Birmingham, AL

Cahaba Brewing Company

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Cahaba Brewing Company is a large Birmingham brewery and event venue with recurring live bands, festival-style programming, and enough space to support substantial community events. The brewery environment is casual and social, but the scale allows full bands to perform more comfortably than in a small taproom. Rock, country, Americana, indie, blues, funk, tribute acts, and party bands can all fit depending on the event. For musicians, the crowd may be spread between tables, beer service, and event areas, so stage presence and accessible material help draw attention. Special events can support larger production and multi-act bills, while regular brewery nights may favor compact setups. Cahaba is a strong Birmingham target for regional bands that enjoy festival and brewery crowds and can turn a social gathering into a lively live-music experience.

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205-578-2616

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Capacity
50
Capacity notes
- 75 inside.
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
No house sound system
Address
4500 5th Avenue South, Building C, 35222, United States
Venue phone
(205) 578-2616
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