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SUMMARY:GOO GOO DOLLS
DESCRIPTION:GOO GOO DOLLS bring their Summer 2026 Tour to The Orion Amphitheater on August 18\, with special guest NEON TREES!  \n\nFormed by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac in Buffalo\, NY in 1986\, Goo Goo Dolls have quietly broken records\, contributed a string of staples to the American songbook\, connected to millions of fans\, and indelibly impacted popular music for three-plus decades.\nBeyond selling 15 million records worldwide\, the group has garnered four GRAMMY® Award nominations and nearly a dozen platinum & gold singles combined\, and seized a page in the history books by achieving 16 number one and Top 10 hits. As a result\, they hold the all-time radio record for “Most Top 10 Singles.”  \nThus far\, A Boy Named Goo  has gone double-platinum\, Dizzy Up The Girl five-times-platinum\, and Gutterflower  and Let Love In  both went gold as Something for the Rest of Us  and Magnetic  bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200. Their music continues to reach new audiences around the world and rack up platinum & gold statuses – including the recently platinum-certified “Slide”\, “Black Balloon” and “Better Days” – and has been covered by everyone from Taylor Swift to Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers. \nAmong a string of hits\, “Iris” clutched #1 on the Hot 100 for 18 straight weeks and would be named “#1 Top 40 Song of the Last 20 Years.” On the heels of going viral on TikTok\, the track recently achieved seven-times-platinum status and re-entered the Billboard charts\, yet again proving the timelessness of Goo Goo Dolls’ illustrious catalog. \n\n  \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/goo-goo-dolls/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Annouced,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Levity x Tape B
DESCRIPTION:Levity and Tape B unite on The Orion Amphitheater stage Thursday\, August 6\, 2026 for a night of non-stop energy! \nThe pairing feels inevitable.\nTape B and Levity have repeatedly ignited crowds together through collaborative moments and back-to-back performances\, most notably under their fan-coined alias “Levity B” to close out festivals like Electric Forest\, Lollapalooza\, and Elements. Now\, for the first time\, the two acts unite for a full co-headline tour and plan on delivering a nightly collision of cinematic production\, nostalgic bass\, and emotionally charged drops built for summer stages. \nFor Tape B\, the tour arrives following one of the fastest ascents in modern bass music. Known for his nostalgic yet forward-thinking sound\, Tape B has sold out almost every headline show in nearly every state across North America over the last 24 months\, surpassed 1 million monthly Spotify listeners\, and earned co-signs from scene leaders including Zeds Dead\, Subtronics\, John Summit\, and Ganja White Night. With 650\,000+ monthly Spotify listeners\, a rapidly growing social audience exceeding 340\,000 fans\, and over 9 million in playlist reach\, his live sets\, equal parts throwback energy and modern bass weight\, have become must-see moments at festivals and venues alike. \nFor Levity\, the tour arrives amid their most ambitious creative era yet. Fresh off their historic sold-out “Lasership” shows at The Shrine and a breakout run of festival appearances\, the trio continues to expand their world-building approach to live electronic music – blending immersive visuals\, hip-hop-inspired rhythms\, and crowd-driven energy into every performance. Levity currently commands over 830\,000 monthly Spotify listeners\, a 574\,000+ total social footprint\, and more than 19 million in playlist reach\, reflecting the rapid growth of a fanbase drawn to their cinematic production and emotionally driven live shows. Summer Program positions Levity squarely in their next chapter as they head into 2026 with new music\, major festival moments\, and growing global momentum. \nTape B x Levity’s Summer Program promises a high-impact\, community-driven run designed for open-air stages and peak-summer energy\, bringing two of the most exciting names in bass music together for a season-defining experience. \n\n  \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/levity-x-tape-b-2/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Just Annouced,Live Music,Outdoors,Things to Do *Featured*
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SUMMARY:Levity x Tape B
DESCRIPTION:Levity and Tape B unite on The Orion Amphitheater stage Thursday\, August 6\, 2026 for a night of non-stop energy! \nThe pairing feels inevitable. \nTape B and Levity have repeatedly ignited crowds together through collaborative moments and back-to-back performances\, most notably under their fan-coined alias “Levity B” to close out festivals like Electric Forest\, Lollapalooza\, and Elements. Now\, for the first time\, the two acts unite for a full co-headline tour and plan on delivering a nightly collision of cinematic production\, nostalgic bass\, and emotionally charged drops built for summer stages. \nFor Tape B\, the tour arrives following one of the fastest ascents in modern bass music. Known for his nostalgic yet forward-thinking sound\, Tape B has sold out almost every headline show in nearly every state across North America over the last 24 months\, surpassed 1 million monthly Spotify listeners\, and earned co-signs from scene leaders including Zeds Dead\, Subtronics\, John Summit\, and Ganja White Night. With 650\,000+ monthly Spotify listeners\, a rapidly growing social audience exceeding 340\,000 fans\, and over 9 million in playlist reach\, his live sets\, equal parts throwback energy and modern bass weight\, have become must-see moments at festivals and venues alike. \nFor Levity\, the tour arrives amid their most ambitious creative era yet. Fresh off their historic sold-out “Lasership” shows at The Shrine and a breakout run of festival appearances\, the trio continues to expand their world-building approach to live electronic music – blending immersive visuals\, hip-hop-inspired rhythms\, and crowd-driven energy into every performance. Levity currently commands over 830\,000 monthly Spotify listeners\, a 574\,000+ total social footprint\, and more than 19 million in playlist reach\, reflecting the rapid growth of a fanbase drawn to their cinematic production and emotionally driven live shows. Summer Program positions Levity squarely in their next chapter as they head into 2026 with new music\, major festival moments\, and growing global momentum. \nTape B x Levity’s Summer Program promises a high-impact\, community-driven run designed for open-air stages and peak-summer energy\, bringing two of the most exciting names in bass music together for a season-defining experience. \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/levity-x-tape-b/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Lord Huron
