20 great June events in Birmingham, including Vulcan’s 120th birthday

Birmingham is celebrating the month of June with a mega list of great events. Plan now for the Alabama State Games, Central Alabama Pride Parade, Sloss Tech and more.

1. Mary Poppins @ Red Mountain Theatre

• What the: Red Mountain Theater serves up a spoonful of sugar in this beloved musical featuring everyone’s favorite nanny, Mary Poppins.
• When: Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 30 | Tuesday-Saturday 18:30 | Wednesday, Saturday + Sunday matinee at 14:00
• Cost: $39+ with discounts for children ages 2-12
• Details

2. Iron City Comic Con @ The BJCC

• What the: You’ll have a blast during this two-day event with panels, Q&As, games, vendors, artists, cosplay and more.
• When: Saturday, June 1, 10:00-18:00 | Sunday, June 2, 11:00-17:00
• Cost: $20 – $40
• Details

3. The night of ¡HICA! Con los Barons @ Regions Field

• What the: Celebrate Latino culture with music, dance, food, fireworks and more at the Barons game on Saturday, June 1. Plus, check out ¡HICA!’s second annual job fair at 10 a.m. Benefit receipts ¡HICK!.
• When: June 1 | 18:00
• Cost: $15-$70
• Details

4. Vulcan’s 120th Anniversary at the Vulcan Park and Museum

• What the: Show your love for the big guy from Bham during a 120th birthday party this June. Expect live music, food trucks, free stuff and more.
• When: Sunday, June 2 | noon-4 p.m
• Cost: Adults $10 | $7 for seniors + children | Free for children under 4 years old
• Details

5. Alabama State Games @ participating locations

• What the: Don’t miss a full weekend of sports during Alabama’s first State Games. See a wide variety of Olympic style events with athletes of all ages + abilities.
• When: Friday, June 7-Sunday, June 9 | Hours vary by event
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

6. Marvel City Caribbean Food and Music Festival @ DeBardeleben Park (Bessemer)

• What the: Get ready for a taste of the Caribbean! This festival offers a full day of delicious food, tropical drinks, live performances and vibrant music like reggae, soca and calypso.
• When: Saturday, June 8 | 11:00-21:00
• Cost: 12 dollars | Children under 12 are free
• Details

7. Summer Art Market @ Birmingham Public Library

• What the: Attend the Birmingham Public Library’s first Makers Market. Expect local vendors selling original works and local food trucks serving incredible food.
• When: Saturday, June 8 | noon-4 p.m
• Cost: Free of charge
• Details

8. 40 Years of The Nick Rocks @ The Nick

• What the: Celebrate 40 years of live music at The Nick with bands like Blood Moon Riot, Shadows of the Wind and Oxmoor.
• When: Saturday, June 8 | 22:00
• Cost: $7
• Details

9. 2024 Central Alabama Pride Parade @ Birmingham’s Southside

• What the: Head to Birmingham’s Southside for the annual Central Alabama Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8. You’ll see floats, costumes and more.
• When: Saturday, June 8 | 8 IN THE EVENING
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

10. Zoo Brews @ The Birmingham Zoo

• What the: Experience over 20 breweries from across Alabama + the Southeast as you travel through the Zoo. There will also be a tasty selection of food trucks on site. You must be over 21 to participate.
• When: Saturday, June 8 | 18-21
• Cost: General Admission $50 | Designated driver $20
• Details

11. AOSA Fundraiser @ Rojo

• What the: Head to Rojo’s on June 11 for great food while supporting your local chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association – a professional organization of music educators dedicated to a creative music and movement process. A percentage of all sales will benefit the organization.
• When: Tuesday, June 11 | 17-22
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

12. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the musical @ Virginia Samford Theatre

• What the: Get your tickets and go to this huge hit musical in London. Directed by theater artist Virginia Samford in Residence Henry Scott, this musical adaptation of the classic film features a magical machine and lots of singing + dancing.
• When: June 13-30 | Thursday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m
• Cost: $24-$46
• Details

13. So So Spiffy Shopping Shindig @ Spiffy Designs

• What the: Shop this warehouse sale once a month to get access to So So Spiffy’s curated collections of rugs, sofas, chairs, tables, accessories, art and more at up to 60% off.
• When: Friday, June 14, noon-6:00 p.m. | Saturday, June 15, 10am-4pm
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

14. Annual Juneteenth Festival at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

• What the: Join this annual Juneteenth celebration with music, dance classes, genealogy workshops, documentaries, story time, food, shopping and more. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute Galleries will be open + free to visit throughout the day.
• When: Saturday, June 15 | 10:00-16:00
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

15. Birmingham Fern Society Annual sale of ferns at Birmingham Botanic Gardens

• What the: Grow your plant collection by attending this fern sale at the beautiful Birmingham Botanic Gardens.
• When: Saturday, June 15 | 10:00-14:00
• Cost: Free admission
• Details

16. Gimme Gimme Disco @ Saturn

• What the: Can’t get enough ABBA? Then this is the dance party for you! Shake your booty all night long to disco hits from the 70s and 80s like The Bee Geez, Donna Summer and Cher. You must be over 18 to participate.
• When: Friday, June 21 | 22:00
• Cost: $10
• Details

17. The Moth Birmingham StorySLAM: GUTS @ Saturn

• What the: Enter this open mic storytelling contest to hear – or share your own – true, personal 5-minute story.
• When: Monday, June 24 | 19:30
• Cost: $14
• Details

18. Mimosa’s on Morris: Festival @ Morris Ave

• What the: Enjoy an afternoon of amazing food, live entertainment, photo booths + lots of mimosas during this inaugural festival on historic Morris Avenue.
• When: Saturday, June 22 | noon-4 p.m
• Cost: Retail $46.90
• Details

19. Wake Games @ Flip Side Watersports

• What the: This two-day, family-friendly event is filled with wakeboarding contests, food, vendors, music + prizes.
• When: Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23 | 8 AM-Dark
• Details

20. Sloss Tech 2024 @ The Lyric Theatre

• What the: Don’t miss Southeast’s Premiere Tech conference this June. You will attend thought-provoking presentations and workshops covering the latest in creative thinking and emerging technologies.
• When: June 27-28 | 12:30-2:30 p.m
• Cost: $199 – $339
• Details

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