Reviewed by: Audrey Johnson
NEW: Orion Amphitheater makes Billboard’s Top Music Venues list
Huntsville Orion Amphitheater has received its fair share of praise since opening in spring of 2022, and the venue now has another accolade to add to its list.
Billboard Magazine just named the Orion as the Top East Coast Amphitheater on its 2024 Top Music Venues list.
Orion Amphitheater is Top East Coast Amphitheater
Billboard describes the Orion by saying, “The classically designed amphitheater draws visitors from all over the world but was built specifically for Huntsville residents.”
“What an incredible honor to be included on this prestigious list of venues across the globe by such a longstanding and respected institution such as Billboard. It is staggering to think about the amazing amphitheaters all across east coast and to be named the very best among these this year I take as a true testament to the incredible work that the team puts into the experience for the artists, crews and fans that visit.”
Ryan Murphy, Orion Amphitheater managing director
The accolade follows a huge 2023 season for The Orion, as it ranked #33 on Pollstar’s Top 50 Worldwide Amphitheaters list and hosted 32 concerts and 83 community and cultural events last year, welcoming some of music’s biggest names such as Lana Del Rey, Brandi Carlile, Snoop Dogg, James Taylor, Phish, Billy Strings, Widespread Panic, Ja Rule and Ashanti, Turnpike Troubadours, Weezer and more.
With these shows, The Orion sold more than 187,800 tickets, with nearly half being sold outside the state of Alabama.
Orion’s 2024 season
The Orion is preparing for the 2024 season — when the venue will host more than 75 community-focused events and 40 concerts.
Upcoming shows at the Orion include a newly announced show from Neil Young and Crazy Horse (May 5) as well as performances from Lainey Wilson, Styx and Foreigner, NEEDTOBREATHE and Greta Van Fleet, with the majority of the schedule still to be announced.
Full details can be found at www.theorionhuntsville.com.
