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Virginia Samford Theatre
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Virginia Samford Theatre

The historic Virginia Samford Theatre is Birmingham's oldest performing arts venue. Built in 1927, the landmark playhouse presents an annual offering of stage musicals, classic dramas and new works. The STARS arts eduction program includes CAMP VST where young performers are trained by area theatre professionals.
    1116 26th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA Birmingham, AL 35205
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    205 251-1206
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    2052511206
    http://www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org
    http://www.virginiasamfordtheatre.org

    Getting There

    Central Alabama »
    • 1116 26th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
    • Birmingham, AL 35205
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    Where to Stay

    Carson Village Mobile Home & RV Park

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    Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Southeast

    In between visits to Birmingham’s many world-class attractions, the Drury Inn & Suites wants you to kick back, relax and enjoy all of the Drury extras, comfortable rooms and award-winning service

    Grand Bohemian Hotel Mountain Brook, Autograph Collection

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    SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

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    Country Inn & Suites - Colonnade

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    TownePlace Suites Birmingham South

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    Upcoming Events

    2026 Alabama State Games

    The Alabama State Games return to Birmingham and Jefferson County for the annual statewide Olympic-style competition June 12-14. With 27 sports to choose from and an Olympic-style Opening Ceremony to kick off the weekend, you will not want to miss t...

    Mrs. Doubtfire

    Heartfelt and Hilarious Musical MRS. DOUBTFIRE Comes to BJCC Concert Hall June 16-21, 2026!

    30th Annual Caribbean Jerk Chicken Festival--Bob Marley Day Festival

    Experience the 30th Annual Caribbean Jerk Chicken Festival. There will be vendors, live bands and DJ and much more. The event will be an unforgettable experience filled with music, food and cultural festivities.

    Weird Al Yankovic at Coca Cola Amphitheater

    The official opening act of this tour is baritone singer and whiteface clown entertainer Puddles Pity Party.

    City Center Art Spring 2026 - Studio art classes for young artists in grades 2 – 12

    City Center Art is Space One Eleven’s afterschool studio art program for students of all skill levels and is designed to build visual communication skills and foster creative thinking. Throughout the semester, young artists learn the elements of art ...

    Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty

    Experience Vulcan Park & Museum’s 2026 exhibition, Revolutionary Roots: Celebrating Alabama’s Unique History and Natural Beauty, presented in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary as part of America250.
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    Where to Eat

    BWR Catering Events & Design

    Full-service catering and design business focusing the elegant and genteel South. Its "Collard Greens Pesto" was recognized by the Birmingham News as "the most unique taste of 2005."

    Half Shell Oyster House Lakeview

    Half Shell Oyster House is a concept that was brought to life in 2009 in the historic Kremer building located in downtown Gulfport, Miss. The Half Shell since then has grown into 13 regional locations throughout Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. Ou...

    Ocean

    A four-star restaurant, featured as the "Best Restaurant in Birmingham" in 2004 by the Birmingham News. Incredibly, wonderful seafood in an incredibly, wonderful environment.

    The Pizitz Food Hall

    The Pizitz is a classic building that embodies the very best of what downtown Birmingham once was and is again.

    Moe's Original BBQ

    Moe's Original Bar B Que is a Southern Soul Food Revival. Our fast casual eatery and catering company offers Moe’s award-winning Bama-style BBQ offerings including Pulled Pork, Ribs, Wings, Chicken and Turkey in addition to Catfish and a Shrimp Moe-B...

    Shrimp Basket Irondale

    It all began in 1993, when two local boys in Gulf Shores, Alabama decided to open up a casual family-focused seafood restaurant on the Gulf Coast. The idea was to create a restaurant where people would feel welcome to be themselves, families could af...

    Bettola

    Bettola is Chef James Lewis’s brickfront pizzeria in Birmingham serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, house-made pastas, specialty cocktails and wine.

    Good People Brewing Co.

    To create quality beer as a celebration of the eclectic fabric that makes up who we are and our great Southern culture while supporting those good people who do great things in their communities and beyond.

    Moe's Original BBQ & Blues Revue Lakeview

    Live blues-style music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at this restaurant in the Lakeview Entertainment District.
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    Find the sweetest Alabama vacation spot perfectly suited just for you. Customize your next Alabama vacation by the type of experience you are looking for, then filter by the region of Alabama you want to visit. Don't know what your Alabama destination should be? Let our interactive location map be your guide. Now, where is your next Alabama Sweet Spot?