Celebrate Legacy Arena’s 50th birthday at this FREE community event on July 11

On Saturday, July 11, the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) will host a free community event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Legacy Arena, one of Birmingham’s most iconic venues. Read on to learn what to expect!

Birmingham’s Legacy Arena is turning 50

Opened in 1976, Legacy Arena is a 17,000-capacity multi-use arena that has hosted countless national and international touring concerts, productions and sporting events over its 50-year history. Located on the BJCC’s campus at 1898 9th Ave N, Legacy Arena underwent a comprehensive, $125M modernization project in 2021.

“Legacy Arena has always been more than just a venue. It’s where Birmingham comes together. For 50 years, it has been at the center of some of the biggest moments in Birmingham’s entertainment and sports history.

From legendary concerts and championship events to family shows andcommunity celebrations, the arena continues to welcome fans from across the region. As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we look forward to building on that legacy and creating unforgettable experiences for generations to come.”

Tad Snider, CEO of the BJCC

To celebrate the arena’s 50th anniversary, the BJCC is hosting a free community event on Saturday, July 11. At the celebration, guests can partake in:

• A free concert with The Black Jacket Symphony
• Family-friendly activities like face painting and balloon artists
• Arcade-style games celebrating the arena’s sports history
• Opportunities to explore the arena, including access to premium club spaces
• Exclusive live screen-printing with anniversary swag provided by Yellowhammer Creative
• A first look at newly unveiled art installations and a commemorative mural exploring the 50-year history and cultural impact of Legacy Arena

During the concert portion of the evening, The Black Jacket Symphony will perform music made famous by some of the biggest names ever to grace the arena stage, spanning multiple generations and genres of music.

“Legacy Arena has hosted the most iconic concerts in Birmingham history. To be part of this celebration—and to perform the music of artists who helped shape the arena’s history—is an incredible honor for our organization. 

We’ve spent years performing in the BJCC Concert Hall and have attended dozens of shows in the arena, so stepping onto the Legacy Arena stage for the first time as part of its 50th anniversary makes this event even more special.”

Jason Rogoff, director and producer of The Black Jacket Symphony

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