GULF COAST CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL- Thurs-Sun 5pm-10pm, April 16-June 21, Bellingrath Gardens, Theodore
The 2026 Gulf Coast Chinese Lantern Festival is an all new show filled with all new lanterns. As night falls, the Gardens glow with more than 40 towering, handcrafted light sculptures that transform the landscape into a vivid world of color and scale. Explore the Gardens after dark and discover an unforgettable night of light, energy, and wonder for all ages, with stunning photo moments at every turn. CLICK HERE
EARTH DAY MOBILE BAY- Sat 10am-6pm, Fairhope Pier Park
Earth Day Mobile Bay seeks to grow the environmental movement on the Gulf Coast and sees it as an effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable planet. There will be educational programs, exhibitors, and activities, as well as live music featuring Grits-N-Greens, The Krickets, and the Grayson Capps Band. Admission is free. CLICK HERE
EARTH DAY PENSACOLA- Sat 10am-4pm, Bayview Park, Downtown Pensacola
Celebrate Earth Day with community-focused environmental wellness with music, arts, and education stations! This is a free event with live music, Pensacola Arts Market, free yoga, vegetarian food trucks and more! CLICK HERE
KITES OVER MOBILE- Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12noon-5pm, USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile Causeway
Create beautiful memories along Mobile Bay with vibrant kites, exciting demonstrations, and live entertainment for the whole family. There will be professional kite demos, a kite hospital, kites for sale (or bring your own), vendors, food trucks, and live music on Saturday. Parking cost $5 for cars and $30 for RVs. Cash only. CLICK HERE
MUDBOTTOM REVIVAL MUSIC FESTIVAL- Sun 2pm-6pm (gates open 1:30pm), Bender Point, (3619 Riviere Du Chien Road), Mobile
Dog River Clearwater Revival (DRCR) is proud to host the 11th Annual MudBottom Revival Music Festival – a fun afternoon created to raise awareness and funds for DRCR's ongoing Dog River improvement projects. The lineup includes Mobile’s Camm Lewis, The New Cahoots from Pensacola, and headliner Willie Watson. Attendees of this family-friendly fundraising event are invited to bring coolers, picnic blankets and chairs to enjoy an afternoon of live music under a shaded oak-covered spot on the banks of beautiful Dog River. Must buy tickets in advance. CLICK HERE
MOBILE IMPROV COMEDY CARNIVAL- Fri 6:30pm, Sat 5:30pm, Mobile Carnival Museum, Downtown Mobile
This is Mobile’s first improv comedy festival, showcasing 17 performers from all over the country for two nights of hilarious fun! There will also be improv comedy workshops for everyone, from people just wanting to try out improv for the first time to seasoned professionals. CLICK HERE
GALLERY NIGHT PENSACOLA: NAVY DAYS “VINTAGE VIBES AND VALOR”- Fri 5pm- 9pm, Downtown Pensacola
Transport yourself to the 1940s and 1950s for an unforgettable evening filled with vintage tunes and retro charm. Make sure to come dressed in your best period attire and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of yesteryears. As always, there will be plenty of local artists, vendors, and shops to check out, as well as music and food from both food trucks and local restaurants!
HEALTHY KIDS DAY- Sat 10am-2pm, Spanish Fort Town Center Park
Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community event all about helping kids and families stay active, engaged, and healthy! Join the YMCA of South Alabama for a day full of bounce houses, hands-on activities, live performances, and interactive demonstrations. You’ll also have the chance to connect with local organizations and explore youth sports, summer programs, wellness resources, and more. CLICK HERE
RANDY TRAVIS: MORE LIFE TOUR with guest vocalist JAMES DUPRE- Fri 7:30pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
LEANN RIMES- Fri 8pm, Beau Rivage Biloxi, CLICK HERE
SONS OF LEGION: SOUL TO SOL TOUR- Fri 8pm, IP Casino Biloxi, CLICK HERE
KRUSE BROTHERS- Sat 8pm, Soul Kitchen, Downtown Mobile, CLICK HERE
CRAWFISH MUSIC FESTIVAL- Fri-Sun, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi
Friday- Bush, Mammoth, James and the Cold Gun
Saturday-Buckcherry, Toadies, Fuel, Tonic, Vallejo
Sunday- Outlaws, Wet Willie, Louisiana’s LeRoux, CLICK HERE
LIVE AT FIVE CONCERT SERIES: THE TIP TOPS- Fri 4pm (gates open); 5pm (music starts); The Halstead Amphitheater at Coastal Alabama Community College, Downtown Fairhope
Fairhope favorites The Tip Tops are back, bringing their infectious energy and non-stop hits to create a night you won't forget. A portion of every show supports local music via the Jacob Hall Memorial Music Grant. CLICK HERE
SUNDAY SUNSET CONCERTS: ROMAN STREET- Sun 5:30pm, Historic Fort Gaines, Dauphin Island
Admission is $5 (age 12 & under free). CLICK HERE
ALL THINGS BRASS- Sun 3pm, Baldwin County Coliseum, Robertsdale
The Baldwin Pops invites the community to an afternoon of bold, brilliant brass. The ensemble will be joined by special guests the River Region Brass Band for "All Things Brass," a concert celebrating one of music's most commanding sections. Admission is free. CLICK HERE
THE ALAN JACKSON EXPERIENCE- Fri/Sat 7:30pm, OWA Theater, OWA Parks & Resort, Foley, CLICK HERE
BORED TEACHERS “IS IT FRIDAY YET?” COMEDY TOUR - Sat 7:30pm, Pensacola Saenger Theatre, CLICK HERE
WHEN A WOMAN’S FED UP- Sun 3pm, Mobile Saenger Theatre
A compelling stage play that delves into the intricate web of various types of relationships, focusing on the challenges women face and the empowering journey of self-discovery when they reach the point of no return. CLICK HERE
BALLET PENSACOLA’S ROMEO & JULIET- Thurs/Fri 7pm; Sat 1:30pm & 7pm; Sun 1:30pm, The Center, 400 S Jefferson, Downtown Pensacola
Experience the raw emotion and heartbreaking beauty of Shakespeare’s most iconic love story, Romeo & Juliet—returning to Ballet Pensacola’s stage for the first time in over ten years. CLICK HERE
GUYS & DOLLS- Fri/Sat 7:30pm; Sun 2pm; (Apr 3- Apr 19); Joe Jefferson Playhouse, Mobile
Guys and Dolls is a musical about gamblers and the women they love, set in Depression-era Times Square, featuring the overlapping stories of Sky Masterson, a high-roller who falls for Sarah Brown, a mission worker, and Nathan Detroit, a gambler who is engaged to Miss Adelaide, a nightclub singer. CLICK HERE
PENSACOLA BLUE WAHOOS BASEBALL vs KNOXVILLE SMOKIES- Tues-Sat 6:05pm, Sun 4:05pm, Blue Wahoos Stadium
Promotions include Winging Wednesday, Mullet Thursday, Giveaway Friday (Kazoo Bobblehead), Fireworks Saturday and Military Family Sunday. CLICK HERE