Panoply, Battle of the Buffalo + more exciting events this April

As March enters its finals week, our eyes turn to April here in the Rocket City, and April is a marvelous month for events in and around Huntsville. Some of the community’s most popular events of the year happen in April, and why not? Spring in Huntsville is a great time to get out and about.

For Easter-specific events, you can check out our guide HERE.

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Live music

The Mollusk Men/The Strokers @ Tip Top Cafe

• What: Enjoy the music of Ween and The Strokes at this double-billed tribute show at the legendary Tip Top Cafe.
• When: Wednesday, April 1, 8PM
• Cost: $15
• Details

Stars + Guitars @ Mars Music Hall

• What: Stars & Guitars features Jackson Dean, Alexandra Kay, Kelsey Hart, and Tyler Nance playing acoustic versions of fan favorites.
• When: Wednesday, April 8, 7PM
• Cost: $35
• Details

Rod Stewart @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart’s top selling “One Last Time” tour has already made stops in Asia, Europe, North and South America, and will make a stop in Huntsville this spring.
• When: Friday, April 17, 7:30PM
• Cost: $65+
• Details

ZZ Top + Dwight Yoakam @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Legendary rockers ZZ Top hit the stage with special guest Dwight Yoakam (who is a legend in his own right).
• When: Saturday, April 18, 7PM
• Cost: $65+
• Details

Taj Mahal + The Phantom Blue @ The Princess Theatre

• What: You won’t want to miss this iconic blues performer in the intimate setting of The Princess Theatre in Decatur.
• When: Monday, April 20, 7PM
• Cost: $70+
• Details

Lake Street Dive @ Mars Music Hall

• What: Lake Street Dive has partnered with PLUS1 so that money from every ticket sold goes to supporting organizations at the intersection of civil liberties, voting rights and environmental protection.
• When: Wednesday, April 22, 8PM
• Cost: $55+
• Details

Cake @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: Cake just released their ninth studio album, and will make a stop at The Orion on their current tour.
• When: Friday, April 24, 8PM
• Cost: $74+
• Details

Happy Hour Music Series w/The Limestoners @ Downtown Athens

• What: The Merchants Alley Happy Hour Music Series kicks off with a performance by The Limestoners, an acoustic duo performing original Americana and covering roots country + rock classics.
• When: Friday, April 24, 5:30-7PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Alison Krauss + Union Station at @Mars Music Hall

• What: If you have never seen Alison Krauss, you are truly missing out. One of bluegrass music’s most prolific musicians, she has been delighting audiences for decades.
• When: Tuesday, April 28, 7:30PM
• Cost: $55+
• Details

Festivals + parties

Pup Palooza @ The Orion Amphitheater

• What: The Orion Amphitheater is partnering with The Greater Huntsville Humane Society for this festival featuring a shelter supply drive, pet costume contest, live local music, food trucks, vendors and more.
• When: Sunday, April 12, 105PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Taste of Athens-Limestone @ First Baptist Church Family Life Center

• What: Area restaurants will come together for a night of food, fun and community connection, inviting attendees to sample signature bites from local favorites in one memorable evening.
• When: Monday, April 13, 6-8PM
• Cost: $25
• Details

Battle of the Buffalo @ Big Spring Park

• What: Get ready to eat some of the Rocket City’s best chicken wings while raising money for cancer research and for treatment for patients at Clearview Cancer Institute.
• When: Saturday, April 18, 12-5PM
• Cost: $15
• Details

6th Annual Crawfish Festival @ The Camp

• What: Get ready to pinch, peel and party with live music, vendors and more at The Camp at MidCity.
• When: Saturday, April 18, 11AM-11PM
• Cost: $25+
• Details

Panoply Arts Festival @ Big Spring Park

• What: Panoply is the Southeast’s premier arts weekend, where Huntsville’s innovative spark shines through a festival of art, music and more!
• When: April 24-26
• Cost: $15
• Details

Shows + expos

‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ @ VBC Playhouse

• What: Theatre Huntsville presents this production of the Tennessee Williams masterpiece. Locally cast, produced and presented, this should be a fabulous show!
• When: March 27-April 5
• Cost: $26
• Details

‘Hadestown’ @ Huntsville High School Theatre

• What: The Huntsville High School Theater Department puts on a production of Anais Mitchell’s acclaimed musical.
• When: April 10-18
• Cost: $10+
• Details

Babypalooza Baby Expo @ VBC East Hall

• What: Attend expert-led pregnancy and parenting seminars, demo the latest baby gear including strollers and car seats, connect with local maternity and newborn resources and enjoy a city-wide baby show with games and prizes.
• When: Saturday, April 11, 10AM-2PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

‘The Sleeping Beauty‘ @ Mark C Smith Concert Hall

• What: Huntsville Ballet presents this classical fairytale ballet incorporates enchantment, suspense and passion set to Peter Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
• When: April 17-19
• Cost: $35+
• Details

‘Extinct in the Wild’ @ Huntsville Museum of Art

• What: Anchored by Courtney Egan’s evocative video installation of the same name, this exhibition delves into themes of environmental fragility, human intervention and the delicate balance between admiration for nature and its exploitation.
• When: April 17-July 5
• Cost: $5+
• Details

Sports

Rocket City Trash Pandas @ Toyota Field

• What: The Rocket City Trash Pandas begin their 2026 season April 3, and they have 12 home games throughout the month!
• When: April 3-6; 14-19, 28-30
• Cost: $15+
• Details

Huntsville City FC @ Joe Davis Stadium

• What: Cheer on our very own pro soccer team as they host Chicago Fire FC at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium.
• When: Saturday, April 11, 7PM
• Cost: $15+
• Details

UAH Baseball @ Charger Field

• What: The Chargers baseball season is in full swing, so to speak, with eight home games in April.
• When: April 1, 3-5, 7, 17-28
• Cost: Free
• Details

UAH Softball @ Les Stuedeman Field

• What: The Chargers play six home games at Les Stuedeman Field in April, so come out and cheer them on!
• When: April 3-4, 17-18
• Cost: Free
• Details

ASUN Beach Volleyball Championships @ John Hunt Park

• What: The ASUN Conference, Rally Volleyball and Huntsville Sports Commission host the 2026 ASUN Beach Volleyball Conference Championships at John Hunt Park.
• When: April 22-24
• Cost: Free
• Details

Markets

Market @ MidCity

• What: The Market at MidCity is back for its eighth year, featuring local vendors, food trucks and live music every Sunday.
• When: Sundays, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

Outdoor Market @ Lowe Mill

• What: The Outdoor Market is back at Lowe Mill for another season. Browse local artists, makers and vendors and find some pretty cool stuff at this all-day market.
• When: Saturdays, 11AM-4PM
• Cost: Free
• Details

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