Your guide to the September 2025 Huntsville Music Month
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You can feel the fall chill in the air and that means one thing for certain: it’s almost Huntsville Music Month. This annual celebration of the Huntsville music scene happens every September, hosted by the Huntsville Music Office.
This is your ultimate guide to everything Huntsville Music Month and how to participate:
What is Huntsville Music Month?
The City of Huntsville established Huntsville Music Month three years ago, in an effort to expand the city’s music footprint.
Since it’s inception, Huntsville has Music Month has boosted the reputation of the city as a destination for live music events. The city boasts large touring artists, multiple music festivals and local artists alike in its many venues. The Huntsville Music Office is continuing to invest in the music infrastructure of the city, and month-long celebrations like Huntsville Music Month bring attention to its many passion projects.
This month’s events are full of free concerts, outdoor festivals, anniversary milestones and cultural events meant to show exactly how Huntsville supports and appreciates our residential music talent!
“This year, Huntsville Music Month is bigger and bolder than ever. 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.”
Matt Mandrella, Huntsville Music Office
Pro-Tip: use #HSVMusicMonth in any social media posts of you living your best life during Huntsville Music Month events!
Add these to your calendar
A complete calendar for all live music events in Huntsville (+ some in Nashville) can be found on Huntsville Music Office’s official event calendar, but here is a snapshot of the month:
- VBC 5K Music Run: Celebrate the Von Braun Center’s 50th anniversary and step into Huntsville Music Month with local musicians performing live along the route.
- 8AM, Saturday, Aug. 30 in Downtown Huntsville
- LAUNCHPAD: Launchpad is the official kickoff to Huntsville Music Month with nine different artists across multiple genres playing three nights in the park. Food trucks and purple cups will be on site, but bring a lawn chair or a blanket!
- Sept. 5-7 in Big Spring Park
- Jazz In The Park: Experience smooth jazz for all generations Sunday nights during the month.
- Sept. 7, 14, 21 + 28 in Big Spring Park West
- AMERICANAFEST: Muscle Shoals Meets the Rocket City: FAME Recording Studios is partnering with Huntsville Music Office to bring the musical legacy of Muscle Shoals and Huntsville’s developing music scene together over a plate of Nashville BBQ.
- 5:30PM-9:30PM, Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Martin’s BBQ Joint in Downtown Nashville
- AMERICANAFEST: Rocket City Ramble: Huntsville Music Office is bringing local talent to Broadway with Rocket City Ramble!
- 12PM-5PM, Thursday, Sept. 11 in Nashville
- Music at City Council Meetings: Listen in on Huntsville City Council meetings and the musiciains performing until the meeting’s 5:30PM start time. During the meeting, local artists will perform The Star-Spangled Banner. Watch the live stream of meetings here.
- Sept. 11 + Sept. 25 at Huntsville City Hall
- HSV Women in Music Week: In it’s seventh year, Women in Music Week provides an opportunity for over 50 women in the music industry to share their talents with the community on various stages throughout the city. Full schedule coming soon.
- Sept. 12-21 in various locations
- Music Industry Career Fair & Volunteer Expo: This free music industry related career and community expo connects local patrons to job openings and volunteer opportunities within the Huntsville music community.
- 12PM-2PM, Saturday, Sept. 13 in the Von Braun Center’s East Hall
- 805 After Five & Campus 805 10th Anniversary Festival: Enjoy a free three-day music festival celebrating Campus 805’s 10th Anniversary.
- Sept. 18-20 at Campus 805
- CulturA Festival: The fourth annual CulturA Festival is a free event celebrating hispanic culture, food and music in the area.
- 12PM-7PM, Sunday, Sept. 21 at The Orion Amphitheater
- All Month Long:
- Blast Music Submissions: Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s music streaming service, Blast Music, is accepting submissions from Tennessee Valley artists. Learn more here.
- School Instrument Drive: Huntsville is providing instruments to students who might not otherwise have access to them. Drop off locations are at The Cigar Box Guitar Store, The Fret Shop, Huntsville Strings Shop and Maitland Conservatory.
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