Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
36 August concerts happening in Birmingham—Don Toliver, Benson Boone + more
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Whether your thing is indie rock, country, hip-hop, jam bands or all of the above, Birmingham’s live music calendar is packed this August. From free shows at Saturn to big acts like Tim McGraw, Don Toliver, Benson Boone and Of Montreal, there’s no shortage of opportunities to catch live music around the Magic City.
We’ve rounded up 36 concerts and music events happening throughout August to help you plan your next night out.
Your guide to Birmingham shows in August
Rock + Alt Rock
- Just Penelope with Cash Langdon + Hocky
- When: August 5 | 8PM
- Where: Saturn
- How much: FREE
- Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
- When: August 6 | 8PM
- Where: Iron City
- How much: $33
- Penelope Road, Winyah + The Band Honey
- When: August 7 | 7PM
- Where: Avondale Brewing Co.
- How much: $39
- Damnit Doll
- When: August 8 | 7:30PM
- Where: WorkPlay
- How much: $15
- Of Montreal with Sloppy Jane
- When: August 8 | 8PM
- Where: Saturn
- How much: $35
- Lunar Parque with Oh.Pake and The Official Bard of Baldwin County
- When: August 14 | 7PM
- Where: Upstairs at Avondale
- How much: $16
- Tayls, Kelsey Blackstone + Blood Moon Riot
- When: August 14 | 7PM
- Where: The Nick
- How much: $12
- Oxmoor (Sierra Ferrell Afterparty)
- When: August 15–16 | 10:15PM
- Where: Elysian Gardens
- How much: $10
- Major with local support from Jahnah Camille and Bitter Calm
- When: August 20 | 7:30PM
- Where: Saturn
- How much: $21
- Clay Clear Band
- When: August 21 | 8PM
- Where: The Nick
- How much: $9
- Montage, Cavehole with local support from Captain Kudzu + more
- When: August 27 | 7PM
- Where: Saturn
- How much: $13
- The Pretty Reckless with support from Paris Jackson
- When: August 28 | 7PM
- Where: Avondale Brewing Co.
- How much: $48
- Wax Monkey
- When: August 28 | 7PM
- Where: Lakeview Marina
- How much: $25
Metal + Punk
- Blank Hellscape, Flesh Circuit + more
- When: August 9 | 7:30PM
- Where: Saturn
- How much: FREE
- Thou with Joyboy, Zero Sum & Coward God
- When: August 18 | 7PM
- Where: Saturn
- How much: $20
Country + Americana
- Paul Thorn
- When: August 7 | 7:30PM
- Where: WorkPlay
- How much: $40
- Steve Forbert
- When: August 12 | 7:30PM
- Where: WorkPlay
- How much: $30
- Luke Borchelt with Ian Cuthbertson
- When: August 12 | 7PM
- Where: Upstairs at Avondale
- How much: $20
- Tim McGraw
- When: August 13 | 7PM
- Where: Coca-Cola Amphitheater
- How much: $36
Pop + Electronic
- 5 Seconds of Summer
- When: August 16 | 8PM
- Where: Coca-Cola Amphitheater
- How much: $40
- Andrea Really with Relly Lehtur:o
- When: August 21 | 9PM
- Where: Saturn
- How much: $18
- Benson Boone
- When: August 28 | 8PM
- Where: Legacy Arena at The BJCC
- How much: $96+
Hip-Hop + R&B
- Masego
- When: August 11 | 7PM
- Where: Iron City Bham
- How much: $46
- Don Toliver
- When: August 15 | 7:30PM
- Where: Legacy Arena at The BJCC
- How much: $41
- Jacquees + K Camp
- When: August 27 | 7PM
- Where: Avondale Brewing Co.
- How much: $59
Jam + Funk
- Kasvot Chatt (Phish cover band)
- When: August 7 | 8PM
- Where: Elysian Gardens
- How much: $15
- T.U.B. — Annual Jerry Garcia Celebration
- When: August 8 | 7PM
- Where: Avondale Brewing Co.
- How much: $16
- Cosmic Charlie (Grateful Dead Cover Band)
- When: August 21 | 8PM
- Where: WorkPlay
- How much: $20
- George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners
- When: August 21 | 7PM
- Where: Lakeview Marina
- How much: $30
Jazz
- Taste of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival (Birmingham Youth Choir, Adam Hawley, DJ Gap + more)
- When: August 22 | 2–10PM
- Where: 4th Avenue Historic District
- How much: FREE
Open mic nights
- Tuesdays at The Nick (7PM)
- Wednesdays at Elysian Gardens (6:30PM)
- Thursdays at True Story Brewing (6PM)
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