Huntsville Music Month returns in September with a full-throttle lineup of free concerts, special events

Published on August 26, 2025

Get ready, Rocket City! Huntsville Music Month is back this September with a high-energy lineup of free concerts, festivals and cultural events that showcase the heartbeat of our city’s music scene.

Hosted by the Huntsville Music Office, Music Month boosts Huntsville’s creative economy, enhances the City’s reputation as a music-friendly hub, and provides valuable resources for musicians. The monthlong celebration includes weekly free concerts and cultural experiences, ranging from outdoor festivals and anniversary milestones to nationally recognized special events.

Mayor Tommy Battle praised the Music Office’s role in strengthening Huntsville’s economy and expanding the city’s cultural footprint.

“Music is more than entertainment in Huntsville—it’s an engine for growth,” said Mayor Battle. “Every concert and festival bring people to eat at our restaurants, stay in our hotels, shop in our stores, and in the process, they contribute to the economic vitality of our community. That’s what makes music such a powerful part of economic development. It’s not only about entertainment, it’s about jobs, investment and opportunity.”

Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella said this year sets a new standard.

“This year, Huntsville Music Month is bigger and bolder than ever,” Mandrella said. “From Launchpad’s free concerts in Big Spring Park to two official AMERICANAFEST events in Nashville, we’re showcasing our talent on the biggest stages yet. There’s more talent, more variety and more opportunities than ever before.”

The Huntsville Music Office’s continued partnership with AMERICANAFEST, one of the world’s premier music conferences, provides north Alabama artists with exposure to international industry leaders.

“By taking north Alabama talent to Nashville, we’re expanding networks, creating professional opportunities and reinforcing Huntsville’s growing status as a music city,” Mandrella said.

Huntsville Music Month 2025 Event Lineup

Here are the month’s biggest events:

VBC 5K Music Run – 8 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30 in downtown Huntsville: Race into Huntsville Music Month as part of the VBC’s 50th anniversary celebration. The run will feature live entertainment at the starting and finish lines and each mile in between. More info here.
Jazz in the Park-Huntsville – 5-9 p.m., Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28 in Big Spring Park West: Weekly performances featuring nationally recognized jazz talent. More info here.
LAUNCHPAD – 6-9:30 p.m., Sept. 5-6 in Big Spring Park West: This free, three-day music festival will feature Rob Aldridge & The Proponents, J.T. Loux and Camacho on Friday, and Billy Allen + The Pollies, Laney Jones and the Spirits and The Wanda Band on Saturday. The third night is devoted to Jazz in the Park-Huntsville. More info here.
Muscle Shoals Meets the Rocket City at AMERICANAFEST – 5:30-9:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Martin’s BBQ Joint, Downtown Nashville: Presented by FAME Recording Studios in partnership with the Huntsville Music Office, this official AMERICANAFEST special event pair smoky Southern flavor with an equally rich lineup of regional talent, including Common Man, Karmessa, The LeBlance Family Band, Kensie Coppin, Steve Knight and Mike Farris. More info here.
Rocket City Ramble at AMERICANAFEST – 12-5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11 at Acme Feed & Seed in downtown Nashville: Huntsville’s Music Office is partnering with the Americana Music Association and the iconic Acme Feed & Seed venue in Nashville to highlight Huntsville talent with the second annual Rocket City Ramble, an official AMERICANAFEST special event. The event will feature performances by Hollan, Jayne & the Huntsmen, Mike Farris & Steve Knight, The Burney Sisters, The LeBlanc Family band and Treetop & The Gifted. More info here.
Music Industry Career Fair & Community Expo – 12-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 at VBC East Hall: The Huntsville Music Office and Arts Huntsville are teaming up again to produce a free music industry-related career and community expo to help connect people to job openings and volunteer opportunities within our music ecosystem. A full list of participants will be announced soon.
Women in Music Week – Sept.12-21 at various venues: Returning for a seventh 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.
805 After Five & Campus 805’s 10^th Anniversary – 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 18-20, at S.R. Butler Green at Campus 805: Presented in partnership with Campus No. 805 and Downtown Huntsville, Inc., join the Huntsville Music Office for a three-day music festival for Campus 805’s 10th Anniversary, featuring performance from Bone Yard of Brass, Saxsquatch, GypsySoul, Juice, and Boot Scootin’ Boogie Nights. More info here.
CulturA Festival: 12-7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21 at The Orion Amphitheater: Join the Music Office for the fourth annual CulturA Festival, a free community event produced by Revel Events Agency and presented by Bill Penney Toyota. The event will feature the internationally renowned EZ Band and include Latin food trucks and flavors, live music, local vendors and artisans, Wellness Village by Huntsville Hospital and talks with inspiring Latin leaders. More info here.
Blast music submissions: Blast Music, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s music streaming service, is accepting submissions from Tennessee Valley artists. The Blast curator team listens to submissions and decides what music is added to the platform after each round. Those selected will have the option to sign Blast’s license agreement, upload a full album/EP to the streaming platform and receive an honorarium check. More info here.
School instrument drive: For years, the Huntsville Music Office has worked with Huntsville City Schools, Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation, Maitland Arts Initiative and Madison County Commissioner Phil Riddick to put instruments into the hands of more students through a month-long citywide instrument drive. This year, the Huntsville Music Office is expanding the drive into a year-round initiative to continue to break down barriers and ensure every student has access to the tools they need to make music. Find drop-off locations on the Huntsville Music Month web page.