DESCRIPTION:Tickets on sale Friday\, March 27\, 2026 at 10 AM CT via theorionhuntsville.com\nApollo South Opens: 5 PMDoors Open: 6:30 PMShow Starts: 8 PM\nLord Huron was created by Los Angeles-based artist Ben Schneider in 2010.\nAfter writing and recording two independent EPs (Into the Sun and Mighty) on his own\, demand grew for Lord Huron to perform live. Schneider recruited friends Mark Barry (percussion)\, Miguel Briseño (bass) and Tom Renaud (guitar). Having first played music together at the tender age of 12\, the group reunited and quickly hit their stride\, transforming the project into a full-fledged live band. Lord Huron’s debut LP Lonesome Dreams was released in 2012 followed by Strange Trails in 2015. The latter featured the multi-platinum single “The Night We Met\,” which has gone on to become one of Spotify’s Top 40 most-streamed songs of all time. In 2018\, Lord Huron earned widespread critical acclaim and a Top 5 debut on the Billboard Top 200 with their third album\, Vide Noir. Lord Huron’s most recent LP Long Lost garnered praise from NPR\, Time\, Los Angeles Times\, Spin and Stereogum and sparked performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\, Jimmy Kimmel Live!\, The Late Late Show with James Corden and CBS This Morning: Saturday. The band’s extensive touring includes headline shows at some of the most storied venues in the country (including the Hollywood Bowl\, Red Rocks Amphitheatre\, and the Ryman Auditorium) and festivals ranging from Coachella and Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo\, Outside Lands and more. \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/lord-huron-2/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
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SUMMARY:Lord Huron
DESCRIPTION:See Lord Huron live at The Orion Amphitheater on Friday\, July 31.  \nDATE AND TIMES \nFriday\, July 31\, 2026Apollo South Open: 5 PMDoors Open: 6:30 PMShow Time: 8 PM \nLord Huron was created by Los Angeles-based artist Ben Schneider in 2010. \nAfter writing and recording two independent EPs (Into the Sun and Mighty) on his own\, demand grew for Lord Huron to perform live. Schneider recruited friends Mark Barry (percussion)\, Miguel Briseño (bass) and Tom Renaud (guitar). Having first played music together at the tender age of 12\, the group reunited and quickly hit their stride\, transforming the project into a full-fledged live band. \nLord Huron’s debut LP Lonesome Dreams was released in 2012 followed by Strange Trails in 2015. The latter featured the multi-platinum single “The Night We Met\,” which has gone on to become one of Spotify’s Top 40 most-streamed songs of all time. In 2018\, Lord Huron earned widespread critical acclaim and a Top 5 debut on the Billboard Top 200 with their third album\, Vide Noir.  Lord Huron’s most recent LP Long Lost garnered praise from NPR\, Time\, Los Angeles Times\, Spin and Stereogum and sparked performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\, Jimmy Kimmel Live!\, The Late Late Show with James Corden and CBS This Morning: Saturday. \nThe band’s extensive touring includes headline shows at some of the most storied venues in the country (including the Hollywood Bowl\, Red Rocks Amphitheatre\, and the Ryman Auditorium) and festivals ranging from Coachella and Lollapalooza to Bonnaroo\, Outside Lands and more.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/lord-huron/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Annouced,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Creed
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY® and American Music Award–winning rock band CREED formed in Tallahassee\, Florida\, in 1994.\nWith more than one billion Spotify streams across hits such as “Higher\,” “My Sacrifice\,” “One Last Breath\,” “With Arms Wide Open\,” and “My Own Prison\,” their music continues to resonate with new generations. \nNearly 30 years later\, the songs crafted by vocalist Scott Stapp\, guitarist Mark Tremonti\, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips remain essential to modern rock and alternative music. \nCREED’s 1997 debut My Own Prison stands among the most successful rock breakthroughs of the late ’90s. Its successors\, Human Clay (1999) and Weathered (2001)\, both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200\, with Human Clay earning RIAA Diamond certification for more than 11 million U.S. sales—placing the band among a rare class that includes Van Halen\, Guns N’ Roses\, and Metallica. Their 2009 reunion album Full Circle debuted at No. 1 on the Top Rock\, Hard Rock\, and Alternative charts and No. 2 on the Billboard 200. \nAfter an eleven-year hiatus\, CREED officially reunited in July 2023. Their announcement as headliners for two ‘Summer of ’99’ cruise festivals in April 2024 sold out immediately\, setting the stage for a major resurgence. The band followed with more than 60 tour dates in 2024 and another 30 dates in 2025\, including their own two-day land-based festival—drawing record-breaking crowds and firmly reestablishing CREED at the forefront of the rock mainstream. \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/creed/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Creed: Summer of '99 Tour with Mammoth & Hinder
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY® and American Music Award–winning rock band CREED formed in Tallahassee\, Florida\, in 1994. \nWith more than one billion Spotify streams across hits such as “Higher\,” “My Sacrifice\,” “One Last Breath\,” “With Arms Wide Open\,” and “My Own Prison\,” their music continues to resonate with new generations. \nNearly 30 years later\, the songs crafted by vocalist Scott Stapp\, guitarist Mark Tremonti\, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips remain essential to modern rock and alternative music. \nCREED’s 1997 debut My Own Prison stands among the most successful rock breakthroughs of the late ’90s. Its successors\, Human Clay (1999) and Weathered (2001)\, both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200\, with Human Clay earning RIAA Diamond certification for more than 11 million U.S. sales—placing the band among a rare class that includes Van Halen\, Guns N’ Roses\, and Metallica. Their 2009 reunion album Full Circle debuted at No. 1 on the Top Rock\, Hard Rock\, and Alternative charts and No. 2 on the Billboard 200. \nAfter an eleven-year hiatus\, CREED officially reunited in July 2023. Their announcement as headliners for two ‘Summer of ’99’ cruise festivals in April 2024 sold out immediately\, setting the stage for a major resurgence. The band followed with more than 60 tour dates in 2024 and another 30 dates in 2025\, including their own two-day land-based festival—drawing record-breaking crowds and firmly reestablishing CREED at the forefront of the rock mainstream. \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/creed-summer-of-99-tour-with-mammoth-hinder-2/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Creed: Summer of '99 Tour with Mammoth & Hinder
