35+ local shows in Birmingham this November

Live music fans have plenty to look forward to this November in Birmingham! The month is filled with everything from open mics to album release nights, plus a unique live score-and-screening experience at Saturn.

Here are a few standout shows to add to your calendar—including several free options.

Local music in November:

Saturday, November 1

• Rat Love Duo
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8-11PM
  • Cost: Free
• Buddy Red 
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 7:30PM
  • Cost: Free

Sunday, November 2

• Hurricane Elaine & the Force of Nature
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 3-6PM
  • Cost: $10
• Lazarus Lake & Make Sure
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 8PM
  • Cost: $8

Tuesday, November 4

• Nosferatu (Live score by Chayse Porter)
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8PM
  • Cost: Free

Thursday, November 6

• Celebrate Justice: McKenzie Lockhart + Rich Henderson + Alvin Youngblood Hart 
  • Where: Woodlawn Theatre, 5503 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212
  • When: 6:30PM
  • Cost: $100 (Includes show, food + donation)

Friday, November 7

• Free Candy 
  • Where: Elysian Gardens,  101 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8-11PM
  • Cost: $10

Sunday, November 9

• Erin Mitchell Band 
  • Where: Elysian Gardens,  101 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 5-8PM
  • Cost: Free
• Hays Album Release with Janet Simpson + Taylor Hollingsworth 
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 6PM
  • Cost: Free

Friday, November 14

• Oxmoor 
  • Where: Elysian Gardens,  101 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8-11PM
  • Cost: $10

Saturday, November 15

• Ramble Trio 
  • Where: Elysian Gardens,  101 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8-11PM
  • Cost: $10
• Skeptic?, The Casket Kids, Miss Lonely & The Aggravated
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 9PM
  • Cost: $12

Sunday, November 16

• Choko Aiken’s Jazz Jam
  • Where: Elysian Gardens,  101 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 4PM
  • Cost: Free

Thursday, November 20

• Hash Cabbage with Kyle Kimbrell 
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 10PM
  • Cost: $8
• Sanders Bohlke + Crestwood Drives 
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 7PM
  • Cost: $18

Friday, November 21

• The Williamson Brothers, Ham Baby + Night Music 
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 9PM
  • Cost: $12

Saturday, November 22

• Cheyole & Kyle 
  • Where: Elysian Gardens,  101 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8-10PM
  • Cost: Free
• Drag Night
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 9PM
  • Cost: $7 Advance, $10 Day-of-show
• Sicard Hollow
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8PM
  • Cost: $27

Sunday, November 23

• Taylor Hollingsworth 
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 5PM
  • Cost: Free
• Kyle Kimbrell 
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 8PM
  • Cost: $6
• Desmond Sykes
  • Where: Elysian Gardens,  101 40th St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 4PM
  • Cost: Free

Wednesday, November 26

• Winston Ramble 
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8PM
  • Cost: $18

Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Night)

• Ricky Tate & Wild Mountain 
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 9PM
  • Cost: $8

Recurring Shows

• Songwriter’s Night @ The Nick
  • When: Every Tuesday | 8PM
• Birmingham Bandstand (Open Mic) @ The Nick
  • When: Every Monday | 7PM
• Live Open Jam with The Regals @ Elysian Gardens
  • When: Every Tuesday | 9PM 
• Open Mic hosted by Kyle Minter & LeAlan Carter
  • When: Every Wednesday | 6:30PM

Know a local show we should add to the list? Send your picks to grace@bhamnow.com.