51 local shows happening in Birmingham this October

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Heath Green and Adam Guthrie at Elysian Gardens in September 2024 (Rebecca Egeland/ BhamNow)
Heath Green and Adam Guthrie at Elysian Gardens in September 2024 (Rebecca Egeland / Bham Now)

The weather is cooling down, and that means it’s the perfect weather for some live music!

Across Birmingham, there are plenty of local artists making a splash from hardcore to folk and beyond. Read on for more than 50 local shows happening right here in The Magic City this October.

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Thursday, October 2

Friday, October 3

Rude & True at the Nick in March 2024 (Photo by John Elrod)
Rude & True at the Nick in March 2024 (Photo by John Elrod)

Saturday, October 4

Sunday, October 5

Elysian Gardens
(Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Monday, October 6

Thursday, October 9

Friday, October 10

Saturday, October 11

DJ I$H at Woodlawn Theatre for Mel. Crozby's Album Release Show June 2024 (Rebecca Egeland / BhamNow)
DJ I$H at Woodlawn Theatre for Mel. Crozby’s Album Release Show June 2024 (Rebecca Egeland / BhamNow)

Sunday, October 12

Monday, October 13

Tuesday, October 14

Wednesday, October 15

Woodlawn Theatre exterior (2)
Support local Birmingham artists by attending shows. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Friday, October 17

Saturday, October 18

Mollie Robinson, Donna Brooks and Cheyloe at the Nick June 2024 (Rebecca Egeland / BhamNow)
Mollie Robinson, Donna Brooks and Cheyloe at the Nick June 2024 (Rebecca Egeland / Bham Now)

Sunday, October 19

Wednesday, October 22

Thursday, October 23

WorkPlay
(Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Friday, October 24

Saturday, October 25

Sunday, October 26

Wednesday, October 29

The Stepdads at Elysian Gardens (Rebecca Egeland/BhamNow)
The Stepdads at Elysian Gardens (Rebecca Egeland / Bham Now)

Thursday, October 30

Recurring Shows

  • Songwriter’s Night @ The Nick | Every Tuesday
  • Arturo’s Sol Musica & Friends @ Elysian Gardens | Every Thursday

Are you attending any of these shows? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know!

Got any shows to add to this guide? Send information to grace@bhamnow.com!

Grace Howard
Grace Howard
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