Building on the momentum of record-setting growth highlighted in the 2026 Music Audit, the Huntsville Music Office is unveiling an amplified Music Month slate featuring international showcases, expanded festivals and community‑driven events that reflect the city’s growing creative identity.

Hosted by the Huntsville Music Office, this year’s celebration features new partnerships with venues – even opportunities in Sweden – as well as reformatted annual events like LAUNCHPAD and the return of fan favorites like Rocket City Ramble at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville.

“Huntsville’s music network continues to grow stronger every year, and the 2026 music audit makes that clearer than ever,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “As we enter Huntsville Music Month, we’re celebrating a community that invests in its creativity, supports its artists and welcomes new partnerships locally and around the world. These events highlight what makes Huntsville special.”

Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella said this year’s Music Month is even more exciting due to the new events and the release of the 2026 Music Audit results.

“This year’s Huntsville Music Month reflects the momentum building across our music community,” Mandrella said. “What excites me most is the opportunity to celebrate the artists, venues and partners who power our music ecosystem—and to see Huntsville talent taking the stage in Sweden, Nashville and right here at home.”

Huntsville Music Month 2026 Event Lineup

See the full calendar of events at huntsvillemusicmonth.com, and make sure to follow the Huntsville Music Office Facebook page for the latest news and updates.

2026 Featured Events:

  • Live at Heart Conference & Festival – Sept. 2 in Örebro, Sweden: As part of a new music exchange program with TIVEDEN Americana and Sweden, Huntsville’s own Common Man, Jayne Huntsman and Hugh Lindsey will represent the Rocket City at the Live at Heart Conference & Festival. The artists will perform at a dedicated showcase hosted by the Huntsville Music Office on the opening night of the festival.
  • Hear to Be Seen 3 – 5-8 p.m., Sept. 2 at The Orion Amphitheater: Curated by Shedrick Pelt and presented by the Huntsville Music Office, WLRH, The Orion Amphitheater, Huntsville Museum of Art and BLAST Music, this event brings together music, photography and storytelling through 28 original collaborative works created by Huntsville musicians and photographers. The opening celebration will feature the exhibition debut, opportunities to connect with fellow creatives and stories highlighting the people who make North Alabama’s music community unique. Following its opening at The Orion, the exhibition will travel to Huntsville City Hall and the Huntsville Museum of Art, with works displayed throughout September.
  • Rocket City New Music: Sound Bites – 7:30 p.m., Sept. 2 at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment: Experience Lowe Mill in a new way during Sound Bites, a one-night progressive percussion concert presented by Rocket City New Music. Audiences will be guided through the cultural landmark, encountering intimate performances of works by contemporary composers alongside the work of Lowe Mill’s visual artists. Food and drink from the property’s culinary artisans will complete an evening that brings together Huntsville’s performing, visual and culinary arts.
  • LAUNCHPAD – Sept. 4-5 at eight venues across Huntsville: Kick off Huntsville Music Month with two nights of free live music. LAUNCHPAD’s new citywide format brings an eclectic lineup of local and regional artists representing multiple genres to eight Huntsville venues, making it easy to discover a new favorite act and experience the city’s music scene – all with no cover charge.  TWO NIGHTS. EIGHT VENUES. NO COVER.
  • Concerts on the Dock – Sept. 4, 11, 18 & 25 at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment: Concerts on the Dock will offer four weeks of free live music in September at Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment’s historic loading dock-turned-stage. Admission is free, and on-site parking is $10.
  • Jazz in the Park-Huntsville – 5-9 p.m., Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 in Big Spring Park West: Spend Sunday evenings in the heart of downtown Huntsville, enjoying free performances by nationally recognized smooth-jazz artists. This beloved annual concert series brings music fans of all generations together in Big Spring Park. Presented by Downtown Huntsville, Inc, the City of Huntsville Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Huntsville Music.
  • Women in Music Week – Sept.12-20 at various venues: Returning for its eighth year, Women in Music Week showcases the talents of over 50 women in the music industry at various venues and provides artists the opportunity to shine on stages throughout the City. A full schedule will be announced soon.
  • Music Industry Career Fair & Community Expo – 5-7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 14 at VBC East Hall: The Huntsville Music Office and Arts Huntsville are teaming up again to present a free expo connecting attendees with job openings and volunteer opportunities throughout Huntsville’s music ecosystem. A full list of participating organizations will be announced soon. Companies and organizations interested in participating should contact Jackie Rogerson at jackie.rogerson@huntsvilleal.gov.
  • Huntsville Music at AMERICANAFEST – 17–18 in Nashville, Tennessee: The Huntsville Music Office is returning to AMERICANAFEST to spotlight North Alabama talent and share the story of Huntsville’s growing music ecosystem. The two-day presence will include Huntsville Music Officer joining other leaders for a national panel discussion about how music offices can strengthen communities, and two Official AMERICANAFEST Special Events: the third annual Rocket City Ramble and One Big Love, founded by Huntsville native Paul McDonald. Rocket City Ramble and One Big Love are both free and open to the public, subject to venue capacity.
  • 805 After Five featuring RIPE with Pat Jamar – 5-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, at S.R. Butler Green at Campus 805: Presented by the Huntsville Music Office in partnership with Campus No. 805 and Downtown Huntsville, Inc., 805 After Five will feature the horn-driven pop-funk sound and high-energy live show of acclaimed touring act Ripe, with dynamic Huntsville artist Pat Jamar opening. The free outdoor concert will also include local food trucks, craft beverages and the welcoming community atmosphere that has made 805 After Five one of Huntsville’s most popular recurring music events.
  • CulturA Festival – 12-7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20 at The Orion Amphitheater: Celebrate the fifth anniversary of CulturA Festival with a free, all-ages day of Hispanic music, food, art and culture. Produced by Revel Events Agency, the festival features nonstop live entertainment, giant activations, cultural performances, food trucks representing Latin American countries, family activities, a vendor marketplace, health and wellness resources, panel discussions and interactive experiences.
  • BLAST Music – Artist Submissions: Sept. 1–30: Musicians from across the Tennessee Valley are invited to submit an album or EP to BLAST Music, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s local music streaming platform. Following the submission period, BLAST curators will review all entries and select music for the platform. Selected artists will be invited to sign a licensing agreement, upload their album or EP and receive an honorarium.

Huntsville Music Month will also include Golden Hour at the Garden, featuring free admission and live local music from 5–7 p.m. on Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25; a free Gospel Skate Night at Stoner Park from 4–6 p.m. on Sept. 6; and performances by standout Huntsville City Schools students before the Sept. 10 and 24 City Council Meetings. Residents can also support the year-round School Instrument Drive by donating instruments in any condition at participating Huntsville locations.

For more on Huntsville Music Month, visit HuntsvilleMusic.com/musicmonth.