Symphony @ Saturn

Tunes on Tap is BACK with the Alabama Symphony Orchestra live at Saturn in Birmingham’s Avondale neighborhood on Thursday, October 8, 2026, as conductor Chris Confessore leads a genre-spanning program blending classical masterworks with beloved pop favorites. This Alabama Symphony Orchestra concert at Saturn Birmingham features Schubert’s Symphony No. 5 (Movements I and III), Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5, Grieg’s Anitra’s Dance from Peer Gynt, Sibelius’ Andante Festivo, and Skoryk’s Melodia alongside crowd-pleasing favorites like Randy Newman’s “When She Loved Me” from Toy Story 2, Soon Hee Newbold’s The Odyssey, and a rousing arrangement of The Best of ABBA. Known as one of Birmingham’s premier live music venues, Saturn is a concert hall and bar in the heart of Avondale, one of Birmingham’s most walkable entertainment districts and a top spot for dinner and drinks before a show. Concertgoers can grab a bite nearby at Avondale favorites like Miracle Pizza, Black Market Grill, The Goose, Saw’s Soul Kitchen, or Avondale Brewing Company, making this classical symphony performance the centerpiece of an easy night out in Avondale. Whether you’re a longtime Alabama Symphony Orchestra fan or new to live orchestral music, this Saturn Birmingham concert offers an unforgettable evening of symphony, film score, and pop classics in an intimate, unique Avondale venue.

Thanks to our concert sponsor, Medical Properties Trust.