff will direct you to your seat. The venue will also include ample food and beverage options, including:

Mosh Burger
Rebel Hen Crispy Chicken
Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop
Koko’s Bavarian
CVT Soft Serve

Coca-Cola Amphitheater kicks off its 2025 season on Sunday, June 22

To kick off the Coca-Cola Amphitheater’s inaugural season in style, Live Nation has assembled a diverse range of top-tier entertainment for the new venue: