Birmingham, AL

Lyric Theatre

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The Lyric Theatre is a restored historic downtown Birmingham venue with a current calendar of national touring concerts. The intimate theater setting combines ornate architecture, seated sightlines, and professional production, making it ideal for artists whose shows benefit from attentive listening rather than a standing club crowd. Americana, singer-songwriters, jazz, blues, roots, brass-driven music, acoustic acts, and established touring artists all fit naturally. For musicians, the room rewards strong songs, dynamics, and storytelling. A full band can work comfortably, but the show should be structured as a concert rather than a bar set. Artists should expect professional advance work, formal ticketing, and an audience that has purchased seats specifically for the performance. The Lyric is a strong Birmingham target for touring musicians with a polished seated show and enough draw to make a historic theater feel full without moving into arena scale.

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Contact
Cindy
Role
Talent Buyer

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booking@alabamatheatre.com

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tickets@alabamatheatre.com
205-252-2262

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Capacity
750
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
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Address
1800 3rd Avenue North, 35203, United States
Venue phone
(205) 252-2262
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