APR Ticket Giveaways

Thanks to generous corporate supporters, Alabama Public Radio is able to provide the opportunity for listeners to attend performances. Check this page from time to time to look for performances in your area:

ACTIVE TICKET GIVEAWAYS:

#1— Alabama Shakes with The Secret Sisters

It's the Ultimate Alabama Homecoming! Alabama Shakes return to Tuscaloosa at the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater on Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. with support from The Secret Sisters! The Athens, AL-raised band is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, and bassist Zac Cockrell.

Because this marks the band's only Alabama stop on their entire tour, this show has officially been dubbed a special "homecoming" celebration.

Alabama Shakes exploded onto the scene in 2012 with their debut album Boys & Girls, (ATO Records), which entered Billboard’s Independent Albums chart at No. 1.

Boys & Girls earned the band multiple GRAMMY nominations and was hailed as one of the year’s best albums by numerous publications, including Rolling Stone, which also named lead single “Hold On” the #1 Best Song of 2012. 

Soon after its release, the bandmates found themselves thrust into the global spotlight, achieving such milestones as performing at the White House and on “Saturday Night Live.”

We're offering you an opportunity to see the show on us by giving away free tickets! Register by clicking here. 13 tickets are available. Choose between an individual ticket or a pair of tickets.

Recipients will be notified by the Danny Wimmer Presents agency after the drawings on June 8, 2026.

#2—ShoalsFest 2026

ShoalsFest is returning to Florence on October 3-4. Featuring Jason Isbell + Drive-By Truckers performing Decoration Day in its entirety, two nights with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, a rare solo set from Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and more.

This festival, curated by the legendary Jason Isbell, has become a cornerstone of our local music scene— and we’re excited to send a few lucky listeners to McFarland Park on us.

This year, we have seven, free weekend passes to give away. Choose from a single (1) weekend pass or a pair (2) of passes. We will be conducting separate drawings for each category.

Drawings will take place in July and closer to the festival dates. Click here to register.

Ticket giveaways rules can be found here.