Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
Panoply is April 26-28โcheck out amazing local artists, musicians + more
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Did you know that every year, one of the Southeast’s premier art festivals happens right here in Huntsville? Read on for all the details on Panoply, including participating artists, how to grab tickets and more.
Panoply Arts Festival: Event details
Panoply is for everyoneโit’s an all-inclusive, family-friendly event.
- What: Panoply Arts Festival, presented by Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
- When: April 26-28
- Friday: 5-9PM
- Saturday: 10AM-9PM
- Sunday: 11AM-6PM
- BONUS: Friday + Saturday will end with fireworks!
- Where: Big Spring Park, 200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
- Cost: Day passes: $15 | Weekend passes: $20 | Children 12 and under get in free!
- Note: Only service animals allowed + no outside food or drinks, weapons, or drones.
- Panoply is a rain-or-shine event.
- Get tickets.
While you’re there, come say hi to Hville Blast at our tableโwe’ll be giving away a total of $250 to Le Macaron, The Revivalist + more.
100+ visual artists
Head over to Big Spring Park and browse the city’s finest art. This year will feature top talent, showcasing 100 unique artists with a whopping 40 brand-new faces.
Check out the types of art you will find:
- Clay
- Fiber
- Jewelry
- Metal
- Mixed media
- Painting
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Two dimensional
- Wood
- View the full artist list.
Did you know that these artists come from 23 different states and some travel all the way across the country for Panoply? You can purchase their unique creations while you’re there.
30+ musicians
After perusing the outstanding artwork, head over to one of the two stagesโthe Indie Stage and the Showcase Stageโin Big Spring Park to enjoy some fun live music. Throughout the weekend, 30+ artists will perform. You can enjoy genres such as:
- Blues
- Indie Rock
- Jazz
- Pop
- R&B
- And more
- View the full musician lineup.
Psstโyou can catch all your favorite Huntsville artists like Shelly Saxman Williams, The Love Apples, Tyler AK, Cheryl Llewellyn, GORRIO, Preston Watts, C1Live and others!
BONUS: Want to get a sneak peek of these artists before you go? Check out the Panoply 2024 playlist.
Food trucks, community art projects + more
But, the fun doesn’t end there. Huntsville’s ultimate art festival will also include a variety of culinary artisan food trucks, STEAM activities for the kids, community art projects and kid-friendly interactive exhbibits.
Here are a few to look out for:
- Art OutLoud Stage: Stunning spoken word poetry read by top local writers
- Creativity Corner: Watercolor painting, fisheye weaving, ‘Discover Music’ + more
- Student Art + Face Painting Tent: Incredible work from budding artists + a festivalgoer favoriteโface paint
- “The Big Swim” Interactive Art Installation: A mesmerizing tunnel-like structure showcasing a kaleidoscope of color
- The Panoply ZenZone: A new sensory-friendly space presented by Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children.
Don’t miss it: Friday and Saturday nights will both end with a top-notch fireworks show.
Ready to experience the Southeast’s finest art festival? Get your tickets for Panoply now.
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