The Ultimate Guide to Summers in Birmingham

Summer in Birmingham

Summers in Birmingham can be sweltering. They can also be magical! Whether you like to beat the heat by staying indoors, or you like to be outside in the sunshine, there are a ton of opportunities for summer time fun in the Magic City! Hop in your Toyota and check out some of these summertime events.

Birmingham Roller Derby

If you have never been to see the Roller Derby, then you are missing out! Come see Birmingham’s team, the Tragic City Rollers take on the Chattanooga Roller Girls on July 9th. This exciting sport is fun to watch while you beat the heat at Zamora Shrine Temple to watch the bout.

Sloss Fest in Birmingham

On July 16th and 17th you must go to the second annual Sloss Fest at Sloss Furnaces in downtown Birmingham. This festival features 31 bands on 3 different stages. Some of the featured acts are Ryan Adams, Death Cab for Cutie, Ben Harper, and the Flaming Lips. Craft beer and art from local vendors will also be at the festival.

Birmingham Barons

You can’t live in Birmingham without seeing Regions Field downtown. There is no better time to check the new stadium out than when the Birmingham Barons take on the Montgomery Biscuits from July 20th – 24th.

Secret Stages in Birmingham

August 5th and 6th is when Secret Stages takes place downtown. This festival features around 60 national and regional musical acts. If you love music, you don’t want to miss out!

Sidewalk Film Festival

The 18th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival is taking place in downtown Birmingham on August 26th – 28th. This festival was named Moviemaker magazine’s top 25 coolest film festivals in the world in 2014 and 2015. You have to go and see why for yourself.

In Birmingham, the dog days of summer never have to get boring. Hop in your Toyota from Limbaugh and go check out all of the fun things Birmingham has to offer in the summertime.

Disclaimer: The stock image is being used for illustrative purposes only, and it is not a direct representation of the business, recipe, or activity listed. Any person depicted in the stock image is a model.