40+ local shows happening in Birmingham this December

Looking for something to get you out of the house this month? Live music is the answer!

Here’s your go-to guide for local music around Birmingham in December, including a handful of free shows. Scroll on for dates, venues + cover details.

Wednesday, December 3

• Cobb Lane Benefit Concert
  • Where: Upstairs at Avondale Brewing, 120 0 block Avondale Brewing
  • When: 6:00 PM

Friday, December 5

• QDOT & Jaxxxon + Friends
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 9:00 PM
  • Cost: $12
• Wesley Hill
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

Saturday, December 6

• Nobody’s Darlings with Dusty Santamaria, Bloody Moon Riot + Galactic Engineers
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 9:00 PM
  • Cost: $12

Sunday, December 7

• Luke Wood
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 4:00 PM
  • Cost: Free
• Leonard Watkins Band
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 3:00 PM
  • Cost: $10
• BORN, Refuse to Thrive + EFD
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st Street S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 4:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

Tuesday, December 9

• The Brood
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st Street S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 7:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

Wednesday, December 10

• Holiday-Themed Jazz Night
  • Where: Avondale Brewing, 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 6:30–9:30 PM
  • Cost: Free

Friday, December 12

• Ethan Gardiner
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8:00 PM
  • Cost: Free
• 7 Chinese Bros (One Night of Classic R.E.M.)
  • Where: Iron City, 513 22nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
  • When: 8PM
  • Cost: $33.80

Saturday, December 13

• Lost Mountain with Bo Lee & Harvest
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 8:00 PM
  • Cost: $12
• Kyle Kimbrell
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

Sunday, December 14

• Zach Austin
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 5:00 PM
  • Cost: Free
• Uncle Ian’s Band
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 6:00 PM
  • Cost: $10

Friday, December 19

• James Hall & The Ladies Of + Old City Champs
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 7:00 PM
  • Cost: $17
• Still Moves Kitty + The Clay Feet + Kyle Kimbrell
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 11:55PM
  • Cost: $12
• Erica Ryleigh
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

Saturday, December 20

• Two Piece & a Biscuit
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8:00 PM
  • Cost: $10

Sunday, December 21

• Rude & True
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 5:00 PM
  • Cost: Free
• 3rd Sunday Jazz
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 4:00 PM
  • Cost: Free
• Academy Order + Tears for the Dying + Tiffany Tears
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st Street S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 7:00 PM
  • Cost: Free

Friday, December 26

• The Breezes
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8:00 PM
  • Cost: $10
• Little Raine Band
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st Street S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 7:00 PM
  • Cost: $22

Saturday, December 27

• Deatherage Trio
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8:00 PM
  • Cost: $10

Sunday, December 28

• Erin Mitchell Band
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 5:00 PM
  • Cost: $10

Tuesday, December 30

• Droves + My Reply + Long Cold Stare + Following Seas
  • Where: Saturn, 200 41st Street S, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 6:00 PM
  • Cost: $8

Wednesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve!)

• Oxmoor & Sundrop and Friends
  • Where: The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
  • When: 8:00 PM
  • Cost: $12
• Love Rat, Ham Bagby & The Siege, Mamie Lew
  • Where: Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222
  • When: 8PM
  • Cost: $20

Recurring shows

• Every Monday — Birmingham Bandstand (Open Mic)
  The Nick, 2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205 | 7:00 PM | Free
• Every Wednesday — Open Mic hosted by Kyndle Minter & LeAlan Carter
  Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222 | 6:30 PM | Free
• Every Thursday — Love Rat Open Jam
  Elysian Gardens, 101 40th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35222 | 7:30 PM | Free

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