Birmingham, AL

Alys Stephens Center - Outdoor Plaza

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The Alys Stephens Center Outdoor Plaza is an outdoor performance area at UAB’s performing-arts complex and is used for touring full-band programming. The plaza can support substantial professional production while keeping an open-air, community atmosphere. Zydeco, jazz, world music, rock, soul, Americana, and other energetic regional or touring acts can all fit naturally. For musicians, outdoor stage presence, strong rhythm, and crowd engagement matter. The venue is a strong Birmingham target for polished artists booked into curated UAB programming or special events and offers a professional outdoor alternative to the center’s indoor concert halls.

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chucke2@uab.edu
205-975-2787

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Zydeco
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Address
1200 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205, United States
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205-975-2787
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