New Amphitheater Set to Rock Druid Hills!

Druid Hills residents are getting ready to welcome a new neighbor – the spectacular $46 million Coca-Cola Amphitheater! Edward Eaton, VP of the Druid Hills Neighborhood Association, is optimistic after a recent walk-through. "It’s going to be beautiful," he said, praising the developers' well-laid plans.

A Joint Effort for the Community

This exciting project, a collaboration between the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC), the City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, and Live Nation, is set to host its first show on June 22nd. With a capacity of 9,380, the amphitheater promises a vibrant mix of festivals, concerts, and community events.

Addressing Resident Concerns

Eaton is particularly pleased with the organizers' responsiveness to community concerns about parking, noise, and lighting. "Anything we’ve brought up, they’ve addressed it so far," he noted. Plans include shuttle services from the Uptown Entertainment District, utilizing BJCC parking decks, and potentially two additional parking decks near the former Carraway Methodist Medical Center campus next year.

More Than Just a Venue

On show days, 25th Street will be closed for pedestrian safety, and a free trolley service will connect popular hotels and restaurants to the venue. This is all part of the Star Uptown redevelopment of the long-idle Carraway hospital site.

Ready to Rock!

Jay Wilson of Live Nation envisions the amphitheater as the state's premier entertainment destination. With 31 shows planned for 2025 and an estimated 220,000 visitors, the Coca-Cola Amphitheater is poised to transform the Druid Hills area. Matt Rife kicks things off on June 22nd, followed by the Dave Matthews Band on June 24th! Get ready to rock!