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY® and American Music Award–winning rock band CREED formed in Tallahassee\, Florida\, in 1994. \nWith more than one billion Spotify streams across hits such as “Higher\,” “My Sacrifice\,” “One Last Breath\,” “With Arms Wide Open\,” and “My Own Prison\,” their music continues to resonate with new generations. \nNearly 30 years later\, the songs crafted by vocalist Scott Stapp\, guitarist Mark Tremonti\, bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips remain essential to modern rock and alternative music.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/creed-summer-of-99-tour-with-mammoth-hinder/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts at Three Caves,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Free Fitness Tuesday with The Cardio Factory
DESCRIPTION:Ready to break a sweat?\n\nJoin The Cardio Factory for a free Step Aerobics session in partnership with The Orion Amphitheater! Come out for an energetic workout that’s fun\, different\, and perfect for all fitness levels. Bring a friend and step into something new! \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/free-fitness-tuesday-with-the-cardio-factory-2/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Fitness Tuesday with The Cardio Factory
DESCRIPTION:Ready to break a sweat?\n\nJoin The Cardio Factory for a free Step Aerobics session in partnership with The Orion Amphitheater! Come out for an energetic workout that’s fun\, different\, and perfect for all fitness levels. Bring a friend and step into something new! \n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/free-fitness-tuesday-with-the-cardio-factory/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
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SUMMARY:OneMan's Vintage Market
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, One Man’s Vintage is teaming up with The Orion Amphitheater for the largest vintage market in Huntsville! \n  \nShop a curated mix of vintage clothing\, collectibles\, records\, and handmade goods from vendors across the region\, all in one of Huntsville’s most iconic spots. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just love discovering unique pieces\, this market is all about finding something special. \n  \nThe market will feature 70 vintage vendors\, local food trucks\, and DJ sets throughout the day. Admission and parking are free\, so come enjoy a full day of vintage shopping\, great food\, and music. \n  \nWe can’t wait to see you there! 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/onemans-vintage-market/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Market
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T235900
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SUMMARY:Buju Banton and Stephen Marley
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT BUJU BANTON \nBuju Banton is unequivocally one of the world’s greatest dancehall/reggae artists. The man born in Salt Lane\, Kingston as Mark Anthony Myrie\, is also known to the world as living legend\, Grammy winner\, abolitionist and voice for oppressed people around the world. For over three decades\, he dominated the reggae/dancehall sub-genre with iconic collaborations (Beres Hammond\, Stephen Marley\, Dave Kelly\, Sly & Robbie\, Bobby Digital\, Steely & Cleevie\, just to name a few)\, lyricism superior to peer and a ministry committed to liberating the minds of oppressed people. The father of ten sons and eight daughters has taught the world true romance (“Who Say”)\, radical discernment (“Hills And Valleys”)\, perseverance (“Not An Easy Road”)\, and how to bogle (“Bogle”). \nBuju was raised by two hardworking parents\, the youngest sibling behind 16 daughters. His diligence\, charm and charisma were passed down by his father\, a factory worker. He inherited his entrepreneurial mind and passionate spirit from his mother\, a market vendor with ancestry linked to the West African slave revolters\, Maroons. Mama nicknamed her chubby baby after the Jamaican breadfruit Buju. Banton––representative of a fierce deejay––was later adopted by her son.  \nAs a youth\, Buju studied reggae greats such as Major Worries\, Admiral Bailey\, Shabba Ranks\, Papa San and Lieutenant Stitchie. He often broke curfew to beg either older deejays for a couple minutes on the mic or security guards for entry into studios like Technique Records and Penthouse Recordings. The latter studio is where 16-year-old Buju recorded his first song\, “The Ruler.” Recognized as a reggae prodigy\, he was commissioned by DJ sets Rambo International\, Sweet Love sound system (owned by Flourgon) to DJ for $100 a weekend. As young Banton’s hustle and connections grew\, he linked up with a future great Capleton and began demanding up to $500 per dubplate. \nThe early nineties is when Buju exploded onto the scene\, helping catapult dancehall into a global force. Buju’s first underground hit to cross over\, “Stamina Daddy\,” became the title track for his 1992 debut album (the LP was later repackaged and retitled Quick). Buju’s massive follow-up Mr. Mention\, which wrought classics like “Batty Rider” and “Love Me Brownin’\,” dropped the same year allowing the rookie sensation to break Bob Marley’s record for #1 hits. \nThe man also known as Gargamel spent the next two decades releasing sterling album after album––Voice of Jamaica (“A Little More Time\,” “Deportees”) to the certified Gold’Til Shiloh (“Champion\,” “It’s All Over\,” “’Til I’m Laid To Rest”)\, before a succession of Grammy nominated projects preceded Before the Dawn\, the 2011 Grammy winner for Best Reggae Album. A new chapter began for Buju in 2018\, when after a seven-year hiatus\, he appeared twice on megastar DJ Khaled’s album Father of Asahd.  \nOn March 16\, 2019\, Buju began his “Long Walk To Freedom” tour and made worldwide history\, filling Kingston’s National Stadium with over 30\,000 of his most loyal fans from around the globe. The tour expanded the market for live reggae performances and paved the road for the new generation of artists. Banton then returned to the studio and gifted the world his twelfth and thirteenth albums Upside Down 2020 and Born For Greatness.  \nHaving spent his previous two albums ministering fans across the globe through a Coronavirus pandemic and global imperialism\, Buju dedicates his 14th studio album to his home. The commitment of his latest masterpiece is to re-introduce dancehall music to the new generation of reggae lovers. \nToo Too Bad also ushers in a new era for Buju’s very own label\, Gargamel Music. After decades of distribution partnerships with companies like Polygram\, Mercury and Roc Nation\, Buju is now completely independent. His philanthropic endeavors will only reap more blessings. His Buju Banton Foundation helps shelter over 120 Jamaican boys in foster care (ages 3-18). His 2019 “I Am A Jamaican” campaign raised funds for the 18-year-olds who age out of the system (Upon leaving foster care\, each will receive stipends for housing and proper clothes to pursue employment.) The following year\, Buju won a MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award for Best Reggae Act. In 2025\, his contribution to Bugle’s “Thank You Lord\,” alongside Damien Marley\, earned him a Caribbean Music Award for Reggae Collaboration of the Year.  \nBuju Banton is in the midst of a blessed revival. He is reinvested in the sovereignty of his music\, brand and business. After becoming the first dancehall/reggae artist to sell out the UBS Arena in 2024\, he is ready for global touring as well as a return to the continent of Africa. Wherever on God’s Earth the great Gargamel decides to carry his message\, the mission will remain as sturdy as it stood in 1992:  \n“Reggae music is to uplift\, educate and eradicate negativity from the minds of the people globally\,” says Banton. “I will never let that change.” \nABOUT STEPHEN MARLEY \nStephen Marley is an eight-time GRAMMY Award–winning recording artist\, singer\, songwriter\, musician\, and producer. His career includes collaborations with artists such as Lauryn Hill\, Pitbull\, Shaggy\, Nas\, and Erykah Badu\, as well as extensive work alongside his family. \nHis most recent album\, Old Soul\, was released in September 2023 via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. The acoustic-based project spans multiple genres and cultural influences and features guest appearances from Bob Weir\, Eric Clapton\, Jack Johnson\, Ziggy Marley\, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley\, Buju Banton\, and Slightly Stoopid. \nIn addition to his prolific recording work\, Stephen served as musical director for the feature film Bob Marley: One Love (2024). The film received multiple NAACP Image Award nominations\, and its soundtrack\, Bob Marley: One Love – Music Inspired by the Film (Deluxe)\, won the GRAMMY Award for Best Reggae Album in 2025. \nStephen Marley continues to tour extensively throughout the US and beyond.  Recent highlights include a special Bob Marley 80th Birthday performance on Stick Figure’s U.S. Summer Tour\, headlining dates and the 25+ date Traffic Jam North American Tour with Damian Marley—including performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Hollywood Bowl—and The Marley Brothers’ Legacy Tour\, marking the first national U.S. shed tour by the brothers in over two decades.  \nStephen is currently in the studio working on multiple projects slated for release in 2026. For music\, tour dates\, and additional information\, visit www.stephenmarleymusic.com. \n$1 from every ticket will benefit the mission of Ghetto Youths Foundation (GYF) to provide aid and assistance\, support and critical resources to people in need across the globe. Each year GYF programs serve hundreds of young people\, seniors\, families\, and communities with transformative outreach initiatives supporting health and education\, sports and arts\, community-building and fundamental social services. For more information\, visit  \n$1 from every ticket will also benefit the Buju Banton Foundation which provides skills training\, talent development\, educational empowerment\, and other sustainable assistance to youth in Jamaica. With immense emphasis on at-risk boys\, ages 8-18\, its aim and objectives are to provide mentoring and training for young men in depressed communities\, thus ensuring they too have equal opportunities to succeed.  \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com/event/buju-banton-and-stephen-marley/.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/buju-banton-and-stephen-marley/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:T.I. & P$C
DESCRIPTION:Once dubbed ‘the Jay-Z of the South’ by \, Pharrell Williams T.I. has gradually established himself as one of rap’s most successful MCs.\nLike Jay-Z\, T.I. — born Clifford Harris in Atlanta\, Georgia — carried a balance of smoothness and toughness\, and grew from regional acclaim in his earliest days to chart-topping records like 2008’s hit-spawning Paper Trail. His iconic presence influenced new waves of Atlanta rap talent\, and T.I. continued making music alongside those following in his footsteps with albums like 2020’s The L.I.B.R.A. \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com/event/t-i-pc/.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/t-i-pc/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Things to Do *Featured*
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SUMMARY:Outdoor Recreation Fair
DESCRIPTION:Unlock your newest outdoor obsession and leave the everyday grind behind at the Outdoor Recreation Fair\, hosted in partnership with the Land Trust of North Alabama!You may be wondering\, “What’s an Outdoor Recreation Fair?” Well\, if a job fair introduces you to new career paths\, an outdoor recreation fair introduces you to new ways to get outside\, unplug\, and explore what’s right in front of you. And while North Alabama is home to countless rivers\, mountains\, lakes and other scenic landscapes\, you’ll be surprised how many ways there are to reconnect with nature in your own backyard. \nThis event isn’t just for outdoor experts. From bouldering to bird-watching\, guests of all ages and experience levels can discover a hobby that’s just their speed. Attend guided experiences and seminars taking place every hour on the hour under The Dome\, or wander through activities offered by local businesses and non-profits around Apollo South at your own pace. Plus\, your favorite food trucks and Orion bars will be serving up summer refreshments throughout the fair. \nThe best part? This event is free to attend for all ages\, so be sure to bring your adventure buddy. \nMark your calendars now for a Saturday full of summer fun!
