FAQ

What is BAAM!?

Birmingham Arts and Music Festival (BAAMfest!) is a weekend-long festival celebrating Birmingham’s rich music and cultural arts scene. Modeled in part after the highly successful South by Southwest festival in Austin Texas, BAAMfest! will take place in a number of venues throughout the Greater Birmingham area.

BAAMfest! will offer patrons of all ages an unforgettable experience. By utilizing existing performance venues throughout the city, including arts centers, theatres and nightclubs, BAAMfest! will feature the city of Birmingham as a new destination for musicians who wish to showcase their talent for new audiences. Programs will include live music from all genres, all ages, all walks of life.  There will also be offerings of short films, artistic work created by area children and artists and a number of surprises for the whole family to enjoy.

What the heck does BAAMfest! stand for?

Birmingham Arts And Music. Pretty sweet eh?

Where is BAAMfest!?

BAAMfest! will be held at many amazing venues throughout the city of Birmingham. Check the Venues pages for details!

Where can I buy tickets?

Want to buy online? Click here!

Can I get in for FREE?

Yes! All you have to do is volunteer for a few hours! Please send an email to volunteer at baamfest dot com!

Where do I pick my tickets up?

Details coming soon!

Does my ticket guarantee me entrance to all the venues?

No. A ticket for BAAMfest! does NOT guarantee you access to the venues! All venues capacity is limited by fire code laws. If you want to be SURE to be able to get into a venue – better come early!!

I’m under 21. Can I attend?

At most of the venues, unfortunately, no. There are some venues that are all ages and some venues that are all ages till a certain time. Please check the individual venue pages for details.

However, we have MANY experience venues this year which are completely family-friendly. We invite you to explore those options with your kids, then come back for the more adult-oriented festival at night!

What’s up with transportation between venues?

You can catch the DART for a nominal fee. Check the maps page for more details on DART routes!

Can my awesome band play?

Yes! Fill out an application here.

I want to sponsor BAAMfest! What do I need to do?

We appreciate your support! Contact BAAMfest! at 877-520-BAAM.