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28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival

28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival

August 24th, 2026 - August 30th, 2026Visit website for event schedule

Birmingham

The 28th Annual Sidewalk Film Festival will bring independent filmmakers from Alabama and beyond to downtown Birmingham for a weekend of screenings of more than 200 films, filmmaker Q&As, panels, workshops, networking events and parties.


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    • 1817 3rd Avenue North
    • Birmingham, AL 35203
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    Downtown Birmingham's Historic Theatre District

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    Birmingham is located in the Birmingham & Tuscaloosa Area of the Central Alabama Region

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    Where to Stay

    Elyton Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott

    The Elyton Hotel invites you to experience a new definition indulgence at the intersection of modern sophistication and rich tradition. This architectural and historical treasure enjoys an ideal location on the celebrated "Heaviest Corner on Earth" c...

    Days Inn Hwy 280

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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

    Country Inn & Suites - Colonnade

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    Comfort Inn and Suites Crossplex Village

    At the Comfort Inn & Suites® at CrossPlex Village, modern spaces and amenities help you feel refreshed and ready to take on your day. After a morning workout in our fitness center, enjoy our free hearty and healthy breakfast. Whether you’re visiting ...

    Courtyard by Marriott Birmingham Trussville

    Experience the beginning of Birmingham's cool vibe right here at our Trussville, AL hotel.

    Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point

    Hampton Inn and Suites Birmingham/280 East-Eagle Point, Alabama offers a convenient location behind The Village at Lee Branch, an outdoor shopping promenade and Eagle Point Golf Course. Our hotel is a short walk away from many of the area’s restauran...

    The Tutwiler Hotel Hampton Inn and Suites

    Rest up in our historic Tutwiler building, minutes off I-20. We're a short walk from downtown Birmingham's Convention Center, Museum of Art, and Civil Rights Institute. Grab a bite to eat in the neighborhood. Free hot breakfast, free WiFi, and fitnes...

    SpringHill Suites Birmingham Downtown at UAB

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    Where to Eat

    Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

    Known for its slow-smoked meat, cheese biscuits and scratch-made sides, the restaurant consistently receives accolades from local and national publications like Saveur and Bon Appétit.

    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.

    Highlands Bar Grill

    TEMPORARILY CLOSED. Our daily-changing menu, rooted in classic French technique, features the best from each harvest. We anticipate the cooler weather game of venison and quail, root vegetables and greens; the first springtime shad roe and the blue-g...

    Fleming's Steakhouse

    At Fleming’s, every visit is filled with indulgent possibilities. Experience our passion for steak and wine, served with inspired hospitality.

    Pho Pho Vietnamese and Sushi Bar

    Pho Pho Vietnamese & Sushi is proud to bring Vietnamese Noodle Cuisine to the Heart of Birmingham's historic Five Points South. Owner Young Shin is committed to using only the best ingredients. The Vietnamese noodle he will use has zero gluten. Come ...

    Bandit Pâtisserie

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    Miss Myra's Bar-B-Q

    Featuring barbecued chicken, beef, pork, ribs and sausage.

    Full Moon Bar-B-Que

    Home to our second Full Moon location, our Hoover restaurant is located on the corner of Patton Chapel Road and Highway 31.

    The Refinery

    The Refinery opened its doors on November 6th, 2018. Owners John D. Conner and Heath Bostick wanted to bring a more sophisticated nightlife establishment to Birmingham, designing the interior of the Refinery with an array of deep colors combined with...
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    What to See & Do

    Roebuck Golf Course

    Oldest golf course in city (1909), located on 105 acres. Large greens, plenty of trees, grill. Chipping and putting greens.

    Birmingham Museum of Art

    Largest municipal museum in Southeast. Permanent collection of 20,000+ objects dating from ancient to modern times. Sculpture garden. Fine dining at Oscar's.

    Virginia Samford Theatre

    The Virginia Samford Theatre is located in the historic Southside district of Birmingham next to Caldwell Park.

    Five Points South Historic District

    Come explore and discover Five Points South, a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of Birmingham

    Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve

    1,000+-acre nature preserve. Geological formations, ore-mining heritage. Hiking trails and overlook. Visitor center with animal and mining exhibits, gift shop. Environmentally friendly family programs.

    Birmingham Civil Rights District

    Now a national monument, the Birmingham Civil Rights District includes the sites of upheaval during the Civil Rights Movement of the late 1950s through 1963, including the church where four little girls died in a race-related bombing.

    Mountain High Outfitters

    Four locations: 2800 Cahaba Village Plaza, 205-970-3300; 127 Summit Blvd., 205-967-7607; 2000 Riverchase Galleria, 205-985-3215; The Bridge St. Huntsville, 256-327-8438. Backpacking, climbing, camping, hiking, etc.

    Highlands United Methodist Church

    Four Five Points, South neighborhood women, Eugenia Gillespy, Rosa Eubank, Loula Campbell and Sarah Louise Wilson, invited the Rev. John D. Simpson, presiding elder of the Birmingham District of the Methodist Episcopal, Church, South to tea at the W...

    Birmingham Children's Theatre

    The mission of the Birmingham Children’s Theatre (BCT) is to educate, entertain, and enrich the lives of children through the magic of professional theatre. One of the nation's oldest and largest professional theatre companies for young audiences, B...
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