Coca-Cola Amphitheater nominated for 'New Concert Venue of the Year'

Birmingham's new outdoor music venue made the list for top new concert venue

Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:39am

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The Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham, Alabama has been nominated for 'New Concert Venue of the Year' by entertainment and live music publication Pollstar. Since its grand opening in June 2025, the state-of-the-art outdoor venue has hosted dozens of high-profile artists and quickly become a crowd-pleaser, drawing both local fans and enthusiasts from around the region.

Why it matters

The national recognition from Pollstar comes as no surprise to anyone who has attended a show at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater, which has quickly established itself as a premier live music destination in the Birmingham area. The nomination highlights the venue's successful first year, marked by superior programming, effective promotion, quality production, and an exemplary fan experience.

The details

Located at 2350 15th Ave N in Birmingham's Druid Hills neighborhood on the former Carraway Hospital campus, the Coca-Cola Amphitheater has hosted a diverse lineup of artists in its inaugural season, including Def Leppard with Poison, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Whiskey Myers, Alabama Shakes, James Taylor, Rod Stewart, Leon Bridges and Charlie Crockett, and Pierce the Veil, among many others.

  • The Coca-Cola Amphitheater opened in June 2025.
  • The venue was nominated for 'New Concert Venue of the Year' by Pollstar in January 2026.
  • Voting for the award ends on February 6, 2026 at 5PM PT.

The players

Coca-Cola Amphitheater

A brand-new outdoor music venue in Birmingham, Alabama that opened in June 2025.

Pollstar

An entertainment and live music publication that nominated the Coca-Cola Amphitheater for 'New Concert Venue of the Year'.

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What they’re saying

“Honored to be nominated as one of Pollstar's New Concert Venue of the Year. 🤩 We're grateful to our fans, artists, crew members, and the city that welcomed us for an incredible first season, and we're excited for the year ahead. See you soon! 🎵 ❤️ 🎤”

— Coca-Cola Amphitheater

What’s next

Voting for New Concert Venue of the Year ends on February 6, 2026 at 5PM PT. Subscribers can vote by logging into pollstar.com.

The takeaway

The Coca-Cola Amphitheater's nomination for 'New Concert Venue of the Year' by Pollstar highlights the venue's successful first year, marked by its ability to attract high-profile artists, engage local and regional fans, and provide a top-notch live music experience. This recognition solidifies the Coca-Cola Amphitheater's status as a premier destination for live entertainment in the Birmingham area.