FREE Irondale Music Fest 2026: Tony Tatum + more

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Is a chill Saturday afternoon with your favorite people calling your name? Irondale Music Fest 2026 is bringing live music, good food and birthday-party energy to Beacon Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, as the city celebrates the 139th anniversary of its incorporation as a city in Jefferson County.

The best part? Admission is free!

We’ve got the scoop on what’s ahead at the festival and plenty of reasons you and your pals will want to attend. Read on for our top five.

1. Enjoy free live music at Irondale Music Fest 2026

Last year’s music festival featured local and national talent. (City of Irondale)

Free live music is always a good reason to make plans. Head to the stage at Beacon Park (be sure to bring along some lawn chairs!) and settle in for an afternoon of tunes.

Here’s a look at the lineup:

• The Tony Tatum Experience
• Violinist Dominique Hammons
• The Alabama A&M University Choir
• Flutist Sherry Reeves
• DJ Maverick


2. See The Tony Tatum Experience with 12-piece band

Whether you’re there for live bands, soulful sounds or a little DJ energy, there’s plenty to keep you grooving throughout the day.

Did you make it to I Love Irondale Day in July 2026? Then you might remember The Tony Tatum Experience bringing some serious energy to the crowd.

That night, Tony performed with three musicians, but he’s going bigger for Irondale Music Fest 2026. This time, he’s bringing his full 12-piece band to Beacon Park!

If you liked what you heard at the City of Irondale’s I Love Irondale Day, you’ll want to come back for this performance.

3. Celebrate Irondale’s 139th birthday at Beacon Park

We love a good music lineup, but this event features so much more. Irondale Music Fest 2026 is also a celebration of 139 years of the City of Irondale, making it the perfect opportunity to spend some time with the community while joining in the birthday festivities.

“Music Fest is one of our favorite Irondale traditions, a celebration of our city, our people and 139 years of community. Come out, enjoy an incredible night of free music and see how we do it in the ‘Dale!”

_{Mayor James D. Stewart, Jr.}

4. Grab food from local vendors at Irondale Music Fest 2026

Bring your appetite! Local food vendors will be on-site during the festival, serving up everything from shaved ice and fruity lemonade to hot chicken, burgers and fries.

Check out the lineup:

• AJ’s Lemonade
• Dream Flavors
• Eugene’s Hot Chicken
• GeGe’s Tasty Cakes
• Good Ole DAWGS
• My Planet Punches
• Signature Grille
• The DIRTY RED

5. Add this free Irondale event to your fall weekend plans

_{Irondale Music Fest is a great way to spend time with family, meet your neighbors and celebrate what makes the city special. (City of Irondale)}

Good music, good food + good company? Irondale Music Fest 2026 checks all three boxes, and you don’t even have to pay admission.

Here’s what to know before you go:

• When: Sat, Sept. 26, 2026 | 3PM–7PM
• Where: Beacon Park, 5309 Beacon Dr, Irondale, AL, 35210
• Parking: Available at The Hill at Grants Mill, with shuttle service provided.
• Extras: Small coolers + clear bags are allowed. Outside food is not permitted.

Head to the City of Irondale’s website to find more upcoming events, community happenings + ways to get involved.

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