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/outdoor-recreation-fair-2/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Things to Do *Featured*
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SUMMARY:Free Fitness Tuesdays with The Cardio Factory
DESCRIPTION:Ready to break a sweat? \n  \nJoin The Cardio Factory for a free Step Aerobics session in partnership with The Orion Amphitheater! Come out for an energetic workout that’s fun\, different\, and perfect for all fitness levels. Bring a friend and step into something new! Reserve yours spot today at theorionhuntsville.com. 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/free-fitness-tuesdays-with-the-cardio-factory-61/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Runs & Walks
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T183000
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SUMMARY:Free Fitness Tuesdays with The Cardio Factory
DESCRIPTION:Ready to break a sweat? \nJoin The Cardio Factory for a free Step Aerobics session in partnership with The Orion Amphitheater! Come out for an energetic workout that’s fun\, different\, and perfect for all fitness levels. Bring a friend and step into something new! Reserve yours spot today at theorionhuntsville.com.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/free-fitness-tuesdays-with-the-cardio-factory/2026-06-09/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T135803Z
CREATED:20260515T101315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T135803Z
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SUMMARY:Huntsville Hospital Presents: 100 Years of Babies Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable night under the stars as Huntsville Hospital presents the 100 Years of Babies Celebration at The Orion Amphitheater on Saturday\, June 6.\n \n6-8 p.m.\n–       Inflatables\n–       Games\n–       Food Trucks\n–       Giveaways (while supplies last)\n \n8:30 p.m.\n–       Drone show inside the amphitheater\n \nGuests planning to attend the drone show should be inside the amphitheater bowl by 8:15 p.m.\, as the Apollo parking lot and Orion South Gate fall within the designated Safety Zone and must be fully cleared.\n \nThis family-friendly event is FREE to attend. Make memories together and be part of this milestone celebration at one of Huntsville’s most iconic gathering spaces.\n 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/huntsville-hospital-presents-100-years-of-babies-celebration/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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SUMMARY:RNT Live! with The Velcro Pygmies
DESCRIPTION:From June 2–6\, the RNT+ Experience brings together the next generation of music and entertainment professionals for an immersive\, hands-on training camp. Throughout the week\, high school students are guided by real industry pros\, learning everything from production and stage management to marketing and music production. \nThen\, the week culminates in an unforgettable concert produced entirely by the students themselves. The newest RNT+ graduates are putting their new skills to the test and building a concert from the ground up! \nThe best part? You’re invited to see it all go down LIVE! The night kicks off with a performance from RNT+ and American Idol alum Kutter Bradley\, followed by Nashville country music rising star Adam Calvert. Close out the show with the high-energy rock-n-roll spectacle The Velcro Pygmies. \nThis is a live experience event like you’ve never seen before! Come witness the next wave of industry talent in action\, so in ten years\, you’ll be able to say\, “I was there when…” \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com/event/rnt-live-with-the-velcro-pygmies/.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/rnt-live-with-the-velcro-pygmies/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260531T231704Z
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Day 3 of the World’s Longest-Running Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival\, Sunday May 31\, features free activities on the grounds of The Orion (701 Amphitheater Dr NW\, Huntsville\, AL 35806) from 2:00-7:00pm. The trio April Mae & The June Bugs will perform all afternoon on traditional and not-so-traditional handcrafted instruments\, seamlessly blending rockabilly\, jump blues\, and viper jazz with infectious energy. Rounding out the day will be kids activities\, food trucks and instructor-led jam sessions so bring your cigar box guitar. All activities are free and will be under cover in the event of rain. Stay for the benefit concert at 7pm\, featuring Grammy-winner Gary Nichols and the legendary FAME Gang\, presented by Whitney Stringer\, ReMax Realty. This year’s evening concert will be a “stage-on-stage” event where both the audience and the performers will be on the fully-covered main stage at The Orion. All ticket proceeds directly benefit the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation. Just 300 tickets available. All ticket proceeds directly benefit the Microwave Dave Music Education Foundation. Benefit concert tickets at: TheOrionHuntsville.com Complete Festival Schedule at: CigarBoxGuitarFestival.com \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/22nd-annual-cigar-box-guitar-music-festival/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Fundraisers,Kids & Family,Live Music,Market
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:The Rise of Rock World Tour
DESCRIPTION:THE ORION AMPHITHEATER  \nSATURDAY\, MAY 23RD – 7:00PM  \nTICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 6TH – 10AM  TheOrionHuntsville.com  \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/the-rise-of-rock-world-tour/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Annouced,Live Music,Things to Do *Featured*
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
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SUMMARY:HARDY: THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR!
DESCRIPTION:HARDY is taking his COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! to The Orion Amphitheater stage on Friday\, May 22\, 2026.  \nDATE AND TIMESFriday\, May 22\, 2026Apollo South Open: 5 PMDoors Open: 5:30 PMShow Time: 7 PM \nThe sound is big. The towns are small. And the name is HARDY. \nBig Loud artist HARDY grew up on classic rock in Philadelphia\, Miss.