SuperPOPS! bundle for the Alabama Symphony Orchestra 2026/2027
The ASO's SuperPOPS series brings six nights of electrifying live music to Birmingham, offering a fun, family-friendly alternative to traditional classical concerts. The season kicks off with an After Dark thriller in October, setting the stage for an unforgettable lineup that includes a holiday concert complete with festive sing-alongs, a Broadway night celebrating the best of musical theater, a Star Wars movie concert experience, and a tropical rock concert with a full symphony orchestra. Whether you're introducing kids to live music for the first time or looking for a great night out with friends, SuperPOPS delivers world-class entertainment the whole family can enjoy. Six concerts. One incredible season.
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After Dark: A Symphony of Shivers | October 30, 2026 at 7pm
UAB's Alys Stephens Center
After Dark: A Symphony of Shivers is a night of cinematic masterworks that live in the shadowy corners of your memory. From the wizarding world of Harry Potter to the wickedly dramatic score of Wicked, from Bernard Herrmann's nerve-shredding Psycho to some of the most spine-tingling music ever written, conductor Chris Confessore leads the ASO through an evening designed to mesmerize, unsettle, and absolutely electrify.
Sleigh Bell & Symphony: A Holiday Classic | December 1, 2026 at 7pm
UAB's Alys Stephens Center
Conductor Chris Confessore leads the ASO through an irresistible program that spans generations — from Tchaikovsky's beloved Nutcracker and the cinematic magic of The Polar Express to the warmth of White Christmas, the joy of Jingle Bells Fantasy, and a Muppet Christmas Carol Overture that will delight absolutely everyone in the room. Close out the night singing along to A Christmas Carol and Anderson's timeless Sleigh Ride.
Act of Congress with Symphony| December 4, 2026 at 7:30pm
Samford University Wright Center
This December, Act of Congress and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra return to the stage together for something Alabama has been waiting for: acoustic warmth amplified by orchestral grandeur. The program features cherished holiday classics — O Holy Night, Carol of the Bells, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy — plus a treasury of seasonal surprises that will delight the familiar and the first-timer alike. This is the holiday concert you bring everyone to.
Birmingham Does Broadway | January 15, 2026 at 7pm
UAB's Alys Stephens Center
The ASO’s ever-popular musical celebration of Broadway is back! Featuring music by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and many more!
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert | April 3, 2027 at 7pm
Samford University Wright Center
Return of the Jedi brings the original Star Wars trilogy to its epic conclusion as Luke Skywalker faces Darth Vader and the Emperor in a final battle between darkness and light. Featuring the iconic, Academy Award-nominated score by John Williams, this unforgettable chapter delivers adventure, emotion, and triumph on a galactic scale.
Parrots & Palms: Tropical Rock | May 14, 2027 at 7pm
UAB's Aly Stephens Center
Time to celebrate the vibe, the breeze, and the legendary tropical songs of Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, The Beach Boys and more. Sing along to “Come Monday,” “Fins,”“Under the Boardwalk,” “Kokomo,” “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Brown-Eyed Girl” and so many more as you come along for a symphonic evening of musical magic that raises a glass to the power of the surf and the romance of the islands.