The Shoals has a variety of upcoming events that provide a great way to be a part of your community whether you enjoy music, art, games, food, or outdoor events. Check it out and get involved!
Upcoming Events
Easter Activities

First Fridays August 2024
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.

W.C. Handy Music Festival 2024
This year’s festival celebrating the “Father of the Blues,” W.C. Handy, will be held from July 19-28. Check out the full music schedule!

First Fridays July 2024
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.

Spirit of Freedom Celebration 2024
The 41st Annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration will be on July 4th at McFarland Park. Entry is FREE. Food trucks will open at 11 AM. Live music will begin later in the day, and there will be fireworks over the water that night.

Seussical The Musical
The Gingerbread Players present Seussical The Musical directed by Emily Borden and Katie Dalrymple. Performances will be at The Shoals Theatre from March 7—March 10. Seussical is based on the fantastical stories by Dr. Seuss and is fun for all ages.

Nutcracker, Reimagined: All-Starz Dance
All-Starz Dance will present "Nutcracker, Reimagined" on Thursday, December 14th at 5:00 and 6:30 at Norton Auditorium.

Christmas with Lee Greenwood
Enjoy an evening of Christmas Music with American Country singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood. The performance will be on Sunday, Dec 10 at 7:30pm at Norton Auditorium in Florence.

Winter Dreams
The Shoals Symphony at UNA will be performing Tchaikovsky's Winter Dreams at Norton Auditorium on December 3, 2023. Celebrate the joys of the holidays with Tchaikovsky's First Symphony and beloved holiday classics.

First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.

Winter Wonderland Presented by the University Orchestra at UNA
The University of North Alabama Department of Music, along with the UNA School of the Arts, welcomes you to Winter Wonderland, presented by The University Orchestra, featuring soloists Sara Cate Hatley, violin, and Mary Cole Kinney, oboe.

Katlyn Barnes Album Release with Coffee Black
Get ready for a night of music at Katlyn Barnes album release show on November 18th with Coffee Black at the Lava Room at 8 pm.

A Christmas Story
The Gingerbread Players present A Christmas Story directed by Jacob Adams. Performances will be from Thursday, November 16 through Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the Shoals Theatre in Downtown Florence. This play is based on the 1983 motion picture A Christmas Story.

Colbert Heights High School Theatre Presents: Cinderella
Colbert Heights High School Theatre Department will be performing Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella the Musical on November 9-12.

First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.

Costaki Economopoulos Live
Stand-up comedian Costaki Economopoulos will be performing live at The Mane Room in Downtown Florence on October 13, 2023 at 8:00 pm.

Shakespeare in Florence
Shoals Symphony at UNA, conducted by Dr. Suren Petrosyan, presents Shakespeare in Florence on October 8, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Norton Auditorium. Experience Shakespeare’s timeless beauty through a stunning musical performance

First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.

Sledgefest 2023
Get ready for a day of music, food trucks, children’s activities, and more as we celebrate the legendary musician Percy Sledge in Downtown Leighton.

Carver Commodore EP Release Show
Carver Commodore will be performing at the Shoals Theatre in Downtown Florence for their “If Nothing Happens” EP Release show.

First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.

The Four Tops Live with the Shoals Symphony
Join us on August 26th in Florence, AL..for a special event as the legendary FOUR TOPS perform with the SHOALS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

The Savannah Sipping Society
On August 24-27, the Ritz Theatre will be running performances of the comedy The Savannah Sipping Society, a laugh-a-minute show about unique southern women.

Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles
The Paul McCartney-endorsed tribute band, Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles, will be performing live at the Ritz Theatre on Saturday, August 19!

Jesse Daniel Edwards Live at For the Record
On August 18, Jesse Daniel Edwards will be performing at For the Record Music Hall. Get ready for a night of high-energy alternative music, masterful songwriting, and soaring vocals.

Classic Seger: Bob Seger's Greatest Hits Concert
Classic Seger: Bob Seger’s Greatest Hits Live performs at The Ritz Theatre in Sheffield. Classic Seger is a world-class tribute act, performing masterful renditions of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band’s greatest hits! Classic Seger brings the energy, excitement, and raw power of a vintage Bob Seger concert to the stage!

First Fridays Florence
Visit historic Downtown Florence every first Friday of the month to see a variety of booths from unique local vendors, listen to talented musicians, and grab a bite to eat from some of your favorite food trucks.

Party with the Patriots ft. The Midnighters
Northwest Shoals Community College will host Party with Patriots, a W.C. Handy Music Festival event, featuring The Midnighters and Winston Ramble on Thursday, July 27, from 6 pm until 8 pm in front of the fountain on the Shoals campus.

W.C. Handy Music Festival 2023
This year’s festival celebrating the “Father of the Blues,” W.C. Handy, will be held from July 21-30. Check out the full music schedule!

Handy Block Party 2023
The second Handy Block Party will be in Downtown Florence on July 20th kicking off the W.C. Handy music festival!

The Velcro Pygmies Live at Norton
The Velcro Pygmies will be live in Norton on July 14th! You won’t want to miss this night of rockin’ music with a stunning light show!