\, a town of about 7\,500 in the country setting of Neshoba County. So when fans hear the music on his four-song EP for the label\, This Ole Boy\, they’re getting the real deal. The songs are bold and proud\, the voice is commanding and the lyrics are centered on farms\, in the backwoods and mostly in America’s heartland. \n“I love that lifestyle\, and that’s what I want to talk about\,” he says unapologetically. “I’m not really a love song dude. If I’m going down that road\, it’s a song like ‘This Ole Boy’ where it’s a redneck-in-love kind of thing. People that are like me\, or people who still live in small towns\, still love that and want to hear that. That’s why I’m who I am as an artist.”HARDY’s artistic identity is notably focused on This Ole Boy. His voice is gritty in “4×4\,” soulful in the background vocals of “This Ole Boy” and edgy in the stack of HARDY harmonies in “Rednecker.” The productions’ mix of swamp rock and country walks a line between strutting sarcasm and communal congeniality. And the incessant word play – where else does “quatro” rhyme with “macho?” – marks HARDY as a smart guy with an uncommon sense of humor. \nSome of those traits are a direct result of his songwriting prowess. HARDY moved to Nashville to pursue the elusive art of matching words with chords and melodies\, and 2018 became a breakthrough year for him. He was one of three writers on the Morgan Wallen/Florida Georgia Line collaboration “Up Down\,” a #1 platinum-selling country single built on HARDY’s original idea: “We live it up down here.” He snagged another hit as a co-writer of FGL’s “Simple.” And he took part in Seth Ennis’ “Call Your Mama\,” a lump-in-your-throat ballad that started its chart journey in fall 2018. \nIn fact\, HARDY was so focused on writing that he didn’t really pursue his budding recording career. It actually came looking for him. FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and the duo’s producer\, Joey Moi\, were both convinced there was a place for his talent in the marketplace and offered to help him make it happen. \nPerhaps unintentionally – perhaps on purpose – FGL helped him say yes by putting HARDY on stage three different times during its 2018 summer tour. He hit the road several weekends to write with the duo\, and they brought him out to take Wallen’s “Up Down” part at the Country Stampede in Manhattan\, Kansas; the Country LakeShake in Chicago; and the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. HARDY was amped and animated in the role\, as if he’d been playing in front of thousands for years. And the crowd reaction sealed the deal. \n“Playing those places and those people singing back to you\, that whole thing put it in perspective\,” he says. “That is an incredible feeling. It’s just unexplainable.” \nFortunately\, HARDY comes to the table as an artist with a strong view of who he is\, thanks to his experiences in Mississippi. Philadelphia spawned two previous country music successes – Grand Ole Opry member Marty Stuart and songwriter/producer Derek George (Bryan White\, Randy Houser) – and they certainly showed it was possible to make it in the business. But HARDY’s original exposure to music came from his dad\, who consistently had classic rock blasting when he took his son on the 15-mile commute from the house to the family’s chicken farm and back. HARDY pitched in on a job that was brutal to the senses – “I don’t even think I could go in a chicken house now\,” he says – but he learned the value of hard work. And the exposure to smart hooks and distinct musical identities of the music his father listened to made a permanent imprint. \n“I like Pink Floyd a lot\,” HARDY says. “They’re my favorite band. Thanks to my dad\, I loved The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon growing up\, and once I got older\, I realized how metaphorical and parallel their writing is\, and how you understand it. I really appreciate\, in all genres\, creativity that sonically nobody has ever heard before.” \nHis dad took him to his first two concerts – Aerosmith\, in Birmingham\, Alabama\, in 1999; and KISS\, in Jackson\, Mississippi\, in 2000 – but when HARDY wrote his first song at age 18\, it set him on the path toward making music a vocation. That initial composition\, “Caroline\,” had the singer meeting a girl in a grocery store and obsessing about her\, even though he would never encounter her again. \n“It was just so simple and not thought out\,” he says with a laugh. “There were little holes in the storyline. It’s interesting to think about it looking back now.” \nBut it got a reaction. His parents\, of course\, liked it. And when he played it for a few classmates at junior college\, they liked it\, too. HARDY started playing it at parties and creating a little buzz\, though it was the only song he knew. That spurred him to write a few more. \nWhen he heard Eric Church’s “Homeboy\,” HARDY realized that rock had found a new home in country music\, and it created a deeper appreciation for the genre\, which had always been there in the background in Philadelphia. \nMeanwhile\, HARDY’s sister – Nashville makeup artist Madison Hardy Dennis – was going to school at Music City’s Belmont University\, and when he visited her in February 2010\, the experience was life-changing.“Music was everywhere – I had no idea\,” he remembers. “That’s when I found out about publishing deals and that you could make a living writing songs. That was over one weekend\, so when I went back home I told my mom\, ‘Hey\, I’m moving to Nashville.’” \nHARDY enrolled in the Recording Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University and majored in songwriting\, mentored by instructor Rick Carnes\, who composed Garth Brooks’ “Longneck Bottle\,” The Whites’ “Hangin’ Around” and Reba McEntire’s “Can’t Even Get The Blues.” HARDY periodically posted performances of his own songs on social media\, and another relative – Dennis Matkosky\, first cousin to HARDY’s grandfather – reached out. Matkosky was an established songwriter\, known for Michael Sembello’s “Maniac\,” Keith Urban’s “You’ll Think Of Me” and LeAnn Rimes’ “I Need You.” Matkosky liked HARDY’s work\, and within a few months\, he signed HARDY to his own independent publishing company. \nHARDY met FGL’s Tyler Hubbard at a parking lot party on Music Row in 2012\, right as “Cruise” was being released\, and didn’t see him again for several years. In the meantime\, HARDY landed cuts by Tyler Farr and Walker McGuire\, and when he got a chance to start writing with FGL at their concert sites on the road\, his acquaintance with Hubbard turned into a full-fledged friendship. Beginning in January 2017\, he was a frequent sidekick on tour\, writing with them on their bus during the day before their concerts. In fact\, “Throwback” – the newest song on This Ole Boy – was written on the bus at the Iowa State Fair in August 2018\, just weeks before the EP’s release. \nThe release provides a strong base point for HARDY as an artist\, representative of the hard-edged music\, the easy-going people and the slow-changing nature of the world at the heart of a rural community.“A lot of where I pull from is just being from a small town\,” he says. “People live a little slower and a little more behind\, whether that’s a good thing or bad thing.” \nWith This Ole Boy\, HARDY provides a solid opening salvo to establish himself as an artist\, honed in on the sounds and stories at the core of his Southern heritage. But it’s just a starting point\, a place to launch an artist whose combination of country imagery\, Southern rock sounds and blue-collar vocals is intrinsically relatable. \n“This stuff is my favorite and the most true to me\,” he says\, “but we will mix it up along the way\, slowly but surely. I don’t want to scare anybody off\, but we’ll give a taste here and there and hopefully by the end it will be a well-rounded sound.” \nA big sound. About small towns. A HARDY representation. \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/hardy-the-country-country-tour/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Annouced,Live Music
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SUMMARY:Sam Barber
DESCRIPTION:Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Sam Barber takes The Orion Amphitheater stage on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026.  \nDATE AND TIMESSaturday\, May 16\, 2026Apollo South Open: 5 PMDoors Open: 5:30 PMShow Time: 7 PM \nMulti-platinum singer-songwriter Sam Barber captures the experience\, uncertainty\, wisdom\, and promise of coming-of-age on his 2025 EP\, Music for the Soul . \nEmpathetic songwriting\, eloquent instrumentation\, and a downright spirit-shaking voice brought him from a farm in Missouri to the doorstep of superstardom. Following the breakout success of his 2024 debut album\, Restless Mind\, the new EP chronicles how he got here and where he’s headed next. Beyond the acclaimed immediate fan favorite “Man of the Year\,” the single “Home Tonight” layers his gritty full-bodied vocals above naked acoustic guitar staring down unrepentant loneliness and unrequited love. The title track “Music for the Soul” wrestles with fame\, and “Same Sad Shit” addresses anxiety and depression. He wrote on every tune\, collaborating with producers Joe Becker and Ryan Hewitt at studios in Nashville\, TN\, and Bozeman\, MT. Prior\, Sam delivered the 2x RIAA Platinum certified “Straight and Narrow\,” “Better Year\,” and “Indigo (Feat. Avery Anna)\,” gathering more than 2 billion streams to date and selling out headline tours across the globe. Now\, Music for the Soul makes good on its title. \nTickets: https://theorionhuntsville.com.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/sam-barber/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Annouced,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T220000
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SUMMARY:Squid Games Adult Game Night
DESCRIPTION:One arena. Eight challenges. Fifty players. A grand prize valued at over $1\,500. \nIf you ever watched Squid Game and thought: “I could win that…” \nNow’s your chance. Let’s GEAUX Games brings one of the world’s biggest competitions to The Orion Amphitheater on Saturday\, May 15! Inspired by the hit TV show\, this game night is the ultimate adult competition experience where strategy\, teamwork\, and timing decide everything. \nYou’ll compete in a series of high-intensity challenges designed to test your focus\, speed\, and ability to perform under pressure. Only one player will walk away with a curated Huntsville experience bundle featuring: \nA staycation at Retreet Resort & SpaA rage room + paint splatter experience for two at The Rocket City RageA rug-making experience for two at Cut A RugAn iron forging experience for two at Warrior ForgeGift cards to some of Huntsville’s hottest restaurantsAnd more being added! \nNot playing? You can still be in the room.Spectator tickets are available for those who want to watch it all go down live. Your ticket includes one drink and a front row seat to the competition. Be ready to place your bets and cheer on your favorite player.\n\nAct fast: this game is limited to 50 competitors. Tickets include one alcoholic drink\, and are available now until May 8 at 11:59 PM. Bring your whole crew or come by yourself and meet some new friends! Please note: this event is 21+.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/squid-games-adult-game-night/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Let’s GEAUX Games Adult Game Night: Squid Games
DESCRIPTION:One arena. Eight challenges. Fifty players. A grand prize valued at over $1\,000. \n  \nIf you ever watched Squid Game and thought: “I could win that…” \n  \nNow’s your chance. Let’s GEAUX Games brings one of the world’s biggest competitions to The Orion Amphitheater on Friday\, May 15! Inspired by the hit TV show\, this game night is the ultimate adult competition experience where strategy\, teamwork\, and timing decide everything. \n  \n  \nYou’ll compete in a series of high-intensity challenges designed to test your focus\, speed\, and ability to perform under pressure. Only one player will walk away with a curated Huntsville experience bundle featuring: \n  \nA staycation at Retreet Resort & SpaA rage room + paint splatter experience for two at The Rocket City RageA rug-making experience for two at Cut A RugAn iron forging experience for two at Warrior ForgeGift cards to some of Huntsville’s hottest restaurantsAnd more being added! \n  \nNot playing? You can still be in the room.Spectator tickets are available for those who want to watch it all go down live. Your ticket includes one drink and a front row seat to the competition. Be ready to place your bets and cheer on your favorite player. \n  \nAct fast: this game is limited to 50 competitors. Tickets include one alcoholic drink\, and are available now until May 8 at 11:59 PM. Bring your whole crew or come by yourself and meet some new friends! Please note: this event is 21+.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/lets-geaux-games-adult-game-night-squid-games-2/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Events,Things to Do *Featured*
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T220000
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SUMMARY:Let’s GEAUX Games Adult Game Night: Squid Games
DESCRIPTION:One arena. Eight challenges. Fifty players. A grand prize valued at over $1\,000. \nIf you ever watched Squid Game and thought: “I could win that…” \nNow’s your chance. Let’s GEAUX Games brings one of the world’s biggest competitions to The Orion Amphitheater on Friday\, May 15! Inspired by the hit TV show\, this game night is the ultimate adult competition experience where strategy\, teamwork\, and timing decide everything. \nYou’ll compete in a series of high-intensity challenges designed to test your focus\, speed\, and ability to perform under pressure. Only one player will walk away with a curated Huntsville experience bundle featuring: \nA staycation at Retreet Resort & Spa\nA rage room + paint splatter experience for two at The Rocket City Rage\nA rug-making experience for two at Cut A Rug\nAn iron forging experience for two at Warrior Forge\nGift cards to some of Huntsville’s hottest restaurants\nAnd more being added! \nNot playing? You can still be in the room.\nSpectator tickets are available for those who want to watch it all go down live. Your ticket includes one drink and a front row seat to the competition. Be ready to place your bets and cheer on your favorite player. \nAct fast: this game is limited to 50 competitors. Tickets include one alcoholic drink\, and are available now until May 8 at 11:59 PM. Bring your whole crew or come by yourself and meet some new friends! Please note: this event is 21+.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/lets-geaux-games-adult-game-night-squid-games/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260420T031314Z
CREATED:20260419T025841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T031314Z
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SUMMARY:Free Fitness Tuesdays with The Cardio Factory
DESCRIPTION:Ready to break a sweat? \n  \nJoin The Cardio Factory for a free Step Aerobics session in partnership with The Orion Amphitheater! Come out for an energetic workout that’s fun\, different\, and perfect for all fitness levels. Bring a friend and step into something new! Reserve yours spot today at theorionhuntsville.com. 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/free-fitness-tuesdays-with-the-cardio-factory-60/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Runs & Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T031313Z
CREATED:20260404T071330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T031313Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Huntsville Classic featuring Rob Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Rob Thomas still pushes himself to progress as both a performer and a songwriter. \nEven after achieving sales of 80 million records worldwide between his solo output\, Matchbox Twenty\, and various collaborations\, generating billions of streams\, and entertaining millions of fans on the road\, a restless burst of inspiration unflinchingly drives him to create. It’s the same spirit that has cemented him as a generational artist. On his sixth full-length solo album All Night Days\, he continues to pen honest songs about life and love that always seem to hit you at the right moment when you need them the most. \n“Dude\, I’m just a fucking middle-aged dad who’s still trying to write the perfect song\,” he laughs. “At the core of it\, my wife\, son\, and family are more important than anything\, but music helps me get through life. I don’t have a hobby. This is what calms me. This is what gets me excited. This is where everything goes to. I don’t feel much differently mentally than I did at 30. I love it as much as ever.” \nThat passion has defined his expansive catalog. Beyond Matchbox Twenty smashes such as “Push\,” “3AM\,” “If You’re Gone\,” “Bent\,” and more\, he has delivered a series of solo hits\, including “Lonely No More\,” “This Is How A Heart Breaks\,” and “Street Corner Symphony.” He elevated into the stratosphere alongside Santana on “Smooth\,” which garnered three GRAMMY® Awards and went triple-platinum. As a solo artist\, Rob has notched three consecutive Top 10 entries on the Billboard 200\, beginning with his now-classic double-platinum #1 debut album …Something To Be. Most recently\, 2019’s Chip Tooth Smile bowed in the Top 15. Plus\, it incited the applause of Rolling Stone\, Billboard\, Good Morning America\, and ABC’s Nightline who professed\, “No matter your age group or musical taste – or whether you even realize it – you’re probably familiar with Rob Thomas’ music.” He stands out as the first artist to receive the Songwriter Hall of Fame’s coveted “Hal David Starlight Award” in addition to garnering numerous BMI and ASCAP Awards. Giving back at every turn\, he also notably co-founded the Sidewalk Angels Foundation alongside his wife Marisol Thomas. 
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/2026-huntsville-classic-featuring-rob-thomas-2/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Things to Do *Featured*
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260509T230000
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SUMMARY:2026 Huntsville Classic featuring Rob Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Rob Thomas still pushes himself to progress as both a performer and a songwriter. \nEven after achieving sales of 80 million records worldwide between his solo output\, Matchbox Twenty\, and various collaborations\, generating billions of streams\, and entertaining millions of fans on the road\, a restless burst of inspiration unflinchingly drives him to create. It’s the same spirit that has cemented him as a generational artist. On his sixth full-length solo album All Night Days\, he continues to pen honest songs about life and love that always seem to hit you at the right moment when you need them the most.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/2026-huntsville-classic-featuring-rob-thomas/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074303Z
CREATED:20260404T071327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T074303Z
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SUMMARY:The Creative Mixer: Huntsville Content Creators Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:The Creative Mixer is a networking event in Huntsville\, Alabama designed for content creators\, influencers\, and small business owners looking to connect\, collaborate\, and grow their social presence. \nHosted by Huntsville Content Creators\, this in person event brings together the local creative community for an evening of intentional networking\, conversation\, and inspiration at The Orion Amphitheater at Jeff & Blues. \nAttendees can expect a live panel featuring creators and business owners\, a guided speed networking experience to make meaningful connections\, open networking time\, and access to exclusive Huntsville Content Creators merch. Plus\, the first drink is on us. \nWhether you are a new content creator\, an established influencer\, or a business owner wanting to strengthen your brand presence\, this Huntsville networking event is designed to help you meet like minded creatives and build real relationships. \nJoin us on May 7 from 6 to 8 PM at The Orion Amphitheater and come ready to connect with the Huntsville creative community. \n  \nTickets are available now.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/the-creative-mixer-huntsville-content-creators-networking-event/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260502T151302Z
CREATED:20251114T222809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T151302Z
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SUMMARY:Ethel Cain: The Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ethel Cain’s Willoughby Tucker Forever Tour stops at The Orion Amphitheater on Saturday\, May 2nd\, 2026.  \nDATE AND TIMESSaturday\, May 2\, 2026Apollo South Open: 5 PMDoors Open: 6:30 PMShow Time: 8 PM \n  \nEthel Cain is the creation of Florida-born multidisciplinary artist Hayden Anhedönia. \nAfter years spent teaching herself to produce at home in the Florida panhandle and releasing various projects\, Cain moved to Indiana and single-handedly wrote\, produced\, recorded and mixed her acclaimed 2021 EP Inbred from the basement of the old church where she lived. \nSince then\, she has released three bodies of work. Her 2022 debut album Preacher’s Daughter\, a multimedia work that took more than four years to assemble\, was released in May 2022 to widespread praise\, with many critics naming the album one of the best of the year. In 2025 she has unveiled Perverts\, a 90-minute project exploring her furthest afield inspirations from ambient and drone\, and her sophomore LP Willoughby Tucker\, I’ll Always Love You\, both to near-universal acclaim. \nCain has played headline shows and packed festival sets around the world and is currently in the midst of her completely sold out Willoughby Tucker Forever tour; walked in New York and Paris fashion weeks and worked with Dior\, Givenchy\, Miu Miu and Calvin Klein; and collaborated and shared stages with Florence + the Machine\, Mitski and more. \nEthel Cain has also partnered with The Ally Coalition so that one dollar from every ticket sold will go to organizations committed to serving the Trans community.
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/ethel-cain-the-willoughby-tucker-forever-tour/
LOCATION:The Orion Amphitheater @ 701 Amphitheater Drive\, Huntsville\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Just Annouced,Live Music
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